Strawberry Salad

Jonathan and I have been eating this like its going out of style so I thought I would share.

Servings:4

Salad:

• 4-6 cups Spring salad mix
• 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar roasted chopped pecans

Salad dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, strawberry preserves, and black pepper.
2. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, strawberries, craisins. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with pecans.

Optional: You can add in sliced red onion and blue cheese for more flavor. Or top with chicken or steak.

Sugar Coated Pecans:

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
  
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 brown sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a bowl, beat egg white & water until foamy. Add pecans and toss until well coated. Combine sugars and cinnamon; toss pecans to coat. Spread in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on waxed paper.

Amazing Apple Crisp

Yummy Fall Apple Crisp

This Apple Crisp is amazing. I made it one afternoon since I had apples that needed to be eaten, and Jonathan & I LOVED it. I have actually made it twice in the last two weeks

• 10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water (sometimes less depending on apples used)
  
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
2. Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
3. Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Noahs 1st Halloween

We enjoyed Halloween this year. Noah was so much fun to dress up at a little pumpkin. Jonathan and I spent the evening eating a yummy dinner, handing out candy to the kids, and watching a scary movie. Overall it was a wonderful Halloween.

Happy Fall

(So, I have been busy and have neglected the blog. So, today I will catch up.)

Noah went for his 2 month appointment on October 10th. The doctor said he looks great and is growing and developing right on track. He is above the 95% in both weight and height. He weighed in at 16 lbs and is measuring to be 25 1/4 inches tall.

He is growing SO fast. We are now getting into 6-9 month clothes. Not only is he growing in size but his little personality is shining. Or should be say BIG personality. His new thing is watching television and laughing.