Category: Food/ Recipes

Bread making success at last

Posted on by Libby Withnall

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Well, I seem to have done it. Over the last few weeks I’ve tried about 4 or 5 different recipes for bread. To make it easy for myself I want to do the dough in the breadmaker and then bake the bread in the oven.

Yesterday I tried a recipe from Niki at Rural Writings. It turned out great. Rather sweet because of the honey I assume but lovely, moist and fluffy. There was a lot of dough so I made some into rolls and topped some with cheese. Again delicious. They look dark but tasted yummy and the crust is suprisingly soft. Next time I’m going to try with wholemeal flour. If you’re in Australia and want to try this just remember it’s a Canadian recipe so a tablespoon is 3 teaspoons. I also added a tablespoon of bread improver.

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on by Libby Withnall

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Had a pretty successful week last week. The Pasta with Mushroom Sauce was a definite hit – thanks Bel. We didn’t get to the mushroom tortellini bake or the stirfry, and we had nachos instead of the mexi-bean spuds. Still NO LUCK with the bread making – I’ve got another dough just about ready to set to rise so we’ll see how this one goes. I beginning the think homemade bread and me just don’t go together. Some have been okay but none have been anything to rave about and Christy refuses to even try them.

Anyway, onto this week. I’m actually going to be away for the weekend – a scrapbook/relax weekend with some girlfriends. This is our 4th year and I can’t wait.

MONDAY : Chili Con Carne (made with TVP from packet mix)

Chili con carne

TUESDAY : Wholegrain Ravioli with Cheesy sauce

WEDNESDAY : Cheesy Tomato Rice Bake (some to freeze) before Disney on Ice

Cheesy Tomatoe Bake

THURSDAY: Mushroom & Cheese Quesidillas

FRIDAY : AWAY – Takeaway or make-your-own pizza

SATURDAY : AWAY – Undecided as yet

SUNDAY : From freezer or cheese on toast

For more great menu ideas visit the organizing junkie.

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on by Libby Withnall

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Another good week on the plan – mind you it was an easy one with a lot meals coming from the freezer. I did quite a bit of baking on Friday and will share those recipes very soon. This week I’m trying a few new recipes and doing some more freezing for our upcoming trip. Also want to make Bel’s homemade custard and Ann’s cheesy bread rolls.

Oh, and I finally made tortillas at home. They were yummy but a little on the thick side – will use less baking powder next time. Also need to work on their shape :-).

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MONDAY : Lunch – BBQ organic sausages (veggie patty for me), eggs, onion, pineapple

Dinner – Cheesy Potato Chowder from Kate at Our Red House

( I made this yesterday for lunch and it was delicious)

TUESDAY : Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce by Belinda Moore

WEDNESDAY : Corn Quiche (make 2 – one to freeze)

THURSDAY: Mushroom Tortellini Bake (new recipe)

FRIDAY: Hunan BBQ Stirfy with tofu and brown rice (new recipe)

SATURDAY : Mexi-Bean Spuds

baked potato

SUNDAY : Leftovers or from freezer

Please visit Laura at the Organizing Junkie for more great menu ideas.

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on by Libby Withnall

Last week I again managed to stick to the menu plan. Unfortunately the pumpkin and ricotta lasagne was only okay. I did freeze the remainder but Kevin agrees I should just feed it to the chooks – they’ll appreciate more than us :-).

This week I’m planning on doing lots of organizing around the house and since our freezer is full to busting we’ll be digging in their for most of our dinners.

MONDAY : OUT

TUESDAY : Possibly takeaway for my birthday

WEDNESDAY : Bake veggies (inspired by Rhonda at Down to Earth)

THURSDAY : Mini meatloaves (from freezer) with mashed potatoes

FRIDAY : Veggie curry (from freezer – Kevin’s request)

SATURDAY : Vegetarian tacos (or maybe tortillas – still haven’t made them yet)

SUNDAY : From freezer or cheese on toast

For more great meal ideas visit the organizing junkie