Howdy folks! I have been on the go quite a bit over the summer, so I've been slackin' on the blog. My hope was to write a post at least once a day. When this didn't happen, I thought I'd blog at least three times a week. Well, this didn't happen either so now I hope to make it happen at least once a month! A friend warned me it is hard to keep up just doing three posts a week. I didn't believe him, but he was right -- especially when you keep a schedule like mine!
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| Ree Drummond. Food Network photo. |
So, did any of you catch the debut of The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, on the Food Network on Saturday? It was a great treat for a farm gal like me to see some farming stuff on the Food Network channel. They were working cattle, too! Plus, she made chicken fried steak and mashed taters -- you know, the type of food us country folks like. Be sure to check her out as she shares her family life on an Oklahoma ranch. Personally, I want her kitchen! Click here to see scenes from Saturday's show:
Ree on the Food Network
If you are looking for a simple and yummy meal for your family tonight, try Ree's
Sour Cream Noodle Bake. A friend posted this recipe on her Facebook page a while back, so I gave it a try. She said it would be simple, fast and good....and she was right! I didn't think my daughter, who tends to be anti-cottage cheese, would eat it, but it has become one of her favorite meals. The only thing I did different was add one more can of tomato sauce and a small can mushrooms to the tomato sauce/meat mixture. This way you can be sure there is enough sauce to cover all of the noodles. The ground pepper, green onions and sharp cheddar cheese -- oh my! They make this meal. There is something about the combo that isn't overpowering, but just right. Since July 4th, I've made this recipe about seven times and it has been a hit every time!
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| Photo from www.thepioneerwoman.com -- Sour Cream Noodle Bake. |
And if you are watching your weight, I figured out that the Weight Watcher points for a hefty serving only comes to six! To calculate the points, I used lower fat food items (93% lean ground beef, 2% sharp cheddar, low fat cottage cheese and fat free sour cream) and then divided a 13x9-inch pan into eight servings. Wella! Guess what I am fixing for dinner tonight?
