Memorial Day kicked things into gear and now we are heading toward July 4th. Picnic food, reading a book on the deck, yard games and bicycle rides are on the agenda. Of course, there have to be some crafting going on too. So let’s get to it!
Recipes
Breakfast Burritos
8 inch flour tortilla wraps eggs, cooked your way cheese, your favorite veggies, cooked and your favorite meat, of your choice cooked Salsa for dipping or topping (optional)
Just warm the tortillas a few at a time wrapped in paper towels for about 20 seconds in the mircrowave. Then on the bottom part of your tortilla, layer your ingredients allowing for a lower edge that will be folded up. So don’t place ingredients all the way to the lower edge. Once all your ingredients are in place fold up the bottom edge, then each side toward the center, one at a time. Then complete the burrito by folding over the top. Place on a cookie sheet with wrapped edge down. Bake at 350 degrees to crisp up the tortillas and there you have it! You can also freeze leftovers or keep in the fridge for a few days. It makes an easy grab and go breakfast.
Pizzatilla
8 inch flour tortillas pizza sauce pepperoni or sausage (or both) mozzarella cheese peppers and/or onions (sauted)
Just lay your tortilla flat on the cookie sheet. Put your sauce on and your cheese. Add the meat and veggies as desired. Put in the oven at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes to melt cheese and crisp up the tortilla. Enjoy!
Crockpot Mac and Cheese (everydayfamilycooking.com)
I shared one recipe a few posts ago but this one is a little different as it useds Velveeta cheese and cheddar. It turned out really great. I just finished the leftovers.
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 stick butter cubed
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 cup sharp shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- cooking spray
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cube your butter and Velveeta.
- Add all of the ingredients to the crock pot. Stir to incorporate all of the ingredients, making sure all of the noodles are damp.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 1.5 – 2 hours. Stir it a few times throughout the cooking time to keep the Velveeta and butter distributed as it melts.
- Test the noodles at 1.5 hours, and if they are not al dente, then continue to check on them in another 30 minutes.
- Turn the crockpot off and serve.
Pizza Crack Appetizers
crackers butter pizza sauce pepperoni or sausage mozzarella cheese grated parmesan cheese
My Mom used to make these for my brother and I when we were little but they are great for people of all ages. A few to nosh on with an adult beverage is a good thing. They are so easy to make and look cute on a tray.
Just put a little butter on each cracker. Add a spoonful of sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and top with the meat of your choice. For a little extra zip you can add a little parmesan to the top. Broil in your oven for 3 or 4 minutes until cheese is melted and cracker crisp.
Crafts
Cute Calendar
I saw these in a shop and thought, “I can do that!” and so I did. I ordered small clipboard from Amazon and some Black card stock which measured 5″ by 7″. You could use a stencil for the numbers and color them in. You could also buy sticky numbers pre-made. I used my Cricut to cut vinyl numbers out and then realized a problem with the transfer tape being so sticky it clung to the card stock. A friend of mine suggested I use a sheet from a lint roller to transfer the vinyl and that worked perfectly. Anyway you choose to do it will be fine.
Area Code Sign
Once again, I saw this in a shop and then I made one. I bought a piece of wood 3/4″ by 1 and 1/2″. Then I cut 5″ piece off. I sanded the rough edges, gave it two coats of paint, sanded the edges a little once the paint was dry to give it a worn look. Using my Cricut I cut out the numbers for our area code and affixed them to the painted wood. I think it is CUTE!
Firecrackers!
To make this cute little firecracker decor is super easy. We purchased wood that was 1 1/4′ square and cut pieces in 10″, 8″ and 6″. As you can see one was painted red, one white and one blue. Before they were painted the rough ends were sanded and a small hole to hold the pipe cleaner wick was drilled in one end. Once the paint was dry we added a wooden star cut out which can be painted or not with your preference. I just put a light coat on mine. I hot glued each firecracker together and then glued the star on, just a little off center. The final touches were to add the pipe cleaner wicks and wrap the jute around and tie the ends with a bow. You can customize in any way such as; sparkly colors, different wicks, ribbon not jute. You get the idea. However you choose to do it, it will be super cute!
Hacking Away
*Need a quick dewrinkle of a collar or some little spot and don’t want to get out the ironing board and iron? Use your hairstraightener. It works like a charm!
*Need an emergency heating pad? Just fill a sock with rice, put a knot on the open end and heat in the mircrowave for 2 to 3 minutes. Viola!
*Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays and then used them for your iced coffee. It adds a little zip and doesn’t water down your iced coffee.
*When packing for a trip put your shoes in those cheap plastic shower caps. The rest of your clothes will be protected frrom dirty shoes.
*Did you know you can turn two ziplock bags into one big one if you need it? Yep! Just turn one bag inside out and then you can seal them together (one tiny note, put your item in one bag first and then pull on the next bag from the opposite end and fasten together).
As I always say, thank you so much for reading and I hope you can use something I have shared. See you in July!
