Wheat Thin-like Crackers

I have been wanting to try to make some more of my food from scratch, both for health reasons and for cost reasons.  When I make these from scratch, there is just 7 ingredients, nothing processed.  I really like these, as well as the rest of the family.  I hope you enjoy them as well. 

Wheat Thin-like Crackers

Ingredients:  1 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour

1 1/2 Tbsp Sugar

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Paprika

4 Tbsp Butter

1/4 cup Water

1/2 tsp Vanilla

Combine dry ingredients in a medium size bowl.  Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like large crumbs.  None of the crumbs should be bigger than a pea in size.  Next combine water and vanilla and pour into dry ingredients.  Mix together until well combined.  Do not over mix or you will have a tough cracker. 

Work with only a fourth of the dough at a time, and roll out in to a thin sheet.  As thin as you can get without tearing the dough.  Next cut into 1 inch squares and place onto a parchment lined cookie sheet ( I used a baking stone).  Sprinkle with additional salt and bake at 400 for 5-10 minutes.  When the crackers cool, they will crisp up.  I ended up cooking mine for about 8 minutes. 

Stuffed Crescent Rolls

These are a super simple breakfast or snack to make.  You can add whatever you feel like.  Hope you enjoy!

Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Ingredients:  1 package refrigerated Crescent Rolls

                   Whatever filling you would like

                   I used peanut butter and chocolate chips

Unroll crescent rolls and divide into triangles.  Spread peanut butter onto one triangle, sprinkle with chocolate chips, roll up.  Bake according to package directions. 

I also use butter with cinnamon and sugar.  You could easily make these savory as well with cheese, pepperoni, tomato sauce, etc.  The possibilities are endless!

Dessert Quesadilla Take 2

Didn't take a picture of this one, but I just wanted to let ya'll know that I made more quesadilla's for my boys and they ate them up.  This time I didn't have any marshmallow, so I substituted banana's.  A little healthier version, I guess.  It's hard to beat peanut butter, chocolate, and banana's. 

By the way, I was just interested to know if anyone has tried out any of the recipes.  I would love to hear some feedback.  Thanks!

White Trash

Yummy stuff!  This recipe makes a ton!  Next time, I will probably cut the recipe in half.  I did dye the white chocolate orange (for Halloween), so instead of white trash, it is orange trash.  This stuff is rich, so don't overindulge or you might regret it.  Hope you enjoy!

White Trash

Ingredients:  4 cups Pecan Halves, roasted

                   1 cup Mixed Salted Nuts

                   1 large can Potato Sticks

                   1 pound White Chocolate

                   2 12oz pkgs White Chocolate Chips

Mix first three ingredients together in a large bowl.  Melt chocolate over double boiler until smooth (or if you're daring, in the microwave).  Pour over ingredients in bowl.  Mix together and pour onto wax paper.  Mash flat with another piece of wax paper.  Allow to cool over night.  Break into pieces and enjoy.

Simple Salsa

This is super simple salsa recipe.  I got the idea from my brother and added a few things for my taste.  Hope you enjoy it.  By the way, is anyone really reading this blog.  I just don't hear back from you out there in Internet world.  Would LOVE to hear some feedback. 

Simple Salsa

Ingredients:  1 can (14.5oz) Diced Tomatoes

                   1 can Rotel

                   Onion powder to taste (I use about 1/8 tsp)

                   Garlic powder to taste (I use about 1/4 tsp)

                   pickled Jalapenos to taste (I use about 3 slices)

                   salt to taste

Combine ingredients in blender or food processor.  Process until salsa reaches desired consistency.  Enjoy!

Microwave Popcorn

Here is a great, and easy, way to make your own homemade microwave popcorn.  You choose the ingredients.  This is a healthier, cheaper alternative to buying the packaged microwave popcorn.

Microwave Popcorn

Ingredients:  1/2 cup Popcorn Kernels

                   1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

                   Salt to Taste

In a bowl combine popcorn kernels, oil, and salt.  Stir together and pour into a brown lunch bag.  Microwave on high 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. Stop microwave when there is 2-3 seconds between pops (just like the bought stuff).  Open and enjoy.

Have fun with this, add your own seasonings and spices.