Recipe Rings are started....

OK...so in the effort to organize my recipes, I came across a lady who did her recipes on pretty paper and hooked them together with a binding ring...sooooo I decided to give that a try. Here is what I did.



I got Avery Shipping Labels (5264)..(you could write them out by hand, but I have autoimmue arthritis issues in my hands so typing is easier then writing).   4x6 index cards and Book Rings (all avaliable at Staples).





Stick the Sticker on the cards (or write your recipes)  then punch a hole in the corner and use the book rings to bind the cards together.

holes punched

bound and done

I am going to keep mine inside the kitchen cabinet.  This is for my GO-TO recipes. The ones that I have made and that everyone likes. :)

New Years COMMITMENTS

Well thanks to a coworker, I am now hooked on Pinterest!  Therefore, I am now on an organizing and cleaning binge. While I find myself unable to commit to the 21 days to get organized challenge http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/2011/04/21-day-challenge-revisited.html
I can commit to get it together within 2012....
so far I have done my kitchen cubboards, the 4 (YES FOUR) junk drawers and the movie shelf...I am currently working on my recipes.  I hope to have something like this when I am done...http://pinterest.com/pin/252342385340604028/
I am grouping them according to type and purchased hooks so I can hang them inside my cabinets or maybe just under them if  I can get them to look nice. :)

anyway....I will try and post as I accomplish my tasks...I may work like a snail..but I get it done! LOL

What's Cooking Week 2 (BTW..if you find any errors in the shopping lists let me know so I can make the corrections!)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nVfP877vqI99pmRAFjo7TiueX2YDtw6JxBUpACx-1po/edit?hl=en_US

What's Cooking Tonight!!

In an attempt to organize my life (HAHA!) and try and make shopping and dinner easier, I have been working on menus. The recipes come from a variety of places. If I know where it came from I am posting the link. I don't want to take credit for someone else's tasty creation!! 
I posted my plan on Facebook and had some interested in what I had done. SO...**insert royal du-du-du-du- DUUUUUU!! here** Here is week one menu and shopping list (I hope it will post correctly!)  Happy shopping, cooking and most of all eating! :) (I have to say, having this plan is helping me stay on task with both shopping and cooking for my crew!)

Amy

Week One Menu

Baked Ham with Easy Glaze (at http://www.southernplate.com/)
Green Beans
Mac and Cheese
Rolls

Cheesy Chicken and Rice (at http://www.southernplate.com/ )
Broccoli
ice cream
chocolate hard shell (sprinkles)

Taco Pizza
Page 54 Southern Plate Cookbook
fruit salad

Mozzarella Stuffed Burgers
page 57 Southern plate
Baked Potatoes
Salad

30 minute Minestrone from All recipes
French bread

leftovers OR make your own pizza night

Recipes
 (BE SURE TO CHECK OUT http://www.southernplate.com/ for the best recipes!!!  Christy is the bomb!)

30 minute minestrone



2 medium carrots, chopped, 1 cup chopped cabbage, 1 celery rib, thinly sliced, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 3 cups water, 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained, 3 cubes beef bouillon, 1 cup torn fresh spinach, 2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni, 1/4 teaspoon pepper

DirectionsIn a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.

If you can't locate a recipe I posted, email me and let me know and I will send it to you.



Meats


8 lb smoked/ready to cook/ bone in ham

4 chicken breasts

1-2 lb ground beef

2 lb ground beef

pepperoni



spices and such



Mustard (yellow)

2 packs of taco seasoning

steak Sauce

pizza sauce

brown sugar

Dry Goods


Mac and Cheese

yellow rice

Taco Chips

Beef Bouillon cubes

small shell pasta

Dairy


cheddar cheese X2

cool whip

mozzarella

Veggies (Fresh/Canned/Frozen)
Green Beans

corn


refried beans

2 4oz cans of mushrooms

Italian (stewed or diced) tomatoes
fresh veggies/fruits


shredded lettuce

apples/bananas/ berries ect

salad mix

tomatoes

5 baked potatoes

carrots

cabbage (slaw mix)

spinach

onions


Broccoli

General Frozen


Rolls

ice cream

breads


French bread

bagels

Drinks



Diet Dr. Pepper

misc


cream of chicken soup

chocolate hard shell

sprinkles

chopped garlic

prepared pizza crusts (deep dish)

salsa

dressings