planter boxes

so dad and i made some planter boxes to grow some plants in this summer, and here are some pictures of the two we made

 This box is all tomato plants--there are some cherry, romas, and others

 This box has a basil plant, one tomato, a few peppers, as well as onions, chives, and garlic (those are the only plants I didn't start with starters, and they're still tiny)

and those are my planter boxes
thanks dad for helping me build them, and mom for helping me get them up to  logan
:)

easy chocolate no bakes

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. sugar 

1 Tab. vanilla
1/2 c. chunky peanut butter 
3 c. quick oats

marshmellows or nuts

Microwave butter, milk, cocoa and sugar in large bowl on high for 3 minutes. Stir, microwave for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and peanut butter, stir until melted. Add oats, and stir in nuts or marshmellows. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet covered with waxed paper. Refrigerate until cool. Makes 24 large cookies. This one is easy enough for kids to do.

this is pretty yummy if you add some honey or whipped cream :)

birthday desserts

i would bake a cake since its my day of birth, except the mustard clunker might not be up for that. so maybe i will make this instead

yum

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ice-Cream-Sandwich-Desserts/Detail.aspx

pictures with the new camera, and a spicy tomato chicken soup

i took these pictures with the camera dad gave me.  thanks dad!

the mustard monster. complete with spices

the two front burners died, so i took them out and covered them in foil

this is the spicy stuff. yum  :)

Apartment Hunting!

 and one night for dinner, i decided i needed to use some canned tomatoes. thats how this meal started

a few tasty ingredients to give it some zip. the dijon and ketchup go well together 

creole seasoning is amazing if you like spicy and salty foods

spicy ground pepper and basil pesto

Well seasoned grub

i think this has chicken in it too

mmm

this shot makes me hungry. i can see the johnnys garlic in the top left...yum

pandora. a great way to find good music, and nice when cooking as well  :)

My frisbee golf discs! The beast and valkrie are new, and mom and krista gave me the blue, red, and middle white disc

frolf!

deliciousness--johnnys garlic, basil, the spicy stuff, alfredo cheese, montreal chicken

anyone wanna try this one?

 here's a recipe i ran across. it looks pretty decent
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cheese-and-Sausage-Stuffed-Zucchini/Detail.aspx



 i would also add some chopped garlic and something spicy (creole seasoning, red pepper, ...)
some johnnys seasoning salt would be good with the zuchini
and basil with the tomatoes would also be tasty id say
cheese! you could probably use cheddar or mozzarella if you wanna

easiest casserole ever

I know a lot of my recipes can get a bit complicated, but this casserole is quick, easy, and very tasty!

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

• box mac and cheese
• cream of mushroom or chicken soup
• canned tuna or chicken
• frozen peas (you can use canned, but i think they are gross haha)

Make mac and cheese according to box directions (or your favorite way).
Stir in cream of soup, chicken/tuna, and frozen peas.  Add whatever seasonings you want, and heat on stove until peas are no longer cold.
I dare you not to enjoy this!  haha

Pesto Chicken Florentine -- skinny style

yum

Servings: 4ready in: 1 hour

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 chopped pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 package Alfredo sauce* 
• 3 tablespoons pesto
• 8 oz dry pasta
• 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
• chicken seasoning and/or tenderizer

*If you don't have an alredo sauce, here's a recipe for an easy and tasty one  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Alfredo-Sauce-2/Detail.aspx

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, saute for 1 minute; then add chicken, onion, and pepper--cook for 7 to 8 minutes on each side. When chicken is close to being cooked through (no longer pink inside), add spinach and saute all together for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
3. Meanwhile, prepare Alfredo sauce according to package directions. When finished, stir in 2 tablespoons pesto
4. Add chicken/spinach mixture to pasta, then stir in pesto/Alfredo sauce. Mix well, top with cheese and serve.

thank you allrecipes

 http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pesto-Chicken-Florentine/Detail.aspx