One of my co-op friends, Joan, offered to make her homemade salsa which is the tomato and cilantro one you see in the foreground. Thanks much, Joan! We really appreciate your help. Joan’s Salsa Recipe 2 cans (14.5 oz. size) petite diced tomatoes1 bunch green onions, chopped (tops and all)1 …

We used one of our favorite punch recipes which is VERY SIMPLE to make. However, I didn’t really take into consideration that the pop would foam and might not work that well in the punch fountain. It worked, but we did have to pour it slowly so it wouldn’t foam …

Tim’s cousin & family served this yummy sandwich on one of our camping trips with them last year. It instantly became one of our family favorites. Angi has given me permission to share their recipe here on my blog! THANKS ANGI! Here is THE SANDWICH! This is one “BIG” sandwich! …

This is one of my all time favorite things to stick in the crockpot on Co-op Days! I can fix it the night before and turn on the crockpot just before I leave. It always comes out great. 2 pounds stew meat (I used a round steak and cut it …

I lay out all of the things I mix (8-10 depending on what I feel I need) and make a little assembly line. Here are the tea bags. I use them 4x. By the last time there isn’t much flavor left, but you are getting the full effect of the …

Last week some friends and I went to the meal planning place. I came home with 12 more meals which should get us through the rest of this busy Feb-March schedule. Here are two moms from our homeschool coop who came. Kim (on the left) is one of the moms …

ALICE SPRINGS CHICKEN: This is a clone of the dish by the same name which is served at the Outback Steakhouse.4 chicken breasts4 slices marbled cheddar and swiss cheese1 cup mushroom4 slices baconhoney mustard dressing for dipping 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees2. On each piece of chicken, carefully layer …

Every year the kids and I do some sort of holiday baking. One thing we have never tried is a Gingerbread House. And. Well. We didn’t make one this year either. However, we DID make a Gingerbread Train to take to the Train Club party at my parent’s house last …

Amanda always makes this recipe. It’s another one that comes from the Community Cookbook. If I make it I add the bacon. When Amanda makes it, she leaves the bacon off. You can do it either way. INGREDIENTS:1 head lettuce, shredded (or use precut bagged lettuce)1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup …

Emily makes this recipe for every holiday. Each layer is very quick and easy, but the overall process is time consuming since you have to wait let each layer setup for so long inbetween before adding the next layer. This recipe is from a family friend who passed away a …