SCHOOL NIGHT DINNER AT HOME WITH THE CHILDREN

Elizabeth Scokin Loves a Little Glam~

Dressing for dinner and setting the table are part of family tradition in my home.
There is a wonderful sense of security that comes with knowing what is correct in the order of flatwear, where to place the glasses, plates, and napkins that every child and adult should have. My children become part of helping with dinner by allowing them to set the table in a creative, yet traditional way.
Part of that tradition is also "dressing for dinner"...meaning brushed hair, no baseball caps...totally freshening up on a school night. On weekends, I expect much more polish.
Sometimes I can't do much more on a hectic school night than throw on one of my Haute Hostess Aprons...and it totally does refresh me and instantly glams me up! The children get a sense of order and calm when we sit down together, share our meal, and talk about our day. Here is a recipe that we all love and there are happy smiles all round, when they find out we are having
lasagna! Also, the saucy apron on Mommy makes it all the more fun~
MAMA MIA!!! Let's eat!

Turkey Lasagna

1 cup chopped onion
2 crushed cloves garlic
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 16 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 6 oz. tomato paste
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 t. dried oregano
1/4 dried thyme
1 bat leaf
1 whole stalk celery, leaves removed
2 cups water

In large saucepan, combine all ingredientsand simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaf and celery stalk.

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 t. fennel seeds
1/2 t.crushed red pepper flakes
8 ozs. lasagna noodles, cooked al dente and drained
16 oz. low fat cottage cheese
1 lb. shredded mazzarella cheese
8 oz. shredded parmesan cheese

Brown ground turkeyin large skillet, drain fat. Add meat to sauce with fennel seeds and red pepper. in a lightly oiled 9x13 inch pan, layer half of the noodles, sauce, cottage cheese and mozzarella. Repeat layers in a second time and sprinkle parmesan on top. Cover with lightly oiled
foil. Bake at 350 degees for 45050 minutes. Serves 10-12. DELICIOUS! I like to place my pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips.

Elizabeth Scokin

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WHAT'S COOLIN' at the HAUTE HOSTESS HACIENDA?

It's Chili Night at the Haute Hostess Hacienda!

MaMa's Easy Yummy Chili
3 lbs. ground beef, browned in 1/4 c. oil
Garlic, as much as you'd like ~ for me 8 minced cloves
Add: 3 T. cumin
         1 1/2 to 2 T red pepper
         1 T. salt
         1/2 t. pepper
Simmer 15 minutes
Add: 3 cans tomato soup
         1 can pinto beans  ~ Omit if not a bean lover
          3  soup cans water

I like to double recipe so we have a quickie dinner any other night . Freezes super well.
Condiments on the side: Freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream,
salsa, minced little green onions, and tortillas. Super Yummy!

PRE FALL EASY SCHOOL DINNER

         MOMMY ! WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Mommy's Chicken Stew

2 cans low-fat chicken broth (14 1/2oz.)
1 can vegetable broth ( 14 1/2 oz.)
3/4 c. shredded carrots
8 oz. egg noodles
1 lg. can white chicken meat
1 T. all purpose flour
2 T. cold water
Dash of black pepper

Bring broth to a boil in a covered soup pot, 8-10 minutes.
Add carrots, noodles, chicken, and it's juice. Bring to a boil and cover.

Uncover and stir, breaking up chicken. Continue to boil until noodles are tender.

Combine flour and water in small container that has a lid. Shake well.

Noodles are now tender. Add flour mixture and stir until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
YUMMY! Serves 4-6~ I double the recipe, as everyone always wants seconds

Apple Turnovers with French Vanilla Ice Cream
Cook Pepperidge Farm Apple Turnovers according to directions.
Let sit 10 minutes and serve with good quality French Vanilla Ice Cream

Haulin' Oats RockaBilly Style

HAULIN' OATS
Love Rachael Ray's thirty minute meals, but I adore Haulin' Oats 5 minute ~ all in one ~ satisfying meal . Flavors such as Cinnamon Girl, Chai A Little Tenderness, My Cherry Amour and Date in The Life are passionately blended by 2 Cali girls who made their way to Nashville and resource their ingredients from our organic food community. I also adore these charmers as hostess gifts, wedding shower favors, etc ...you may also purchase a gift pack...AND they are made in TN USA. Can't get much better than that! Stop by 1108 Woodland Street in East Nashville at The Idea Hatchery and say hi to Tracey Levine. You'll be glad you did www.haulin-oats.com 

P.S THEY SHIP  My fave flavors are Lavender Blue and My Cherry Amour. YUM ! YUM!