Hard Boiled Eggs

I know this seems simple, but I don't boil eggs often enough to remember, so I always go back to the StartCooking video.  I just thought I would condense it here for my own sake.  Enjoy!

Put eggs in bottom of saucepan so that they fit tight- I get six in a small saucepan, probably 10 in a bigger one.  Add one tablespoon of salt so that they don't crack and enough water to cover all the eggs.  Cover the pan and bring to a boil.  Once the water is boiling, remove from heat and set the timer for 15 minutes, leaving them still covered.  After 15 minutes, rinse with cool water- and you're done!

Preschool Games

ABC Move and Match Game

Jack Sprat - Healthy Food Game

Jack Be Nimble - Candlestick Game

Fisher-Price Preschool Games

Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas

3-4 pounds pork shoulder roast
1 4-oz can diced green chilies
1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo if you like the heat- otherwise, just do a second can of diced chilis
1/4 cup chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3/4 tsp. black pepper, or to taste

Put the roast in the crockpot.  Combine spices and dump over the top.  Dump can of chiles and peppers.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.  Pull out those chipotle peppers (save for anyone brave who wants them!) and shred about 20-30 minutes before serving.

This was excellent with corn tortillas (fresh, heated on a skillet before serving) with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and salsa.  It would also make excellent burritos, chimichagas, or enchilladas on Day 2.  This will feed a TON of people too, easily 6-8 hungry adults.  And you could do it with chuck roast if you wanted as well.

Enjoy!

Banana Cream Pie

 

This is super easy and very yummy.  It's nice to have a few offerings of pies- one banana cream, one chocolate, etc...  When that happens, I usually have a slice of each.  I am an Equal Opportunity Pie Connoisseur.

Banana Cream Pie
1 3/4 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Imitation Banana Extract
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix (or use banana flavored pudding without the extract)
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 prepared graham cracker crust (you could also use a traditional pie crust but I prefer graham cracker)
2 cups thawed frozen whipped topping (optional)

1. Mix milk and extract in medium bowl. Add pudding mix; beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended.
2. Arrange banana slices in bottom of crust. Pour pudding mixture over bananas.
3. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped topping just before serving. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate: 3 hours

NUTRITION INFORMATION
per serving
Calories: 249
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Sodium: 335 mg
Fiber: 1 g