It's Thursday morning of Week Three.
Today's menu calls for classic blueberry muffins. I am going to do a brown sugar based crumb topping because I love how it pairs with sweet, tart blueberries.
Tonight's menu is a pork tenderloin with potatoes and sauerkraut. This is a crockpot recipe that cooks all day in the crockpot, making the pork fall apart tender. Sauerkraut is an unusual ingredient, so some of my kids might be hesitant to try it. But the great thing about it is that the flavor makes the meat and potatoes taste better, so even if they don't eat the actual sauerkraut they will get a taste of the flavor in the meat potatoes. It really is good, simple to make and out of the ordinary so it doesn't feel like anything else we've had recently.
For dessert, I am making fudge brownies from scratch. This recipe is fantastic - it's rich chocolate, thick and moist all at once. Normally I make a chocolate fudge buttercream frosting, or else buy a milk chocolate one. But, when I was grocery shopping, I found a Hershey's Cookies n' Cream frosting that is new. That is my kids' favorite candy bar, so I decided to buy it and try it out on the brownies. I can't wait, they're going to be happily surprise at the double treat for dessert.
Tonight's menu is a pork tenderloin with potatoes and sauerkraut. This is a crockpot recipe that cooks all day in the crockpot, making the pork fall apart tender. Sauerkraut is an unusual ingredient, so some of my kids might be hesitant to try it. But the great thing about it is that the flavor makes the meat and potatoes taste better, so even if they don't eat the actual sauerkraut they will get a taste of the flavor in the meat potatoes. It really is good, simple to make and out of the ordinary so it doesn't feel like anything else we've had recently.
For dessert, I am making fudge brownies from scratch. This recipe is fantastic - it's rich chocolate, thick and moist all at once. Normally I make a chocolate fudge buttercream frosting, or else buy a milk chocolate one. But, when I was grocery shopping, I found a Hershey's Cookies n' Cream frosting that is new. That is my kids' favorite candy bar, so I decided to buy it and try it out on the brownies. I can't wait, they're going to be happily surprise at the double treat for dessert.
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| Blueberry Muffins |
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| Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes and Sauerkraut, Asparagus and Fudge Brownies |
BREAKFAST:
1. First put the egg in warm water to bring it to room temperature. Then measure the 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt into a medium size mixing bowl.
2. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and whisk well to combine.
3. Make a "well" in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk, oil and egg.
4. Whisk to incorporate. If the batter is too thick or if there is not enough liquid to incorporate the dry ingredients, add a little more milk. The batter should be thick but stir-able. {The batter needs to be thick enough to hold the jelly but thin enough to make a tender crumb.}
5. Rinse and blot dry the blueberries.
6. Stir the blueberries into the batter. Then generously grease the tins of a muffin tin or use cupcake liners. Pour about 2/3 cup of batter into each one.
6. Stir the blueberries into the batter. Then generously grease the tins of a muffin tin or use cupcake liners. Pour about 2/3 cup of batter into each one.
7. Make the crumb topping. Mix brown sugar, butter, flour and cinnamon in a bowl with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over muffins.
8. Bake at 425 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until the tops of each muffin is just beginning to turn golden brown. Let them sit for a few minutes before removing them from the tins. ENJOY!
8. Bake at 425 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until the tops of each muffin is just beginning to turn golden brown. Let them sit for a few minutes before removing them from the tins. ENJOY!
1. Place pork tenderloin on the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Add olive oil, onion and garlic.
3. Add the potatoes, then salt and pepper well.
4. Cover with the sauerkraut. Put the lid on and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or so.
5. Slice and serve with the sauerkraut and potatoes. ENJOY!
DESSERT:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter or margarine
with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add vanilla and
flour and mix just until blended. Stir in nuts (if using).
4. Pour in greased 9x13 baking pan and bake
for 20-25 minutes until set. Do not overbake
5. Let cool a bit. Then frost with chocolate frosting while still warm. I found Hershey's Cookies n Cream frosting. That is my kids favorite candy bar, so I am trying that frosting out on the brownies. It's a creamy white chocolate frosting and comes with cookie bits to sprinkle on top.
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