August 2009 Archives - American Mom in England

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Posted 31 August 2009 by Erin Lee

This is our last week before Rick is back at work and Nicholas is at pre-school and I feel the need to cook all of our favourite meals. I’ve always thought that comfort foods help to ease transitions for some reason.

Monday the 31st: Individual Crustless Quiche with Homemade Chips

Tuesday the 1st: [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Posted 24 August 2009 by Erin Lee

Although we still have a couple weeks until school starts here, I’m trying to get us on schedule for the upcoming academic year. It’s hard to believe that Nicholas will be at pre-school already!

Monday the 24th of August: Penne with Tuna, Tomato, and Sweetcorn

Tuesday the 25th of August: Lamb Pitas with [Read more...]

Cod with a Spice Rub

Posted 17 August 2009 by Erin Lee

I made this recipe last week for the first time. Both Rick and I really, really enjoyed it and Nicholas ate some of it too!

Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 mL)paprika 2 tsp (10 mL)thyme 2 tsp (10 mL)oregano 2 tsp (10 mL)black pepper 2 tsp (10 mL)cumin seeds 3 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Posted 17 August 2009 by Erin Lee

So after a couple days of camping, eating simple easy to prepare foods, I’m ready to whip up some slightly more complicated dinners this week. . .

Monday: Baked Broccoli Cheese with Wholewheat Pasta

Tuesday: Rick’s Quinoa Vegetable Creation of the Day

Wednesday: Penne with Tuna, Tomato, and Sweetcorn

Thursday: Moussaka with Salad [Read more...]

When the distance seems too far. . .

Posted 11 August 2009 by Erin Lee

Most of the time the distance between England and America doesn’t bother me much, but sometimes it hits me hard. This month I’ll have missed my ten year high school reunion and my cousin’s wedding. However, most often it’s not the big things that set off bouts of homesickness, it’s the little things.

It’s [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Posted 09 August 2009 by Erin Lee

Monday: Homemade Pasta Sauce including Homemade Italian Sausage Crumbles (In the freezer from last week) with Pasta

Tuesday: Baked Potatoes, Corn on the Cob and Cod

Wednesday: Chip Shop Dinner

Thursday: Mexican Chicken and Fresh Homemade Salsa with Tortillas

Friday: Camping Food

Saturday: Camping Food

Sunday: Camping Food / Sausages, Chips [Read more...]

Strawberry Banana Muffins

Posted 08 August 2009 by Erin Lee

Ingredients: 325 g Plain Flour 1 Tbsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda) 175g Caster Sugar 250g Natural Yogurt (Plain Yogurt) 100g Unsalted Butter, Melted 2 Medium Eggs, Beaten (Large Eggs) 1 Large Banana, Peeled and Diced 150 g Strawberries, Green Tops Removed, Halved and Sliced

Preheat Oven to 190 C [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Cod with a Spice Rub

Menu Plan Monday. . .

When the distance seems too far. . .

Menu Plan Monday. . .

Strawberry Banana Muffins

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