Archive for March, 2010
meredith had a little lamb…..leg {roasted leg of lamb}
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March 31, 2010 I never know what I’m going to come home with when I go to the ranch. Usually it’s venison or beef but yesterday it was lamb. Just in time for Easter. The flavor was extraordinary and the meat was incredibly juicy. It’s my opinion that as with a good cut of beef one should not cover lamb with tons of spices. The flavor of the meat is so wonderful why try to hide it? This recipe is simple and easy. In the past our family roasts beef tenderloin for Easter but this will hopefully start a new tradition. I served …
roasted potatoes with olives and carrots
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March 31, 2010 My mother-in-law usually makes this dish with cauliflower and it is wonderful but with potatoes it’s even better! lol. She’s going to get me for saying that. A great side for a holiday and wonderful to serve with roasted leg of lamb. roasted potatoes with olives and carrots serves 4 to 6 2 pounds of small new potatoes 4 to 5 carrots 2 large shallots 4 garlic cloves 12 pitted Calamata olives 12 pitted green olives 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pepper, freshly ground 3 Tbs crumbled feta cheese Preheat oven to 425°. …
springtime at the ranch
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March 30, 2010 I love springtime at the ranch. Everything is refreshed and begining a new cycle of life. Speaking of new cycles of life, In Sock Monkey Slippers will soon be making some changes. New look, new address, and new features coming in May! Tomorrow’s post: Meredith had a little lamb. It’s now in her oven. Happy Easter!
are baby slings a thing of the past?
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March 25, 2010 Following recent warnings by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1 million Infantino slings were recalled yesterday. The CPSC advises consumers to immediately discontinue use for infants younger than four months old. The recall comes in response to many complaints and three infant deaths in the United States last year alone. Now the question arises, is a sling safe for baby? One of those complaints came from yours truly after my daughter turned blue and almost suffocated while in the Infantino ”Sling Rider.” I bought the Infantino sling with the purpose of caring my baby with me as I completed daily …
roasted butternut squash & garlic ravioli {w/sage brown butter}
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March 21, 2010 One of my favorite things is butternut squash ravioli. Could eat my weight in it. Now that spring is coming it is time to clear the kitchen of the remaining butternut squash and thankfully tonight I found wonton wrappers in the fridge. Combine the two and you have yourself a no fuss ravioli. Seriously what can’t you put in a wonton wrapper? roasted butternut squash & garlic ravioli serves 4 1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds 1 head of garlic 1 tsp of olive oil 1 package of wonton wrappers, 12 oz 1 egg beaten sage brown butter 1/2 cup …
17 lb girl beats up 90-year-old man
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March 19, 2010 When I woke up this morning I never thought I would find myself restraining my daughter from beating up an elderly man and then having an epiphany. I started my day in the hospital with Mia, my daughter, who after a couple of days of being ill with the stomach flu was now experiencing a horrible cough. If I wasn’t looking right at her I would sware I gave birth to a 80-year-old man with a three pack a day habit. When we arrived to the doctor’s office they took one look at her and pointed me in the direction …
venison tacos {taqueria style}
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March 17, 2010 So, you just cooked this massive venison roast and are wondering what to do with the other 120 pounds of meat. Look no further. This is the ultimate answer. Pair with a nice cold mexican brew, a sunset and a porch and you have yourself a perfect night. Venison Tacos serves 4 1 Tbs of olive oil 1 large sweet onion, cut into half rings 3 cups cooked venison roast, shredded (use beef brisket for substitute) 8 flour tortillas tomatillo salsa (I used store-bought, just haven’t made any in a while) 1 bunch of cilantro 1 lime cut into wedges …
venison roast {with dry rub}
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March 16, 2010 It’s time for yet another venison recipe. Can you tell I’m trying to empty the freezer? This is a basic roasting method with a different spin from your grandmother’s roast and mashed potatoes recipe. For those of you who don’t eat venison or don’t have access to it the venison can be substituted for beef. The spice rub gives this roast a smoky and subtle spicy undertone that will impress any venison lover. Venison Roast With Dry Rub 2 Tbs chili powder 1 1/2 Tbs brown sugar 1 Tbs garlic powder 1 Tbs onion powder 1/2 Tbs cayenne 1/2 Tbs paprika 1 tsp kosher …
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles
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March 10, 2010 I stumbled upon this recipe for Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles created by Running With Tweezers at the Tasty Kitchen the other day and knew I had to try it. It had the perfect balance of carbs and protein that the crazy hubby needs for his marathon training. Not to mention it sounded amazing. Made it for lunch today and it tasted just as good as I thought it would be. The only change I made is I used black soba noodles instead of traditional because that is all I had in the pantry. The sauce is a peanut butter base and the …
how clean is your baby's bath? {ducky's dirty secret}
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March 9, 2010 As a new member of the “mamahood” I sometimes don’t get the obvious things as fast as the veterans do. Case in point: The dirty secret of Mr. Rubber Ducky and his friends. I always hang Mia’s toys to dry after a bath and rinse them off when I clean the tub but never did I think that some of her toys could harbor staph, e-coli, and other dangerous bacteria no matter how much I cleaned. During a visit with my mom and cousin recently they asked me if I had seen the episode on bath toys that aired on …
