The last few weeks I have been trying a lot of new recipes. I enjoy cooking, and love the thrill of finding a new recipe, and trying it out on the family for the first time. However, Aaron has been gone the last few weeks, almost 7 weeks now. :( That leaves only my children to try out my new meals on and they aren't always as thrilled about trying new foods. 
I have been trying out different smoothie recipes, and the one Audrey is thoroughly enjoying above is one I came up with on my own after reading dozens of other recipes. The night before I sliced 1 banana, & 3 strawberries and stuck them in the freezer, and I also pre blended 1/4 cup of oatmeal. So that the next morning I just had to throw everything in the blender. That morning I put my banana, strawberries, oatmeal, 6 ounces of vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of skim milk and then filled the rest of the blender with fresh baby spinach. It was very tasty and one I'm sure we will make much more in the future. 
Like I said moments ago, the kids aren't always excited to try out something new and tonight's dinner was one of those nights. I made slow cooker Honey Sesame Chicken, and before they even tasted it they where less than thrilled. One of the their favorite stories is "Green Eggs and Ham" and that story is a fun and silly way to remind them that you don't know what you'll like until you try it. 
As you can tell after trying it John decided he really did like it, while Audrey didn't mind the chicken but was not a fan of the brown rice. She also is a very stubborn child, and does not like to be told that she has to do something, as in " You have to eat your dinner, or you get nothing else for the rest of the night." Yes I'm one of those moms! The recipe can be found here http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/slow-cooker-honey-sesame-chicken-recipe.html
I have been trying out different smoothie recipes, and the one Audrey is thoroughly enjoying above is one I came up with on my own after reading dozens of other recipes. The night before I sliced 1 banana, & 3 strawberries and stuck them in the freezer, and I also pre blended 1/4 cup of oatmeal. So that the next morning I just had to throw everything in the blender. That morning I put my banana, strawberries, oatmeal, 6 ounces of vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of skim milk and then filled the rest of the blender with fresh baby spinach. It was very tasty and one I'm sure we will make much more in the future. Like I said moments ago, the kids aren't always excited to try out something new and tonight's dinner was one of those nights. I made slow cooker Honey Sesame Chicken, and before they even tasted it they where less than thrilled. One of the their favorite stories is "Green Eggs and Ham" and that story is a fun and silly way to remind them that you don't know what you'll like until you try it. As you can tell after trying it John decided he really did like it, while Audrey didn't mind the chicken but was not a fan of the brown rice. She also is a very stubborn child, and does not like to be told that she has to do something, as in " You have to eat your dinner, or you get nothing else for the rest of the night." Yes I'm one of those moms! The recipe can be found here http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/slow-cooker-honey-sesame-chicken-recipe.html
Of course these went over very well!I made cake batter rice crispy treats over the weekend while Aaron was home, because he loves his crispy treats! I couldn't wait to try them out this way, and they were amazing. Yes, i had one or two OK maybe three over the span of the weekend, and no they are not on my diet and I'm paying for it now....uhg! Here is the recipe for these and if you enjoy rice crispy treats do your self a favor and try them this way, I'm pretty sure ill never make them the old way again. http://gimmesomeoven.com/cake-batter-rice-crispy-treats/
Wonderful recipe suggestions! Audrey and John are super adorable trying out the new foods. Some foods will be a swing-and-a-miss, but others will be a home run, I'm sure! Go back to the swing-and-a-miss ones when the kids are older. You never knew if they will like them later on. :)
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Sarah
Thank you Sarah! They ( John & Audrey) really are good sports about trying out my new dishes:) Thanks for stoping by and leaving a comment, I always enjoying hearing from readers!
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