That's Sweet! : Clean and Easy Beignets

I discovered this trick by accident yesterday. I was making Curry Chicken Pot Pie, which calls for puff pastry on top. I had left over puff pastry and didn't want to throw it away, so I cut it into little squares and put it on a greased piece of foil. I popped it in the oven for about 13 minutes. While they puffed and browned, inspiration struck. Why not dust those little puffy squares with powdered sugar? So when they came out of the oven, I did.

Without mixing dough or messing with boiling oil, I made little puffy sweet bites that taste remarkably like Beignets. Served warm with a cup of coffee, you might just think you're in New Orleans!

March 29 - April 11

Still not 100%, but feeling more like myself. At least enough to be sick of frozen meals and ready to try cooking again. I slipped in ultra easy meals for Sundays and days when I babysit. Actually there are a couple of meals on this that I crave one minute and think sound disgusting the next, so goes pregnancy, so we'll see if we eat everything on this list! Still, I'm looking forward to home cooked food.

29 R – Veggie Delight with Sausage
30 F – Mexican Pork Chops, Broccoli, Tater Tots
31 S – Jambalaya Casserole, Salad
1 U – Turkey Pot Pies, Salad
2 M – L.O. Jambalaya Casserole, etc.
3 T – Crab Cakes, Mushroom Risotto, Carrot Sticks
4 W – Church Dinner
5 R – Roast Chicken, Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Corn on the Cob
6 F – Black Bean Chicken Tacos, Salad
7 S – Rob’s Random Request
8 U – Frozen Pizza, Salad
9 M – Meatloaf, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
10 T – Beef Taco Skillet, Salad
11 W – Church Dinner

It seems like at least once every couple of weeks, Rob has a random desire for food I never dreamed of putting on the meal plan, so I figured it into the equation and he can pick whatever he fancies (within reason) that day.

Back in Town, but Not Back to Normal

We've returned home from our vacation, but my normal appetite has not! Oh I'm hungry enough, but I can't seem to crave the same foods from one day to the next. I think this happened with Caleb too. Yesterday I went to Publix craving Mac & Cheese - fantisizing about how good it would taste, I bought a bulk pack...only to realize today that even thinking about noodles makes me sick! This is crazy, or maybe normal...

Anyway, cooking is just beyond me at this point. I'm thankful for the frozen food section because that is going to be our source of meals for a little while longer.