Homeschooling Hacks, Part 2

January 25, 2014

8:05 PM

How about some tasty treats?

I got this recipe from Facebook.

String Cheese Mini Bites

Preheat oven to 425 degrees cut string cheese sticks into bite-sized pieces. Place them in the freezer for 25-30 minute so they won't melt in the oven. Dip the cheese in milk (I used whole for the kids), and roll in seasoned bread crumbs. Lay them on a baking sheet that is lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with warm marinara sauce. I fixed these for the family and they loved them! Definitely a change from everyday string cheese, which is a staple in my house. I don't feel bad giving them to the kids, because they're baked!

Corn-Dog Muffins

A spin to this carnival classic! Prepare cornbread mix as directed. Pour into a muffin tin. Cut hot dogs into bite-sized pieces. Place 1-2 pieces in each section. Baked at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Yum!

Infused Water

Have a hard time getting your kiddies to drink water? Infuse them! I purchased my infuser from Amazon for $20. Well worth the investment. If you can find one for cheaper, then hop on it! We've put oranges, lemons, cucumbers, kiwi, limes, and other stuff in the infusion spout. Jay's favorite is strawberries and mint (as pictured about). Both of the kids really enjoy this. It's not the same, boring water that you drink day in and day out. Depending on the recipe you use, you can also drink infused water to detoxify your body. AND, it's a pretty sight! 

For the Grown-Ups: Anesha's Low-Country Boil

In no way is this is inexpensive and quick recipe. It's barely kid-friendly. Lol Stephan and I had this one night, late December. We said that we were going to make this a winter tradition. 4 clusters of snow crabs, 1 lb of jumbo shrimp, 4 ears of corn broken in half, 1 kielbasa link cut into sections, and about a lb of red potatoes. All boiled in old bay-seasoned water. Serve with clarified butter and remoulade sauce. Oh! And a cold beer. I suggest a hard cider. Sooooo deliciouuuusssssss!!!

I have tons more recipes to share, but they require a little more effort and ingredients. I'll be sure to post them at a later date. Hope these help when you need something quick to prepare for the kids!