Herbal Face Wash

I love trying new facial mask recipes that are natural and inexpensive. I used to use store bought but they are pricey and there is too many chemicals, I just do not want on my face! ;)

I often use baking soda which when mixed with water can make a great scrub and I love using a plain mashed banana!

But my N E W favorite is The Gooseberry Patch Herbal Face Wash, I discovered this recipe in their book, "Simple Country Pleasures."

You start with adding 2tablespoons of plain yogurt

Add chopped thyme and/or rosemary, I used both.

Thyme works great for reducing spots and pimples, its both soothing and gentle to your skin.

Rosemary is good for oily skin.

Add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal. If you want your mask to be more creamier, then add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oatmeal.

Mix all together, it smells really yummy and fresh!

My beautiful daughter, always along side me...enjoying our *girly* times!

Store in the fridge, keep in mind the exp. date of the yogurt.
What facial mask recipes do you enjoy?









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CrockPot Apple Pie

Oh how I love my crockpot! <3

Never thought about baking in my crockpot, until I seen Crockpot Apple Pie recipe.

Mmmm mmmm had to try! & it was a hit in our home :}

                                                

Directions:



Begin by peeling apples



Next slice, no perfect shape required.
Add your spices, toss.






Optional: a squeeze of lemon~



Toss in your greased crockpot

Mix together: milk, softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 1/2 cup of the Bisquick.

Pour over apples

Mix the remaining Bisquick with the brown sugar and cold butter, until crumbly

Sprinkle on top of apples

4 to 6 hours later.. can we say, MMMMMMMM??

YUM!

And a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream makes it perfect!


Ingredients Needed:

8 Tart Apples peeled and sliced Granny smith
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 C. milk
2 Tbs. butter, softened
3/4 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C. Bisquick, divided
1/3 C. brown sugar
3 Tbs. butter, cold



Hope you and your family enjoy!
What are some desserts you bake with the crockpot?

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Simple Egg Skillet

The name says it all: a super easy and tasty skillet.


Love to make this for a big lunch on the weekends..or an easy and cheaper meal during the week.


All you need:
Salt & pepper
Green pepper &/or Green onion
Tater tots
Eggs
Cheese


Start by baking the tater tots, I dont usually use the entire bag, but its up to you ;)


I use about a dozen of eggs, sometimes I am missing one or two..I like to add alittle milk, salt, pepper..


scramble your eggs..



love green pepper mixed with my eggs!



Add the baked tater tots, top with cheese~

leftover pink plates from my daughters birthday ;}

Bow Ties with Sausage & Sweet Peppers

Hi ladies! I have been out of the loop of blogging..been busy with my family..spring seems to bring more activities to our life! No more laid back winter days! ;) I thought what better way to start blogging again then sharing a yummy recipe with all of you!

This dish is sure to please everyone in your family, its super simple with only a few ingrediants! I had never had sausage in a dish so I wasnt sure if I would like it at first but its really tasty simmered in the beef broth..enjoy!

                                          This is all you need!

Ingrediants:

4 cups{8oz} of bow ties

12 oz italian sausage links

2 medium sweet peppers, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

1/2 cup beef broth

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

1/4 snipped parsley

Cook pasta, drain and set aside~

Cut sausage into 1 inch pieces. In a large skillet cook sausage and sweet red peppers over medium heat until sausage is brown, then drain.

Add the broth and black pepper to skillet..bring to boiling...reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour over pasta, add parsley. Stir gently to coat. 

Mmmmmm!

We love a slice of corn bread to go with! Enjoy!

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce Mmm!

There is no other food that I love most then a big bowl of pasta! This recipe is super easy and cheaper then buying jars of sauce or frozen alfredo dinners.

Ingrediants:

*1/2 cup butter or stick margarine
*1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
*3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
*1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Fresh or dried parsley to sprinkle (optional)

Directions:
In your skillet heat butter on medium heat.

Add whipping cream, pepper, salt.

Stirring frequently until the mixture starts to bubble. Reduce your heat to low, continue to stir til thickens.

Turn heat off, add parmesan cheese~
optional is parsley

Once you make this sauce there are many different recipes you can do. Our top 2 favories are chicken alfredo and shrimp alfredo.

To make shrimp alfredo is easy! Heat your skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter..stir to melt. Add your peeled shrimp, the amount is up to you~ We normally cook 1lb of shrimp. Heat your shrimp in the butter til pink..next add pepper and salt. We love fettuccine noodles. Once noodles are cooked just mix in your sauce and shrimp.

For chicken alfredo we use 1lb of chicken. Heat in a pan with water, once no longer pink we like to add, pepper, salt and italian house dressing. If you can grill your chicken! Cut in cubes and add to your noodles.. mix well with your alfredo sauce. We also love broccoli in our pasta and mozzerella cheese!

Blessings,
Sarah beth

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It's time to plan your Menu

Happy Friday everyone!!!

I just planned out my whole menu for the week, the list is ready and I will probably run to the store tmrw with my family. Only thing is I am hungry now :p

Breakfast is always cereal or oatmeal at our house, except saturdays my hubby makes us a big breakfast.


{This week I am only going to list my dinner menu only}

Friday
We will be going out to our fav sub place for dinner, Port of Subs. Mmm!


Saturday: Slow roasted pulled pork bbq sandwiches


Sunday: Leftover pork sandwiches {I love leftovers!}


Monday: Homemade Chicken Alfredo with broccoli and garlic bread


Tuesday: Taco Night!! We were suppose to have taco night this past week but one of our dinners was enough for the next day, yay!


Wednesday: Tuna Cakes with pasta salad {New recipe for us!}


Thursday: Slow roasted Beef Roast, mashed red potatoes and carrots.

What is on your menu this week? Its great to plan it out..I find I spend less at the grocery store too, bonus! This post was a part of Simple Country Life Menu Planning, Join and link up or browse and get some ideas for your table!

Blessings,
Sarah beth