Mrs.J

Ah if you can pass that recipe along. I am 1/8 Greek and have been taking time to get into that part of the family that we did not grow up with. My grandmothers father was from Crete but her mom and dad divorced, yes scandalous in the 1910's and we really do not know anything about that side of the family. I am trying to do it through food.

This is so easy you can do it with your Miss Mappy.

So I decided today instead of just posting what we are having for dinner I would share the recipe. This is one of my go to easy dinners that looks and tastes like you spent hours on it. Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups. Sauce, while I can and do make my scratch usually from scratch this recipe just get some Italian sausage and brown it up in a pot and then add your favorite jar sauce. Cook 8 lasagna noodles and then put them on some waxed paper or parchment paper. The filling is 1 container of Ricotta, 1 cup Mozzarella and 1 cup of Parmesan and a box of frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry. Slightly beat one egg in a bowl add all the ingredients from above and salt and pepper to taste and mix it up. Spread the mixture on the lasagna noodles and spread it out. Then roll the lasagna up and place into a cooking dish with some of the sauce spread on the bottom. When all 8 are in the dish cover with more sauce, you will probably have some left over so use that for another quick pasta dish. Add mozzarella and Parmesan and oregano on the top. Then bake @350 for 30-40 min. I have not baked mine yet as it is not dinner so you can put it in the fridge for a bit if made early. Enjoy!

Are you in the area with Tornado Warnings?

Plugging along on my Fallout inspired bookshelf. And another projected started with bottle caps. Ran short though so told Mr. J that he needed to go out and get some variety 6 packs for bottle caps.

Made Cajun Shrimp and Sausage with Peppers. And I wanted cheese grits so I babysat them and made them.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s here. The 2 Miss J’s made my favorite baked French toast for this morning.

Happy Mother's Day to you as well. Happy Planting!

So did my annual Mother's Day tradition a day early. All I ask for is an unlimited budget at my favorite local nursery. The only thing different is that I usually come home and start planting. I will not be planting till tomorrow afternoon at the earliest most likely Monday. Got a Bahn Mi from a local Vietnamese food truck that was at the nursery for lunch. Was actually a better day for some Pho but the Pork Belly was calling my name in the Bahn Mi.

Nope. Having worked in restaurants in HS and college I know what all it requires. I only cook and bake for family and friends. I find relaxation in cooking and baking, and a restaurant I do not find relaxing. I am happy to pass along recipes for those who want them though.

Not exactly. I will not be responsible for the learning content. Which is for the best. Being Dyslexic I have my own issues still.

I will not Homeschool. I am already hitting a wall with the youngest Miss J. And she will be in HS next year. The older Miss J. has it all under control. But honestly there would be two bloody bodies on the kitchen floor if I have to even try to get the younger to do what she needs to.

Pouring over here. Have the window op as it smells nice and fresh.

Went with comfort food tonight. BBQ Mini meatloafs with green beans and mashed potatoes.

You got that right! Thought I do not begrudge someone who does the instant ones. I used to eat those too when younger.

@leesburg 04 guess what I am making to go with dinner tonight.

One of our cats is burrowing under the covers and freaking the crap out of her brother on the end of the bed.

My 8th grader who was having a absolute crap year due to girl drama actually said she wanted to be able to go back. But I think it was that she wants to see her teachers. The 10th grader wants to go back because as much as she likes being home, she is better with in class instruction. It will be weird in the fall as the 8th grader is moving up to HS. Hope that she will get to check out the school as she has anxiety. Will have to see what plan the system comes up with for going back in the fall.

I am glad that I am able to help. That particular dish is just vial!

I just made some fried potatoes. Those may work.

Knew it was coming and fine with it. The 2 Miss J's have been doing very well with their virtual learning, Mr. J and I have been happy with the type of work they have been getting. And our district in FCPS has been chosen for a pilot project that allows face to face video.

Did I hear my name called... Here are some cranberry orange scones. This weird cool weather had me in a tea and scones mood.

Don't knock that! I love just mashed potatoes for dinner with lots of butter melted all over them.

That is what we say. My husband has made ours for years and they taste so much better!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!