Cooked Carrots

Put a bag of baby carrots in a microwavable casserole dish. Add two Tb of water. Cover. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Stir. Cook on high for an additional 5 minutes.

White Chicken Chili

1 lb chicken cubed
1 onion
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 T vegetable Oil
2 cans great northern beans - rinsed and drained
14 1/2 oz chicken broth
1 t salt
1 t oregano
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t cayenne
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup half and half
2 4 oz cans chilies
some frozen corn

sautee chicken, onion and garlic

add beans, chilis, seasonings, and broth

Simmer 30 minutes

Add creams and corn and serve

Blogs

Good Blogs that were listed in Parenting March 2012:

Best All Around Mom Blog: julieandmartinsblog.blogspot.com/mom-101
Best Craft Blog: modernparentsmessykids.com/made by joel
Funniest Blog: crappypictures.typepad.com/ wendi aarons
Best Tech Blog: wahadventures.com/tech savvy mama
Best Health Blog: theprincessandthepump.com/confessions of a dr. mom
Best Special Needs Blog: uncommensense niederfamily.blogspot.com/everything and nothing from essex
Best Dad Blog: thefrequentflierfather.com/dadcentric
Best Gear and Toy Blog: thetoyspy.com/buy modern baby
Best Local Blog: themomsonmain.com/on the go chicago
Best Travel Blog: Mommy Points boardingarea.com/blogs/mommypoints/ & kidventurous
Best Fashion Blog: aintnomomjeans.com
Best Food Blog: the gourmand mom

Organizing Blog: I heart Organizing

Parenting Book I Want To Read

No Regrets Parenting by Dr. Rotbart

Duluth with kids article

http://www.midwestweekends.com/plan_a_trip/family_friends/travel_with_kids/duluth_kids.html

Vacation Ideas

Great website for midwest vacation ideas! http://www.midwestweekends.com/plan_a_trip/family_friends/travel_with_kids/

Roasted Brussel sprouts & maple glazed salmon

Real Simple: Feb 2012

1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 large red onion, cut into 1 inch wedges, stem ends left intact
2 Tb olive oil
Kosher salt and blak pepper
2 Tb. pure maple syrup
2 Tb. whole grain mustard
1 1/2 lbs. skinless salmon filet, cut into 4 pieces
lemon wedges for serving

heat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in the upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the brussels sprouts and onion with the oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Roast on the bottom rack, tossing once, until golden and tender, 15 - 20 minutes.

meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, mustard, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. After the vegetables have cooked for 12 minutes, place the salmon on a second rimmed baking sheet and brush it with the maple mixture. Roast on the top rack until opaque througout, 6 - 8 minutes.

Serve the salmon with the vegetables and lemone wedges.