October

Perfect pancakes that are light and fluffy. Add blueberries to make them sweet and tart. This is a great inexpensive dinner idea, too. And the kids will love the whole "breakfast for dinner".

Kids will delight when they see these perfect portioned tacos on their plate. Top them off with all the fixin's you prefer on your tacos. Great change from the traditional tacos.

Homemade flavor that does it all on its own. Put it in the crockpot in the morning and all you have to do before you eat is boil up the noodles. Add some parsley for color if you prefer.

Pumpkin bars that will feed AND please an army! These had great flavor and the cozy aroma of the spices in the oven had the family come from all around the house.

Omelettes are a bit scary but this one will leave you with perfect omelettes every time. The trick is to not get the egg too thick in the pan. Add any fixings you like to make it even better. This is also great for lunch or dinner, not just for breakfast.

Who doesn't love creamy broccoli soup? this soup can be thown together in a flash and most of the ingredients you'll have on hand. Pair this soup with a grilled sandwich for a winter nights meal.

Ground beef is flavored with tasty Asian soy and hoisin sauce and water chesnuts add just the right crunch. this is all wrapped up in a crisp lettuce leaf. Serve with white rice if desired.

Pita pockets with beef teriyaki lettuce and mayo.

Make your own french fries at home. They are crispy and delicious and much better for you than those deep-fried ones. Season them simply with salt and pepper or add some herbs for a fresh flavor. Perfect next to a burger.

You'll be pleasantly surprised at the flavor of this broccoli. The sugar and salt create a light sauce that is hard to beat. So simple, yet so good. This is especially nice for a side dish to other Chinese meat dishes.