Turkey Meatloaf

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

This is hands down our family’s favorite meatloaf recipe. I love using granola, it is a perfect binder and adds the perfect sweetness. My kids and husband literally gobble this up! I also love making this in cupcake tins for individual portions!

Ingredients:
2.5 lb Ground Turkey
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 eggs
2 cups homemade granola
Cherry Jam for topping

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine ground turkey, salt, and cinnamon. Mix together eggs and add to meat mixture. Once combined, add granola to mixture.

Add mixture to greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Before serving, top with cherry jam.

Serves 10

Creative Thinking

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

I am currently serving as a Smart Play Ambassador with the Minnesota Children’s Museum and each month we explore various topics and share the educational learning opportunities at the museum as well as apply it to our own lives. This month I am writing about creative thinking and applying the strategy LENS while engaging during play with your child. It’s … Continue reading →

Potsticker Soup

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

When the temperature starts dipping well below zero and you have exhausted all of your favorite soups, Potsticker Soup is a great soup to try. The soup has simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. The sautéed garlic and mushrooms give the soup a great earthy flavor base and I like to load it with … Continue reading →

Homemade Playdough

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Alice Seuffert

Simple homemade play dough made with flour, salt, water, oil and cream of tartar. Add your own color and extracts. Right now it’s a “feels like” temp of -40 in Minnesota. No, I’m not kidding. The Governor closed all schools in the state today and many districts are closing tomorrow as well. So if you … Continue reading →

Christmas 2013 Recap

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

I swear it was just Thanksgiving. It happens every year, I get really ahead of the game right after Thanksgiving and get overconfident. You know the feeling-you get a bunch done and it clouds your judgement about what you have left to do. But for proof that I can get things done ahead of time, … Continue reading →

Win an Original Turducken!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

Last week I shared my 2013 Thanksgiving Recap and told you about how I was asked if I’d like to try a Turducken on Thanksgiving. I of course said yes and it turned out amazing! I tried the Original Turducken stuffed with Chicken Apple Sausage Stuffing from Byerly’s meat department. If you didn’t read the post, do you know what a Turducken … Continue reading →

Citrus Cornish Game Hens

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

These “little chickens” are a great alternative to making Turkey or Chicken for a holiday dinner. I made this the first time the other night when we had friends over for dinner. They LOVED it and couldn’t believe the grapefruit flavors and how juicy the meat was. You can display the hens on a large … Continue reading →

Fruitcake Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

Fruitcake doesn’t have the greatest reputation. All of the key things are in there to make it something special but sadly it always falls short. Miserably short. But you know what? People still buy it! I feel bad for it, dried fruit and nuts-it could be so wonderful. So I decided Fruitcake needed a … Continue reading →

Wicked Witch Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

It’s not easy being green. Emerald green and often misunderstood. Sound like someone? This fall I took my mom to Wicked. Going into the theater I didn’t know much about the story. But there I sat the whole time, on the edge of my seat, loving the story of the Witches of Oz. My favorite … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving 2013 Recap

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

Do you remember where we were a week ago? Sipping wine. Nibbling turkey. Laughing. Can you believe Thanksgiving was only a week ago? I thought I’d give you a recap of the Seuffert 2013 Thanksgiving. First up, the bird. You know what everyone talks about on Thanksgiving? The bird. People, this is the main conversation … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Leftovers-Thanksgiving Tortilla Cups

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

I hosted Thanksgiving this year and we had a great time. My husband’s family came in from Colorado and Indiana and we had fun relaxing, laughing and eating great food. One of the bonuses of hosting is having leftovers-one my husband’s very favorite things. For me, I honestly can’t eat the same Thanksgiving meal day … Continue reading →

Roasted Corn Mac and Cheese

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

It’s almost Thanksgiving. Seriously, how is it Thanksgiving? Are you celebrating or freaking out? I’m in this odd zen mode right now and really excited about next week. Maybe it is because my whole house is sleeping and healthy. I feel like I should knock on my dining room table right now. It hasn’t been … Continue reading →

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

You know what’s hard work? Meal planning. It takes time, requires motivation and sometimes your family doesn’t even eat the meal-let alone thank you for it! But sitting down for meals matters. You are having connections and conversations with your family, modeling table manners and eating behaviors and you are making an impact in the … Continue reading →

Halloween Dirt Cake

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

One of my family’s favorite desserts is dirt cake. It’s a simple dessert, kids can help with the preparation and adults and kids alike just love it! This is a perfect dish to bring a Halloween potluck or to make for your crew on Halloween! You can serve this in individual dishes or for a … Continue reading →

Halloween Trail Mix

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Alice Seuffert

I seriously love those Brach’s pumpkins. No really, I’m in love. I’ve been trying to be really good this year and hold out as long as possible before I start bringing bags of those candy corns and pumpkins into my house. Those pumpkins are good alone but you know what? They are awesome in a … Continue reading →