Sunday Supper and a Winter Library Lesson Idea
Ahhhhh…this has been one of those lazy weekends. I’ve been getting over a yucky case of strep and haven’t felt like getting out with my germy self, but I knew it was time to put the head chef hat back on and figure out something to feed these folks. (Because it’s Super Bowl Sunday and all that, you know? Thought I should make an effort.)
Pinterest to the rescue… a few Instant Pot recipes came across my feed today and one of them caused me to pause enough to think — “Hey. I think we’ve got most of this stuff.” Winner winner — Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac Dinner! As an added bonus, the recipe had thyme in it… hmmm. My little sister sent me an article this week that said thyme and strep are not friends ——- or words to that effect. So…SOLD.
Sunday Supper Recipe Idea
So, the recipe. I had to sub out a lot more than I expected, but it turned out very well. They gobbled it up and deemed it delicious. The hubby told me it was “goulash.” I had no idea. Anyway, my Instant Pot Mini Duo and I are quite the team — and no one went hungry. Yay. 🙂
Here’s the FoodySchmoody’s blog recipe that saved me today – and down below I’ve added my changes. (Remember, I’ve been sick. I guess we really were out of everything!)
I didn’t have an onion, so I subbed the minced, dry stuff.
I used Paula Deen Silly Salt instead of regular salt.
I didn’t measure the pepper, but gave it 7-8 good shakes.
I made SURE to get that thyme in — and then I sprinkled in just a dab more.
I subbed 7 wedges of Laughing Cow Pepper Jack for the cheddar. And, I found about a cup of mozzarella to throw over the top. It worked.
My macaroni was closer to 10 oz.
Still…YUM. It fed the family, and it was good…. filled our tummies, made the house smell delicious, and it gave me one more Instant Pot Mini Duo success! (Oh, how I’m growing to love that little pot!) May the strep and flu stay far away from you. (Yes, I blew three kisses.) It’s what Strega Nona would do.
And now… here’s a library lesson that I’m looking forward to sharing this week!
My 3rd grade students been learning about biographies in their classrooms. I’ll be book-talking Lego Manufacturers: The Kristiansen Family. (I’ll also be highlighting the whole Toy Trailblazers series.) Then, I’ll project the resource above to go over the engineering design process. Finally, I’ll break my students into groups. They’ll use a planning to sheet to work through the process together — and then create a hot cocoa stand out of building bricks. The planning sheet will also serve as their exit tickets. I love teaching with practical problem-solving activities, and this is a lesson that builds life-long skills. (Plus, they LOOOOOOVE it!)
If you’re interested, you can find out more details on TPT at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Library-Lesson-Engineering-Design-Process-Hot-Cocoa-Stand-4353955
Take care!
