National October Food Holidays

October 1- Thurs- National Homemade Cookie Day & National Pumpkin Spice Day (Pumpkin Spice Cookies)

I made the Pumpkin Spice Cookie recipe from DishyTime.com.

October 2- Fri

October 3- Sat- Global Smoothie Day

We blend 1 frozen banana and a cup of almond milk together in the Smoothie Blender. Then add whatever else you want like, berries, peanut butter, etc.. and add again.

October 4- Sun- National Taco Day

Homemade tacos is a family favorite and we eat them every week.

October 5- Mon- National Apple Betty Day

I made the Apple Betty recipe from MidgetMamma.com.

October 6- Tues- National Noodle Day (Fettuccini Alfredo)

ngredients:

• Fettuccini Pasta
• Bertolli Alfredo Sauce
• Chicken
• Frozen Broccoli

Directions:

1. Season Chicken
2. Bake Chicken 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
3. Boil Pasta for 10 minutes
4. Add Alfredo Sauce to pasta
5. Shred chicken and add to pasta.
6. Broccoli bag in microwave for 5 minutes then add to pasta.

October 7- Wed- National Chocolate Covered Pretzels Day

Ingredents:

• chocolate chips
• pretzels

Directions:

1. Heat some water in a pot on the oven, placing a glass bowl on top of the pot.
2. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil, and place the chocolate in the bowl.
3. Gently stir for a few minutes until it is melted and smooth.
4. Remove from the heat and add the pretzels.
5. Place some wax paper on a baking sheet.
6. Place them on the baking sheet and chill for half an hour.

October 8- Thurs- National Salmon Day

Ingredients:

• Skinless boneless salmon
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 TBS brown sugar
• 1 TBS lemon juice
• 1 TBS minced garlic
• 1/2 tea oregano
• 1/2 tea rosemary
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees Ferenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Whisk together ingredients (except for the salmon).
3. Place salmon on baking sheet. Spoon mixture over the salmon. Fold the foil over the salmon and seal it closed.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.

October 9- Fri

October 10- Sat- National Angel Food Cake Day

We made angel food cake and then added cool whip and strawberries.

October 11- Sun- National Sausage Pizza Day

Sausage pizza is one of her favorites.

October 12- Mon- National Pulled Pork Day

We put our BBQ pulled pork onto buns and ate them with pickles.

October 13- Tues- National M&M Day

We graphed for M&M math day.

October 14- Wed- National Chocolate Covered Insects Day

I served the kids chocolate covered peanuts and then casually mentioned that today is National Chocolate Covered Insects day. I did find some chocolate covered crickets on Amazon, if you would like to try them.

October 15- Thurs- National Cheese Curd Day

I air fried cheese curds, but the cheese started oozing out. They were still delicious.

October 16- Fri- World Bread Day (Crock Pot Bread)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 TBS yeast
• 1 1/2 teas salt
• 2 TBS vegetable oil
• 3 cup flour

Directions:

1. Add sugar and warm water to the electric Kitchenaid mixer and dissolve the sugar.
2. Sprinkle the yeast on top of the water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Mix and add the remaining ingredients one at a time.
4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes to form a ball.
5. Oil a bowl and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.
6. Place parchment paper in the crock pot and spray with non stick spray. Place the dough on the paper and set the crock pot on high for 2 hours.

October 17- Sat- National Pasta Day (Homemade Lasagna)

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 TBS minced garlic
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Ferenheit and prepare baking dish.
2. Cook the noodles according to directions and drain and set aside.
3. Brown the beef, drain and add garlic.
4. In a separate bowl mix the ricotta, egg and spices.
5. Spread a thin layer of sauce, then 3 noodles, and ricotta mx, add half of the beef and some mozzerella cheese.
6. Repeat the layers until you end with sauce and more cheese. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for 25 more minutes.
8. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

October 18- Sun- National Chocolate Cupcake Day

I made chocolate cupcakes from a box this time and let the girls sprinkle them with sugar sprinkles.

October 19- Mon

October 20- Tues- National Chicken and Waffles Day

We like our Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker. We also air fried the chicken. My husband placed the chicken and some cheese in between 2 pieces of waffle to make a sandwich.

October 21- Wed- National Apple Day (Apple Crisp)

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh apples (peeled and sliced)
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2/3 cup oats
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Ferenheit and prepare baking dish.
2. Put the apples in the baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice.
3. Mix all other ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the apples.
4. Bake for 30 minutes and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

October 22- Thurs- National Nut Day (Candied Almonds)

Ingredients:

• 1 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups raw almonds
• 2 Tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Whisk the egg white and vanilla.
3. Place the almonds in the egg mixture and stir them until they are all coated.
4. Combine the sugars, cinnamon, and the salt large bowl.
5. Add almonds to  the sugar mixture.
6. Stir very well, until the almonds are coated.
7. Add to the crock pot.
8. Cook on low for 3 1/2 hours with the lid on, stirring every 20 minutes.
9. After cooking, pour in the water and stir well, to make a crunchy outside.
10. Leave in the crock pot for an additional 30 minutes.
11. Line a baking sheet, with wax paper, then single layer the nuts so that they do not all clump together.
12. Let stand for 20 minutes, then enjoy.

October 23- Fri

October 24- Sat- National Food Day

October 25- Sun

October 26- Mon- National Pumpkin Day (Pumpkin Delight)

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup powder sugar
• 3 cup cool whip
• 2 1/2 cup milk
• 3 packages (3.4 oz) dry vanilla pudding boxes
• 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
• 2- 9 inch grahm crusts

Directions:

1. Blend cream cheese and powder sugar together and then fold in 1 cup of cool whip. Spread evenly over the 2 crusts.
2. Mix the milk, pudding mix, canned pumpkin, and 1 cup of the cool whip. Spread evenly over the 2 pies.
3. Spread the remaining cool whip over the pies and chill for 3 hours.

October 27- Tues- National Potato Day (Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup)

Ingredients:

• ¼ Cup Butter
• ½ Cup Diced Onion
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
• 3 Cup Broccoli Florets, chopped small
• 1.5 Cup Chicken Broth
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• ¼ Cup Flour
• 2 Cup Shredded Cheddar
• Salt, Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper

Directions:

1. Place a pot over medium heat.  Melt Butter, add onions, carrots and broccoli.  Soften for about 5 minutes
2. Slowly stir and add in the broth, milk and cream.
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
4. Continue stirring over medium heat until thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
5. Stir in the cheese until smooth.

October 28- Wed- National Chocolate Day

We just went to Walmart and got lots of chocolate baked good and Hershey’s to snack on for the day… the kids loved it!

October 29- Thurs- National Oatmeal Day (Peanut Butter Oat Bars)

Ingredients:

• 6 cups oats
• 2 1/2 cups peanut butter
• 1 cup honey
• 1 bag dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Mix together the oats 2 cups of the peanut butter and the honey.
2. Spread and press down in the bottom of a baking dish.
3. Heat some water in a pot on the oven, placing a glass bowl on top of the pot.
4. Turn off the heat once it starts to boil, and place the chocolate in the bowl.
5. Gently stir for a few minutes until it is melted and smooth.
6. Mix in 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
7. Spread on top of the oats and chill for 2 hours.

October 30- Fri- National Candy Corn Day

October 31- Sat- National Caramel Apple Day

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