Saturday, May 12, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Slow Cooker Swiss Steak
This was VERY yummy. It gave me a different way to prepare swiss steak to change it up a bit!
It was GREAT served with mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds round steak, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup baby carrots
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
Directions
1.In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the round steak pieces in the flour mixture.
2.Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, brown round steak pieces until lightly browned.
3.Place the vegetables and steak in a slow cooker. Mix in the tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
4.Cover, and cook 8 to 10 hours on Low, until the round steak is very tender.
Lollipop Snacks
1 bag (16 oz) large marshmallows
1/4 c butter or margarine
1 box (15.6 oz) Rice Chex
about 24 wooden sticks with rounded ends
Butter a 15 x 10 x 1 in. pan.
In large microwaveable bowl, microwave marshallows and butter on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is smooth. Stir in cereal. Using buttered back of spoon or hands, press firmly in pan.
Cool 2 to 3 hrs before cutting into shapes. Cut into shapes with 2 1/2 to 3 inch cookie cutters that have lightly been sprayed with cooking spray. Insert wooden sticks about 1 inch into bottom of shape.
Decorate as desired.
1/4 c butter or margarine
1 box (15.6 oz) Rice Chex
about 24 wooden sticks with rounded ends
Butter a 15 x 10 x 1 in. pan.
In large microwaveable bowl, microwave marshallows and butter on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is smooth. Stir in cereal. Using buttered back of spoon or hands, press firmly in pan.
Cool 2 to 3 hrs before cutting into shapes. Cut into shapes with 2 1/2 to 3 inch cookie cutters that have lightly been sprayed with cooking spray. Insert wooden sticks about 1 inch into bottom of shape.
Decorate as desired.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Taco Lasagna
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground beef2 (1.25 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup water
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
1 cup sliced green onion
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
1. Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, then season with taco seasoning, garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Place 6 tortillas into the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the salsa on top of the tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture evenly over the salsa. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the green onions. Drop 1/2 of the sour cream randomly over the green onions. Top with 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers. Top with 6 tortillas, spread with remaining salsa, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Years Resolutions
So this year, Chris and I have decided to go on a diet as our new years resolution! I know...we'll see how long this lasts! Dieting is so very hard to stick with. However, we are giving ourselves "cheat" days in hopes that will help us stick to our "diet" days.
Today is the first day. I'm doing pretty good. I'm drinking my water. Ugh...I hate drinking so much water. It makes me have to go the bathroom so much more! BUT, I know my body needs it... AND, it helps in keeping me feeling full! BONUS!
So, my menus might not be the most exciting...but, I'm hoping to try out some new and healthy recipes. However, we still have three girls that are gonna want "normal" meals like pizza, spaghetti and corn dogs....we'll just have to make sure we have healthy options to go along with them and of course, we definitely feel a lot has to do with portion size!
Root for us! Pray for us! Hopefully we can stick to it and maybe become healthier and thinner in the end!!!
Today is the first day. I'm doing pretty good. I'm drinking my water. Ugh...I hate drinking so much water. It makes me have to go the bathroom so much more! BUT, I know my body needs it... AND, it helps in keeping me feeling full! BONUS!
So, my menus might not be the most exciting...but, I'm hoping to try out some new and healthy recipes. However, we still have three girls that are gonna want "normal" meals like pizza, spaghetti and corn dogs....we'll just have to make sure we have healthy options to go along with them and of course, we definitely feel a lot has to do with portion size!
Root for us! Pray for us! Hopefully we can stick to it and maybe become healthier and thinner in the end!!!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Cute Pig Cookies
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. (8 0z) sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
FROSTING:
4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
6 Tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
5-6 drops red food coloring
pink sugar wafer cookies
36 large marshmallows, halved
36 large marshmallows, halved
Butterscotch chips
miniature semisweet chocolate chips
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Frost cookies
Cut sugar wafers into triangles, place two on each cookie for ears. With a toothpick, poke two holes in each marshmallow half for nostrils and place butterscotch chips into holes. Place nose on cookies. Add chocolate chips for eyes.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Rainbow Cake
Eating the rainbow is a ton of FUN!
Here's how you can do it...
RAINBOW CAKE
2 white cake mixes
Wilton Icing Colors in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple (the drop food coloring WILL NOT work - it won't make your cakes bright enough)
FROSTING:
2 sticks butter, softened
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
milk
whipped topping
Make the cake mixes as directed on box. Divide cake mix into 6 seperate bowls and put a tsp of color into each bowl making up your six primary colors of the rainbow. Bake each cake seperately in 9 in round cake pans that are heavily greased with cooking spray. Let each cake cool completely before beginning to stack your cakes.
Meanwhile, cream two sticks of butter. Add a tsp of vanilla and about 1/2 - 3/4 of the bag of powdered sugar. Mix together until it's thick. Add about 1-2 Tbsp of milk to get frosting to the right consistency. (start with 1 Tbsp at a time - you don't want your frosting too thin). Then add 1/2 of a container of whipped topping to the frosting. This was AWESOME! It had the perfect amount of sweetness, but was light and fluffly like whipped topping is. GREAT IDEA!
When your cakes are completely cooled, stack them starting with purple (on the bottom) and frost a thin layer of frosting between each layer of cake. Once all layers are on, frost entire cake - top and sides (which by the way is NOT easy - you have to be patient)!
WALLA! You're done to enjoy your beautiful cake!
PS. This cake was SOOOOO moist! We loved it! It honestly tasted as good as it looked! And the frosting was perfect too! DELICIOUS!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Menu: Nov 16-22
Here is my menu for this coming week. I'm trying to get back into my organized routine.
Monday - Potato Soup
Tuesday - Pork Cantoneese
Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Eat out
Saturday - Out of town
Sunday - at the Johnson's house
Okay...that was easy since it was only three days...we have a busy weekend ahead of us!
Monday - Potato Soup
Tuesday - Pork Cantoneese
Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Eat out
Saturday - Out of town
Sunday - at the Johnson's house
Okay...that was easy since it was only three days...we have a busy weekend ahead of us!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Halloween Cupcakes
These were so much fun to make. PS. the web is edible...the spiders were just cutesy decoration!
INGREDIENTS:
1 box German Chocolate cake mix, prepared as directed on box
1 tub Dark Chocolate Fudge frosting
2 cups white chocolate chips
INGREDIENTS:
1 box German Chocolate cake mix, prepared as directed on box
1 tub Dark Chocolate Fudge frosting
2 cups white chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
- To Make the Cupcakes: Place 24 paper liners in muffin pans, then fill each liner two-thirds full with prepared German Chocolate Cake mix . Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, then set aside until cool.
- Transfer a container of Dark Chocolate Fudge frosting into a bowl, microwave for 10 seconds, and stir; repeat until thin enough to pour. Dip cupcake upside down into frosting, submerging the top but not touching liner to frosting. Let excess drip off before turning upright. Continue until all cupcakes are glazed.
- To Make the Web Topper: Microwave white-chocolate chips in a bowl for 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 20-second intervals until almost melted. Stir again until chocolate is completely melted. Pour inside a freezer bag with one tip snipped off to create a piping sleeve. (I used a decorators bag with a #3 tip)
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Slide spiderweb template underneath paper. To make each web, use piping sleeve to trace white chocolate along design, making sure to connect all lines. Repeat process until you've created 24 toppers. Chill them in refrigerator for 10 minutes. Then, using a spatula, remove webs carefully from parchment and position one on each cupcake.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Menu: Oct 26-Nov 1
This weeks menu is fast and easy....
Monday – Spaghetti
Tuesday – Frozen Pizza
Wednesday – Hamburgers
Thursday – Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Friday –Eat Out
Saturday – Pork Cantoneese *HAPPY HALLOWEEN*
Sunday – Pork Chops & Scalloped Potatoes
Monday – Spaghetti
Tuesday – Frozen Pizza
Wednesday – Hamburgers
Thursday – Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Friday –Eat Out
Saturday – Pork Cantoneese *HAPPY HALLOWEEN*
Sunday – Pork Chops & Scalloped Potatoes
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Planning Meals
I know you know that I plan my meals out... I mean, I do post them weekly. That is part of my plan in helping me get and stay organized!!! It helps to make sure we don't eat out too often AND it helps with not having to make hamburger helper every night since I didn't think ahead and lay something out for dinner.
Here's how I do it...
...maybe it will help you to get organized too!
First... I have made a list of all my families favorite meals. Yes, I mean an actually list (on the computer anyways)! This helps me to remember different things that we have eaten and really liked before... to keep us from not eating spaghetti every week!
Second...sometime during the week (usually in the evening after kids are in bed) I sit down and write out a supper item for each evening. It is important that you grab your calendar when you are doing this... It helps to see what events are planned that week and whether or not you will need to grab something fast and on the go, plan something that is quicker to fix so you can head out to your event after supper, or know if you will have time to prepare a more time consuming meal!
One thing I have been doing is trying a new recipe at least once per week. This is fun as we are getting to try new things...but it also increases our family favorite list when we add the ones that we really like. I get most of my new recipes from friends and family, from work and church cookbooks and from the all recipes website. I LOVE this website. I get a daily recipe emailed to me and I have my online recipe box that I add anything that is emailed that sounds good and looks easy to make. You can create yours too! Check it out at www.allrecipes.com.
Also, I usually leave Thursdays for leftover night! After preparing three meals in a row, we usually have enough leftovers in the fridge from those meals to feed our entire family. This is just good sense... it allows us not to waste food and gets those leftovers eaten BEFORE they get moldy! Sometimes it doesn't work out and we don't have the leftovers I thought we would. On those occasions...I usually fix frozen pizzas or grilled cheese sandwiches. Something easy that I know I have on hand!
Another thing I do is usually give us one day that week to eat out (either as a family or Chris and I alone)! I LOVE to eat out at restaurants and I cannot omit that from my lifestyle just because I want to make more meals at home! If I plan it...it helps me to stick to the plan and doesn't let "eating out" get out of control!
Third... Once my meals are planned out for the week I sit down and make out my grocery list. I determine the ingredients I will need for each of my meals and write them down. Then I head to my pantry and cupboards to see what I already have and what I will need to buy. This is extremely important to meal planning. I HATE going to the grocery store. And, if I HAVE to do it. then I am only going ONCE! So, I want to make sure that I have everything I will need to make my meals... because nothing is more frustrating than to NOT have an ingredient that I am needing (which I usually notice at the specific time I am cooking that meal).
Fourth... Once my grocery list is in place...I usually add items that are on sale and are at the cheapest price to stock my panty (I will go into this process in a later post). Then, I head to the store for my one stop for the week and purchase everything I will need to make my meals!
EASY you say? It is when you are organized.
Do I stick to my schedule every week? Not always...you have to adjust and be flexible as sometimes things arise to change your plans.
But does meal planning help? ABSOLUTELY! It helps keep you sane... and healthy... and financially in check... and most importantly... happy because you are spending LESS time worrying and preparing supper and MORE time doing fun things with your family!
Here's how I do it...
...maybe it will help you to get organized too!
First... I have made a list of all my families favorite meals. Yes, I mean an actually list (on the computer anyways)! This helps me to remember different things that we have eaten and really liked before... to keep us from not eating spaghetti every week!
Second...sometime during the week (usually in the evening after kids are in bed) I sit down and write out a supper item for each evening. It is important that you grab your calendar when you are doing this... It helps to see what events are planned that week and whether or not you will need to grab something fast and on the go, plan something that is quicker to fix so you can head out to your event after supper, or know if you will have time to prepare a more time consuming meal!
One thing I have been doing is trying a new recipe at least once per week. This is fun as we are getting to try new things...but it also increases our family favorite list when we add the ones that we really like. I get most of my new recipes from friends and family, from work and church cookbooks and from the all recipes website. I LOVE this website. I get a daily recipe emailed to me and I have my online recipe box that I add anything that is emailed that sounds good and looks easy to make. You can create yours too! Check it out at www.allrecipes.com.
Also, I usually leave Thursdays for leftover night! After preparing three meals in a row, we usually have enough leftovers in the fridge from those meals to feed our entire family. This is just good sense... it allows us not to waste food and gets those leftovers eaten BEFORE they get moldy! Sometimes it doesn't work out and we don't have the leftovers I thought we would. On those occasions...I usually fix frozen pizzas or grilled cheese sandwiches. Something easy that I know I have on hand!
Another thing I do is usually give us one day that week to eat out (either as a family or Chris and I alone)! I LOVE to eat out at restaurants and I cannot omit that from my lifestyle just because I want to make more meals at home! If I plan it...it helps me to stick to the plan and doesn't let "eating out" get out of control!
Third... Once my meals are planned out for the week I sit down and make out my grocery list. I determine the ingredients I will need for each of my meals and write them down. Then I head to my pantry and cupboards to see what I already have and what I will need to buy. This is extremely important to meal planning. I HATE going to the grocery store. And, if I HAVE to do it. then I am only going ONCE! So, I want to make sure that I have everything I will need to make my meals... because nothing is more frustrating than to NOT have an ingredient that I am needing (which I usually notice at the specific time I am cooking that meal).
Fourth... Once my grocery list is in place...I usually add items that are on sale and are at the cheapest price to stock my panty (I will go into this process in a later post). Then, I head to the store for my one stop for the week and purchase everything I will need to make my meals!
EASY you say? It is when you are organized.
Do I stick to my schedule every week? Not always...you have to adjust and be flexible as sometimes things arise to change your plans.
But does meal planning help? ABSOLUTELY! It helps keep you sane... and healthy... and financially in check... and most importantly... happy because you are spending LESS time worrying and preparing supper and MORE time doing fun things with your family!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Menu: Oct 19-25
Well... this week will be easy meals since it is a busy week. I hope to get back to trying new recipes in the next couple of weeks. I have been doing a LOT of baking though...so I may be sharing some really good recipes soon.
Monday - eat out (ball game)
Tuesday - Corn Dogs
Wednesday - Chicken and Hashbrowns
Thursday - Chili (supposed to get cold again...and it tasted SOOO good last week)
Friday - eat at school (tailgate at football game)
Saturday - eat out
Sunday - Turkey Sandwiches
Monday - eat out (ball game)
Tuesday - Corn Dogs
Wednesday - Chicken and Hashbrowns
Thursday - Chili (supposed to get cold again...and it tasted SOOO good last week)
Friday - eat at school (tailgate at football game)
Saturday - eat out
Sunday - Turkey Sandwiches
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Menu: Oct 12-18
Well... it's only Wednesday before I got these posted... but that's how it goes!
Monday - Chili Leftovers
Tuesday - Chicken Enchilladas
Wednesday - Homemade Pizza
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - Steaks & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Monday - Chili Leftovers
Tuesday - Chicken Enchilladas
Wednesday - Homemade Pizza
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - Steaks & Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Getting behind...Menu: Oct 5-11
I am so sorry that I have gotten behind....not really on my menus...but posting them - YES!
I have had lots of you telling me that you didn't know what you were having for supper since I hadn't posted anything. Wow, that is sweet! I am flattered that this helps you with your menu planning.
I have to say...I did something yesterday I've never done before! I forgot to buy a jar of spaghetti sauce this week for yesterdays dinner and didn't realize it until I was cooking everything up and ready to add it to my chicken. UUGGGHH!! So, I had to scrounge around and make it up! I have never been one that can make stuff without recipes or throw together spices and food to make something good. Well, I had to improvise last night and make my own spaghetti sauce. I ended up using some tomato paste, tomato sauce, some parsley and italian seasoning to create what pretty much tasted like spaghetti sauce. It wasn't quite as good as some of the more flavorable ones in the jar, but it wasn't bad AND it worked for my family! I was so proud of myself.
Anyways...on to this weeks menu.
Monday - Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday - Chicken Spaghetti
Wednesday - Beef Stroganoff
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Chili & Cinnamon Rolls
Sunday - Pot Roast
Have a Happy Week!
I have had lots of you telling me that you didn't know what you were having for supper since I hadn't posted anything. Wow, that is sweet! I am flattered that this helps you with your menu planning.
I have to say...I did something yesterday I've never done before! I forgot to buy a jar of spaghetti sauce this week for yesterdays dinner and didn't realize it until I was cooking everything up and ready to add it to my chicken. UUGGGHH!! So, I had to scrounge around and make it up! I have never been one that can make stuff without recipes or throw together spices and food to make something good. Well, I had to improvise last night and make my own spaghetti sauce. I ended up using some tomato paste, tomato sauce, some parsley and italian seasoning to create what pretty much tasted like spaghetti sauce. It wasn't quite as good as some of the more flavorable ones in the jar, but it wasn't bad AND it worked for my family! I was so proud of myself.
Anyways...on to this weeks menu.
Monday - Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday - Chicken Spaghetti
Wednesday - Beef Stroganoff
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Chili & Cinnamon Rolls
Sunday - Pot Roast
Have a Happy Week!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Menu: Sept 21-27
Well, it's time for another menu this week. I'm kinda putting together another easy one since we will be gone again this weekend. But, I am hoping to try something new too! I hope you enjoy my menu ideas... my goal is to provide a variety of meals for my family and add new favorites to the choices in the process. I like making new things; however, I do have some stipulations...
1. the recipe MUST not contain any ingredients I have NEVER heard of or have NO IDEA what they are. I hate buying something that I know I may never use again!
2. it kinda needs to be a "normal" type meal. I don't really fix "fancy"! I HAVE THREE KIDS AND A HUSBAND WHO IS PICKY!!!
3. I watch reviews and pictures...if other's aren't giving it a thumbs up and if it doesn't look appetizing...what's the point!
4. I also try and watch prep and cook times. I don't have a ton of time prepping a meal and waiting on it to cook...I HAVE THREE KIDS!!!
I guess that is mainly it. I get most of my "new" recipes from the church or previous work cookbooks, from friends and relatives AND from one of my favorite websites... www.allrecipes.com. I love it AND you can request a daily recipe emailed to you. Then I can keep it or delete it. EASY! You should try it out.
Anyways... back to the menu for this week...
Monday ~ Taco Soup - great for a rainy day like today!!!
Tuesday ~ Mushroom Steak & Potatoes (didn't get that made last week)
Wednesday – BBQ Meatballs (this is one of Chris' utmost favorites! I'll share the recipe later this week.)
Thursday – Headed to Chicago!!! YEAH!!
Friday – Chicago
Saturday – Chicago
Sunday – Chicago
Well...now to make my grocery list...one of the many TO DO items on today's agenda. Have a great week!
1. the recipe MUST not contain any ingredients I have NEVER heard of or have NO IDEA what they are. I hate buying something that I know I may never use again!
2. it kinda needs to be a "normal" type meal. I don't really fix "fancy"! I HAVE THREE KIDS AND A HUSBAND WHO IS PICKY!!!
3. I watch reviews and pictures...if other's aren't giving it a thumbs up and if it doesn't look appetizing...what's the point!
4. I also try and watch prep and cook times. I don't have a ton of time prepping a meal and waiting on it to cook...I HAVE THREE KIDS!!!
I guess that is mainly it. I get most of my "new" recipes from the church or previous work cookbooks, from friends and relatives AND from one of my favorite websites... www.allrecipes.com. I love it AND you can request a daily recipe emailed to you. Then I can keep it or delete it. EASY! You should try it out.
Anyways... back to the menu for this week...
Monday ~ Taco Soup - great for a rainy day like today!!!
Tuesday ~ Mushroom Steak & Potatoes (didn't get that made last week)
Wednesday – BBQ Meatballs (this is one of Chris' utmost favorites! I'll share the recipe later this week.)
Thursday – Headed to Chicago!!! YEAH!!
Friday – Chicago
Saturday – Chicago
Sunday – Chicago
Well...now to make my grocery list...one of the many TO DO items on today's agenda. Have a great week!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Menu: Sept 14-21
Well...this week's menu is SHORT! Busy week with lots of plans. So, I won't be trying any new recipes this week. We'll be eating LOTS of fair food...but that is okay with me. That is one of my favorite parts of the fair!
MONDAY ~ Working at fair - must fend for ourselves.
TUESDAY ~ Leftover Goulash - we have lots from last weekend!
WEDNESDAY ~ Mushroom Steak & Potatoes
THURSDAY ~ Hot Dogs
FRIDAY ~ FAIR!
SATURDAY ~ FAIR!
SUNDAY - FAIR!
PS. We aren't going to the fair this whole weekend...actually Chris and I work at our friend's food booth and sell TACONES! They are wonderful! Stop by and see us if you are going to the fair this weekend...we would love to catch up with all our friends and family! We're located at Rotten Rodney's just west of the northwest corner of the food court! Have a great week!
MONDAY ~ Working at fair - must fend for ourselves.
TUESDAY ~ Leftover Goulash - we have lots from last weekend!
WEDNESDAY ~ Mushroom Steak & Potatoes
THURSDAY ~ Hot Dogs
FRIDAY ~ FAIR!
SATURDAY ~ FAIR!
SUNDAY - FAIR!
PS. We aren't going to the fair this whole weekend...actually Chris and I work at our friend's food booth and sell TACONES! They are wonderful! Stop by and see us if you are going to the fair this weekend...we would love to catch up with all our friends and family! We're located at Rotten Rodney's just west of the northwest corner of the food court! Have a great week!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Menu: Sept 7 - Sept 13
Whew...got through another week! I am doing better about getting back to my menus...thank goodness! This weeks' menu is pretty easy...which is okay by me. I could use a slight break. No new recipes this week, but I'll share the French Fry Casserole one later...as it is a great one that my friend Kelly gave me a while back! Look for it later in the week.
Monday – Breakfast for Supper
Tuesday – Grilled Pork Chops
Wednesday – French Fry Casserole
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Steaks
Saturday – Goulash
Sunday – Pot Roast
Have a great week!
Monday – Breakfast for Supper
Tuesday – Grilled Pork Chops
Wednesday – French Fry Casserole
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Steaks
Saturday – Goulash
Sunday – Pot Roast
Have a great week!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tacos in a Pasta Shell
Sounds wierd huh? I thought so...I was really nervous about this one. I just couldn't quite see myself eating mexican with pasta...it just doesn't go!
However, I was pleasantly surprised! This turned out to be really good...and relatively easy to make, which was another one of my hesitations. Chris and I couldn't get over how tasty the meat was! Yum. Another one to add to our regular supper menu items!
Here is the recipe...
Taco Pasta Shells
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
18 jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove dish from oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.
Top with sour cream and black olives; serve.
However, I was pleasantly surprised! This turned out to be really good...and relatively easy to make, which was another one of my hesitations. Chris and I couldn't get over how tasty the meat was! Yum. Another one to add to our regular supper menu items!
Here is the recipe...
Taco Pasta Shells
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
18 jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove dish from oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.
Top with sour cream and black olives; serve.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
