Another Super Simple, yet delicious!
Needed:
1 lb ground beef
1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce (I use Ragu.- any variety)
1 Box Penne noodles
1 carton Philadelphia cooking cream- Italian Herb flavor
Shredded Mozzerella Cheese
Chopped onion
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Nature's Season
1 Tbs sugar
1.5 Tbs Olive Oil
1.5 Tbs Sour Cream
3 Slices American Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
To do:
Preheat oven to 350.
Boil Penne noodles.
Crumble beef and onions into skillet. Season with Garlic, salt, pepper, Nature's Season (all to taste). When brown, drain meat.
Add spaghetti sauce. Stir. Add sugar- to take out tomato bite. Add olive oil, and mix. When sauce is hot, put in sliced cheese and stir to melt. Add sour cream, about 2 shakes of parmesan cheese, and cooking cream. Mix well. Add more seasonings if desired.
Drain noodles. In casserole dish, dump in noodles. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over noodles. Pour Meat sauce mixture over noodles. Sprinkle as much Mozzerella cheese as desired (we like cheesy, we usually use an entire bag).
Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. (All other stuff is already hot, so basically just melting cheese.)
Most people get freaked out at the thought of sugar and/or sour cream in spaghetti sauce... Trust me-- it is FABULOUS!
November 26, 2012
November 20, 2012
My version of Shepards Pie
- Mashed potatoes
- 2lbs Ground beef
- can of peas and carrots
- onion (fresh or dehydrated)
- beef bullion/stock
- can of mushrooms
- salt and pepper to taste
Brown the hamburger meat.
Saute onions if fresh, then add mushrooms, beef stock (this usually has all the water you will need), and veggies to meat.
Bring to boil then simmer for 20 mins.
Pour into baking dish and cover with mashed potatoes (I used whatever I have on hand, flakes or potatoes).
Bake at 400 for about 30 mins.
Allow to cool and enjoy.
November 15, 2012
November 14, 2012
fried chicken strips
boneless chicken
egg and milk to cover chicken
instant potatoe buds
seasons any you lilke on fried chicken
enough oil in pan to fry in ( doesn't have to cover chicken )
cut boneless chicken into 1 1/2 inch thrick strips
mix egg and milk togather
put chicken in egg and milk mix ( make sure all the chicken is touched by mix)
take chicken out of mix letting the excess mix drain off chicken
put potatoe buds in a container you can shake in
and put your seasons in ,too and shake . and then put in chicken and sake (make sure chicken is touched by potatoe buds)
now make sure your oil in hot in pan over medium heat and take the chicken out one strip at a time and place in hot oil not touching each other ( very important not touch each other ) cook on that side until brown will not take every long. turn chicken over carfully so not to knock off the potatoes . and when brown on that side it should be done cut in to one to see( the whole ideal of 1 1/2 strips is cook chicken done before potatoes burn ). it is gluten free and I like it better than flour . hmmmm hmmm good :)
egg and milk to cover chicken
instant potatoe buds
seasons any you lilke on fried chicken
enough oil in pan to fry in ( doesn't have to cover chicken )
cut boneless chicken into 1 1/2 inch thrick strips
mix egg and milk togather
put chicken in egg and milk mix ( make sure all the chicken is touched by mix)
take chicken out of mix letting the excess mix drain off chicken
put potatoe buds in a container you can shake in
and put your seasons in ,too and shake . and then put in chicken and sake (make sure chicken is touched by potatoe buds)
now make sure your oil in hot in pan over medium heat and take the chicken out one strip at a time and place in hot oil not touching each other ( very important not touch each other ) cook on that side until brown will not take every long. turn chicken over carfully so not to knock off the potatoes . and when brown on that side it should be done cut in to one to see( the whole ideal of 1 1/2 strips is cook chicken done before potatoes burn ). it is gluten free and I like it better than flour . hmmmm hmmm good :)
Spaghetti
Everyone has their own variation of spaghetti. Here is mine.
Ground beef, Cubed white meat chicken, Italian Sausage, or shrimp (take your pick)
Italian Seasoning (whatever you like to use)
Onion
Bell Pepper
Mushrooms (can or fresh)
Garlic Cloves (or powder)
Jar of your favorite Spaghetti sauce (I usually go for cheap)
Can of diced tomatoes (they have different flavors now so pick what you like)
If using ground beef or Italian sausage I put the veggies and seasoning in with the meat to cook them all together. If using shrimp or chicken, I cook them separate and sauté the veggies with the seasoning.
After the meat and veggies are done, I pour in the can of diced tomatoes and let the juice cook down a little bit. I then add the jar of spaghetti sauce. Let it simmer until noodles are done. Doesn't matter what noodle you choose, I usually use thin spaghetti or angel hair.
Sides: I will sometimes do a green veggie on the side (green beans, brussel sprout, brocolli, or english peas) and garlic toast.
Ground beef, Cubed white meat chicken, Italian Sausage, or shrimp (take your pick)
Italian Seasoning (whatever you like to use)
Onion
Bell Pepper
Mushrooms (can or fresh)
Garlic Cloves (or powder)
Jar of your favorite Spaghetti sauce (I usually go for cheap)
Can of diced tomatoes (they have different flavors now so pick what you like)
If using ground beef or Italian sausage I put the veggies and seasoning in with the meat to cook them all together. If using shrimp or chicken, I cook them separate and sauté the veggies with the seasoning.
After the meat and veggies are done, I pour in the can of diced tomatoes and let the juice cook down a little bit. I then add the jar of spaghetti sauce. Let it simmer until noodles are done. Doesn't matter what noodle you choose, I usually use thin spaghetti or angel hair.
Sides: I will sometimes do a green veggie on the side (green beans, brussel sprout, brocolli, or english peas) and garlic toast.
November 9, 2012
Veggie Stew
This one makes a lot! You need:
Package of Ground Beef
Bag of baby carrots
Diced Potatoes
Diced or Stewed Tomatoes
Chopped Onion
Canned Whole Kernel Corn
Frozen Bag of gumbo veggies (okra, corn, etc. optional but I like the extra veggies)
1 - 3 cans of different kinds of beans (your choice)\
Salt
Pepper
I use only a large stock pot for this one. Brown the ground beef. Add all ingredients and add water until it is all covered. Add as much salt and pepper as you want. Bring to boil. At this point I just let it boil for 30 mins or so. I like for the veggies to be quite mushy.
I like this meal since you can personalize it with your favorite stuff. For the beans I just add whatever I have on hand usually. No stock is needed on this one, trust me, try it without stock first...If you find I am wrong then add as much as you want.
That pic is pretty darn close to what it looks like in the pot. =)
Package of Ground Beef
Bag of baby carrots
Diced Potatoes
Diced or Stewed Tomatoes
Chopped Onion
Canned Whole Kernel Corn
Frozen Bag of gumbo veggies (okra, corn, etc. optional but I like the extra veggies)
1 - 3 cans of different kinds of beans (your choice)\
Salt
Pepper
I use only a large stock pot for this one. Brown the ground beef. Add all ingredients and add water until it is all covered. Add as much salt and pepper as you want. Bring to boil. At this point I just let it boil for 30 mins or so. I like for the veggies to be quite mushy.
I like this meal since you can personalize it with your favorite stuff. For the beans I just add whatever I have on hand usually. No stock is needed on this one, trust me, try it without stock first...If you find I am wrong then add as much as you want.
November 8, 2012
Super Simple Chicken Noodle Soup
I made this one day on a whim... Just to see what would trun out. It, somehow, ended up tasting just like Campbell's Chicken Noodle.... Mmmmm.
Needed:
4 or 5 chicken breast tenderloins
1 can Cream of chicken soup
1 can sliced carrots
As many noodles as you like. ( I know you're supposed to use egg noodles... I used spaghetti- and a ton of it, I like my soup noodly!!!!)
Diced onions
Salt
Pepper
Nature's Seasoning
Garlic-- if you like garlic....
How to:
In the morning before work, just grab a slow cooker. Throw in the onion, soup, and seasonings- as much as you like. Then add about 3 cans of water. Mix it all up. Throw in the chicken. Set cooker on low then go to work (or wherever you'd like). When you get home, open sliced carrots and cut them into half or quartered. Toss them into slow cooker. Then, boil noodles until almost done. Drain them and add to slow cooker. Mix up and let it all sit and simmer about 15 minutes.
Voila! Soup that has very little preparation. =)
Needed:
4 or 5 chicken breast tenderloins
1 can Cream of chicken soup
1 can sliced carrots
As many noodles as you like. ( I know you're supposed to use egg noodles... I used spaghetti- and a ton of it, I like my soup noodly!!!!)
Diced onions
Salt
Pepper
Nature's Seasoning
Garlic-- if you like garlic....
How to:
In the morning before work, just grab a slow cooker. Throw in the onion, soup, and seasonings- as much as you like. Then add about 3 cans of water. Mix it all up. Throw in the chicken. Set cooker on low then go to work (or wherever you'd like). When you get home, open sliced carrots and cut them into half or quartered. Toss them into slow cooker. Then, boil noodles until almost done. Drain them and add to slow cooker. Mix up and let it all sit and simmer about 15 minutes.
Voila! Soup that has very little preparation. =)
Roasted Chicken
One of my favorite meals is just plain ole roasted chicken and I never get a complaint, or have leftovers. Depending on how many you are cooking for, you may need more sides or a larger bird. I usually get a smaller bird since it is just two of us right now.
You Need:
This isn't a pic that I took but you get the idea!
You Need:
- Whole Chicken
- Poultry Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Butter
- Baby or Chopped carrots
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Garlic Cloves
Set oven to 450 degrees. Rinse chicken and remove the neck and stuff out of the cavity. Place chicken breast side up in a deep dish pan, if you want to add your carrots and potatoes, make sure the pan is large enough to accommodate. Pat the bird dry with some paper towels.
I usually chop up some onion and garlic to put in the cavity with about a tablespoon of butter. If you want to do stuffing or some other seasonings by all means, proceed. I do not have a pan big enough for both my carrots AND potatoes so I just put the carrots around the outside of the chicken as well as half a stick of butter (cut into pieces) and pieces of onion. If you have room, add some potato wedges in there too (or whatever cut you like). I sprinkle salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning all over the skin and veggies. Put in oven at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes (this is for a crispy skin).
Decrease temperature to 375 and let cook till ready. It takes me about 75 mins before the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Now for those of use who don't have a pan large enough for the potatoes, I just make mashed potatoes to go on the side. You can spoon the carrots and juice onto the potatoes and it works awesome. Sometimes I make them from scratch, sometimes I just use spuds. It is all up to you. I serve with either english peas or green beans.
There is more cooking time than prep so don't fret. It is an easy meal, you put it in the oven, set a timer and do your own thing for at least an hour.
Enjoy!
Kicking it off!
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