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Potatoes for Potluck!!

2010-05-14T11:49:00.004-05:00

Whenever we go to a potluck of some sort, there is always someone who has brought their version of funeral potatoes/hashbrown casserole/schwartzies potatoes....

Schwartzies Hash Browns

2 lbs frozen hashbrowns
1 500ml carton sour cream
2 tins cream of mushroom soup
¼ cup melted butter
Grated onion and salt to taste
(I do not add salt as the soup is salty enough)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese

Thaw potatoes slightly for easier mixing. Mix first 6 ingredients in a 9”x13” baking dish.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
Bake at 350 – 375 for 1 to 1 ½ hours.

Taco Dip

2010-02-12T12:26:00.000-05:00

Great for a quick party snack....my family loves it...

Brown 1 lb of hamburger. Once cooked, add 1 jar of salsa. Layer in casserole type dish. Mix some taco seasoning into 500ml sour cream. Spread over top of the hamburger mix. Top with grated cheese (I use marble)...Serve with tortilla chips.

Baked Beef and Pasta

2009-10-26T13:01:00.004-05:00

I found this in The Big Cook cookbook I was referred to via a friend on facebook..I immediately went to Chapters and after a 5 min browse I was hooked and bought the book. My family all wanted seconds of this one...and my husband said it was even better the next day as leftovers for lunch

One of the things I loved about this cookbook is that they provided you with options for 1 meal, 4 meals, 6 meals, 8 meals and the complete measures etc for all...I'm only going to provide the info for the 1 meal one today. As well they provided complete freezer preps and grocery lists for doing freezer meals too...

Baked Beef and Pasta
The Big Cook cookbook

1 lb lean ground beef, browned
1.2 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen sliced carrots
1 1.2 cup frozen peas
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp thyme
1/2 cup red wine
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 1.2 cups macaroni
1 cup provolone or romano cheese, grated

Cook beef. Add onion, carrots & peas. Combine garlic, thyme, red wine & tomatoes. Mix thoroughly and add to beef mixture.

Cook pasta for about 13 minuts in boiling water until tender but firm. Add to beef mixture in oven safe casserole. Bake at 350 Covered for 1 hour. Sprinkle cheese just before serving.

This can also be done in the slow cooker... 2 - 3 hours on high or 4 -5 hours low, combine cooked pasta in just before serving.

I used marble cheese and the frozen carrots/peas mixture and it was awesome..

Apple Crisp

2009-09-26T11:58:00.005-05:00

This is one of my favorite desserts to make and eat! It is so easy and is soooo yummy!!!

6 apples, peeled & sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cut into small bits

Place apples in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Combine melted butter, flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of apples. Dot with bits of butter. Bake at 350º for 50 minutes. (I love cinnamon so I usually sprinkle some on the apples and then over the top after it's assembled.)

Salsa

2009-09-17T14:10:00.003-05:00

While I love salsa made with fresh ingredients, this is still yummy, and I usually have everything on hand to make it. :)

1 (14 1/2 oz) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
4 teaspoons jalapenos (canned, diced) - optional
1/4 cup yellow onions, diced
1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse just a couple times to mix everything. Chill for an hour before serving.

Corn Salsa

2009-08-31T20:30:00.003-05:00

This is great with chips or quesadillas.

1 pkg Italian dressing
5 tomatoes, diced
2 avocado, diced
3 green onions, sliced
2 T cilantro, chopped
1 can corn, drained
2 cans beans, rinsed & drained (kidney, black or one of each)
salt/pepper to taste

Make the Italian dressing according to the packaged. Toss with remaining ingredients and serve.

Low Fat Fruit Dip

2009-08-26T15:42:00.004-05:00

While I love my fruit dipped in a cream cheese/marshmallow fluff mixture, this dip is still good and much healthier!

2 cups cool whip
1 small container yogurt, any flavor

Mix together and serve with fruit. My favorite flavors to use are raspberry or strawberry.

Cake Mix Cookies

2009-08-25T11:41:00.004-05:00

I just LOVE these cookies! They are so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. I've always made chocolate but tried lemon for the first time and mmmmmm! I think I'll try strawberry next. :)

1 box Devils Food Cake mix (or flavor of your choice)
1/2 cup of oil (maybe just a little less)
2 large eggs
powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Mix by hand cake mix, oil, and eggs. Roll dough into 24 - 1 1/2 inch balls. Chill for 5-10 minutes. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat and bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 8-10 minutes. You almost want them to be under-done so they don't dry out and have a nice chewy texture.

Caramelized Onion Pizza

2009-08-01T13:08:00.004-05:00

Ok, I'm a sucker for anything with caramelized onions, and this recipe was no exception!

Caramelized Onion Pizza
1 pizza crust
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 cans sliced mushrooms (or use fresh)
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Saute mushrooms & onions in oil about 10 minutes until tender. Add honey and vinegar and saute an additional 8 minutes until golden brown. Season with salt & pepper.

Sprinkle cheese & thyme on pizza dough, then add onion/mushroom mixture. Bake at 450 for about 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Or check out THIS blog post for a great tutorial on grilling pizza. It gives it great flavor and doesn't heat up your oven on these hot summer days. It's my new favorite way to make our weekly pizzas. :)

Easy Veggie Beef Soup

2009-07-31T22:27:00.003-05:00

I love to make this and you really can't go wrong. The easy part is that you use all canned veggie. You can use fresh or frozen if you desire.

1lb browned ground beef
1 can tomato soup
2 cans full of water (that tomato soup came in)
1 can Rotel tomatoes (I use the mild version)
1 can green beans
1 can corn
1 can green peas
1 can lima beans
4 med. sized potatoes peeled & chopped
Chopped onion, celery, & pepper to taste
salt & pepper

Put all into crockpot and slow cook for 8 hours.

I like my soup thick so that it's more like a stew then drain the cans of veggies. If you like it a more watery like soup should be then don't drain the cans of veggies or add more water.

This recipe can be changed up to suit your taste. The above is listed the way I like it.

Grilled Veggies

2009-07-07T13:12:00.005-05:00

If you're going to be doing any grilling this summer (and why wouldn't you?!) then you've got to try these. They are so easy, so tasty, and so healthy. What more could you ask for? :)

Grilled Veggies
sliced/chopped veggies (zucchini, yellow squash, red onions, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms ... whatever is on sale or whatever you're family likes)
olive oil
garlic pepper

First you'll need a grilling basket. I got mine from Target for about $10-15.Then toss the veggies with olive oil and garlic pepper and grill until desired tenderness. If you're doing a ton of veggies, you may want to steam them for about 10 minutes first so they don't take so long to grill.

Patriotic Parfait

2009-07-07T13:03:00.005-05:00

How can you go wrong with Jell-O and Cool Whip?! This is a refreshing and light dessert for any holiday or any day really. I got the recipe from the Kraft Foods website but changed it a little so that the Jell-O held its square shape a little better ... somewhere in between regular Jell-O and Jell-O jigglers.

1 (6 oz) box blue Jell-O
1 (6 oz) box red Jell-O
water
Cool Whip

Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water into blue Jell-O in an 8x8 dish. Stir about 3 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water. Chill at least 3 hours. Repeat the same process with the red Jell-O. When the Jell-O is set cut into 1 inch cubes and layer with Cool Whip. Enjoy. :)

Southern Fried Corn

2009-07-06T22:11:00.003-05:00

You just can't beat good home style Southern cookin'! This recipe is very time consuming but will worth it. I also need to add that it's best if cooked in a cast iron skillet.

Southern Fried Corn
serves/makes= 6

6 ears fresh corn
1/4 cup cup bacon drippings
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Note: if you don't have bacon drippings (not everyone keeps these), you can use a little bit (1/8 cup maybe) of vegetable oil.

1) Shuck corn, wash, and remove silk. Cut corn cobs in half and then cut kernels off. (This is called cream-style cutting)

2) Scrape juice out of the corn cob into the corn. Heat drippings in large skillet. Add corn, flour, sugar, water, milk, salt and pepper. Bring misxture to a boil, stirring constantly.

3)Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25min until corn is tender. If necessary, add a little hot water.
Note: I used my cast iron skillet which doesn't have a lid to cover with so I just reduced the time to 15min and it came out great!

This recipe is from CDKitchen

Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

2009-06-20T19:08:00.004-05:00

Mmmm, these were so yummy!!! I found this recipe on another great cooking blog Our Best Bites. The only thing I would change next time is to shred the beef in the crockpot and let it cook in the juices for the last hour. And maybe add some caramelized onions ... mmmm!

French Dip Sandwiches

1 2.5-3 lb. beef roast (you can use a frozen roast if you want)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper
2 1-ounce packages dry onion soup mix
2 c. water
2 cans beef broth
6-8 large buns (or more...6 would be VERY generous servings!)
Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and rub roast with salt and pepper.

When very hot, carefully place roast in pan and sear on all sides. You're not cooking the meat, you're just browning it quickly on all sides to add flavor and seal in the juices.

Place in crockpot and sprinkle with onion soup mixes. Pour water and beef broth over roast.

Cook 8-10 hours on low or cook 4-5 hours on high and another 3-4 hours on low. When meat is ready, shred with a fork.

Place meat in crusty rolls. Top with cheese and broil open-faced in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes, until bread is golden and cheese is melty.

Ladle juices into small cups for dipping and enjoy!

Spanish Spirals

2009-06-13T10:38:00.005-05:00

I came across another great recipe blog a bit ago called Delicious Dishes. I made their Spanish Spirals for dinner and it was so easy to make and we all loved it. My daughter even asked for leftovers for lunch the next day which NEVER happens!

Spanish Spirals

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained (I used tomatoes w/green chilies & onions)
2 cups uncooked rotini
2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder

In a skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, rotini, salt, sugar, chili powder, and garlic powder. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rotini is tender.

Serves 4-6

Oven Baked Bacon

2009-06-11T21:10:00.005-05:00

Okay, so maybe I'm the last one on the planet to figure this out, but did you know you could bake bacon? I've always hated cooking bacon on the stove - time consuming, hate the grease splatters, etc. And I've never gotten it crisp enough in the microwave. I usually use the ready-made bacon you can microwave, but that stuff is expensive. So I read somewhere that you can bake it and so I tried it and it works perfect!!! You can do a lot at once, don't have to tend to it, and no grease splatters. Just delicious, crisp, wonderful bacon. :)

Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the bacon flat on the foil without overlapping the pieces. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp and drain on paper towels.

Brown Sugar Chili

2009-06-07T14:49:00.003-05:00

I found this recipe on the A Cherry on Top Forum....I can't recall who submitted it, but I felt it was worth a try...my kids hate spicy stuff so I hoped it would be a winner...

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 medium onion, chopped
2 14 oz cans Kidney beans, drained
1 pint (2 -12 oz cans) tomato juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili powder

1) Brown ground beef and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir brown sugar and mustard into meat.

2) Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.

3) Cover. Cook on high 2 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours. If it's convenient, stir several times during cooking.

So while I really liked it, the family not so much.....hopefully you will try it and enjoy it too!!

Crockpot Chili

2009-06-05T11:19:00.005-05:00

Mmmm, I just love this chili. It's so easy and it's very kid-friendly, too. :)

1 lb ground beef, browned
1 onion, chopped
2 cans kidney beans, drained
2 cans white beans, drained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 cans tomato soup
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. taco seasoning

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Won Ton Appetizer Bites

2009-05-28T09:51:00.000-05:00

I recieve the What's Cooking Magazine from Kraft and over the years have tried several of their recipes. I love this one from the Festive 2007 edition!!

24 won ton wrappers
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup chopped red peppers

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray. Gently place 1 won ton wrapper in each cup, with edges of wrappers extending up the sides of cups. Bake 5 to 7 mins or until light golden brown. (Do not overbake)

Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients. Fill won ton cups evenly with cheese mixture. Bake 6 to 8 mins or until cheese is melted.

Make ahead: prepare won ton appetizers except for final baking. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bake as directed when ready to serve.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

2009-05-27T18:47:00.004-05:00

This is a yummy casserole! I usually make two and stick one in the freezer for later. We like it served over rice.

2 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
2 cups cooked broccoli
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Spread chicken in the bottom of an 8x8 pan and season w/salt and pepper. Add the broccoli on top of that. Mix the soup and sour cream and pour over the chicken & broccoli. Next sprinkle on the cheese. Mix the melted butter and bread crumbs and sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Easy Doughnuts

2009-05-23T10:32:00.007-05:00

Ever since I made homemade bagels my daughter has been begging me to make homemade doughnuts. We happened to be watching a cooking show the other day where they used refrigerated biscuits to make them. So that's exactly what we did! And they were easy and super yummy. :)

Easy Doughnuts
refrigerated biscuits
oil
toppings

Heat 1 inch oil in a skillet. Separate biscuits and flatten a little with your hand. Using a small round cookie cutter, cut a hole in each biscuit. (I didn't have any small circles so we used hearts instead! You could also use the cap of a water bottle.) Fry the biscuits and the holes in the oil until brown on each side. Top them with whatever you want. We did half in just sugar and half in a frosting made of powdered sugar & milk. Both tasted great!

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

2009-05-20T20:36:00.003-05:00

These are so quick and simple to make .... and very addicting! I like them with just cream cheese, but you could also add crumbled sausage or bacon, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, herbs, etc.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Wash mushrooms and pull out the stems. Fill each with softened cream cheese. Bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes until they start juicing and are heated through. Broil for and additional 5 minutes to get the cheese a little brown. Enjoy!

Oven Glazed Chicken

2009-05-19T09:48:00.001-05:00

Found this one on the back of a Campbell's Soup Italian Tomato Soup can many years ago...

4 chicken breast halves or legs
1 can italian tomato soup
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard

Remove skin from chicken. In a 7 x 11 inch baking dish, arrange chicken. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, spoon over chicken. Bake 30 more minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir sauce before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Alfredo Sauce

2009-05-18T11:44:00.004-05:00

I know this is so not healthy, but it sure was yummy!!!

Alfredo Sauce
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter and garlic in sauce pan. Add cream cheese and stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper and bring to a slight boil. Turn down heat and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as is stands.

Strawberry Peach Smoothie

2009-05-18T11:40:00.003-05:00

This is the perfect snack on a hot summer day ... and the perfect way to sneak some fruit into my kids' diet! :)

Strawberry Peach Smoothie
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk
4 frozen strawberries
4 slices frozen peaches
1 tablespoon sugar

Combine all ingredients in blender and enjoy!

Spinach Pasta Soup

2009-05-11T17:14:00.006-05:00

I must admit this is not a soup I would have tried based off of the recipe. But my mom made it for us once and I was hooked! It really tastes great and is super quick to make. Cooking the pasta is as long as it takes to prepare from start to finish -- can't beat that!

Spinach Pasta Soup

4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt & pepper to taste
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can corn, cooked
3 green onions, chopped
4 cups egg noodles, cooked (or whatever pasta you have on hand - I used Cars the other night!)

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, combine broth, water, tomato paste, salt & pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5-7 minutes. Serve with remaining ingredients as garnishes.

Haystacks

2009-05-11T07:44:00.001-05:00

Growing up these were my absolute favorites...everytime we would go to a bake sale, they were the first to go in our bag!!

2 cups sugar
6 tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup coconut
3 cups oats

Mix all ingredients except coconut and oats in a pan. Bring to a boil and pour over oats and coconut. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper. Let cool. Serve.

Carmen's Caper

2009-05-06T09:06:00.001-05:00

I was first served this recipe by my aunt. She found it in the Company's Coming Casseroles cookbook. It has become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 lb spaghetti
1 - 19 oz can canned tomatoes
1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup grated med cheddar cheese

Brown beef & onion in a frying pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir. Transfer to bottom of 2 qt casserole.

Break up spaghetti for easier serving. Cook according to package directions. Drain. Layer over meat.

Break up any large tomato chunks. Pour over top. Spoon soup over tomatoes. Cover with cheese. Bake uncovered in 350F over for 30 mins until hot and cheese is melted. Cover halfway through cooking if cheese starts getting dry. Serves 6.

Note: I use italian flavored tomatoes and add a touch of Prego spaghetti sauce to add a bit of flavor to it as well.

Bread Machine Bagels

2009-05-04T12:53:00.004-05:00

When I was in college one of my favorite treats was a toasted Asiago cheese bagel w/veggie cream cheese from Einstein's Bros. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for my wallet!) we don't have an Einstein's -- or any bagel place for that matter -- around here. So when I came across a recipe for Asiago bagels, I knew I just had to try it. And for my first attempt at homemade bagels they turned out so yummy! My head is already spinning with different toppings I can use. I will never buy bagels again! :)

Ingredients:

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 egg white

Directions:

Place water, salt, sugar, flour and yeast in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting.
When cycle is complete, let dough rest on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into 9 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a small ball. Flatten balls. Poke a hole in the middle of each with the dowel end of a wooden spoon. Twirl the dough on the dowel to enlarge the hole, and to even out the dough around the hole. Cover bagels with a clean cloth, and let rest for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar. Sprinkle an ungreased baking sheet with cornmeal. Carefully transfer bagels to boiling water. Boil for 1 minute, turning half way through. Drain briefly on clean towel. Arrange boiled bagels on baking sheet. Glaze tops with egg white, and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until well browned.

Variations:

For Asiago cheese bagels, add 1/2 cup shredded Asiago during the last portion of the dough cycle and sprinkle with extra cheese after the egg wash.
For cinnamon raisin bagels, add 1/2 cup raisins and 2 tablespoons cinnamon during the last portion of the dough cycle.
For blueberry bagels, fold in 1/2 cup blueberries after the dough cycle is finished.
Topping ideas: parmesan cheese, poppy seeds, cinnamon/sugar, garlic salt & onion powder, sesame seeds, etc.

Chicken Pizza Primavera

2009-05-02T10:57:00.005-05:00

Every Friday in our house is pizza & movie night. And while I love traditional pepperoni pizza, it's always nice to change things up a bit. This is my hubby's favorite. (Note: I don't usually use the asiago cheese because it can be a bit pricey, but it's really good on this!)

1 can Pillsbury refrigerated pizza crust (or homemade crust below)
cooking spray
2 T. shredded Asiago cheese
1/4 t. garlic salt
3 T. ranch dressing
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 400. Lightly grease 12 inch pizza pan with spray and roll dough out onto pan. Lightly spray dough with cooking spray. Sprinkle Asiago cheese and garlic salt over dough. Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove crust from oven and spread ranch dressing over crust and sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with chicken bell pepper, onion, and spinach. Return to oven and bake an additional 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizza is thoroughly heated.

Pizza Crust

1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Add all ingredients to breadmaker in order listed by your manufacturer. Set breadmaker on dough setting. When cycle is done, form two crusts on pizza pans, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cover and let rise again. Bake 5-10 minutes at 450 F until light brown. Cool. Wrap tightly in foil and freeze (or use).

Spinach Artichoke Dip

2009-05-02T10:52:00.003-05:00

I'm a huge fan of spinach artichoke dips. I love this recipe cuz it literally takes minutes to make and I always have all the ingredients on hand.

8 oz cream cheese
1 can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed & drained, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Microwave cream cheese on high for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Microwave on high an additional 2-3 minutes until hot. Serve with chips or toasted bread.

Spaghetti Casserole

2009-05-01T16:48:00.002-05:00

12oz spaghetti noodles
8oz sour scream
8oz cream cheese (softened)
8oz cottage cheese
Regular jar spaghetti sauce
Onions, peppers, mushrooms, chopped (optional)
(easy way is to buy spaghetti sauce with these already in it)
Ground beef, as desired
1 pkg. pepperoni
Mozzarella cheese, as desired
Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Spray large baking dish with cooking spray. (I used a glass 9x13)
Cook Noodles and layer in bottom of dish.
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Salt and pepper as desired.
Layer spaghetti sauce, onions, peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, and ground beef.
Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

This casserole is awesome and my kids loved it too! I found the recipe in a book that was put together by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Women. I think this would be good to make if you are having extra people over for dinner. For my family (2 adults and 5 kids over 5 years old), this could be made into 2 meals. When making the casserole, split it into 2 8x8 or 9x9 pans. Eat one for dinner and put the other into the freezer.

Salisbury Steak

2009-05-01T15:10:00.003-05:00

The mustard is a nice change to this classic dish. This was my first attempt at making salisbury steak and I think this will become one of our staples. I served the steaks with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans. MMMM!

Salisbury Steak

SERVINGS: 2

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:

* 1 egg
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
* 1 envelope brown gravy mix, divided
* 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
* 1/2 pound lean ground beef
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Add the bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon gravy mix and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties, about 3/4 in. thick.
Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
Place the remaining gravy mix in a small saucepan; stir in the water and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve with patties. Yield: 2 servings.

Mexican Sour Cream Rice

2009-05-01T15:06:00.003-05:00

This is a nice addition to any "mexican" meal and with the main ingredient being rice, it is pretty cheap too. We had it with regular ol' taco salad and loved it! I found this recipe on allrecipes.com

Mexican Sour Cream Rice

PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 50 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
* 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
* 1 cup reduced fat sour cream
* 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
* 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
* 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
* salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. In the pot with the cooked rice, mix the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Potato Soup

2009-04-30T09:04:00.001-05:00

A former boss served this soup at a Christmas luncheon and was kind enough to share her recipe. It has become one of our favorite soups. The combo of potatoes, sour cream, and chives gives it a French onion dip flavor.

3 C. peeled and diced potatoes
½ C. diced celery
½ C. diced onion
½ C sliced carrots (optional)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
½ tsp. salt
2 C. milk
1 C (8 oz.) sour cream
2 T flour
1 T chopped chives
Combine veggies, salt, and bouillon (dissolved in water as directed on package). Cover and cook until veggies are tender, about 20 minutes. (At this point I mash everything.) Add 1 cup milk, and heat. In bowl, combine sour cream, flour, chives, and remaining cup of milk. Gradually stir mixture into hot soup. Cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened. We like to top it with grated cheddar. Serves 4-6.

Watch Them Cook

2009-04-30T08:36:00.002-05:00

My new favorite reality show is Food Network’s Chopped. Four chefs prepare an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, each course within 30 minutes and each using a bizarro combination of bizarro ingredients found inside a picnic basket. At first, I thought what I enjoyed about this show was that it’s a complete series in a nutshell and an hour of nonstop action. At the end, three competitors are eliminated and the $10,000 winner revealed. No tune-in-tomorrow strung out hour-long results show. Sometimes I think the judges are too hard on contestants working under difficult restrictions, but now I realize that’s where the reality comes in. You don’t always have much time or the desired ingredients available to cook a meal. And whatever you prepare, you set it down on the table in front of picky eaters. (I do anyway.) Most intriguing to me is the invention, the creative ways these chefs use the strange ingredients to produce something edible.

Ham N Cheese Pasta

2009-04-22T13:35:00.002-05:00

I am NOT Rachael Ray's biggest fan...in fact she drives me freakin' insane. But I digress, this recipe could definitely be described as YUM-O, as RR would say. The kids loved it because I substituted Pixar's Cars shaped pasta for bow-tie pasta. Hubby loved it because of the leftover Easter ham and I loved it because of the asparagus!

Ham 'n' Cheese Pasta

SERVINGS: 4

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:

* 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
* 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
* 2 cups milk
* 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 pound sliced deli ham, chopped (I substituted leftover ham from Easter)

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; add garlic. Stir in the flour, onion powder, pepper and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Stir in ham; heat through. Drain pasta and asparagus; toss with cheese mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

This recipe says it makes 4 servings and I usually consider 4 servings to be exactly enough for our family of 4 but probably not enough for any other family of 4 with older children. However, this recipe made plenty. We all had seconds PLUS lunch the next day.

Enjoy!

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

2009-04-22T10:07:00.000-05:00

What is Easter ham dinner without scalloped potatoes. I once again turned to the new Fix It or Forget It Big Cookbook and found this recipe. It reminded me of the oven ones I make. Because I used way more potatoes than it called for, they in turn took longer to cook than the recipe says. But...so do my oven ones LOL!!

Ingredients:

6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
10 3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup
4 slices american cheese, or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Place half of potatoes in slow cooker. Top with half of onion, flour, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Mix together butter, milk, and soup. Pour over potato layers. Cover. Cook on Low 6 - 9 hours or on High 3-4 hrs or until potatoes are soft. Add cheese 30 minutes before serving.

Variation: Eliminate 1/4 cup milk. Simply top seasoned and layered vegetables wtih chunks of butter and then pour soup over top.

Ground Beef Pizza Fondue

2009-04-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

Those that know me know that I find it hard to resist a recipe swap!! In the latest one on the Scrapbook board, we are swapping Slow Cooker recipes. I have done several of these in the past and was searching for new recipes to try...well I happened to find the latest Fix It and Forget It Big Cookbook at my local library and I quickly grabbed it up and brought it home, drooled over the pages as I read recipe after recipe...I quickly bookmarked this one and tried it out last weekend. I loved it!! My hubby said it was ok! My 7 yr old ate it without complaint...the 4 yr old wouldn't try it...he wanted pizza....real pizza...lol!!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
2 cans pizza sauce with cheese
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seed, optional
1 tbsp cornstarch

Brown ground beed, crumble fine and drain. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover. Heat on Low 2-3 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

This would be great for a party appetizer. It worked as a Friday night meal for us too!!

Yeast Rolls For Dummies

2009-04-17T19:04:00.002-05:00

So I have been on the hunt for a Yeast Rolls "for dummies" recipe and I found this one at allrecipes.com
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sweet-Dinner-Rolls/Detail.aspx?washelp=1&rid=294900#294900

Sweet Dinner Rolls

1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup warm milk
1 egg
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup butter, softened

Place water, milk, egg, 1/3 cup butter, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Knead and First Rise Cycle; press Start.

When cycle finishes, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12 inch circle, spread 1/4 cup softened butter over entire round. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll wedges starting at wide end; roll gently but tightly. Place point side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover with clean kitchen towel and put in a warm place, let rise 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.
Makes 16 rolls

I don't have a bread machine so I followed the directions that K PRAPER posted in her comments. Her directions were very helpful and these rolls are very easy to make! Those they aren't as sweet as I thought they would be. Don't get me wrong, they are very good but they taste more like white bread than a yeast roll.

Fruit Dip

2009-04-14T20:15:00.001-05:00

This dip is so easy to make and is sooooo delicious. I could eat it with a spoon! :)

8oz cream cheese, softened
1 - 7oz jar marshmallow fluff

Combine ingredients until smooth. Serve with fresh fruit.

Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

2009-04-13T17:24:00.003-05:00

1 1/2 lbs. stew meat
14 1/2 oz can crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 onions, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 beef bullion cubes
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bag frozen corn

Combine all ingredients in the crockpot and cook on low 8-10 hours.

Oven "Fried" Chicken Chimichangas

2009-04-07T09:27:00.003-05:00

I make these just so I have an excuse for fresh guacamole. :)

2/3 c. salsa
1 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. dried oregano
2 c. chicken, cooked & shredded
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, chopped
1 can black beans, drained (optional)
8 flour tortillas
2 T. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400º and spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Mix together everything but the tortillas and butter. Place 1/2 c. chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides over filling. Roll up from bottom and place seam side down on baking sheet. Brush the chimichangas with the melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and crispy. Garnish with additional cheese, green onion, olives, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa as desired.

Octo-Dogs and Shells

2009-04-06T21:46:00.004-05:00

We made this recipe one day last week and I was amazed at how well everyone at it. It is interesting how much presentation plays into consumption, especially when children are involved!

Here is what you will need:

4 hot dogs
1 1/2 c. uncooked small shell pasta
1 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
1 c. prepared Alfredo sauce
Prepared yellow mustard in a squeeze bottle
Goldfish crackers

Directions:
1. Lay 1 hot dog on side with end facing you. Starting 1 inch from the end, slice hot dog vertically in half. Roll hot dog 1/4 turn and slice in half vertically again, making 4 segments connected at the top. Slice each segment in half vertically, creating a total of 8 "legs." Repeat with each hot dog.

2. Place hot dogs in medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. Prepare pasta according to package directions, stirring in vegetables during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; return to pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce. Heat over low heat until heated through. Divide pasta mixture between 4 plates.

4. Drain octo-dogs. Arrange one octo-dog on top of pasta on each plate. Draw faces on "heads" with mustard. Sprinkle crackers over pasta.

Here's the end result:

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

2009-04-05T23:38:00.004-05:00

This was absolutely delicious!! The original recipe called for more sugar in the filling, but I found it way too sweet (and I like sweet!) so I reduced it a bit. I also subbed a crumb crust for the wheat one, not only is it easier, but it adds so much to the overall flavor of the dish. A definite hit in my house that I will for sure make again!

Ingredients

Crust:
1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. melted butter or margerine

Filling:
5-6 c. fresh sliced strawberries
1/2 c. white sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 c. boiling water
1 (3oz) pkg strawberry gelatin
1 container of lemon cream cheese
or
1 container of plain cream cheese
& 2 tbsp lemon juice
& 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Directions

Crust:
Mix ingredients well. Press into 9" pie pan. Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes. Let cool.

Filling:
In a saucepan, mix together the sugar and corn starch; make sure to blend corn starch in completely. Add boiling water, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mix, and stir until smooth. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
Mix cream cheese with lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth. (if using premade lemon cream cheese skip this step)
Once gelatin mix and crust are cool, spread cream cheese mixture over the bottom and sides of crust.
Place sliced strawberries on cream cheese. Pour cooled gel mixture over strawberries.
Refrigerate until set.

Peanut Butter Banana Shake

2009-04-04T12:44:00.001-05:00

This is one of my favorite treats!

1 c. milk
1 c. vanilla frozen yogurt (or ice cream)
2 T. peanut butter
1 banana

Combine all ingredients in a blender and enjoy. :)

No Bake Banana Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

2009-04-03T08:43:00.002-05:00

I made this (with the help of my 19 month old) and it was delicious! Even hubby, who doesn't like bananas, thought it was good!

1 large, ripe banana
2/3 c. butter or margarine
2 t. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. peanut butter

1. Finely chop banana (about 1 1/4 cups worth). Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in vanilla. Add oats and brown sugar. Heat and stir 5 minutes. Set aside 3/4 cup oat mixture. Press remaining oat mixture into greased 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle banana over crust.

2. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together over low heat. Pour and spread over banana. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press down lightly. Chill 2 hours before cutting. Store in refrigerator.

Pizza Buns

2009-04-01T10:03:00.003-05:00

A little advanced preparation makes this a handy quick lunch to grab from the freezer when you are short on time!!

Pizza Buns

1 lb bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can tomato soup
1 can Klik/prm meat, grated
1 lb sharp cheese, grated
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1 can pieces & stems mushrooms (optional)
Basil, oregano, pepper, salt to taste

Fry bacon and onions. Mix all ingredients in with onion and bacon. Mix until cheese melts. Spread thin onto cookie sheet. Place in freezer for 6 to 8 mins. Cut into squares sized to fit on a hamburger bun. Put into a freezer safe container and freeze. When ready to use, place a square on open face of hamburger bun. Bake in preheated 350F oven until bubbly.

Baked Corn

2009-03-31T21:39:00.001-05:00

1 can of kernel corn drained
1 can of creamed style corn
3 eggs
3 tbsp of flour
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
1/4 cup of butter
1/2 tsp of salt and pepper.

Mix together. Put in oven on 350, in a caserole dish, cook for 35-40 minutes. If it seems too soupy then leave in longer, it should be wet and lumpy like.

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Coleslaw, & Baked Beans

2009-03-29T09:52:00.006-05:00

This is one of my family's favorite meals. And it's so easy, too!

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
1-2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts
1 (18 oz) bottle BBQ sauce (we love Sweet Baby Ray's)
hamburger buns

Place the chicken in the crockpot (can even be frozen) and cover with as much BBQ sauce as needed. Cook on low for 8 hours. During the last half hour of cooking, shred the chicken in the crockpot (a potato masher works perfectly!) and let it soak up the BBQ sauce for another half hour. Serve on hamburger buns.

Coleslaw
3/4 c. mayonaise
2 t. vinegar
2 t. sugar
dash of salt & pepper
bag of shredded cabbage & carrots

Combine first 4 ingredients and pour over cabbage. Let chill at least an hour, longer is better.

Baked Beans
6 c. canned baked beans
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 t. pepper

Preheat oven to 425º. Pour beans into casserole dish and bake until heated (about 10 minutes). Cook bacon in skillet. Add onion and cook 2-3 more minutes. Sprinkle all ingredients over beans and stir. Bake for 10 more minutes.

Link Us To You

2009-03-28T09:19:00.001-05:00

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Under Construction

2009-03-22T10:24:00.001-05:00

This blog is currently under construction. This is going to be a great blog so stay with us.

Lasagna noodle tip

2009-03-18T22:38:00.003-05:00

When making lasagna instead of preboiling the noodles try this tip. Put the noodles in the the pan you are going to use to make the lasagna in & pour boiling water over the noodles (enough to cover the noodles). Let sit for 20 minutes & then drain. The noodles will be partially cooked without having to dirty another pan. Simply wipe out the lasagna pan & it is ready to go.

Monkey Bread

2007-03-05T08:06:00.000-05:00

3 tubes buttermilk biscuits
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup nuts (I used pecans)
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter

Cut biscuits in half. In large bowl with cover, mix suagr and cinnamon. Put biscuit halves in bowl; cover; shake till coated.
Put in 3 layers in greased bundt pan. Melt butter. Add remaining cinnamon and sugar, vanilla and nuts. Mix throughly. Pour over biscuits.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool a few minutes; then invert.
Individual pieces of bread can be pulled off adn eaten with fingers.

Classic Spritz Cookies

2007-02-21T19:05:00.000-05:00

For Christmas, I got a cookie press made by Wilton. Never have made spritz cookies before I decided to start off with the recipe that appears on the box. I made these exactly as the recipe reads. Once cooled I dipped one half of the cookie in pink colored white chocolate.

1 1/2 cups butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-pupose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Thoroughly cream butter and sugar. Add egg, milk, vanilla, and almond extract; beat well. Stir together flour and baking powder; gradually add to vreamed mixture, mising to make a smooth dough. Do not chill. Place dough into cookie press and press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove cookies from sheet; cool on rack.

Makes 7-8 dozen cookies.

My opinion: The cookies turned out dull tasting even with the white chocolate on them. My kids enjoyed them and I was told by others that they turned out good.

"Stroken' Off"

2007-01-27T09:14:00.000-05:00

The name of this came from pure fun between my husband and I. This is my version of strognoff. It's quick and easy and the whole family loves it when I make it.

1lb Ground Beef
2 cans of Cream of Mushroom
8oz of sour cream
Egg Noodles
Black Pepper for taste

Brown ground beef. Once drained the grease, add some black pepper and cream of mushroom. Keep on low heat while noodles are boiling. Approx. 5min before noodles are ready, add sour cream to beef mixture and mix well. While mixing, add more black pepper. (This calls for a good bit of black pepper.)
Serve beef mixture over noodles.

5 Reasons To Drink Green Tea

2007-01-27T09:03:00.000-05:00

1. Green Tea can help reduce the risks of esophageal, (the tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach) skin and many other forms of cancer mainly by it’s highly significant antioxidant properties. (National Cancer Institute)

2. Green Tea can help lower cholesterol and cuts the risk of stroke in men. (American Medical Association)

3. Green Tea can help suppress and reverse aging, and refreshes the body with it’s high Vitamin B content that helps the human body better deal with stress, and release more energy.

4. Green Tea can help stop cavities because of it’s rich Fluoride content present in it’s natural form, and can help prevent bad breath.

5. Green Tea can help restrain the growth of various bacteria that cause diseases.

More info www.worldconsortium.com

Sheppard's Pie

2007-01-21T10:54:00.000-05:00

This is an oldie but goodie. My mom use to make this all the time when I was a kid. Of course then I wasn't a big fan but as I have gotten older I miss it. I have taken her recipe and added to it. Here is my version.

1lb ground beef
1 can green peas
fresh onion
mashed potatoes (using 5 med-lg potatoes)
cheese of your choice

1) Brown the ground beef with diced onion for taste. Add seasonings of your choice. I have used anything from just black pepper and salt to taco seasoning.
2) Place beef in the bottom of a casserole dish. (I typically use a 9x13 glass dish.) Then top with shredded cheese.
3) Drain can of peas and place on top of the cheese. Then top peas with more cheese.
4) Make another layer with the mashed potatoes and top with more cheese. (I have tried instant mashed potatoes and it doesn't turn out so well.)
5) Place in oven at 350 degrees until cheese melts.

Veggie Soup Version #2

2007-01-14T09:51:00.000-05:00

This is my own version of veggie soup that I like the most.

1lb Ground Hamburger Meat - I usually brown it will some finely diced onion
2 cans mixed veggies or
1 can green beans
1 can peas
1 can lima beans
1 can carrots
1 can corn
3 or 4 small-medium potatoes - piled and chopped to small pieces (I like extra potato in my soup)
1 can Rotel Tomatoes Mild (the regular Rotel is too hot and you can't taste the soup)
1 15oz. can of tomatoe soup (if you use the individual cans of veggie then you will need 2)
Salt and Pepper to taste

I like to put all of these in a Crockpot and let it slow cook it all day.

Veggie Soup Version #1

2007-01-12T16:28:00.000-05:00

This is my own version of veggie soup that I make when I think my kids will actually eat it. It's very simple and a good meal to make on a cold day.

1lb Ground Hamburger Meat - I usually brown it will some finely diced onion
2 cans mixed veggies
3 small-medium potatoes - piled and chopped to small pieces (I like extra potato in my soup)
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 15oz. can of tomatoe soup
Salt and Pepper to taste

I like to put all of these in a Crockpot and let it slow cook it all day.

Recipe Exchange Is Now Open

2007-01-11T16:06:00.000-05:00

As a working mom I am always looking for quick-fix recipes. One rule: what is posted is something I have made. Want to join this exchange? Let me know and I will add your blog link to my list.