Showing posts with label Meals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meals. Show all posts

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Special K Bars


A Delicious Classic Bar for any occasion!




Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter
  • 6 cups Kellogs Special K Cereal
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips

Directions:
  1. In a pot on the stove at medium heat, stir the sugar and corn syrup constantly until boiling. 
  2. Remove from heat and stir in Peanut butter. 
  3. Put cereal in a large bowl. Pour the sugar over the cereal and mix well. 
  4. Pour into a lined cake pan and press flat.
  5. Melt together both chips on low heat in a small pan. Stir constantly so it does not burn. Pour over the bars and smooth out with a knife. 
  6. Put in the fridge to cool. Once cooled, cut into bars. 
  7. Enjoy!

Tips/Variations:
  • Add festive sprinkles to the top of the chocolate before cooling for special occasions. 
  • If you melt the chips in the microwave be sure to stir every 20 to 30 seconds. It will burn quickly. 




Banana Bread



 This always turns out moist and delicious! It never lasts long in our house!


Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Ripe Bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 1/4 cups Flour

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Cream together butter and sugar. 
  3. Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas, mix well. 
  4. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add slowly to the wet ingredients until combined. 
  5. Pour into a greased and lightly floured loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  7. Let cool and Enjoy! I like to cut a slice out while it is still warm and spread some butter on it. 

Tips/ Variations:
  • Make banana bread muffins instead! Grease and flour a muffin tin and bake for about 20 minutes. Do not use muffin liners, it will stick. 
  • Keep in an air tight container on the counter for 4-5 days.


Monday, September 17, 2018

Spicy Shrimp & Tortellini Soup


This Soup is Another Family Favorite!



This is a very spicy soup. If you are not a fan of spicy food check out my variations below.

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Celery Sticks, Chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, Smashed & Peeled
  • 2 large Shallots, Chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 lb Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage)
  • 2 Cups Dry-White Wine (Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 6oz Can Tomato Paste
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Dry Bay Leaves
  • 1 pack Three Cheese Tortellini (not dry)
  • 1 Pound Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (uncooked)
  • 1 15oz can of Cannellini Beans (White Kidney Beans), Rinsed & Drained
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, 
  • 1 Tbs Chopped Fresh Thyme or 1 tsp dry Thyme
  • Crusty Bread

Directions:
  1. In a large stock pot heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the Celery, Garlic, Shallots, Salt, & Pepper. Cook until vegetables are slightly softened, 4-5 mins. 
  2. Add the Chorizo. Break into pieces with a wood sppon and cook until brown, 4-5 mins. 
  3. Add the Wine and scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. 
  4. Stir in Tomato Paste, Chicken Broth, and Bay Leaves. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook at a Medium-low heat for 5 mins. 
  5. Bring back to a boil, uncover, add the Pasta, Shrimp, Beans, Basil, and Thyme. Cook until the shrimp and pasta are cooked through, 4 mins. Shrimp will turn pink once cooked. 
  6. Remove Bay Leaves and discard. 
  7. Serve with a crusty bread. I love toasted french bread with a little butter and garlic salt. 

Tips:
  • If you are not a fan of Spicy food try a mild sausage or any other favorite ground meat.
  • Make sure you get the fresh 3 cheese tortellini usually found near the produce in a cooler. 





Sunday, September 16, 2018

Whipped Cream Recipe


Yummy and Easy Whipped Cream!


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 Tbs Powdered Sugar

Directions: 
  1. Add the Cream and Sugar to a bowl and mix with an electric mixer until fluffy. If you over mix it will turn into butter. 
  2. Use immediately or save refrigerated for up to 2 days. 


Tips: Add a flavor to your whipped cream by adding a little extract, cinnamon or even pumpkin spice. 

Crispy Belgian Waffle Recipe


 I Love This Waffle Recipe! My Family Goes Crazy Over These. 



I am not a fan of soggy Belgian Waffles. These get a perfect crispy texture that makes you want more! Try these and you will fall in love like we did!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 2 Eggs, Separated
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 Cup Salted Butter, Melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions:
  1. Preheat your waffle maker. 
  2. Mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In another bowl beat egg yokes. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla and mix well. 
  4. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and mix until combined. 
  5. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a separate bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. 
  6. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined. Do not over mix. 
  7. Spray the waffle maker with cooking oil. Add your batter and cook the waffles according to your waffle maker. 
  8. Once cooked remove them from the waffle maker. Serve immediately with whipped cream (Recipe) and fresh sliced strawberries or with your favorite syrup! 


  • Tips:  If you do not serve and eat immediately spread them out to cool. If you stack them, the steam will be trapped and make them soggy. Once cooled you can freeze to reheat later. When reheating them, let them defrost and then pop them in the toaster to get the crisp texture back. 



Thursday, August 16, 2018

Easy Cheesy Meatball Subs


 These are easy to make for a quick lunch or dinner. Perfect when the family has a busy night of activities.


 Ingrediants:

  • Buns (hoagie or large brat)
  • Butter
  • Garlic Salt
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 
  • Parmesan Cheese 
  • Meatballs (frozen or homemade)
  • Marinara Sauce

Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉
  2. Cook Meatballs. When I use the precooked frozen Meatballs, I put them in a frying pan with a little water and cover them.  Heat them up until they are warm all the way through. Remove the cover and brown the outside of the Meatballs. 
  3. Pour the Marinara sauce over the Meatballs and let it simmer until the buns are done. 
  4. Open buns and spread on butter. 
  5. Lay the buns flat of a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with garlic salt and Mozzarella cheese. 
  6. Bake for 4-5 minutes.
  7. When you are ready to assemble the subs, put a bun on a plate, scoop on the Meatballs and Marinara, then sprinkle the top with Mozzarella and Parmesan.  
  8. When I serve this to my kids, I usually cut the meatballs up to make it easier for them to eat. 
  9. Enjoy!


Monday, June 18, 2018

Mini English Muffin Pizza

My kids love when we make these. It is fun for them to be able to help make their meals. 





Ingredients:
  • English Muffins
  • Butter
  • Garlic Salt
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni 



Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425⁰F.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with foil. 
  3. Cut the English Muffins in half and line them up on the cookie sheet. 
  4. Spread butter on the English Muffins and sprinkle with garlic salt. 
  5. Spread on some pizza sauce, sprinkle with a layer of cheese, and add pepperoni. 
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the English Muffins are crisp on the bottom. 
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Variations: You could use any kind of toppings and make any of your favorite pizzas. Another favorite of mine would be a Chicken Alfredo Pizza.

Pickle Roll ups



Perfect pinwheel snack or hors d'oeuvre for a party. 

Everyone will love them!




Ingredients:
  • Flour tortilla
  • Cream Cheese
  • Deli Meat (Ham, Corned Beef, Roast Beef)
  • Pickle Planks

Directions:
  1. Lay a tortilla on a cutting board. 
  2. Warm the cream cheese slightly to make it easier to spread. Spread a layer on the tortilla and be careful not to rip the tortilla. 
  3. Add a layer of deli meat. I used roast beef, most people like ham the most but the corned beef or roast beef gives it a good flavor. 
  4. Dry the pickle planks on some paper towel. You don't want them dripping wet because it will make the tortilla soggy. 
  5. Roll the tortilla tight along with the pickle planks. 
  6. Slice and place on a platter to serve. Make more until your platter is full because they will all be gone. Enjoy!

Note: Do not make these the night before serving. They are better fresh!


Classic Chicken Dumpling Soup




This classic chicken dumpling soup is a perfect meal for a cold day!




Ingredients:

Chicken Soup Base
  • Chicken (Thighs, legs, or whole small chicken)
  • Water
  • 1/2 Sweet Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt 
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 Carton of Chicken Broth
Dumplings:
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2.5 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Directions:
  1. Rinse chicken and put it in a large stock pot. I used about 8 chicken legs. You can use whatever pieces of chicken you have.  
  2. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Thyme to the pot. Add water to the pot until the water is about and inch or two over the top of the chicken. Boil on the stove top until the chicken is cooked through. The meat will start to fall off the bones and there will be no pink in the meat. 
  3. Once the chicken is cooked pull the chicken out of the pot. Clean the meat off the bones and put only the meat back into the pot. 
  4. Add the chicken broth to the pot. Taste the soup base and add more salt and pepper until you have the flavor you want. 
  5. Make the dumplings. Add your eggs to a stand mixer and whip them until the yokes are combined with the whites. Add the salt and pepper. Slowly mix and add the flour. This dough will be sticky but will not form a dough ball. The stiffer the dough the denser the dumplings will be.
  6. Bring the soup base back to a low boil. 
  7. Use one small spoon to scoop a small amount of the dumpling dough (about 1.5 tsp) and another spoon to scrap the dumpling off. The dough will not stick as much if you dip the spoon into the soup each time you make a dumpling. As the dumplings cook they will grow at least 4 times their size. Add the dumplings quickly so they all will get about the same amount of cooking time. 
  8. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally. Check the center of the dumplings to see if they are cooked through. They should not be dry in the middle. 
  9. Put some soup in a bowl with a dab of butter and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a buttered dinner roll. Enjoy!

Note: You could add carrots and celery to the soup base to get some more flavor and vegetables. 

Friday, June 1, 2018

Sloppy Joes


So simple and Delicious! 




Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Sweet Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Chopped
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 4 oz can of Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Tbs Brown Sugar  
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 Tbs BBQ Sauce

Directions:
  1. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic to a skillet pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the ground beef is browned. 
  2. Add the water and scrap the brown bits off the pan. 
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and more salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and simmer until it is thick. 
  4. Serve on a bun and enjoy!

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Disappearing Marshmallow Breakfast Rolls


These are a special breakfast treat that my husbands grandma always made for him as a kid.


Ingredients:
  • Pre-made Croissant Roll Dough
  • 1 Tbs Melted Butter 
  • 1 Tbs Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon 
  • Large Marshmallows
Ingredients for Icing:
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp of Milk
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven according to the croissant dough package. 
  2. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. 
  3. Divide the croissant dough.
  4. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  5. Roll a marshmallow in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon/sugar mix. 
  6. Roll the marshmallow up in the croissant dough. Make sure you seal the dough completely to keep the marshmallow from melting out. 
  7. Roll all of the croissants and place them in the muffin tin. 
  8. Bake them according to the croissant package. 
  9. When they are golden brown remove them from the oven and let them cool a bit. 
  10. Make some Icing by mixing the milk and powdered sugar together to have a slightly runny consistency. Add a little milk at a time. You may need to add more powdered sugar or milk. 
  11. Once the rolls have cooled a bit place them on a plate and drizzle icing over the top and serve. Enjoy!


Monday, May 7, 2018

Ham & Cheese Biscuit Bombs


My kids and husband loved these, and they were so simple to make!


Ingredients:
  • Pre-made Biscuit Dough 
  • Deli Ham Slices
  • Cheddar Cheese Block
  • Butter
  • Garlic Powder
  • Dried Parsley 
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven according to the biscuit dough package.
  2. Put foil on a cookie sheet and spray it with cooking spray. 
  3. Open the biscuit dough and peel them apart. 
  4. Add one slice of ham and one 1/2 inch cube of cheese to the center of each biscuit. 
  5. Fold and roll the biscuits into a ball. Make sure they are completely sealed. 
  6. Place the biscuit balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Melt 2 tbs of butter and brush it on top of each biscuit.
  8. Sprinkle each biscuit with garlic powder and parsley.
  9. Bake the biscuit balls according to the package or until golden brown. 
  10. Let them cool a few minutes. Be careful when serving they will be hot inside. Enjoy!






Sunday, April 29, 2018

Mini Corndog Muffins



I made there for my kids for lunch and they loved them!



Materials:


Directions:


  1. Preheat the oven according to the corn bread mix box.
  2. Mix the corn bread according to the box.
  3. Cut the hot dogs so the will not stick out above the muffins. About 3/4 inch long. 
  4. Spray the pan or add your mini cupcake liners. 
  5. Put a hot dog piece in each muffin spot. 
  6. Spoon the corn bread mix over the hot dog, you want it to be just covering the hot dog but not over flowing.
  7. Bake them according to the corn bread mix box.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite corndog condiment.



Sunday, March 18, 2018

Creamy Crab Dip


OMG! SO YUMMY! This is a favorite in our house! 


Ingredients:
  • 8 oz. Imitation Crab Meat Chopped
  • 1/3 cup Mayo
  • 6 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion
  • 1 Tbs finely Chopped Jalapeno 
  • 2 finely Chopped Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Fun Bowl to serve your dip in.

Directions:
  1. In a large bowl mix together the cream cheese and mayo until smooth. 
  2. Add all other ingredients to the bowl and mix until combined. 
  3. Use as a spread for crackers, toasted bread, or pretzel chips.
  4. Enjoy!

Tips:
  • Double this recipe for a larger group. 
  • If you do not like spicy foods try it with out the Jalapeno and Cayenne first. You could also use one or the other, or less of each.


Friday, March 16, 2018

Rainbow Fruit Pizza





 Happy Spring!
This is a great treat to make for a spring day. My kids loved the fun rainbow and the fresh fruit.




Materials:
  • Prepared Sugar Cookies 
  • Prepared Fruit Dip
  • 4 Fruits (Rainbow Colors)
  • Knife
Directions:
  1. Prepare your Sugar Cookies and Fruit Dip. Click the links to use my favorite recipes. 
  2. Chop your fruit into small cubes. 1/4 cup of each fruit is plenty. I used strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, and blueberries. 
  3. Spread your fruit dip on the cooled cookies.
  4. Add your chopped fruit on top of the dip to create a rainbow. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple!
  5. Enjoy!

Variations/Tips:
  • If you don't like the fruit I used, just get something you like of the same color.
  • This is a great treat to make for many occasions. You could use any cookie shape and make it into a fruit pizza. 



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