My husband believes every question can be answered with Margaret Thatcher, yogurt, Tuesday, 7, or underpants. So when my children once again insisted on a name for a recipe-we said Margaret Thatcher....and it stuck.
*Rameon Noodles--1-1.5 packages for every 2 people you are serving
*Chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces--1 for every 2 people
*Velveeta Cheese cut into cubes---I use half of block for 6 people
Make the Rameon Noodles and cook the chicken in the skillet until no longer pink. Add about 1/2 of the seasoning to the noodles.
Add the chicken and the cheese to the noodles and stir until the cheese is melted.
Serve and enjoy!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Manna
Yes--this recipe is called Manna. My children insist on a name for every recipe, This one didn't have a name. They kept asking for a name and in frustration my husband said manna. And it stuck.
*Box of rotini pasta
*Package of frozen broccoli
*jar of alfredo sauce
*2-3 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
Boil the pasta
While the pasta is boiling, cook the broccoli according to the instructions and cook the chicken in a skillet until it is no longer pink.
Drain the pasta and the broccoli
Mix the broccoli, pasta, chicken, and sauce together
Serve and enjoy!
*Box of rotini pasta
*Package of frozen broccoli
*jar of alfredo sauce
*2-3 chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
Boil the pasta
While the pasta is boiling, cook the broccoli according to the instructions and cook the chicken in a skillet until it is no longer pink.
Drain the pasta and the broccoli
Mix the broccoli, pasta, chicken, and sauce together
Serve and enjoy!
Ranch Pork Chops---amazing
Made these pork chops the other day....easy as all get out, and fantastic!
*Boneless pork chops---however many you need to feed who you are cooking for---I used 8 but that was for my family. I also used the thin cut pork chops
*2 packages of Hidden Valley dry Ranch dressing mix--or whatever brand you want
*2 cans of Campbells Cream of Mushroom soup---you can use an off brand but my experience has been it is worth getting Campbells for the soup part because their soup is better then the generic
Place the pork chops in the crock pot
sprinkle the ranch over top
dump the cream of mushroom over the top--spread it around so it's not in a big pile
cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours
serve with mashed potatoes----easy-fast tip? Get Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes--the 4 cheese kind. (Don't judge me) They come in a pouch for around $1--I use 2 to feed my family of 6. It takes water and the pouch. Boil the water, dump the potatoes in and stir. Easy and they are really good---and I"m not a fan of instant mashed potatoes. Make those, and top with the gravy from the crock pot. Or make real mashed potatoes---which I do but when I am short on time I use these
*Boneless pork chops---however many you need to feed who you are cooking for---I used 8 but that was for my family. I also used the thin cut pork chops
*2 packages of Hidden Valley dry Ranch dressing mix--or whatever brand you want
*2 cans of Campbells Cream of Mushroom soup---you can use an off brand but my experience has been it is worth getting Campbells for the soup part because their soup is better then the generic
Place the pork chops in the crock pot
sprinkle the ranch over top
dump the cream of mushroom over the top--spread it around so it's not in a big pile
cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours
serve with mashed potatoes----easy-fast tip? Get Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes--the 4 cheese kind. (Don't judge me) They come in a pouch for around $1--I use 2 to feed my family of 6. It takes water and the pouch. Boil the water, dump the potatoes in and stir. Easy and they are really good---and I"m not a fan of instant mashed potatoes. Make those, and top with the gravy from the crock pot. Or make real mashed potatoes---which I do but when I am short on time I use these
Friday, April 20, 2012
You Pick
Let me know what recipes you would like to see or want to try and don't know how to make. Or give me a list of ingredients--either things you have that you don't know what to do with or things you would like to use in an recipe---i.e. want to use chicken but tired of the same dish. Please also include food you don't like or are allergic to--i.e. cheese, peanuts etc. I will then post some ideas!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Cola Pot Roast
This is in the pot roast as I type this-love this dish and it is so easy!
Ingredients
*roast--chuck/rump/pot--I use about 3 pounds for all 6 of us
*dry onion soup mix-1 packet--the generic works just fine
*Cream of mushroom soup--I always use Campbells-it's a little more expenisve then generic but is better in my opinion
*1.5-2 cans of Coke/Pepsi/other cola
Put the roast in the crock pot
Cover with cream of mushroom soup--dump it in and then spread it over the top of roast
Sprinkle the packet of onion soup over the top
Pour cans of pop over the roast
Cook on high 6 hours
Pretty simple but amazing and makes the house smell like you have been slaving over the stove!
Ingredients
*roast--chuck/rump/pot--I use about 3 pounds for all 6 of us
*dry onion soup mix-1 packet--the generic works just fine
*Cream of mushroom soup--I always use Campbells-it's a little more expenisve then generic but is better in my opinion
*1.5-2 cans of Coke/Pepsi/other cola
Put the roast in the crock pot
Cover with cream of mushroom soup--dump it in and then spread it over the top of roast
Sprinkle the packet of onion soup over the top
Pour cans of pop over the roast
Cook on high 6 hours
Pretty simple but amazing and makes the house smell like you have been slaving over the stove!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Pizza Fondue but with Rice
My kids have a need to come up with a name for everything that doesn't already have a name. The name of this recipe is a product of that. It was similar to something I made once (Pizza Fondue)n but I made it with rice---and the name pizza fondue but with rice was born. It is a super easy recipe that my kids LOVE and it is cheap and fast for a dinner or lunch that differs from sandwiches
Make Minute Rice--I buy the Walmart version and it takes just over 5 minutes--according to directions
Once cooked, add basil (I just put in a sprinkling-no real measurement) and Parmesan cheese (again, no real measurement here)
Add cut up pepperoni slices--I use about 15 slices but I am making enough for four kids so adjust as needed
Stir in pizza sauce until it is all covered
Serve!
The whole dinner takes about 10 minutes to make and costs about $3 to feed 4. And the kids love it!
Make Minute Rice--I buy the Walmart version and it takes just over 5 minutes--according to directions
Once cooked, add basil (I just put in a sprinkling-no real measurement) and Parmesan cheese (again, no real measurement here)
Add cut up pepperoni slices--I use about 15 slices but I am making enough for four kids so adjust as needed
Stir in pizza sauce until it is all covered
Serve!
The whole dinner takes about 10 minutes to make and costs about $3 to feed 4. And the kids love it!
Forgotten Kisses
The first time my brother ever asked me to make him food-he asked for these. They are fantastic and there are no eggs in them which is awesome for people with allergies.
Ingredients
1 cup softened margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup mini M&Ms
Bag of Hersey kisses
*Preheat oven to 375
*beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended
*add the flour and blend until smooth
*stir in the M&Ms (with a spoon, not a mixer)
*take small spoonfuls of dough and form a ball around the Hersey Kiss (Doesn't need to be perfect) I have found that if you take a small spoonful of dough and stick the kiss in point side down and then form the dough around the bottom of the kiss and then rolling it a few times in your hand (imagine making play dough balls when you were little)-it makes it easier
*place on an un-greased cookie sheet
*bake 10-12 minutes and allow to cool
If you want to add a chocolate drizzle on top, melt some chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave-30 seconds and stir, 10 seconds and stir and so on until melted and then dip a whisk in the chocolate and shake over the top of the cookies to add drizzle--this part is completely optional!
Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients
1 cup softened margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup mini M&Ms
Bag of Hersey kisses
*Preheat oven to 375
*beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended
*add the flour and blend until smooth
*stir in the M&Ms (with a spoon, not a mixer)
*take small spoonfuls of dough and form a ball around the Hersey Kiss (Doesn't need to be perfect) I have found that if you take a small spoonful of dough and stick the kiss in point side down and then form the dough around the bottom of the kiss and then rolling it a few times in your hand (imagine making play dough balls when you were little)-it makes it easier
*place on an un-greased cookie sheet
*bake 10-12 minutes and allow to cool
If you want to add a chocolate drizzle on top, melt some chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave-30 seconds and stir, 10 seconds and stir and so on until melted and then dip a whisk in the chocolate and shake over the top of the cookies to add drizzle--this part is completely optional!
Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Buckeyes
I have tried several different recipes for buckeyes and this is my favorite (with some modification to make them easier!)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 stick softened butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
*combine the peanut butter, the butter (this is easier if you make it pretty soft-close to melting) and the vanilla. You can use a mixer or mix it yourself, I have done it both ways and don't have a preference.
*gradually add the powder sugar while mixing---don't get in a rush, gradually add the powder sugar and mix is up well before adding more
*once it is all mixed, start taking small scoops of mixture and roll it into balls. Make the ball a little smaller then you want the finished product to be since you will be adding chocolate
*place these on a plate or cookie sheet covered in wax paper and stick a toothpick in each ball
*stick the balls in the freezer for 15-30 minutes to allow them to harden slightly to make them easier to coat in chocolate.
You have to options for the chocolate coating:
1st option-chocolate melts--you can find these in baking sections of stores or a baking store if you have one--the ones where I live look like little discs. I use the light baking chips because that means milk chocolate.
If you are using baking chips, place several of them in a microwave safe bowl. I use a cereal bowl and half the bag. Stick them in the microwave for 30 seconds, take it out and stir and place it back in for 10 seconds at a time stirring after every 10 seconds until it is all melted and creamy
2nd option-mini chocolate chips and shortening. Place about a cup of mini chips in a microwave safe bowl with a little bit of shortening and put in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir and back in for 10 seconds at a time, stirring after every 10 seconds until smooth and creamy
Once you have your chocolate ready, start dipping the peanut butter balls into the chocolate so it cover about 3/4 of the ball-leaving a circle at the top (hence the name buckeye) and place back on the wax paper. Continue until all balls are covered. If the chocolate gets hard-stick back in the microwave at 10 second intervals.
Let the balls set up so the chocolate is hard to the touch. You can place them in the freezer or the fridge but if you are going to set them out-they will get condensation on them from going from the freezer to the warm air. Just an FYI.
Serve and enjoy! Beware they are addictive!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 stick softened butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
*combine the peanut butter, the butter (this is easier if you make it pretty soft-close to melting) and the vanilla. You can use a mixer or mix it yourself, I have done it both ways and don't have a preference.
*gradually add the powder sugar while mixing---don't get in a rush, gradually add the powder sugar and mix is up well before adding more
*once it is all mixed, start taking small scoops of mixture and roll it into balls. Make the ball a little smaller then you want the finished product to be since you will be adding chocolate
*place these on a plate or cookie sheet covered in wax paper and stick a toothpick in each ball
*stick the balls in the freezer for 15-30 minutes to allow them to harden slightly to make them easier to coat in chocolate.
You have to options for the chocolate coating:
1st option-chocolate melts--you can find these in baking sections of stores or a baking store if you have one--the ones where I live look like little discs. I use the light baking chips because that means milk chocolate.
If you are using baking chips, place several of them in a microwave safe bowl. I use a cereal bowl and half the bag. Stick them in the microwave for 30 seconds, take it out and stir and place it back in for 10 seconds at a time stirring after every 10 seconds until it is all melted and creamy
2nd option-mini chocolate chips and shortening. Place about a cup of mini chips in a microwave safe bowl with a little bit of shortening and put in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir and back in for 10 seconds at a time, stirring after every 10 seconds until smooth and creamy
Once you have your chocolate ready, start dipping the peanut butter balls into the chocolate so it cover about 3/4 of the ball-leaving a circle at the top (hence the name buckeye) and place back on the wax paper. Continue until all balls are covered. If the chocolate gets hard-stick back in the microwave at 10 second intervals.
Let the balls set up so the chocolate is hard to the touch. You can place them in the freezer or the fridge but if you are going to set them out-they will get condensation on them from going from the freezer to the warm air. Just an FYI.
Serve and enjoy! Beware they are addictive!
Getting Started
I decided to start a blog after realizing how many cookbooks I have and how many recipes from those cookbooks I have modified. I also pass on quite a few recipes so I decided to put it all in one place. I have spent quite a bit of time cooking (4 children and a husband want dinner every day!) and would love to make someone's day a little easier by having recipes already tested. I will also be posting pictures and ideas of some of the foods I make for the kids that they love for a fun lunch or dinner! The recipes here will be sides, main dishes, slow cooker, desserts and everything in between.
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