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New Blog

2011-07-26T18:17:00.001-04:00

I have started a personal blog now!!! I have really fallen behind on posting to this blog. Any new recipes that I come across and love will be posted to
my other blog.

See you there!!

Thank God for Dirty Dishes

2010-09-20T12:03:00.000-04:00

-author unknown

Thank God for dirty dishes;
They have a tale to tell.
While others may go hungry,
We're eating very well
With home, health, and happiness,
I shouldn't want to fuss;
By the stack of evidence,
God's been very good to us.

Week of 8/23/2010

2010-08-23T09:59:00.000-04:00

Easy food week with the kids, fun things they can help make.

Monday: Stromboli
Tuesday: Soft tacos
Wednesday: Fried chicken (hubby's night)
Thursday: Chili with Loaded baked potato
Friday: Enchilada Bake (didn't fix it last week)
Saturday: Family Date night!

Ham & Cheese Spirals

2010-08-18T10:57:00.000-04:00

3 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs crushed garlic
2 Tbs Italian seasoning
Flour, for work surface
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
1/2 pound deli sliced ham
1 large egg
2 Tbs water
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch square. Brush the entire surface with the seasoned olive oil. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheese and an even layer of ham.

Starting from the bottom edge, tightly roll up the dough to form a log. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the roll on the bias into 1-inch thick pieces. Arrange the rolls on their side on a nonstick or lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to proof.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush the tops and sides of the rolls with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Week of 8/16/2010

2010-08-18T10:54:00.000-04:00

I know it's Wednesday....:)
Sunday: Smotherd Pork Chops with rice and peas
Monday: Mini Meatloaves with mashed potatoes and green beans
Tuesday: Sweet Chicken Tacos
Wednesday: Baked Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti and salad
Thursday: Tomato soup with Ham & Cheese Spirals
Friday: Enchilada Bake

Mini Meatloaves

2010-08-18T10:48:00.000-04:00

Loved these little mini meatloaves! They were so easy to cook and serve. I don't like meatloaf, but these were yummy!

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup oats
1 lb ground beef

preheat oven to 350
mix egg, milk, cheese and oats. Let sit for a few minutes to allow oats to soak.
Mix all ingredients and shape into 7 small loaves
place in 9X13 greased baking dish

Topping:
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp mustard

Mix topping together and place on top of all loaves

cook in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

YUMMO!

Smothered Pork Chops

2010-08-15T19:19:00.000-04:00

I was watching Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals on Food Network today and these looked sooo yummo! I ran to the grocery store and made them for dinner. I have to say....these are the best pork chops I have ever eaten! Hubby lurved them and has already requested them again!

5 pork chops
Salt and Pepper
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves

Preheat a skillet over high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the pan. Add the pork chops and sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet over medium heat add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil, the onions and mushrooms and saute until slightly softened. Add the flour and cumin and cook until lightly golden in color. Stir in the chicken broth and mustard, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the parsley and return all pork chops back into skillet. Season with salt and pepper and spoon the gravy over the pork chops. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through.

Tony's grandma's Sweet Potatoes

2009-11-25T21:52:00.000-05:00

Tony's maternal grandmother makes these for him every Thanksgiving and I finally got the recipe! I would have never guessed they were so easy...and so yummy! I actually like these as a dessert!

1 can carnation evaporated milk
fill that can with regular milk
1 cup sugar
around 1 tsp of vanilla
1/2 stick of butter

Bring all to a boil
Reduce heat and add cut up sweet potatoes-not too small
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft/done

Yummo!

My homemade bread!

2009-11-25T21:36:00.000-05:00

This is such a yummy bread. I have not experimented yet on adding different things. I want to make wheat and maybe some cinnamon rolls with this. If you don't like your bread sweet, you can cut down on the sugar; but don't eliminate it completely, it feeds the yeast. This is yummo! I have made 4 loaves already this week for Thanksgiving!

2 cups of warm water (very warm tap water)too hot will kill the yeast, trust me :)
2/3 cup white sugar
2 small packages of active dry yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup veggie oil
6 cups bread flour

In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Stir in yeast. I mix this together with a hand mixer.
Allow to proof. (about 10 minutes, the top should be covered with a white foam)
Mix the oil in the yeast
Mix in flour 1 cup at a time. I used the dough hooks on my mixer for this. Add the salt somewhere in between the flour. If you add it straight to the yeast, it may kill it.
Once all flour is mixed in (it should be doughy but still a little tacky) transfer to a lightly floured counter.
Knead dough for about 10 minutes. Get that gluten working! :)
Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat with the oil.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and a damp towel. Allow to rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Punch dough down to deflate. Knead a few minutes more.
Divide in half and shape into 2 loaves. (you may freeze at this point)
place into two loaf pans.
Allow to rise for 30 minutes more
Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Last but not least, put a little flour on your nose! You put in some hard work!

Pineapple Casserole

2009-11-25T21:31:00.000-05:00

My sister-in-law, Kim makes this dish and it is absolutely divine! I never would have thought that cheese and pineapple would be so delish together! Yummo!

1 cup sugar
6 Tbs flour
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 (20 oz) cans pineapple chunks, drained (drain really good)
1 Tbs reserved pineapple juice
1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
1 stick of butter, plus extra for greasing the pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease medium sized baking dish

Stir together sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks, and stir until combined.
Pour into dish

Combine cracker crumbs, butter, and pineapple juice. Spread on top of pineapple.

Bake 25-30 min or until golden brown

Spaghetti Salad

2009-11-25T21:22:00.000-05:00

I first had this salad back about 8 years ago at a covered dish lunch at work. I just had to have the recipe. It is so simple yet so yummy! My mom just loves it! I also love this dish because I make it the night before!

1 (16 oz) package of spaghetti-broken in half
some grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 diced cucumber
1 diced green pepper
1 diced red onion
1 (10 oz) bottle of Italian salad dressing (I use Kens)
1 tsp poppy seeds
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp garlic powder
pinch of salt

1. Cook spaghettie noodles according to directions, rinse in cold water and drain
2. Mix together spaghetti and vegetables
3. In a separate small bowl, mix together remaining ingredients
4. Toss all ingredients together
5. Refrigerate overnight
6. Toss before serving

Week of 5/18/2009

2009-05-17T15:28:00.000-04:00

Monday: Zesty Chicken Packs
Tuesday: Frozen Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday: Hotdogs
Thursday: Aly's soccer cook-out, oreo balls and broccoli slaw
Friday: Small group
Saturday: Homemade pizza with the girls

Broccoli Slaw

2009-05-17T15:25:00.001-04:00

My mommy-in-law, Brenda makes this and it is soooooo yummy!

2 bags of broccoli cole slaw
2 packs of ramen noodles
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 chopped green onions

Boil ramen noodles according to package directions, drain

mix all ingredients

In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 Tbs vinegar.

Mix with slaw mixture

Yummo!

Oreo Balls

2009-05-17T15:12:00.000-04:00

My sister-in-law made these at Christmas and they were so stinkin yummo!!! I am going to make the for Aly's soccer cook-out. Her team colors are red, white, and black. So I am going to drizzle them with red and black icing. If I were to get real courageous, I could decorate them like soccer balls.....but I seriously doubt that!

8 oz cream cheese
one pack of oreos
white almond bark
me: red an black icing in a tube

mix cream cheese and crushed oreos together until mixed well.
roll into small balls (you can use a melon baller)
place on wax paper and chill for an hour
dip in melted white chocolate, allow to cool
drizzle with icing if desired

you can make them different colors for holidays and occasions. Also really good with mint oreos. Yummo!

week of 5/11/09

2009-05-10T19:55:00.000-04:00

Monday: grocery run night/Tony's club meeting night/no cooking! :) fend for yourself!
Tuesday: Spaghetti Pie
Wednesday: Chicken Rotel (we love this stuff!)
Thursday: Honey Lime Chicken
Friday: C.O.R.N.
Saturday: Date night!
Sunday: Meatball subs

C.O.R.N.

2009-05-10T19:49:00.000-04:00

I got this idea from my friend, Meagan. And what a great idea it is!
Clean Out The Refrigerator Night!!!

Spread out all the leftovers, let everyone have their pick, and nothing goes to waste!

We seem to waste so much food, (Gunner likes it though. He eats like a king) I am going to start this once a week to clean out the fridge!

Honey Lime Chicken

2009-05-10T19:44:00.000-04:00

2 lb chicken tenders
1/2 Tb garlic salt
1 Tb peanut oil
1 (20 oz) can pineapple rings
1/4 cup honey
3 Tb lime juice
1 Tb soy sauce
1 Tb corn starch

sprinkle chicken with garlic salt, brown in oil
drain pineapple
add 1/4 of the pineapple juice to skillet
cover and simmer 6-8 minutes
remove chicken
add honey, lime juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and remainder of the pineapple juice
cook and stir until thick and clear (about 1 minute)
remove from heat

This is a new recipe I am trying this week...

Spaghettie Pie

2009-05-10T19:36:00.000-04:00

1 1/2 lb spaghetti or penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 clove pressed garlic
1 chopped green pepper
1 chopped onion
1 jar pasta sauce
3/4 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

boil pasta til al dente
meanwhile, saute ground beef, s & p, garlic pepper and onion
mix in pasta sauce
bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes

in a small bowl, mix sour cream and cream cheese
mix with drained noodles

spray 9x13 or 2 8x8 pans with pam

put noodles in pan and cover with sauce
cover with cheddar cheese

cover and cook for 25 minutes on 350
uncover and cook 5 minutes more until cheese is bubbly

Neglected! :(

2009-05-07T22:05:00.001-04:00

Deal Meals has been very neglected lately. (much to Tony's dismay) I have been cooking....some! It has been so crazy around here. I would love to feed SOL's to the birds! I have already promised Tony that next week, we will get back on the bandwagon. I have a few new recipes I want to try...

Week of 4/20/09

2009-04-19T20:10:00.000-04:00

Kids week! busy! busy!

Monday: (homework night)baked chicken parmesan
Tuesday:(soccer practice)BBQ sandwiches with coleslaw (previously frozen BBQ)
Wednesday: Chicken Ro-Tel (request from Travis)
Thursday: (soccer practice) soft tacos
Friday: Small group
Saturday: Out to eat (I think I want to try the Red Clay Rest. in Rky Mt.)
Sunday: Hamburgers/hotdogs on the grill

Baked Chicken Parmesan

2009-04-15T21:08:00.000-04:00

This is Tony's aunt, Becky's Pinwheel Chicken

2-3 Tbsp parsley
1 stick butter
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic salt
1 cup italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb of chicken tenders
lemon juice

Melt butter
mix together dry ingredients
dip chickn in butter, then roll in dry ingredients
place chicken in greased baking dish
continue, try to get a tight fit (chicken touching)
sprinkle with paprika
squirt a little lemon juice all over
pour left over butter on chicken (that's my Paula Deen coming out) hehe!
bake 350 for 30 minutes or untl chicken is done

Top with fresh mozzarella and bake until bubbly, just enough to melt the cheese.
serve with marinara and noodles.

Chicken Ro-Tel

2009-04-15T20:33:00.000-04:00

This recipe is from Tony's aunt Marla. She brings it to all the family gatherings and it is always a hit! It is an every-other-weeker meal at the Deal house!

3-4 chicken breast, boiled and shredded
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 package fresh mushrooms
1 stick of butter
2 cans Ro-Tel Tomatoes(if you like it less spicy use 1 can Ro-Tel and 1 can diced)
2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed
Vermicelli or Spaghetti noodles

Boil Chicken, reserving 1/2 cup broth
cook noodles in remaining chicken broth
meanwhile, saute peppers, onions, and mushrooms in butter until soft
add tomatoes
add Velveeta cheese/melt
put noodles in mixture
pour over chicken
mix well
put in banking dish and cook on 350 for about 30 minutes

This makes a lot, so I put in two pans and freeze one

Apple Pie

2009-04-11T21:15:00.000-04:00

I wanted to put this recipe on Deal Meals because it is one of my favorites. Eat a big slice with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you have a little slice of heaven!

1 refrigerated pie crust for 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup butter
3 TBS all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
8 granny smith apples-peeled, cored and sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Melt the butter in a saucepan
Stir in flour to form a paste
Add water, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and let simmer
Place the bottom crust in your pan
Mix half the syrup mixture with apples
Fill crust with apples, mounded slightly (I usually can only fit 6 apples)
Cover with 2nd crust, cut in lattice work (I use a pizza cutter)
Gently, slowly pour the remaining syrup mixture vover the crust
Bake 50-60 minutes, until apples are soft

Let sit and cool slightly or it will be runny

Week of 4/13/2009

2009-04-11T13:14:00.000-04:00

Monday: Potato soup with grilled cheese
Tuesday: Enchilada bake - freeze half for another meal
Wednesday: Zesty Chicken Packs
Thursday: Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Friday: Small Group
Saturday: Out to eat
Sunday lunch: Meatball subs
Sunday dinner: Cola Chicken

Cola Chicken

2009-04-11T13:01:00.001-04:00

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, Brenda. Family favorite!

1 whole chicken, cut, washed and patted dry
1 cup ketchup
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 can Coke, or Diet Coke
1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce

Salt and pepper to taste
Put chicken in Crock Pot with the onions on top
Add cola, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce
Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours

Or: put chicken in baking dish, cook on 350 for 1 hr

Zesty Chicken Packets

2009-04-11T12:48:00.000-04:00

4 chicken breasts
1 green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced

Four pieces of aluminum foil
In each piece of aluminum foil, put 1 tsp of olive oil and 1 pat of butter
Put in chicken, peppers and onions
Salt and pepper
Cover with Zesty Italian dressing
Bake on 400 for 1 hr

Enchilada Bake

2009-04-11T12:40:00.000-04:00

2-3 cups cooked ground beef or shredded chicken (I use beef)
1 large onion
3 cloves pressed garlic
1 (29 oz) can enchilada sauce
2 cans chilies (optional)
1 (16 oz) tub sour cream
1 can black beans
grated cheddar cheese
12 tortillas

Saute garlic and onions
Add beef/chicken, sauce, chilies, beans, and enough sour cream to make creamy
Simmer 10-15 minutes
Layer-sauce, tortilla, cheese, tortilla, ending with cheese
Cover with foil and bake 350 for 30-35 minutes
Let sit for 10-15 minutes so not to be runny

I make in two pans and freeze one

Passionate Homemaking

Potato Soup

2009-04-11T12:33:00.000-04:00

This is a delicious, easy recipe from my sister-in-law, Kim

32 oz frozen Potatoes O'Brien (with peppers and onions)
2 packets of Pioneer Brand country gravy mix
1 box of chicken broth
1 stalk celery, diced
sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
grated cheddar cheese

pour broth stock pot; heat
Once broth is hot, mix in both packets of gravy mix
Once dissolved, mix in potatoes and celery
Heat to a boil and simmer 20-25 minutes
May want to add water or more chicken broth to thin out a little

Top with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon