Meal Planning

What’s for Super? That’s an easy enough question if you are organized enough to have a meal ready to go or in the crock pot. If not, then one agonizes over the question. If you are like me, you hit the closest “Fast Food” joint on the way home. This is not only bad for [...]

The Well Stocked Pantry

Ever wonder what a well stocked, organized  pantry should contain? Well, here is my list. Add or subtract from it to suit your family.

Aluminum foil, waxed paper, plastic wrap, freezer bags, sandwich bags and snack bags.
Bakers chocolate
Baking soda and powder
Bouillon cubes or granules
Bread crumbs, plain and Itallian
Brownie, Cake, Cookie and Muffin Mixes
Canned and dried [...]

Substitution Chart

When you need
Baking Powder

1 teaspoon
Use
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Buttermilk
1 cup
1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar + enough milk to measure 1 cup

Cake Flour
1 cup
2 tablespoons cornstarch + enough all-purpose flour to equal 1 cup

Cornstarch
1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Cracker Crumbs
3/4 cup
1 cup bread crumbs

Dark corn syrup
1 cup
3/4 cup light corn syrup [...]

BEEF STROGANOFF

This is DD’s favorite beef dish. The sauce is creamy and perfect for spooning over egg noodles.

1 pound beef, thinly sliced (sirloin, tenderloin, round steak)
Flour, salt and pepper
3 tbs. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 cups beef broth
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tbs. [...]

CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE

This is one of DD’s favorite meals.

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 soup can milk
1 can (6 ounces) chunk light tuna
1/2 package (1 pound) egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup can mixed veggies drained
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine soup and milk; blend [...]

Baked Stuffed Peppers

1/2 c Long-grain brown rice
1 x Salt
4 x large sweet red or green peppers,
3 TB Butter or margarine
1 x Medium onion, chopped
1/2 c Finely diced celery
1/2 c Sunflower seeds
1/4 c Minced parsley
2 ea. Eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp Dried oregano leaves, crumble
1/4 c 4 oz. chopped green Chile’s
1 x Black pepper
1/2 c Shred. Sharp Cheddar [...]

Mexican Refried Beans

 These are so easy, inexpensive and delicious that you’ll never want to use refried beans out of the can again.   1 -16 oz package dried pinto beans
5 1/2 cups water
2 peeled garlic cloves
1 chunk peeled white onion
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
In a large kettle, combine dried beans, water, garlic cloves, chunk of onion [...]

Mexican Rice

Once you try this delicious and easy Mexican Rice recipe you’ll never want to use the boxed kind again. 
 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 large tomato chopped
1 cup uncooked converted rice
1 small green pepper — seeded and diced
1 -13 oz can vegetable broth
1 dash red pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt Heat [...]

Kim’s Cheese and Onion Enchiladas

I just did this one-day and they have become Dh’s favorite! Even better than his mom’s or his favorite Mexican Restaurant! Serve this with Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, and Sopapillas for a delicious meal!

1~ 10 oz can Old El Paso Medium Enchilada Sauce
1 ~ 10 oz can Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce
1 small yellow [...]

Corned Beef and Cabbage

The perfect St. Patricks Day Meal!

INGREDIENTS:
6 carrots cut into chunks
2 onions, chopped
2 lb. corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
12 oz. can beer (non alcoholic is fine) or water
8 wedges cabbage

PREPARATION:
In 4-6 quart crock pot, combine carrots and onions. Top with beef brisket and sprinkle with seasonings from packet. Pour beer over brisket and add [...]