Moist Meatloaf

Combine & put in greased loaf pan.

1 lb. ground beef

1 egg

1/2-1 cup Quick Oats

1 TBSP worcestershire sauce

2 TBSP dried onion

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 can tomato soup

Cover with Foil

Bake @ 350 degrees 45 min.

Uncover, Bake additional 15 min.

It is so moist you will think you haven't cooked it!

Scones

36 Rhodes Dinner Rolls
Grape seed Oil
Powdered Sugar

Place rolls on a greased cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Let rise 2 hours. Stretch each roll to 5". Fry in hot oil until light brown. Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar.

Fiesta Tacos

Serves 6

3 cups of cooked rice

1 lb ground beef

1 pkg taco seasoning

1/4 c. finely chopped onion (optional)

16 oz can of corn (drained)

1 1/2 cups of salsa

1 cup cheese

Optional Ingredients:

(I think any of these would be yummy to add but don't because of my kids)

Black beans

Olives

Green Chilies

Start by precooking your rice. Brown beef with the chopped onion and taco seasoning (no liquid needed w/ seasoning). Drain beef and return to frying pan. Add corn and rice. Stir in salsa until all the mixture is moistened. Add more salsa if desired (I like mine moist). Heat through. Top with cheese if desired.

This can be served up various ways. Mine and Eric's favorite way to eat it is in a bowl with tortilla chips to scoop it up (see 1st picture).

For my kids I make it into a taco quesadilla by sprinkling cheese on a tortilla, then spooning on the taco meat, top with some more cheese and then microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese (the cheese holds the quesadilla together). I then slice it into 1/4 pieces using a pizza cutter....or you can simply roll it up in a warm tortilla and enjoy that way (see 2nd picture).

Super Healthy Version: Use ground turkey in place of beef, brown rice in place of white rice and top with lowfat cheese. Eat with wheat tortillas or whole grain tortilla chips (or bake a wheat tortilla to make your own chips).

Lion House Taco Soup

Brown 1 lb lean ground beef with 1 medium chopped onion.

Drain.

Add:

1 pkg taco seasoning

16 oz. can corn (drained)

16 oz. can kidney beans (drained)

28 oz. stewed tomatoes

8 oz. tomato sauce

Simmer 20 min.

Top with grated cheddar cheese & tortilla chips on individual servings.

Spaghetti

2 can of Garlic Herb Spaghetti Sauce

2 tsp Italian Seasonings

1 pkg Spaghetti Noodles

Cook noodles as directed. Warm sauce and spice in microwave until heated thoroughly and serve over noodles. :)

Pumpkin Cookies

2 1/2 cups Flour

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

1/2 tsp Salt

1 1/2 cups Sugar

1 Stick butter (1/2 c.)

1 cup Pumpkin Puree (I like the already seasoned vs. plain puree)

1 large Egg

1 tsp Vanilla

14-16 oz bag of Chocolate Chips

Mix together Flour, Soda, Powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl blend butter (should be at room temp), egg and vanilla. Once mixed together add pumpkin puree and sugar. Add dry ingredients 1 cup at a time until all is well blended together. Complete by adding chocolate chips.

Spoon on to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 14-17 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

*I like using the already flavored/spiced pumpkin puree versus the plain because it adds more flavor in the end. I still put in the spices it asks for plus some pumpkin pie seasoning (about 1/2 tsp). You can use homemade pumpkin puree by cutting your pumpkin in half, scooping out the insides, and then puting them face down on a baking sheet at 425 degrees for about an hour. After they cool, the skins come off very easily. Then take the pumpkin and puree them in a blender. Add pumkin spice if desired. Just make sure that you use the right kind of pumpkins, sweet ones like New England or Baby Pam

**With my oven the cookies bake at 14 minutes or less so it is best to bake them starting with the shortest time. You can tell when they are over baked because the color of the cookie is dark brown vs. orange and the edges are even darker. You want them to be nice and orange like in the picture.

***I wanted to try and take a pretty picture like Karin always does and Eric laughed at me the whole time. So word of advice, when photographing your food- do it without an audience, lol!

French Toast

This is one of those ... What not to do posts.... My kids convinced me to just put it up here so well. Here it is... When you are in a huge Hurry..Do NOT... Cook Bacon on High and then Cook the French Toast in the Grease on High Heat as well. Then when you are pouring the juice, try not to also rush and spill.. Yes this was the way it turned out for us tonight.. Yes I do know better, but sometimes when mommies are in a hurry, well we just don't think clearly do we....

Bread

Eggs

Vanilla

Milk

Cinnamon

In a Buttered pan, cook coated bread on both sides until done.. :)

Parmesan Oven Fries

6 med. potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 Tbs. oil
3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. salt
Line cookie sheet with foil & spray with non-stick oil
Toss Potatoes with oil
Combine remaining ingredients & toss with potatoes
arrange potatoes on baking sheet
Bake @ 450 degrees for 25min.

White Chicken Chili

1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp cumin seed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup chopped onion
2 (8oz.) cans white Shoepeg corn
1 can undrained green chilis
1 tsp. ground cumin
2(14oz) cans Great Northern beans

In pan, add 2 1/2 c. water, lemon pepper & cumin.
Add chicken & boil
Remove chicken & dice.
Put back in & add remaining ingredients.
Mix Well.
Simmer 30-45 minutes

Top with :
Monterrey Jack cheese (shredded)
fresh limes
diced avacado
chopped cilantro
tortilla chips

Okay--I have made this so many times, here's how I make it
I put frozen chicken in the crockpot and leave for church!!!
cook it low for 6-8 hours or high 4hours (it doesn't matter, just figure out when you want to eat)
I use the garlic out of the jar that is already sliced, and only if I don't have time or the onion, I use the dehydrated onions (it still tastes delicious)
I have these staples on hand all the time....the beans, shoepeg corn and chilis are all in cans. The chicken is frozen, the garlic and onion don't have to be fresh.
So all you need to grab at the store is the cheese & avacado. (I don't love cilantro)

Okay, so come home from church and put the chicken in a pot, it will fall apart and shred on it's own. I add about 3 cups water and all the remaining ingredients and simmer for 35 min. Just enough time to change clothes, set the table, dice the avacados and slice the lemons.

It's a great one for company coming too!

Sloppy Joes

2 lbs Ground Turkey Breast

1 T. Crisco

2 T. Whole Wheat Flour

1 T. Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp. Salt

1 pkg. Chili Seasoning Mix

1 Can Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes

Brown Meat. Add rest of ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes. Serve on buns.

Does anyone really want advice from Us?

Maybe we should put up the recipe of the drinks we had this night!

Cinnamon Toast

LOL!!! I know, you are seriously laughing right now but there are actual people out there who do not now how to make cinnamon toast. So I am recording it her for those few people.. And, they will thank me..

8 Slices Bread

2 T Cinnamon

3 T Sugar

Butter

Toast each slice, Butter, and put mixture of cinnamon sugar on top.

Pumpkin Pancakes

The thing I love best about the fall is all the yummy food to make with pumpkin! I never had much of pumpkin anything (except pie at Thanksgiving), and then last year I tried pumpkin cookies, pancakes, muffins, cake- I went on a pumpkin craze!!!

Serves 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar

In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt, stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot. Serve with butter, syrup or cool whip. I am not a fan of butter at all so I like to put a tad of syrup and cool whip.

Crockpot Southwestern Chicken

Crockpot Southwestern Chicken

1 small bag frozen corn

1 can black beans (I added a can of drained green chiles)

2 large frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 16-oz jar medium salsa, such as Pace medium picante sauce

shredded cheddar cheese

tortilla chips

sour cream

chopped cilantro

diced avocado

Pour bag of frozen corn in bottom of crockpot. Place frozen chicken breasts on top of corn and cover with rinsed and drained black beans and jar of medium salsa. Cook on high for 1 hour, and then on low for 4 hours. Shred chicken with forks. Serve with tortilla chips and add toppings to individual servings.**It is very important that you use MEDIUM salsa in this. Mild simply isn't flavorful enough. Be sure to serve with tortilla chips, and not tortillas. The salty crunchy chips make this so good!

Pork Chops

4 Boneless Pork Chops
1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can cream of mushroom w/Roasted Garlic Soup
2 tsp. Onion Salt
1/2 cup Milk
1/4 cup Water

Brown Pork Chops on one side in melted butter in skillet. Turn over and add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for at least one hour.

Tater Tot Casserole

This is one of Eric's favorite recipes. I learned how to cook this from my Rick's College roommate Mariette.

Serves 4

1/2 lb ground beef

1/8- 1/4 cup of chopped onion

6.5 oz can mushrooms

10.5 oz can Cream of Mushroom soup

1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Tater Tots (enough to cover the casserole)

Brown beef with chopped onions and mushrooms. Drain. Mix in soup (no extra liquid required). Place in casserole dish and layer with tater tots. Cook according to tater tot directions. Top with cheese and cook an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts.

Serve with corn or green beans.

Home Made Wheat Bread

I made wheat bread this morning. Here's the recipe:

In Bosch Mixer Bowl with Dough Hook:

2 cups Hi gluten Bread Flour or 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten

1/2 cup potato flour (I use potato pearls, blend to make flour)

1/2 cup powdered milk

4 TBSP Dough enhancer

3-5 TBSP yeast ( I use 3)

2 TBSP Sea Salt

Mix on speed 1 for approx. 1 min

Add:

1 cup Canola Oil

2/3 cup honey

6 cups warm water, 115 degrees

turn the machine to speed 1 & Add 8+ cups Fresh ground whole Wheat Flour(do this quickly) until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. (I usually use about 12-14 cups

When you can see the sides pull clean as well as the dough coming clean from the bottom of the bowl you know you have enough flour. (do not add too much flour) the dough should be very sticky and doen't come together at this point, but the bowl is clean. (you can see the bottom of the bowl while mixing it)

Knead on speed 1 for 8-10 min or until the gluten has been developed.

Oil your hand, remove dough from mixer onto a slightly oiled counter. Divide dough into 4-5 large loaves.

Shape loaves, and place in a well greased pan, never use oil. (nonstick spray)

Cover with a dry towel and let rise until dough has risen double, or 2 inch. above the rim. (30-60 min. depending on room temp)

Bake @350 degrees for 30-35 min.

Use thermometer to tell when bread is done (insert in bottom of bread) it should measure quickly to 190-200degrees. Let cool before putting in bread bags.

Orange Julius

I Know, We all know, I am sooooo weird, but I am posting these on here for my kids and so yes, some recipes are so simple it is even funny. And to make them even funnier, I am taking pictures of them as well.. But ... here it is..

1 Can Orange Juice

1 1/2 cups Water

1/2 cup Milk

1/4 cup Sugar

1/2 tsp. Vanilla

8 Ice Cubes

Mix in blender until whipped and until ice is crushed. :)

Dinner Rolls

I made these last night and they are soooo yummy and easy. My friend asked for the recipe so I thought I would post it since I was going to be typing it up anyway.

3+ cups flour (I like to use bread flour)
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup potato flour
3 Tbsp yeast
3 cups warm water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
3 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 Tbsp salt

Mix together flour, milk and yeast. Add water, honey, oil, eggs and salt. Continue to add extra flour until dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, but not from the bottom. Dough will be sticky. Knead on a low speed for 5 minutes. Put in a large greased bowl and let rise until double in size.

Shape into golf ball size balls. Place 24 rolls on a parchment lined cookie sheet (I idn't have parchment so I just sprayed the cookie sheet with cooking oil). Brush with and egg white wash (one egg white thinned with water). Rise until doubled. Bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

1/2 cup Oil
4 Squares Unsweetened Chocolate, melted
2 Cups Sugar
4 Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 cup White Flour
1/2 cup Wheat Flour
2 cups corn meal
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Mix oil, Chocolate & Sugar. Blend in Eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flours, corn meal, salt, baking powder. Mix well. Put by spoon fulls on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet to cool for 10 minutes then dip tops of cookies in Powdered Sugar.

Turkey Noodle Casserole

1 lb Ground Turkey Breast, Cooked
1 tsp Onion Salt
1 Can French Style Green Beans
2 Cups White Sauce
1 tsp Salt
16 oz Bow Tie Pasta, Cooked
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar

Mix all together but cheese and put in greased casserole dish. Top with Cheese. Bake for 30 Minutes at 350*.