Beef and Rice Enchiladas

8 flour tortillas
1 pound ground beef
1 package of spanish or taco rice
1-2 Cups of shreded cheese
1 can enchilada sauce
2-3 T of sour cream

1. Brown ground beef and drain and prepare the rice
2. mix the can of enchilada sauce with sour cream
3. put enough sauce on the bottom of 9x13 dish so the tortillas do not stick.
4. Assemble the enchiladas - lay out the tortilla, put down a bit of cheese, then some rice, then some ground beef, a bit more cheese, and some of the sauce. Roll up tight and lay seam down in dish. Repeat with the the remaining tortillas.
5. When the tortillas are in the dish cover with sauce and top with cheese.
6. Broil for about 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

"Better than Sex" Cake

Ingredients:
1 box triple chocolate fudge cake mix (betty crocker) - include what you need to bake the cake
1 12oz jar of hot fudge
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1C mini Chocolate chips
1C pecans
1 tub cool whip

Prepare cake according to directions on box for 9X13 pan. Use the back of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over cake - do not push all the way through to the bottom of pan.

In a bowl mix hot fudge (warm slightly in microwave to make it easier to mix) sweet and condensed milk. Evenly pour the mixture over cake.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (best if overnight).
When ready to serve, spread thawed cool whip over cake. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans on top.

Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients -
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1/4t garlic powder
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Place chicken in crockpot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. mix soups and garlic powder. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Oven fried chicken

Ingredients:
1 pack boneless skinless pork chops
1 beaten egg
1 1/2t of milk
1/2t of hot sauce
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1/2t thyme
1/4t paprika
1/8t pepper
1/4t salt
1/2t garlic powder
1/4c parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine egg, milk and hot sauce in a bowl.
Combine panko, thyme, paprika, parmesan, pepper, salt, garlic powder, in a shallow dish.
Dip chicken into egg mixture and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated chicken into a baking dish with cooking spray.
Bake for 350 degrees until chicken is no longer pink.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

It has been a very long time since I have added a post - time has just gotten away from me.

Ingredients:
4 boneless pork chops
2T real maple syrup
2 t Cumin
2t chili powder
2t paprika
2t onion powder
2t garlic powder
1T brown sugar
splash of worchestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chicken stock


Combine all ingredients (except pork chops and chicken stock) in a bowl. Consistency will be paste like. Coat pork chops with the paste using you hands.

Pour chicken stock in bottom of crock pot and put in pork chops. Cook on low for 6 hours.

I will add pics later.

Homemade meatball hoagies

I made these yummy meatball hoagies Monday night for dinner. They were so delicious and easy - great dinner for a work night.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
hoagie rolls (I got mine in the bakery section at my grocery store)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 Cups Motzarella cheese


DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, gently mix by hand the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Shape into 12 meatballs, and place in a baking dish.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cooked through. Take the hoagie rolls and remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs. Brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder and Italian seasonings. Slip the hoagie rolls into the oven during the last 5 minutes of the meatball's time, or until lightly toasted.
While the bread toasts, warm the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the sauce. Spoon onto the baguette and top with a handful of motzarella cheese. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese.

Serve with fries and a salad and enjoy!

Salami and cheese - Yummy!

For lunch today I thought I would try something new. Instead of a ham and cheese we made salami and cheese.

Salami
Bread
butter
Italian Seasoning
Motzarella cheese

Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Heat skillet and put on slice of bread (butter side down) put salami on top of bread and sprinkle motzarella cheese on top of salami. Add italian seasoning and put another slice of bread (with butter on top). Let bottom slice of bread turn brown and then flip the whole sandwich.

This was a nice twist on something so simple. It was great for lunch!