Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Meatballs, Football and Fun

Here comes the end of football season.  I know, it is a sad thing.  But... there is good news because along with those final games comes great times with family friends and your favorite "sports" foods.  Here's one of our favorites.  Not quite finger food but you'll be licking your fingers to get every last drop of the sauce on these little gems.  Enjoy!... WE SCORE!

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS:
2 lb. ground beef 2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, grated Salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed 1 bottle chili sauce
½ cup cornflake crumbs juice of 1 lemon
2 eggs, beaten 1 - 6 oz. jar grape jelly

PREPARATION:
Thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, garlic, cornflakes and eggs; season to taste. Shape into walnut-size balls. Combine remaining ingredients in a heavy skillet; simmer for 5 minutes. Place meatballs in the sauce; cook slowly for 1 hour. Cool. Refrigerate until fat hardens; skim off and discard fat. Pour into containers and freeze. Reheat to serve.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Apple Dapple Cake



I really do enjoy anything that contains apples. This is one of my favorites, Apple Dapple Cake. It is a simple, quick recipe that your family will love. Give it a try.

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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
A couple of dashes nutmeg and cloves
2 eggs
1 stick butter (very soft)
3 cups apples, sliced and peeled
1/2 cup walnuts and raisins (optional)

PREPARATION:
Mix wets. Add to dries, then stir in apples. Pour into a buttered 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35-40 minutes. Take out of the oven, let cool for a short time and then serve with your
favorite ice-cream or independently, your choice.

Happy Eating
Steve and Kim

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

SIMPLY CHICKEN


Simple Chicken breast recipes are one thing that a recipe box or kitchen should not be without. Between soccer games, karate, and doctor appointments life can be very hectic and cooking a 5 course meal is just out of the question. However our families still deserve a well balanced, nutritious and tasty meal; which means we have to improvise and come up with recipes that are simple, quick and meet those requirements.

These simple chicken breast recipes are just the ticket to sitting your family down to a hot, nutritious and flavorful meal. They will take you from the chicken to the table with ease and little time. Enjoy!

This first one is very simple and is a one pan wonder. My family really enjoys it and it only takes me about 10 minutes to throw together and then about 35 minutes to cook. I love cooking this on nights when my husband works because it smells wonderful and when he walks in he always says “ooooo, can‘t wait for dinner.”

Ranch Chicken with Veggies

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 c veggie of choice (carrots work well)
1 c Italian bread crumbs, plus a little extra
2 packages of dry Ranch dressing mix

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray or oil the a 9x13 dish and coat with extra bread crumbs.

In a bowl mix the ranch dressing and 1 cup of bread crumbs together. Coat the chicken in the mixture and place in pan. Then put your veggie in the mixture, stir to evenly coat and then place carrots in the pan around the chicken.

Bake for 35 minutes then serve with slices of bread or biscuits.

This next simple chicken breast recipe is a marvelous well-balanced meal that can be done in one pan. It’s incredibly easy to make and simple to clean up. This recipe can also be converted to a crock pot if necessary and baked during the day.

Chicken and Rice

8 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can onion soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 can milk
1 box of long grain and wild rice mix
1 16 oz bag of frozen veggies

Preheat oven to 350.

Evenly spread the rice in a 13x9 inch pan. Then sprinkle the herb packet that came with the rice over it, and top with the veggies. In a bowl mix the onion soup with one can of water and pour it over the veggies. Then place the chicken on top of the rice. In a bowl mix the mushroom soup with the milk and pour this over the chicken. Bake for 1 ½ hours.

Both of these recipes do involve quiet a few ingredients and minimal amounts of prep time. However if you need something with almost no prep and few ingredients then you can always opt for the classic; throw some chicken in a pan and pour a can of cream of chicken over it, serve it with instant mashed potatoes and a veggie. This simple chicken breast recipe has been around for ages and has become a favorite quick meal for most families.

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Thanks and good eating.
Steve and Kim

Monday, May 4, 2009

BUBBLE PIZZA

Everybody knows that pizza is a health food, right. Well it is, and we're going to share today one of our favorite, easy-to-prepare pizza delights. It's called Bubble Pizza because when you cook it that is exactly what it does... it bubbles up and invites you to a fun night of eating. **Of course pizza is a great breakfast food too, but then everyone knows that, right?

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 tubes of biscuits (we like the grands type as they are larger)
1 16 ounce jar of pizza sauce
assorted pizza toppings such as pepperoni, ham, chicken, pineapple, mushrooms, chopped onions peppers etc.

PREPARATION:

Mix all of these tasty ingredients in a large bowl until the sauce covers and coats everything. Toss it all into a 9x13 greased cake pan or casserole oblong dish. (Not sure if the pizza knows the shape of the pan... never have figured that one out.) Cover your concoction with mozzarella cheese (shredded) and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until it is hot and the biscuits have browned slightly. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Break out the napkins and enjoy the bubbles!

Have you ever wanted to create the kind of fun-to-eat pizzas you spend way too much money for at the pizza shop right in your own home? You can. Click on the link below and learn how to do it quick and easy.

Happy eating
Steve & Kim