1 pound ground beef
2 cans chili
1 can tomato sauce
1 can sliced black olives
1 can chopped green chilies
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-32 oz. package frozen tater tots
In large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili, tomato sauce, olives, and chilies. Transfer to two greased 8 in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese; top with tots.
Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. I uncovered mine at the end and let it bake a little longer to brown the tots.
To use frozen casserole: Remover from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350 for 1 and 1/2 hours or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Monday, August 31, 2009
Our Menu at Home for this week
Monday: Crock pot Chili with Corn Chips and Cheese
Tuesday: Hot Dog Twists, Sidesaddle Pork and Beans, Texas 2 Step Slaw
Wednesday: Overnight Egg Casserole, Fruit, Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Bread
Thursday: Chicken Noodle Dinner, Peas, French Bread
Friday: Pizza Night!
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin (do not substitute Pumpkin Pie Filling)
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, water and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds. Pour into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen bread: Thaw at room temperature. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Tuesday: Hot Dog Twists, Sidesaddle Pork and Beans, Texas 2 Step Slaw
Wednesday: Overnight Egg Casserole, Fruit, Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Bread
Thursday: Chicken Noodle Dinner, Peas, French Bread
Friday: Pizza Night!
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin (do not substitute Pumpkin Pie Filling)
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, water and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds. Pour into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen bread: Thaw at room temperature. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Monday, August 17, 2009
Deep Fried Cherry Pies
1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
2 T. shortening
1/3 c. boiling water
1 c. cherry pie filling
oil for frying
1/4 c. maple syrup
1/4 c. whipped topping
In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until just moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
Divide dough into four portions; roll each into an 8 inch circle. Place 1/4 c. of pie filling in center of each circle. Fold dough over filling; secure with toothpicks.
In a skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375. Fry pies, folded side down, in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and fry 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks. Serve with syrup and whipped topping. Yield 4 servings.
1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
2 T. shortening
1/3 c. boiling water
1 c. cherry pie filling
oil for frying
1/4 c. maple syrup
1/4 c. whipped topping
In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until just moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
Divide dough into four portions; roll each into an 8 inch circle. Place 1/4 c. of pie filling in center of each circle. Fold dough over filling; secure with toothpicks.
In a skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375. Fry pies, folded side down, in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and fry 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks. Serve with syrup and whipped topping. Yield 4 servings.
Our Menu at Home for this week
I've taken a bit of a break for the past month. I've been quite busy! However, as of tomorrow, school will be back in session. So I should be on a more set schedule where I can get back to posting!
Monday: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread (Our 'old faithful' meal)
Tuesday: Tex Mex Turkey Burgers
Wednesday:Pork Burritos
Thursday: Leftover Pork used in Sandwiches
Friday: Pizza Night!
Pork Burritos
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/4 cup chili powder
3 T. minced garlic
2 T. lime juice
2 T. honey
1 T. chopped jalapeno peppers
1 t. salt
10 flour tortillas, warmed
Sliced avocado and sour cream for serving
Cut roast in half; place in slow cooker. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, honey, jalapenos and salt; cover and process until smooth. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat in tender.
Shred pork with two forks. Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 c. pork mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with avocado slice and sour cream. Fold up sides and ends over filling and roll up. Yield: 10 burritos.
Monday: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread (Our 'old faithful' meal)
Tuesday: Tex Mex Turkey Burgers
Wednesday:Pork Burritos
Thursday: Leftover Pork used in Sandwiches
Friday: Pizza Night!
Pork Burritos
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/4 cup chili powder
3 T. minced garlic
2 T. lime juice
2 T. honey
1 T. chopped jalapeno peppers
1 t. salt
10 flour tortillas, warmed
Sliced avocado and sour cream for serving
Cut roast in half; place in slow cooker. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, honey, jalapenos and salt; cover and process until smooth. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat in tender.
Shred pork with two forks. Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 c. pork mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with avocado slice and sour cream. Fold up sides and ends over filling and roll up. Yield: 10 burritos.
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