It's Wednesday, and I've cooked twice this week. Write. That. Down. I really do like to cook. Most of the time. However, let it be known that Friday nights are not one of those nights...my mom taught me well, you do not cook on Friday nights. You drink. A margarita. Moving on...to tonight's recipe. I found it this blog...she has super cute stuff and ideas, you should check it out.
Okay, okay...the recipe.
I'm gonna call them Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups. {SO easy!}
You need 6 lasagna strips, boil them like the box says.
In a bowl, mix the following{while the noodles are boiling}
1 package of frozen spinach - thawed
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 tbs grated parmesan
2 eggs
some salt/pepper to taste...I also added some garlic powder
When the noodles are finished boiling, lay them out flat and then spread some of the spinach mixture down the noodle. She took good pictures of this...I didn't. Roll the lasagna and set in a casserole dish. Pour whatever spaghetti sauce you like on top and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes. We had this with a piece of Texas toast, YUM. I made 6 roll ups, and still have 1 1/2 left for lunch tomorrow. I will be the envy in the teacher's lounge tomorrow!
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Show Us Your Life - Dinner Recipes
Who can pass up sharing recipes? Kelly over at Kelly's Korner has a 'Show Us Your Life' theme each this week. This week is recipes and I thought I'd participate, you know...so I don't feel guilty stealing the other recipes. I know I've posted this on here before, but hey...my brain is tired. :) Hope y'all have had a great week and are as excited for the weekend as I am!
The Tickle Family Meatloaf:
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 rows of saltine crackers
1 med. onion, chopped
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 tbsp. ketchup
1/2 cup milk
Sauce:
4 tbsp. vinegar
4 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 onion (left over from above)
*I always double this, b/c we love the sauce...
Mix the meat, crushed saltine crackers, beaten egg, 2/3 chopped onion, salt, pepper, ketchup, and milk. Form into loaf in 9 x 13 pan. Pour sauce mixture (see below) over the top of the loaf and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
What's so special about meatloaf? This one...it's the sauce! This is by far one of our favorite dinner meals. It makes for the best left overs too! We were blessed with this recipe from one of my college roommates. We would double/triple the recipe and have a house full...memories!
Head on over to Kelly's Korner to find more recipes!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Counting the Days...
Ahem, {let me clear my throat}..."We now interrupt this marriage/family for football season!" Can you hear the bands playing? We're ready for it though, I was just telling Joe that this really is my favorite time of year. Really. It is. You may not believe me, and I may be complaining in about a month, but just re-direct me back to this post. I am ready. My favorite time of year by far...well, that is once the temperature drops below 90! Joe has started back to work, but we are super stoked that he has this weekend off before they kick it into high gear.
Anyway, I've been slacking on my posts. Maybe it's because I'm not in school, and not in front of a computer for 5+ hours a day. I am the queen of sneaking in blog posts between classes, or maybe during class...I'll never tell.
We haven't been up to much, really. I promise, or I would share. We did get to take the kids, and Jana, to the circus last week...thanks Morgan's! The seats were fabulous, and Trey LOVED it. I jacked this picture off of google, because I might have been the only person in Reliant, that chose not to bring my camera. It was a great show, see...
Another major event this week was that I cooked dinner! I know, shocking. I really do love to cook, we just find a better reason to eat a sandwich on the run or something. We have been kickin' tail on the whole 'limiting' the eating out thing. Since you're all wondering what I made, you know you are. I'll share a recipe that we like...
Tortilla Lasagna:
This is one of my favorites, because the possibilities are endless and can totally be jazzed up however you like.
You'll Need:
1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground meat
1 can refried beans
1 can corn, drained
1 small can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
1 package shredded cheese {I used Mexican blend}
Tortillas
Start with about a pound to a pound and a half of ground meat, and brown it. Add whatever seasonings, but I just added a taco seasoning packet and added the water that it says on the packet. I sauteed half of an onion in with the meat too. Once the meat is browned, I also add a small can of tomato sauce and a drained can of corn. Got it? That's all for the skillet. The rest is done in the casserole dish.
In a 9 x 13, I put a couple spots of refried beans on the bottom and stick the tortilla on the bottom...the beans hold the tortilla in place. {genius, I know...ha!} After the bottom layer of tortilla I smear about half the can of refried beans (a thin layer) across the bottom. On top of the beans, I spoon in half of the meat mixture. Add desired amount of cheese to the top...and re-layer. Tortilla, beans, meat mixture, and cheese. {I mix it up a bit, by putting another layer of tortilla on top of the meat and putting the cheese on top of the tortilla} Throw it in the oven on 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes to warm everything up. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and whatever else you like. I like to serve a tex-mex kind of salad. I jazzed up our ranch dressing that night and spooned in some salsa to the ranch...YUM!
P.S. I jacked this picture from google images too...I promise I'll get my camera out tomorrow. I hope!
Anyway, I've been slacking on my posts. Maybe it's because I'm not in school, and not in front of a computer for 5+ hours a day. I am the queen of sneaking in blog posts between classes, or maybe during class...I'll never tell.
We haven't been up to much, really. I promise, or I would share. We did get to take the kids, and Jana, to the circus last week...thanks Morgan's! The seats were fabulous, and Trey LOVED it. I jacked this picture off of google, because I might have been the only person in Reliant, that chose not to bring my camera. It was a great show, see...
Another major event this week was that I cooked dinner! I know, shocking. I really do love to cook, we just find a better reason to eat a sandwich on the run or something. We have been kickin' tail on the whole 'limiting' the eating out thing. Since you're all wondering what I made, you know you are. I'll share a recipe that we like...Tortilla Lasagna:
This is one of my favorites, because the possibilities are endless and can totally be jazzed up however you like.
You'll Need:
1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground meat
1 can refried beans
1 can corn, drained
1 small can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
1 package shredded cheese {I used Mexican blend}
Tortillas
Start with about a pound to a pound and a half of ground meat, and brown it. Add whatever seasonings, but I just added a taco seasoning packet and added the water that it says on the packet. I sauteed half of an onion in with the meat too. Once the meat is browned, I also add a small can of tomato sauce and a drained can of corn. Got it? That's all for the skillet. The rest is done in the casserole dish.
In a 9 x 13, I put a couple spots of refried beans on the bottom and stick the tortilla on the bottom...the beans hold the tortilla in place. {genius, I know...ha!} After the bottom layer of tortilla I smear about half the can of refried beans (a thin layer) across the bottom. On top of the beans, I spoon in half of the meat mixture. Add desired amount of cheese to the top...and re-layer. Tortilla, beans, meat mixture, and cheese. {I mix it up a bit, by putting another layer of tortilla on top of the meat and putting the cheese on top of the tortilla} Throw it in the oven on 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes to warm everything up. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and whatever else you like. I like to serve a tex-mex kind of salad. I jazzed up our ranch dressing that night and spooned in some salsa to the ranch...YUM!
P.S. I jacked this picture from google images too...I promise I'll get my camera out tomorrow. I hope!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
*2 Yummy Recipes*
We went to our small group bible study last night, and the hostess served an awesome dinner! We had Seafood Lasagna and Chocolate Cookie Pudding. The recipes are below. Enjoy!
P.S. You can used reduced fat/low sodium, etc. in both of these and they were still great!
Seafood Lasagna-all recipes.com
3/4 c chopped onion
2 tbsp butter
1 8oz pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. small curd cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. dried basil
salt
pepper
1 can cream of shrimp soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. milk
crab meat
shrimp
lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c. shredded cheese
1. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in cottage cheese, egg, basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a bowl, combine the soups, broth, milk, crab and shrimp.
2. Arrange three noodles in a greased 9x13 pan. Spread with a third of cottage cheese mixture and a third of the seafood mixture. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 min. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 min longer or until cheese is melted and lasagna is bubble.
*Not sure on the amount of the seafood, probably not more than a pound in the dish?? Use your expertise...
Chocolate Cookie Pudding-Southern Living @ Home
1 package chocolate instant pudding mix
2 c. milk
1 pkg. cream cheese softened
1 container of cool whip
16 double stuffed oreos
1. Whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 min. Cover and chill 5 min.
2. Stir together cream cheese and whipped topping, blending well.
3. Place 1 c. crushed cookies evenly on bottom of an 8 c. bowl. Spread half of cream cheese mixutre over crushed cookes; Spread all of pudding evenly over top; spread remaining cream cheese mixture over pudding. Sprinkle with remaining cookies. Chill until ready to serve.
Serves 6-8
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I wanted you to know about this publication I’m a part of called Serious.Life Magazine. They just published a new issue today, and I am in their Featured Blog Directory. It’s a very high quality magazine… you’ll really like it.
The magazine includes a lot of great content from bloggers you’ll appreciate, as well as great features, photos and other content. The magazine is owned and published by a family who have seven kids, three adopted and one who has Leukemia (http://www.riggsfamilyblog.com/). The magazine gives away a bunch of ads to charities and ministries. Besides great articles on interesting people, there is a lot about family, adoption, personal finance, spiritual life, humor… all sorts of “life” topics.
Again, the subscription is FREE, and I know you’ll enjoy the magazine, so take a minute to check it out and sign up to get future issues. http://www.seriouslifemagazine.com/
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P.S. You can used reduced fat/low sodium, etc. in both of these and they were still great!
Seafood Lasagna-all recipes.com
3/4 c chopped onion
2 tbsp butter
1 8oz pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. small curd cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. dried basil
salt
pepper
1 can cream of shrimp soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. milk
crab meat
shrimp
lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c. shredded cheese
1. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in cottage cheese, egg, basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a bowl, combine the soups, broth, milk, crab and shrimp.
2. Arrange three noodles in a greased 9x13 pan. Spread with a third of cottage cheese mixture and a third of the seafood mixture. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 min. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 min longer or until cheese is melted and lasagna is bubble.
*Not sure on the amount of the seafood, probably not more than a pound in the dish?? Use your expertise...
Chocolate Cookie Pudding-Southern Living @ Home
1 package chocolate instant pudding mix
2 c. milk
1 pkg. cream cheese softened
1 container of cool whip
16 double stuffed oreos
1. Whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 min. Cover and chill 5 min.
2. Stir together cream cheese and whipped topping, blending well.
3. Place 1 c. crushed cookies evenly on bottom of an 8 c. bowl. Spread half of cream cheese mixutre over crushed cookes; Spread all of pudding evenly over top; spread remaining cream cheese mixture over pudding. Sprinkle with remaining cookies. Chill until ready to serve.
Serves 6-8
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On a side note...
I wanted you to know about this publication I’m a part of called Serious.Life Magazine. They just published a new issue today, and I am in their Featured Blog Directory. It’s a very high quality magazine… you’ll really like it.
The magazine includes a lot of great content from bloggers you’ll appreciate, as well as great features, photos and other content. The magazine is owned and published by a family who have seven kids, three adopted and one who has Leukemia (http://www.riggsfamilyblog.com/). The magazine gives away a bunch of ads to charities and ministries. Besides great articles on interesting people, there is a lot about family, adoption, personal finance, spiritual life, humor… all sorts of “life” topics.
Again, the subscription is FREE, and I know you’ll enjoy the magazine, so take a minute to check it out and sign up to get future issues. http://www.seriouslifemagazine.com/
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Corn Dip and Party Sandwiches
Just thought I would share a few of the recipes I used today! The corn dip is a party staple around our circle of friends. The sandwiches were something new, and came highly recommended by my mom. They were definitely a hit, and I am excited that there were 2 left for me to take to lunch tomorrow! Stay tuned, the party post is coming next...I'm trying to get it in tonight so I can get Not Me Monday in tomorrow!
Okay, Corn Dip first! Here are the ingredients:
Okay, Corn Dip first! Here are the ingredients:
- 2 cans fiesta style corn
- 2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 small can jalapenos OR green chiles (depending on how spicy you want it!)
- 2 cups of mayo
Mix it all up together:
Put it in an 8x8 dish and
bake at 350 degrees for about 1/2 an hour.
Serve with tortilla chips. DELICIOUS.
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On to the party sandwiches! I wasn't ambitious enough to take pics of them, but here's the recipe.
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian rolls
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese (Kraft Deli Fresh package)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce (I used more...)
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried minched onion
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
:: MMM....Thanksgiving! ::
Okay, in honor of Thanksgiving I thought I'd share a few recipes. My contribution to tomorrow's yummy dinner is going to be Corn Casserole. A Rhodes family staple! Yes, there have been heated arguments between Cody and I who will finish it off!
Corn Casserole (serves 4 to 5)...I will be tripling it tomorrow!
1 - can cream style corn
1 - can whole kernel corn, drained
2 TBS chopped onion
1/3 cup milk
1 - egg, beaten
1/2 cup cracker crumbs (I use fat free saltines)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 TBS melted butter
1 TBS sugar
1/4 TSP salt
dash of pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.
On to another staple at our house, and I can't remember if I've posted this one or not. I did a quick scan of the 94 posts (holy cow!), and didn't notice it, so oh well if it is on here twice...It is THAT good! :) Today Joe and I were cleaning up the house before he had to go to work, and I made a little bargain with my mom. If she brought me some Steak -n- Shake for lunch, I would cook dinner. What a deal! :) Here's the main dish for tonight...This recipe was one of Joe's favorites growing up and his mom shared it with me. Thanks Billie!
Poppy Seed Chicken
4-5 Boneless skinless chicken breasts OR tonight I will be using a Rotisserie and just shredding it up! (If you do the breasts, boil and cut them into bite size pieces...you could even save the broth)
*arrange the chicken on the bottom of a 9 x 13 dish
Mix the following ingredients and pour over chicken
Once the mixture is on the chicken, crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers and sprinkle on top of casserole. Then drizzle 1 stick of melted butter over the crackers. (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter)
Heat casserole at 350 for half an hour. Enjoy!
Hope everyone has an awesome day tomorrow, we all have so much to be thankful for!
Corn Casserole (serves 4 to 5)...I will be tripling it tomorrow!
1 - can cream style corn
1 - can whole kernel corn, drained
2 TBS chopped onion
1/3 cup milk
1 - egg, beaten
1/2 cup cracker crumbs (I use fat free saltines)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 TBS melted butter
1 TBS sugar
1/4 TSP salt
dash of pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.
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On to another staple at our house, and I can't remember if I've posted this one or not. I did a quick scan of the 94 posts (holy cow!), and didn't notice it, so oh well if it is on here twice...It is THAT good! :) Today Joe and I were cleaning up the house before he had to go to work, and I made a little bargain with my mom. If she brought me some Steak -n- Shake for lunch, I would cook dinner. What a deal! :) Here's the main dish for tonight...This recipe was one of Joe's favorites growing up and his mom shared it with me. Thanks Billie!
Poppy Seed Chicken
4-5 Boneless skinless chicken breasts OR tonight I will be using a Rotisserie and just shredding it up! (If you do the breasts, boil and cut them into bite size pieces...you could even save the broth)
*arrange the chicken on the bottom of a 9 x 13 dish
Mix the following ingredients and pour over chicken
8 oz. sour cream (I use light or fat free)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 - 2 TBS poppy seeds
Once the mixture is on the chicken, crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers and sprinkle on top of casserole. Then drizzle 1 stick of melted butter over the crackers. (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter)
Heat casserole at 350 for half an hour. Enjoy!
Hope everyone has an awesome day tomorrow, we all have so much to be thankful for!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Yummy
I think this is my first recipe post! I always use Missy's recipes, so I thought I would start sharing!
*Easy Enchilada Casserole*
2 lbs. ground meat
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can refried beans
1 package of Fiesta shredded cheese (2 cups)
tortillas
Brown meat, drain grease. Add tomato sauce, picante sauce, taco seasoning, and corn and simmer for a few minutes.
In the casserole dish, layer in the following order:
1. Tortillas
2. heaping spoonfull of refried beans, spread thin
3. meat mixture
4. cheese
REPEAT
*generally makes 2-3 layers...
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. I serve with sour cream and chips, and a salad. Mmmm...
*Easy Enchilada Casserole*
2 lbs. ground meat
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can refried beans
1 package of Fiesta shredded cheese (2 cups)
tortillas
Brown meat, drain grease. Add tomato sauce, picante sauce, taco seasoning, and corn and simmer for a few minutes.
In the casserole dish, layer in the following order:
1. Tortillas
2. heaping spoonfull of refried beans, spread thin
3. meat mixture
4. cheese
REPEAT
*generally makes 2-3 layers...
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. I serve with sour cream and chips, and a salad. Mmmm...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
1st Recipe Post :: Virginia's Family Meatloaf
This is dinner tonight...I figure I get enough recipes from blogs that I would start sharing:
Virginia's Family Meatloaf:
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 rows of saltine crackers
1 med. onion, chopped
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 tbsp. ketchup
1/2 cup milk
Mix the meat, crushed saltine crackers, beaten egg, 2/3 chopped onion, salt, pepper, ketchup, and milk. Form into loaf in 9 x 13 pan. Pour sauce mixture (see below) over the top of the loaf and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
Sauce:
4 tbsp. vinegar
4 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 onion (left over from above)
*I always double this, b/c we love the sauce...
Virginia's Family Meatloaf:
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 rows of saltine crackers
1 med. onion, chopped
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 tbsp. ketchup
1/2 cup milk
Mix the meat, crushed saltine crackers, beaten egg, 2/3 chopped onion, salt, pepper, ketchup, and milk. Form into loaf in 9 x 13 pan. Pour sauce mixture (see below) over the top of the loaf and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
Sauce:
4 tbsp. vinegar
4 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 onion (left over from above)
*I always double this, b/c we love the sauce...
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