Pizza Burgers

These were always a favorite of mine when I was young. They are so simple and easy to make for those who like different things!

1lb ground hamburger

                                                         Cheese                                                           

1 package of English Muffins

                                 1 Jar of Tomato Sauce                             

Anything else you would like to add

1. Ground hamburger until fully cooked (add spices to your liking)

2. Cut English Muffins in half and lay them on a cookie sheet

3. Put sauce onto each muffin

4. Add the hamburger and cheese and other toppings.

5. Put in oven for 10-15 minutes at 350'

ENJOY!

Zucchini Bread

I love Zucchini bread and I got this recipe from my Aunt Jeni! It's amazing!

3 Eggs

1 Cup of Oil

Beat these ingredients until light and fluffy.

Add:

 2 Cups of sugar, 2 Cups of grated Zucchini, 2 tsp vanilla

Sift together and add:

3 Cup Flour, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/4 tsp baking powder.

2 tsp cinnamon,

Add: 1 Cup chopped nuts (optional)

Bake in 2 greased and floured loaf pans.

Set at 325 for 1 hour

(can use chocolate chips and raisins too!)

Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is really good, and it's great for cold days!

2 Cans Cheese Soup

1 Package frozen chopped Broccoli (or fresh)

3 Cups of Milk

1 Handful of chopped oninion (optional)

1 Cup Cubed Potatoes (can use frozen)

Combine all and cook until potatoes are done!

German Pancakes

We always had these growing up and I love them. They look a little different but don't knock it until you try it!

6 Eggs

1 Cup of Milk
1 Cup of Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1tbs Sugar
1/2 Cube Butter

Put all ingredients except butter in blender. Blend well. In 9x13 pan, melt 1/2 cube butter. Pour mixture in pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350/375 degrees. Eat immediately!

Tortilla and Black Bean Pie

Hi everyone! Kelsie here. My Mom (Mama J) sent me this recipe, and it looks delicious!

Here's what she had to say about the recipe:

"I made this tonight...it was actually really good. I made homeade guacamole to go with it. Yummy. I didn't put in the Jalepeno pepper since I didn't have one."

Anything with homemade guacamole sounds good to me!

4 flour tortillas (10 inch)

1 tablespoon oil

1 large onion, diced

1 jalapeno chili, minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Course salt and pepper

2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups water

1 package (10 ounce) frozen corn

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese (8 ounces)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Using a paring knife, trim the tortillas to fit a 9 inch spring form pan, using the bottom of the pan as a guide. Set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Add the beans and beer to the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium; simmer until the liquid has almost evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the corn and scallions, and chicken and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Fit a trimmed tortilla in the bottom of the spring form pan; later with one quarter of the beans and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat 3 times, using 1 cup cheese on the top layer. Bake until hot and the cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Unmold the pie; sprinkle with scallions. Slice into wedges, and serve immediately. Serve salsa and sour cream on the side.

Yummy No Bake Cookies

I'm sure we all have a receipe for these but I love No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies!

2 Cups of Sugar

3 Tablespoons of Cocoa

2 1/2 Tablespoons of Butter or Margarine

1/2 Cup of Milk

1/3 Cup Peanut butter

1 Teaspoon of Vanilla

3 Cups of Oatmeal

Waxed Paper

In a saucepan bring to a boil, the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Let boil for 1 minute then add peanut butter, vanilla and oatmeal. On a sheet of waxed paper, drop mixture by the spoonfuls, until cooled and hardened. And then ENJOY!

spaghetti pie.

my husband loves eating spaghetti so much that sometimes i have to tell him "no" when he suggests that we should have it for dinner haha. this pie (technically a deep casserole dish) was a great way to mix things up, and still have some spaghetti :)

what you need:

cooked spaghetti noodles

ground beef

1 jar of spaghetti sauce

1 pint of sour cream

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

olives

2 cups of shredded cheese (save 1/2 cup for top)

parmesan cheese

instructions:

brown ground beef and add spaghetti sauce. mix together sour cream and mushroom soup in a bowl.

in a 9X13 pan layer 1/2 of the following:

noodles

spaghetti sauce,

sour cream mixture,

olives,

shredded cheese (and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese)

Then add a 2nd layer of everything!

Bake for 20 min at 350 degrees.

Top with shredded cheese and parmesan cheese and cook for 10 more minutes!

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

If you are single (or married) and want to impress your loved one with a yummy dinner on a tuesday night and don't have much time...try this! everyone i have made this for has loved it, and they asked for the recipe.

photo: sophomore year

all you need is some canned goods, and two pie crusts!

Ingredients:

-Double Pie Crust

-2/3 evaporated milk

-2 cups of cooked chicken (canned chicken works great!)

-1 can of cream of potato soup (i've also tried cream of mushroom or chicken, they all work!)

-1 can of mixed vegetables

Directions:

Line pie plate with crust.

Cook vegetables and drain.

Stir in veggies, chicken, milk, and soup all together. Pour into crust.

Add top of pie crust and slit the top.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Frosted Banana Bars

This recipe was given to me by my friend Erica. She used to be mine and Kirsten's roommate and would always cook yummy things for us. Besides her elk meat, erica's banana bars are my favorite! They are so yummy and addicting!




Erica's Frosted Banana Bars
Preheat oven to: 350 degrees
Bake time: 25 minutes


1/2 c. butter (soft)
2 c. sugar


1-1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)


1 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 t. soda
a pinch of salt


First creme the butter and sugar together. Then beat it then bananas. Then, add everything else! Then bake at 350 degrees for twenty five minutes! Easy right?
but... when they come out of the oven don't you dare forget the cream cheese frosting!

Cream Cheese frosting

1/4 cup butter
4 oz. cream cheese
2-3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 t. vanilla

Zuppa Toscana

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage

• 1½ tsp crushed red peppers
• 1 large diced white onion
• 4 Tbsp bacon pieces
• 2 tsp garlic puree or minced
• 10 cups water

• 5 cubes of chicken bouillon

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes

• ¼ of a bunch of kale

Directions:

1. Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.

2. In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.

3. Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.

4. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.

5. Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.

6. Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve. Delicious! (I didn’t use the kale because it’s more for looks but you can do whatever you prefer)

Makes: 6-8 servings
Buon appetito!

Fiesta Chowder

Fiesta Chowder is a recipe my mom gave me when I got married 3 months ago. It's really easy to just cook the chicken then throw everything in the pot. It is a delicious chowder that calls for a fiesta!

My hubby and i like to eat it with chips in place of a spoon :)

Ingredients:

3 T. flour

1 pkg. Fajita Seasoning

4 boneless chicken breasts cubed

3 T. oil (I use canola oil)

1 chopped onion (I sometimes use onion seasoning)

1 t. garlic chopped (or garlic seasoning)

1 (15 oz.) can corn kernel drained

1 (15 oz.) black beans rinsed and drained

1 (15 oz.) can stewed Mexican tomatoes

1 (4 oz.) can green chiles

3 cups water

1 cup uncooked instant rice (can use brown rice if wanted)

1 (10 oz.) condensed Nacho cheese soup (or chedder soup)

3 T. chopped fresh cilantro

lime juice

Tortillas or chips if wanted.

Directions:

Combine flour and fajita seasoning. Add chicken and toss to coat. Heat oil in skillet and cook chicken in skillet until tender. Add onions and garlic, lower heat and saute for 5 minutes. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, green chiles, water, and rice. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add soup, cilantro, and lime juice.

photo via myrecipes.com

Recipe's

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