Recipe: Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

I make a lot of crockpot recipes for the convenience of
them.. but I especially like this recipe for Beef Stroganoff because the slow
cooking makes the meat more tender...

I know this uses canned soup and some other shortcuts.. but
... trust me.. this makes a really good Stroganoff.

TIPS

Make sure you use Golden Mushroom Soup... don't substitute
Cream of Mushroom Soup.. it's just not as

Quick and Easy Halloween Treats

 
I thought I would do a quick post of my Quick and Easy Halloween Treats that I've recently posted...

I always liked to make holidays special for my son when he was growing up...  and while I adore Martha Stewart.. most of her stuff was just not happening..  I had limited time and resources... so it was nice to find a few things that make the day special and that don't require a lot of time

Recipe: Mummy Dogs

Aren't these the cutest little mummys??  Make Halloween special ... with a terrific
hotdog lunch or supper... make them into little mummies.... Mummy Dogs.... BOO!


These are really easy to make... but... you need few tips to
make them...  it took me 2 tries before I
worked out the little kinks... so read on...

TIPS

The number one most important tip.. the hot dogs have to be
dry.... take

Recipe: Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings

A Repost ..of sorts

Ahhhh comfort food... perfect when the weather gets
cooler... Chicken and Dumplings... a Southern favorite.... and what better way
than making it in a crock pot...  no fuss
... one pot and it cooks for you.. now how great is that??


Be warned this is not the dumplings my Mother made.. nope...
not those floury dry things floating in stew... some people adore those

Recipe: Sweet Potato Mashtini

Another great idea to dress up mashed sweet potatoes... the
Sweet Potato Mashtini!  This is a
wonderful way to add a little something extra to a special dinner... perfect
for the holidays... and a recipe that you can make for any number... one, two
or twenty!

TIPS

If you're like me....I don't have a gazillion Martini
glasses... I think my set is for four... 
so if you think you want to

Recipe: Easy Sugared Doughnut Bites

This quick and easy recipe for Sugared Doughnut Bites uses
canned biscuit dough... they cook up in minutes for a quick treat.  They're so yummy and easy to just pop in your
mouth... one after the another.   They
will disappear in no time!


TIPS


Use a frying thermometer... it is the best for helping to
control the temperature... the right temperature when cooking means the
difference between

Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas

I know Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas sounds a little ...
umm... different... after all... that doesn't sound very Mexican at all... well
it's not... a little Italian.. a little Mexican.. it's all good.

This is a quick and easy lunch... kind of like a slice of
pizza with a top.  Trust me.. it's good!

TIPS

I don't use my Quesadilla maker for this one.. I tried.. but
it failed .. the top of the

Recipe: Oatmeal Caramel Apple Bars

This recipe for Oatmeal Caramel Bars is soooo easy... I mean
really, really easy!   They're absolutely
delicious... the perfect combination of flavors... truly!


This is a Betty Crocker recipe that I altered very
slightly... but in my opinion .. it makes all the difference.  Instead of using a 9 x 13 dish... I use a
slightly smaller baking pan.. an 7 x 11. 
In my opinion, the crust is just a

Recipe: Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

 

Nothing is better than a wonderful bowl of soup on a crisp
fall day.... and this creamy soup certainly fits the bill nicely.
This soup has little prep and cooks up quickly... now how
great is that?


TIPS
I use Fat Free Half and Half... it really lowers the fat
content of this soup without losing the richness...


Yes.. I used real butter... nothing beats the flavor of real
butter... but

Great Tailgating Recipes

 
Fall sports is in full swing and with the weekend coming up... what better time to post some really great Tailgating Recipes!

Whether you're bringing it all or just a dish.... here are some suggestions...

I hope you enjoy your day!







DIPS -  dips and snacks are always welcome at games... and easy to make ahead and tote...




Corned Beef Bread Dip - a quick dip to make and  serve with

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Recipe: Crockpot Au Gratin Potatoes

This recipe for Crockpot Au Gratin Potatoes is quick to
set-up... you can make a great big pot... 
perfect for holidays when oven space is at a premium.. perfect t bring
along to that covered dish supper.. perfect for a buffet.. the crock pot keeps
it warm.... an all around perfect dish!

TIPS

The kind of potatoes you use will make a difference in the
time it takes to cook...  Russets will

Recipe: Crockpot Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Oh the convenience of a crockpot... the inventor should
definitely be given sainthood.  It freed
women everywhere of long hours simmering sauces, soups and a host of other
foods. 



Truth be told I make my spaghetti sauces on top of the stove
too.. in fact, I have a number of recipes that can come together in as little
as 30 minutes... But I will be the first to tell you nothing beats a

Review: Spooky Graveyard Puddings

These adorable Spooky Graveyard Puddings are perfect for
kids and adults alike… make them minis for a party dessert or regular size just
for fun.



TIPS



I’m just going to list ingredients and let you choose your
favorite pudding.. homemade… you can use mine.. or boxed.. or even instant…
what ever floats your boat.



For the dirt… I used crumbled brownies… crumbled chocolate
cookies work

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe for Creamy Chicken enchiladas is not only easy..
you probably have the ingredients on hand. 
It takes a few shortcuts.. but everyone can use a shortcut now and then…
especially on busy nights.



This is a basic recipe that has been around forever… and
with good reason..  it’s delicious!



TIPS


The recipe calls for cooked chicken.  I use boneless chicken breasts… I season then

Recipe: Mac n Cheese and Kielbasa

There are so many ways to make Macaroni and Cheese.. adding kielbasa slices adds so much flavor... and it's just perfect with the cheddar cheese!

A kid friendly comfort food the whole family will love.

TIPS

I used cheddar cheese… you can use shredded Colby Jack cheese instead.

Use the salt sparingly when you’re making the sauce… don’t forget the kielbasa will add salt to the dish.

This

Recipe: Mongolian Beef

This copycat recipe for P. F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef dish is
absolutely the best.   A basic simple and easy recipe to make… no exotic ingredients to buy… not a lot of work
involved either… a perfect week night meal.



TIPS



While it’s always nice to go out to eat.. it can get
expensive.. and you can’t control the ingredients…  making this at home is easy… you can easily
cut the fat in

Recipe: Pumpkin Muffins

I got this recipe for Pumpkin Muffins from someone who
claimed it was a Weight Watchers recipe…. their version uses two ingredients… a
cake mix and a can of pumpkin… nothing else… so I was intrigued… I tried
it.. 



The result was surprisingly good…. kinda tough to work with
but worth the extra work getting it into the muffin tin.



While the two ingredient recipe was good… I prefer

Recipe: Easy Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread

This pull-apart Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread is so easy … a
perfect side to a spaghetti dinner.  
Italian seasoning, garlic. Parmesan cheese and of course butter… make a
truly yummy combination.



TIPS



Follow the recipe… make sure you sprinkle the garlic salt
after you drizzle the butter… otherwise it runs off and some parts of the bread
end up with more garlic and other parts not so much

Recipe: Taco Pizza

Taco Pizza… now doesn’t that sound good?... It combines two
family favorites….  Tacos and Pizza!  Make parts of it ahead for a quick and easy
weeknight meal.



I serve it with a side salad of shredded lettuce and dollops
of guacamole and sour cream.   This side
salad is one served at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants and has become a
family favorite.



TIPS



I highly recommend

Recipe: Taco Sauce

This recipe for Taco Sauce is not only delicious… but it’s
quick and easy… best of all… you probably have the ingredients in your
cupboard.



TIPS



I use Hunts Tomato Sauce… the plain one.. not one with any
spices… a little can is perfect for this.

This sauce has just a little bite to it… if you like things
spicier.. then add a little more cayenne.. but be careful.. a little amount
goes a

Recipe: Chili Dogs

Yummy Chili Dogs… they make a wonderful quick supper…  especially if you make the Chili in the crock
pot… or even if you make up a quick pot of 30 Minute Chili… either way… make the
chili one day and serve the Chili Dogs another night…. some oven fries and you’re
in business!



TIPS



Make sure the chili is thick not runny… if the chili you
happen to have is runny.. you can thicken it up