Good Seasoned Roast

Large Beef Roast
season salt
black pepper
minced garlic
Worcester sauce
beef bouillon granules (spoon full or two)
1 package of onion soup mix
*optional* fresh pealed Potatoes and carrots

Pre- heat oven to 350*

Rub roast with season salt & pepper. Then I like to turn a skillet on high and sear both sides of the Roast, just for a minute or too. If I don't have time to do that- I just rub the seasoning in and put it in the pot. Either way- it is good. Place the Roast in Large Roasting pot- then add minced garlic, a tablespoon of Worcester sauce, and bouillon granules. Peal some potatoes and carrots add to the pot and then sprinkle the onion soup mix. Fill water to the top of Roast- you can use beef broth if available.

Cook for 4-5 hours until tender.

Perfect for Sunday lunch.

Left over roast- cut up and add BBQ (barbecue) sauce the next day for sandwiches.

*If you choose you can cook in a crock pot all day for 6 hours on High or 12 hours on Low.*

*5 trips back to the kitchen*

Paula Deen's Corn Casserole

This is great for any occasion. Easter get-together's coming up.....I wanted to share!!

1- 15 1/4 ounce can of whole kernel corn, drained

1- 14 1/4 can cream style corn

1- 8 ounce package of Jiffy Corn muffin mix

1 cup of sour cream

1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

In a large bowl stir together the two cans of corn, muffin mix, sour cream, and butter.
Pour into a greased casserole.
Bake at 350* for 45-60 minutes- or until golden brown

*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*

Hamburger, Fries & Beans

Once again I will tell you how much I LOVE my GRILL PAN!! I can make hamburgers in the winter time. Yes, the pans are expensive- but I was remembering back at my latest pampered chef party last week.....MINE was FREE.....because I hosted a party!! Makes me fall in love with it all over again!!

I took FROZEN pre-made hamburger patties out and placed them on the grill pan. Flipping them every five minutes. When both sides have been flipped I added season salt. While I place a whole bag of frozen seasoned french fried in the oven on 400*. Then opened a can of Bush's Baked Beans....home style- pour them in a pot got them cooking. Toasted my tops & bottoms of Sara Lee Whole Wheat buns while everything was cooking. We were eating in 45 minutes after I started.

I also added a slice of cheese to the burgers. Cut up a red onion and tomato for the burgers. Where were the kids and hubby you ask? When my husband is not home and I am cooking....my kids will be right at my legs.....so that is when I usually pull out an educational video for them to watch. Otherwise if my husband is home....there is WWE going on in the boys bedrooms!!

*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*

Barbeque Chicken pizza

1 package of Pillsbury Pizza Dough
1/2 bottle of your favorite Barbeque sauce
1 package of Grilled Chicken already cooked (or left over grilled chicken)
sliced red onion
*any other toppings you prefer

Roll out dough on pan- I prefer stones. Bake at 350* for about 8 minutes.
Then spread sauce on dough. Add chicken and other toppings, leaving cheese last.

Bake again until crust it brown & cheese is melted!

Serve with a fresh salad.

*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*

Jambalaya

I will admit- I am not Cajun therefore, I cannot cook jambalaya from scratch....I have found this WONDERFUL box that can!!

This is a meal that I fix at least once a month- for the nights when my husband can only come home for an hour or so. It takes about 30 minutes from beginning to end.

This is all you need!! Really!! Well, a pan & stove top too!!

I serve it with corn on the cob & red potatoes. Boiled in the same water at the same time. With salt, pepper & a little sugar.
Try the Cajun spicy sausage (if you can handle the heat)....really packs the punch!!

*Rating...4 trips back to the kitchen*

Open face taco

This is so Fast and easy- and a bit of a change from the regular ole' taco.

1 bag of chips (Frito's or tostitos)
shredded lettuce
beef or chicken (cooked like you would for tacos)
shredded Cheddar cheese
chopped Roma tomato
sliced black olives (optional)
sour cream for garnish
guacamole (optional)
Salsa for garnish

Take your chips and layer them on you plate. Add your lettuce, and meat. Then add all other ingredients.

I added some chicken taquitos (this is what I give the kids if we are having hot spicy Mexican food- very mild & very good!!)

Great for church nights or game nights....when you need to eat & run!!

*Rating... 5 trips back to the kitchen*

My Goulash

Sounds awful but it is quick and easy. This is what I first made up when I got married- only using the ingredients I had. Some goulash are similar, I was throwing in left overs too!!

Preheat oven to 350*

2 pounds ground chuck (or beef) cooked & drained
2 cans of stewed tomatoes
1 can of whole kernel corn (drained)
1 Green bell pepper
1 small can of tomato sauce.

As your meat is browning do the following. Cut up bell pepper, pour tomatoes & corn into a large oven safe pot.

Then once meat is done add meat. Stir together well. Then add in can of tomato sauce.

Bake in oven for 30-45 minutes on 350*

Serve with a side salad and bread with butter.

*Rating...3 trips back to the kitchen*

Easy Chocolate Cake

This cake cannot be messed up unless you burn it in the oven!! Try it you will like it!! Very Moist!!

1 Devil's food cake mix
1 can of cherry pie filling
3 eggs

Mix together well!! Place in a greased fluted pan.

Bake at 350* for 45-50 minutes.
Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

*Rating...5 trips back to Kitchen*

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Very Easy, great for a Brunch or Family Breakfast!!

2 packages crescent rolls
2 pounds sausage of your choice
2 packages of cream cheese

Preheat oven to 350*
Brown sausage & drain grease.
Mix sausage with Cream cheese- set aside.
Line 13x9 dish with 1 can of crescent rolls.
Place sausage mixture on top of that layer.
Then layer other can of crescent rolls on top.
*optional* you can brush eggs whites on top to give a pretty look!

Bake until crescent rolls are golden brown.

*Rating...4 trips back to Kitchen*

EASY Fruit Cobbler

EASY PEASY Cobbler.... If you can't make anything- well, honey you can make this!! Try it you'll like it!! I learned this from my friend Linda G- she is a wonderful cook!!

1 Cup of Flour
1 Cup of Sugar
1 Cup of Milk
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 Stick of butter
1 Can of fruit (cherry, peach, etc)

Preheat oven to 400*

Melt stick of butter in 13x9 Pyrex pan (I place in oven while mixing others....careful not to melt it)
Mix all dry ingredients, then stir in liquid except butter & fruit.
Pour in Pyrex once butter is completely melted.
Take a spoon a drop spoonfuls of fruit on to the top of the mixture.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with vanilla ice cream!

*Rating...5 visits to the kitchen*