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This week for dinner

Okay so this week is going to be crazy because this coming weekend starts our 1st out of 2 vacations in a week and a half. I’m so excited!  However I’m also not sure how the dinner thing will work so instead of telling you what I’m going to cook this week here are some fabulous recipes I’ve already made.

Ground Beef Wellington– loved it!

Baked Ziti Casserole– this recipe made a ton! Freeze half or share with a friend

Ranch Chicken- loved it and it’s from my friend Lindsey’s recipe blog. Go check it out here!

Fajita Chilaquiles Casserole – although it’s called a casserole it isn’t a typical gooey one

Have fun cooking this week!

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This Week For Dinner

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I’m back from my two week internet vacation. 🙂 Ahhh I have so much to blog about but no pictures just yet. I still need to upload them onto the computer.

However, in the mean time I decided that I want to start posting my dinner menu for the week. I figure if it is something that I blog about it will keep me more consistent with trying new recipes and cooking dinner even.

July 13-19

Monday– Wait that’s today and I don’t have anything planned!! If Hal wakes up in time to go to the store before Ben gets home we will probably have Chive Blossom Chicken

Tuesday– Spinach and Bacon Pasta Toss. I’ve made this before and LOVE it!!!

Wednesday– Farmer’s Casserole.

Thursday– Black beans, rice, and home made tortillas. Sorry no link for this one.

Friday– Left overs

Saturday– Whatever is in the kitchen

Sunday– Spaghetti Pie Ole

That’s the plan anyway. Now lets see if I stick to it.

Now don’t think I’m trying to start a recipe blog or anything because I’m not. I am a recipe blog junky and know that that particular blogging world doesn’t need me. Just thought I’d share what I’m cooking.

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Last night I made BBQ chicken pizza and it was delish! Because I’m always in need of a recipe I thought I’d share this one. (I’m hoping y’all will post some recipes in return.)

  • Spread BBQ sauce all over.
  • Top with cheese and canned chicken (made it even easier) and black pepper. Onions would have been great too.

SIMPLE and Yummy!!!!

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Amazing Homemade Vegetable Soup

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Last week we were on a soup fix. This recipe comes from Ben’s family. It is our favorite and it doesn’t take long to cook.

6 cups beef stock

2 cups water

1/3 cup Barley

1 diced carrot

1 T. dried green peppers (or ¼ fresh green pepper diced)

1-2 med potatoes diced (too many potatoes make the soup starchy)

1 finely chopped onion or 2 T. dried onions

1 ½ stalks celery finely chopped

1 T. dried parsley

1 bay leaf

1 clove garlic finely diced

¼ tsp thyme

1 ½ tsp salt

Bring beef stock and water to a boil, add barley and cook 15 minutes.  Next add carrots and cook 5 more minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients and cook for approximately 15-20 additional minutes.  Check vegetables (as soon as they are tender the soup is done).  For extra flavor, add a Tablespoon or so of butter.  This soup actually tastes better after standing in fridge overnight.


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BeTtEr ThAn PuMpKiN pIe

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Ben doesn’t like the texture of pumpkin pie and so he usually misses out. This year his mom gave me a recipe for Pumpkin Squares, claiming that he would like it.  Boy did he ever! These pumpkin squares were easy to make and a hit at our Thanksgiving table. In fact I’m making them again this friday for a Relief Society activity.

Here is the recipe:

Crust

1pkg Yellow Cake Mix

1/2 cup melted butter

1 egg

Filling

1 can pumpkin pie mix

2 eggs

1 small can evaporated milk

Topping

1 cup reserved cake mix

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup butter (softened)

Press crust into pan. Pour in filling then top with topping. Bake @ 350 degrees for 50 min. (Until knife comes out clean. If top is brown before that happens, cover with tin foil-it will stop the browning while still allowing to cook.)

Refrigerate before cutting and serving. Serve with Whipped Cream! Ummmm enjoy

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SlOpPy JoE MaNiCoTtI bAKe

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This is a fantastic recipe that I saw on Rachael Ray.  I enjoyed it, but don’t take my word for it~my husband’s response, “Mmmmm, this is good food babe.”

Ingredients

  • 1 12-piece package manicotti shells
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can tomato sauce (28 ounces), divided
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the EVOO over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the beef and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the tomato sauce, the brown sugar and the Worcestershire sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Drizzle a 9-inch x 13-inch casserole dish with 1/4 cup of the remaining tomato sauce. Stuff each manicotti shell with 1/4 cup of the meat mixture and place them side by side in the casserole dish.

Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the manicotti and top with the cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes.