Shepherds Pie

So everyone has heard that shepherds pie isn't good.

Well.... This is good stuff. My picky eater loves it!!

Pretty healthy and pretty simple, a great make ahead

for later in the day or week or to even freeze.

1 lb Ground chicken

4 Cups of mashed potatoes

1/2 Small onion diced

2 Carrots peeled diced

1 Teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 Cup chicken broth

2 Tablespoons flour

In a large skillet combine onion,ground chicken

seasonings  cook stirring occasionally until chicken

is done. Add carrots and mix well,

stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil, let boil

for 3-5 minutes.

Transfer meat mixture to 8 inch

pie plate and top with mashed potatoes spreading

them evenly to the outer edges of pie plate.

***If you are eating this right away then just put under the broiler for

until top is golden brown and kind of has a

crust on it.

**If eating this later in the day or week preheat oven

to 350 bake covered for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven

and place back in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes

uncovered until the top is brown and has a crust on it.

** If pulling from the freezer you can put it right in the

oven @ 350 but would want to bake it for

35-45 minutes covered before putting it in the broiler.

Best Oatmeal Ever!

Best and easiest oatmeal ever!
So easy and it cooks while you sleep!!

2 cups of rolled oats(not instant)

2 cups of water

1 1/2 cups of milk

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 teaspoons butter

Put all ingredients in your crock pot and

cook on low for 6-8 hours.

It was the best and creamiest oatmeal
I have ever had.

Quick White/Wheat Bread Dough



3 cups all pourpose flour

2 cups bread flour

1 1/2 cups wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 packets quick rise yeast

6-8 cups of hot water

3 tablespoons olive oil

Mix all dry ingredients in your mixer,

add half the water, mix and then slowly add

the remaining water and your oil,

Mix well and cover and set aside and

let rise until doubled in size(about 30minutes).

Meat Rollup

So easy and kid friendly!

1 loaf of premade bread dough or pizza dough(i made my own bread dough)

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 shredded cheddar cheese

4 slices of turkey bacon cooked and diced

4 slices of Canadian bacon diced

3 slices of ham diced

4 slices of turkey diced

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease your baking sheet, set aside.

Roll your bread dough out into a large circle.

Top the dough with your meat,cheese and seasonings, in

that order. Roll up like a cinnamon roll and place on your baking sheet.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
Slice and dip in your favorite sauce or dip.

**After you have rolled up your bread dough if you would like to freeze

it for later you can. Wrap it up in plastic wrap and then either foil or

freezer paper. Would be good in the freezer for 1-2 months.

*** The day you want to cook your frozen roll up thaw in the fridge before

baking.

My Quick Bread Dough

3 cups all pourpose flour

2 cups bread flour

1 1/2 cups wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 packets quick rise yeast

6-8 cups of hot water

3 tablespoons olive oil

Mix all dry ingredients in your mixer,

add half the water, mix and then slowly add

the remaining water and your oil,

Mix well and cover and set aside and

let rise until doubled in size(about 30minutes).

Fish Taco's

I have never eaten or made fish tacos.
But my husband loves them, so I gave
them a try.
Pretty good and not to horribly
hard to make.


1 1/2 lbs firm fish(i used halibut)
Tortilla's either corn or flour
2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
black pepper
Shredded cheese,chopped tomatoes or avocado(optional)


Was and slice cabbage and mix with cider vinegar and salt, set aside.
In a large skillet on medium heat add your butter and fish,
cook until fish is no longer translucent and season with salt and pepper.
Pretty simple, assemble your taco and enjoy.

Menu 11/7 through 11/12

Sorry this didn't go out sooner. I was

down sick for a few days. But

feeling much better now.

Monday 11-7-Fish Tacos

Tuesday 11-8 Meat Roll up

Wednesday 11-9 Shepherds Pie

Thursday 11-10-Tilapia Fillets
Friday 11-11-Crock Pot Cubed Steaks
Saturday-Date Night!

Crockpot Pork Chops

So good!!!

4 Thick cut pork chops

1 Clove of garlic

1 Teaspoon of black pepper

1 Packed of ranch seasoning

1/2 Cup of chicken broth

Place all ingredients in your crock pot and

cook on low for 6 hours.

So good!!! 

Enjoy with mashed potatoes and a veggie!

Easy Applesauce

Pretty easy once you get past the

coreing and peeling!

1 buschel of apples, peeled,cored and diced

2 cups of sugar

6 tablespoons of cinnamon

1 cup of water(possible more once apples cook down)

Place everything in a large roaster and mix well.

Set roaster on 250 degrees and let cook for

8-10 hours stirring every 2-3 hours.

At this point you can either

leave it more of chunky applesauce or

you can food processor and make it more a smooth

applesauce.

This will keep in the fridge for 3-6 weeks

or you can of course can it.

Enjoy!!

Crockpot Applebutter

So yummy+So easy+A staple in my house=A MUST!

5 pounds of apples(about 15-16 apples), washed,peeled and chopped(I used a food processor)

1/2-1 cup of sugar

3 Tablespoons cinnamon

Add all ingredients to your large crock pot and cook on

high for 2-4 hours stirring every 1-2hours.

After 2-4 hours turn your crck pot to

low and let cook for an additional 8-10 hours

until the sauce has thickened and is a dark

brown color.

You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months covered

or it can be canned.

I'm Back!!!!!



I hope you have all had a wonderful summer

and beginning of fall.

My family and I have had a wonderful one.

I am back and will be posting recipes and menu's again.

Beginning next week.

MAYBE THE BEST BROWNIES EVER!

I saw, I made, we LOVED!!!

You must make these brownies as soon

as you get done reading this blog!

And check out her other recipes to,

they are all great!

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/08/peanut-butter-fudge-pretzel-brownies/

BBQ Chicken Sliders

Hope everyone has had a wonderful summer.
Ours had been super fun and super busy.

I will be back in the recipe writing once school starts.

If you would like to see what we have been up to, check out

our family blog:
http://www.thechavarriafamilyblog.blogspot.com

Now for the good stuff!

So easy,so good and pretty darn healthy!

Recipe:

1 lb ground chicken breast

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

1/4-1/2 cup your favorite bbq sauce

1 tablespoon bbq seasoning(dry)

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes(optional0

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon olive oil

8 slider buns

lettuce

tomato

mayo

bbq sauced for topping

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and form in to

eight equal size patties. Heat your olive oil in a large skillet

or grill pan. Cook burgers about 5-7 minutes on each side.

Serve warm!

You could also cook them on your outdoor grill.

Enjoy!

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Buger Meatloaf

So I have never really liked meatloaf.

OK I actually can't stand it. But I "eat" it.

But then I ran across this and changed it up a little

to make it mine.

And I may now be a meatloaf lover! :)

Recipe:

adapted from food.com

2lbs ground turkey

1 egg

1/2 cup minced onion

1/2 shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup rolled oats

3 tablespoons BBQ sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

12 slices of bacon

Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, set aside.

Line a large baking pan with foil.

Lay 6 pieces of bacon side by side on a sheet of foil, lay

one meat loaf on top of back and wrap the bacon around your

meat loaf, place in baking pan. Repeat with second loaf.

Bake at 400 for 45-60 minutes.

Italian Marinated Roasted Veggies

A nice twist on something

that can become boring... veggies!!

3 cups of chopped brocolie

3 cups of chopped cauliflower

2 cups of sliced carrotts

1 bottle of fat free Italian dressing

Pour all ingredients in a large ziplock bag, mix

well and refridgerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Remove from refridgerator and bake at

400 for 30-45 minutes.

Low Carb Low Fat Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

So very yummy and not

very bad on the waist line!!

Recipe:

slightly adapted from foodnetwork.com

12.3 oz package of silken tofu

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1/3 cup of powdered sugar

1/3 cup cocoa powder

4-8 tablespoons fat free milk

Puree tofu in the blender and then add in the

rest of ingredients  and blend until well mixed.

Pour into serving dishes and chill for at least

1 hour before eating.
Makes 8 servings.

Whole Wheat Pasta With Sweet Italian Sausage

This was a big hit at my house!
The hubby loved it and

my pasta lovin daughter thought it

was great!

Recipe:

1 lb Sweet italian sausage (I used links, but ground work great to!)

1 lb Whole wheat pasta

16 oz Your favorite pasta sauce( I used my homemade sauce)

1 Teaspoon olive oil

1/2 Cup diced onion

3 Garlic gloves minced

1 Teaspoon dried oregano

1 Teaspoon dried thyme

1 Teaspoon parsley

1 Teaspoon black pepper

1/2 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saute

pan heat olive oil and add in onion and garlic.

Saute until tender mix in remaining spices and add in

the sausage links(i cut my links in to bite size pieces),

cook until sausage is cooked through, add in pasta sauce and bring to

a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Pour sausage and sauce mixture over cooked pasta and toss well.

Serve with shredded cheese on top.

** I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. I will be posting more

recipes more frequently for your eating pleasure.

Later this week... Fresh Raspberry Pie!!!

Strawberry Jello Salad

Cold,creamy and yummy!!
Kids love this stuff!!

Recipe:

2 large boxes of strawberry jello

1 quart strawberries cleaned and cut in 4ths

1  8oz container of fat free cool whip

2 cups of miniature marshmallows

Prepare jello according to package directions pour

into a large bowl, ad in cut strawberries and marshmallows,

chill until firm(about 4 hours).

Stir well in cool whip and mix well!

Italian Pasta Salad

Super easy and just in time

for all the summer cook outs and picnics.

Recipe

1 lb cooked and cooled pasta

1 bottle fat free Italian salad dressing

1 6oz can black olives

1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half

1/2 cup shredded parmesean cheese

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving.

Coupon Info

I have had some of you inquire about

where I find my coupons for my shopping trips.

Here are some of the websites I use.

Coupons.com

Redplum.com

Smartsource.com

Mambosprouts.com

Cascaidian Farm.com

dealseekingmom.com

&

The Krazy Coupon Lady-has a wonderful

list of printable coupons on her database.

Good luck!! :)

Mom's Meatballs

These are one of my favorite things my

mom makes. They are pretty easy to make

and are loved by all who eat them.

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey,chicken or beef

1 egg

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup minced onion

1 teaspoon parsley

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 small cans of chicken and rice soup

Mix all ingredients except for the soup in a large bowl.

Roll your meat mixture into golf ball size balls and place in a

skillet on medium-high heat.

Brown meatballs all around and then turn heat down

to medium-low. Add in the soup and continue to simmer

on low for another 30-45 minutes(the longer the better).

These are wonderful! We like to eat them with mashed potatoes

and use the rice soup mixture as a gravy.

Menu Week of April 25-April 30

Monday April 25-Stir Fry

Tuesday April 26-Tacos

Wednesday April 27-Spaghetti?

Thursday April 28-Chicken Wings

Friday April 29-Breakfast

Saturday April 30-Pork Chops(new recipe)

Cookie and Cream Cheesecake Bars

These were made especially for a special little

boy that turned 2 this week!!

I asked Max what kind of cake he wanted for his

special family birthday dinner and he said

"cheese,cookies and cake."

So he got the best of all tree!

This was pretty simple to make and

was very,very yummy!

Recipe:

For Filling:

2 1/2 packages of cream cheese-softened

3 tablespoons butter-softened

1 cup sour cream

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

4 eggs

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup crushed oreo cookies

For Crust:

2 cups plain animal crackers or graham cracker crumbs

1 1/2 cup crushed oreos

4 tablespoons melted butter

For Topping:

20 crushed up oreos

1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350

For crust combine melted butter and

cracker/cookie crumbs in your 9x13 inch

pan and mix well, then smooth and press into the bottom of the pan.

For Filling cream butter,sour cream and cream cheese until

smooth slowly mix in  granulated sugar,vanilla and sour cream.

Next add in flour and mix well, lastly stir in crushed up

cookies and pour into the baking pan.

When completely cool top with the remaining

crushed cookies and then drizzle with

melted chocolate, cut into squares and

refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving.

Chicken and Dumplings

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

4 medium potatoes peeled and chopped

2 large carrot ts peeled and chopped

4 cups of chicken broth

1 can refrigerated biscuits

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon parsley

In a large crock pot place chicken,seasonings and 1 cup

of chicken broth on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.

When chicken is done place all remaining ingredients in a large pot except

for the biscuit dough, bring to a boil and cook until veggies are fork tender.

In the meantime cut each biscuit in to fourths, roll into a ball and

cover with flour, set aside. Once veggies are done, drop all dumplings

into boiling soup mixture and cook until float to the top and

our done one the inside(about 10-15minutes).

Enjoy!!

No new menu this week as we are

cleaning out our pantry and freezer and

eating lots of left overs from the freezer.

I will post a couple recipes later this week.

Crusty Pork Chops

These are probable the BEST pork

chops I have ever made.

These were super juicy and super tender.

And they were pretty simple to make.

Recipe:

4 boneless pork chops

2 cups milk

2 cups of panko bread crumbs

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chicken broth

Preheat oven to 350

Pour milk into a bowl large enough to hold pork and let

sit for 10 minutes while preparing everything else.

In a shallow dish, mix together the bread crumbs,pepper,salt and garlic

sit close to your cooking area. In a large skillet heat olive oil.

Now take each pork chop and coat it well with the bread crumb mixture and

place in your hot skillet. ONLY cook for about 2 minute on each side,

till the bread crumbs are crusty and then turn off the heat, add chicken broth and cover.

Bake in your preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Menu Week of April 10--April 16

Sunday April 10-Left Overs

Monday April 11-Crusty Pork Chops

Tuesday April 12-Fish Sandwich's

Wednesday April 13-Spaghetti

Thursday April 14-Breakfast

Friday April 15-Easy Meal/Left Overs

Saturday April 16-Party Food/Max's 2nd Birthday Party

Pizza Burgers

These remind me of something we used to get
in the school cafeteria. They turned out pretty good
and the peanut gallery loved them.

Recipe:

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1/2 jar pizza sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon pizza seasoning

3 hamburger buns

6 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese

Brown beef in a medium skillet, drain grease and return to pan.

Mix in pizza sauce and seasonings, bring to a boil and let simmer

for 15 minutes.

Line a baking pan with foil and preheat oven to 400.

Lay 6 half's of your burger buns on the baking pan.

Top each on with a serving of meat mixture and then top with

the cheese slice. Bake at 400 for about 10-12 minutes until

cheese is bubbly.

Tomato and Tortellini Soup

So yummy and so very easy!!

And on a gross day like yesterday it

was just what we all needed!

Recipe:
2 small cans or 1 large can of tomato soup
1 1/2-3 cups of skim milk
1 package of cheese filled tortellini(cooked according to package directions)
1/4 cup velvetta cheese chopped
1/2 loaf french bread for dipping(optional)

In a large pan cook soup according to package directions,
stir in cheese and stir occasionally until melted and creamy.
Mix in tortellini and let simmer for 30 minutes.

For bread sticks:
Preheat oven to 400 and line
a baking pan with foil.
Cut the loaf of french bread into 8 sticks, and
arrange on baking pan.
Brush with olive oil and then bake
for about 10-15minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Menu April 3 to April 9

Sunday April 3-Chicken Breast and Steaks on the Grill

Monday April 4-Tomatoe Tortellini Soup

Tuesday April 5-Italian Pizza Burgers

Wednesday April 6-Tuna Casserole

Thursday April 7-Left Overs

Friday April 8-Sliders

Saturday April 9-Order Out

Mint Brownies

Think Thin Mint Cookies!

Recipe:
1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Cocoa Powder
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Butter-Softened
3 Eggs
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 Milk
1 Bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips-Melted

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13inch
pan and set aside. Measure all dry ingredients
and set aside. In a large mixing bowl cream
together butter and sugar, add in eggs 1 at
a time, mixing well after each egg. Mix in
cocoa powder,vanilla and milk,blend well.
Add in remaining dry ingredients and mix
until well Incorporated and smooth.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes.

For Frosting:
1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 Butter Softened
3 Tablespoons Milk
2 Teaspoons Peppermint Extract
Green Food Coloring

Beat butter until smooth, slowly add in
powdered sugar and milk, mix well.
Mix in peppermint extract and
green food coloring.

Spread frosting over cooled brownies and
then top the frosting with the melted
chocolate chips.

Steak Fajiatas

2 Sirlion Steaks or Rounds Steaks Pounded Thin and Cut into Strips

1 Package Fajiata Seasoning

12 Flour or Whole Wheat Tortiallas

1 Cup Shredded Monetary Jack Cheese

Misc Chopped Veggies

Taco Seasoning

Sour Cream

In a large skillet, sear all your steak strip add in seasoning

and continue to cook until done.

Serve on warm tortialls with your choice

of toppings.

Chicken Noodles

Recipe:

2 Boneless/skinless chicken breasts

1 Teaspoon Black Pepper

3 Cups Chicken Broth

1 lb Favorite Noodle's(we love the old fashion/Amish style)*

**cooked according to package directions**

In a large crock pot, add 1 cup chicken broth,chicken breasts,and

black pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours until chicken is falling apart.

Once chicken is done add your cooked noodles and remaining broth.

Let cook on low for an additional 1 hour.

Serve over mashed potatoes.

This recipe makes enough for left overs and to freeze.

Have a wonderful week.

Menu Week of March 27-April 2

We are back and running!!

Sunday March 27-Chicken and Noodles w/ Mashed Potatoes

Monday March 28-Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust

Tuesday March 29-Beef Taco's or Fajitas

Wednesday March 30-Left Overs

Thursday March 31-Oven Baked Pork Chops

Friday April 1-Pancakes

Saturday April 2-Order Out

M.I.A. :(

Sorry there is no menu and

there are no recipes this week.

We have been down with the stomach flu

in this house.

I hope to have a menu and

recipes up next week.

Enjoy the end of your weeks.

Spagetti with Meat Sauce

No pics :(

Recipe:

12 oz whole wheat pasta-cooked according to package directions

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 small onion diced

1 glove garlic minced

1 cup fat free cottage cheese

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1 recipe Amanda's Pasta Sauce

1 teaspoon olive oil

In a large skillet saute onion and garlic in olive

oil, add ground turkey and cook till meat

is done. Mix in the pasta sauce,cottage

cheese,parmesan cheese and italian seasoning, bring

to a boil and let simmer for 30 minutes(until

cottage cheese breaks up).

Stir in cooked pasta and remove

from heat.

Strawberry,Cranberry and Almond Oat Bars

These are to die for!!

So easy,so yummy and really good for you!

And my kids LOVE them!

look at those layers....

Golden brown and crispy

So good!!!

Recipe:

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 1/2 cup rolled oats

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons fiber powder(optional)

1/2 cup chopped almonds

2 eggs

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup butter-melted

1 cup chopped dried cranberries

1 1/2 cup all fruit-no or low sugar strawberry preserves

Preheat oven to 350.
In a small bowl mix dried fruit and preserves until

blended,set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl combine rolled oats,flour,

almonds,brown sugar,melted butter,eggs,baking soda,

and baking powder. Divide in half and press half down

into the bottom of 9x13 inch baking pan.

Spread fruit mixture on top of oat mixture and then top

with the remaining oat mixture, spread evenly and

lightly press down.

Bake in a preheated oven for

20-30 minutes, until golden brown.

Enjoy your week!

Vanilla Almond Baked French Toast

This is DELICIOUS!!

Was perfect with a little butter melted on top!!

So easy and so yummy!

Recipe:

1/2 loaf french bread cubed

6 eggs

1 cup skim milk

2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped almonds(optional)

Place bread in a butter 9x13 in baking dish and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together well; eggs,milk,

seasonings and vanilla extract.

Poor mixture over bread

and smash bread down, till well coated,

let stand in the refrigerator for 1-24 hours

before baking.

Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes,

until knife comes out clean.

ENJOY!! Hope you

are all having a wonderful weekend!

Lowfat Chicken Almond Pasta

This turned out better then I had thought it
might!!! It was really good, and the best part..
THE KIDS LOVED IT!!

Recipe:
2 boneless skinless chicken breast-cubed
1 lb whole wheat pasta(rotini or penne work great)
1 cup blanched almonds
1 glove garlic
1/2 -3/4 cup of skim milk
1 cup reduced fat parmesean cheese
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 cup reserved pasta cooking water

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
In the blender or food processor: add almonds,1/2 cup milk,
all the seasonings,garlic clove and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
Blend until smooth and creamy, transfer to a large pan.
Bring sauce to a boil, adding more milk if to thick, at this point
taste to check the need for salt. Add pasta and chicken to
the sauce, mix well and then stir in remaining cheese
. If sauce is to thin add in some of
the reserved pasta water a little at a time until
desired consistency
Want to make it extra healthy? Add chopped and steamed
carrots,broccoli and/or cauliflower.

Menu week March 13-19

Sunday March 13- Easy Meal or Left Overs

Monday March 14-Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Tuesday March 15-Chicken Taco Bake

Wednesday March 16-Left Overs

Thursday March 17-Homemade Pizza and Dessert Pizza

Friday March 18-Taco Soup

Saturday March 19-Order Out



Menu Week of 3/6 through 3/12

Sunday March 6- pizza at a friends house

Monday March 7-Roasted Whole Chicken(from last week)

Tuesday March 8-Chicken Pasta in Almond Sauce

Wednesday March 9- Potato Soup

Thursday March 10-Left Overs

Friday March 11-Breakfast

Saturday March 12-Order out

Cheese Steak Sandwhich

Cheese and steak together?
Does it get much better?
I vote no!

Recipe:
2 lbs beef steak thinly sliced(I used patio steaks, flank or skirt would work well)
1/2 onion sliced
2 teaspoons of black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced
1 teaspoon salt

In a large pan or skillet place all
ingredients and saute until
meat is tender and cooked through about 12 minutes.
 

For Cheese Sauce:
1 lb yellow cheese(cheddar or colby jack)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk

Melt butter in a medium sauce pan, add
flour and black pepper and mix until flour is cooked
out(2 minutes). Add in milk and whisk
until most of the lumps are gone, add in cheese.
Cook on low stirring occasionally until cheese
is melted and the sauce is thick and smooth.

Place your steak and onions in a large bun top
with cheese sauce and enjoy.


Enjoy your weekend!!!

Chocolate Cupcakes

These cupcakes turned out so
great!! They are rich and moist, I
couldn't even wait to post it before I
got a picture of it.
You MUST try these!!

Recipe:
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
3 tablespoons oil or melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar

Preheat oven to 350, place cupcake liners
in your muffin pan and set aside.
Pour milk and lemon juice or vinegar in a small bowl
set aside for 5 minutes and then microwave
for 1 minutes. Sift together flour,sugar,cocoa 
powder,salt,baking soda and baking powder.
Stir together the eggs,oil,warm water and
milk mixture. Add to the dry ingredients and mix
well. Fill muffin cups 3/4 of the way
full and bake for 15 minutes.
 


Frosting:
1/4cup shortening or butter
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

In the bowl to your stand mixer,
cream together shortening and peanut butter.
Add in milk and cocoa powder, mix well.
Finally mix in all of the powdered sugar and
mix until smooth and creamy. Pipe or
spread on top of cooled cupcakes and
if desired top with a peanut butter cup.