Mamas Goulash

Mamas Goulash

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. hot breakfast sausage
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. worcestershire sauce
8 oz. tomato sauce
14.5 oz. petite diced tomatoes, with juice
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 C. beef broth
1/2 C. water
1 1/4 C. uncooked elbow macaroni
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese

How to make this recipe
In a large, deep sided skillet brown the ground beef and the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off the grease and lower the heat to medium. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the worcestershire, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice and seasonings. Add the broth, water and uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir to combine, cover and cook till noodles are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Turn off the heat, uncover and top with the cheese. Cover back up and let it sit till the cheese is nice and melted.

Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

fresh corn, shucked
lime juice
chili powder
smoked paprika
butter

 

How to make it

Take each ear of corn and slather it up with the butter. Sprinkle all around with some lime juice and then each of the seasonings. Wrap each ear in some tinfoil. If using the grill, place the corn on a med. high grill for 35 minutes, turning half way through. If using the oven, place the corn on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes.

recipe : Banana Nut Peach Bread

recipe : Banana Nut Peach Bread

Ingredients

1 C. sugar
2 T. butter, melted (not margarine)
1 large egg
3/4 C. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 C. self rising flour
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 large peach, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 C. walnut or pecan pieces

How to make this

In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter and egg until well combined. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, 1 C. at a time until well combined (it will be thick). Stir in the bananas, peaches and walnuts. Combine well and pour into a well greased (I used butter) 9 x 4 loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a plate.

Crab Pasta Salad

Crab Pasta Salad

 

Ingredients

8 oz. salad macaroni (you can also use elbow or bowtie)
3/4 C. finely chopped cucumber
1 stalk celery, diced
5 green onions, chopped (whites and greens)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 T. sweet pickle relish
6 oz. imitation crab, chopped

Dressing

1/3 C. mayo
1 T. yellow mustard
1 tsp. rice vinegar
1 tsp. dried dill
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper (might need a bit more, taste it once on the salad)

How to make this recipe

Cook the macaroni according to pkg. directions, drain and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process. Place the pasta into a large mixing bowl and combine with the cucumber, celery, onions, bell pepper, pickles and crab. In a bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad and combine well. Taste for more salt and pepper. Allow to chill in the fridge for 2 hours before serving.

Fried Sweet & Spicy Apples

Fried Sweet & Spicy Apples

Ingredients

4 large apples (I used Gala), sliced with peeling left on
4 T. butter
1/4 C. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. chili powder

How to make this recipe

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over med. high heat. Add the apples to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the brown sugar and spices, and continue to cook for an additional 15

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

 

Ingredients

1 lb. cooked ham, cubed. (You could use sausage, bacon or a combination of all 3)
3 C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 eggs
2 C. milk
1 1/2 lbs. frozen tater tots

How to make this recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan, place cubed ham in the bottom. Top the ham with all the cheese. Whisk eggs into milk and pour over the cheese. Top with the tater tots and bake for 45 mins.

Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet Potato Bread

 

Ingredients

2 C. self rising flour
1 C. sugar
2 C. cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1/4 C. milk
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 T. vanilla
1/2 C. chopped pecans

How to make this recipe

Stir together the sugar, sweet potatoes, oil, eggs, cinnamon, milk and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour until well combined the fold in the pecans. Pour into a greased loaf pan (9x5) and bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.