Egg Roll in a bowl

You will need:
1 lb ground something (beef, sausage, chicken, Turkey) I used turkey
1 bag dry coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
2 tbsp garlic
1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
1 teaspoon ginger


** I felt like we needed something else in our bowl. So I cooked some whole wheat rice and added it to it**

Directions:

In a large, deep skillet, brown ground meat. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine garlic, soy sauce, and ginger; set aside.

Once meat is cooked through, add dry coleslaw mix to skillet and stir to combine.

Pour soy sauce mixture into the skillet and stir, continuing to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until cabbage is wilted, but still a bit crunchy. 

Then this is where I added the cooked rice and mixed it together

Cold Veggie Pizza

When I make this its always a hit!

You will need:
1 package of pizza dough (pillsbury) I also used whole wheat pizza crust too it was good
1 package of cream cheese with chives (Or your favourite)
mixed veggies


Directions:
Cook the pizza dough as directed on the package
Let cook
then spread cream cheese over the dough
then chop veggies and put on top
then cut into small pieces.

Trisha Yearwoods Angel Biscuits

I watch Trisha Yearwood show the other day on the Cooking Channel. These biscuits looked so good that even my hubby said you gotta make these!! Today was a snowday and I thought it was a good day to make biscuits! They turned out so good and so flakey! Also make them in a cast iron pan. They cook much better. 

You will need:
5 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup warm water
3 tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup butter melted
2 cups buttermilk 

Directions:

Preheat oven at 425 Degrees

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 tablespoons of the sugar.

In a small bowl, combine the warm water with the yeast and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand until bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes.

 Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk and the yeast mixture. Then add melted butter. Gently fold the flour into the wet ingredients. Keep mixing until a ball starts to form, then gently knead, 12 to 15 times, to create a smooth dough. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and press out to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick. Fold the dough in half, press again to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick, and then fold again. Cut the dough using a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter, depending personal preference. Brush the bottom of a cast-iron skillet with some of the melted butter. Place the biscuits in the skillet; brush the tops with melted butter.

Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes, depending on size. Brush again with melted butter and serve immediately.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Cookie Squares

I would say about a month a go I seen this recipe on Trisha Yearwoods cooking show. I have been thinking about for a bit to make it. And today seemed like the perfect day. They looked so good. I just had to. Yes they are as good as the look! The only thing I would change is the recipe I had called for a 9x9 pan thats what I used. But it make them so thick. Next time I will use a 9x14 pan or whatever the size it is lol 

You will need:

For the Crust:

• 2 cup Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2/3 cup softened Butter
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 tsp Vanilla
• 2 cup Chocolate Chips

For the Filling:

• 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.

2. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt for crust. Cream together butter, brown sugar and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and whip to incorporate. Add flour mixture and mix until incorporated.

3. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer. Combine filling ingredients and beat until blended.

5. Spread filling over the cookie dough layer and level. Crumble remaining crust dough over the filling layer.

6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheesecake is set and cookie dough has browned. Allow to cool completely and chill before slicing.

Hamburger Soup

Today I had a craving for soup. Its a stormy day, Jon and I are both sick. I wanted something that would feel good in our body. I thought of Hamburger Soup. its one of my favorites.

You will need:
1 lb. ground round
1 small onion, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
i can of condensed tomato soup ( I used heinz)
1 cup of mixed frozen veggies
2 potatoes peeled and chopped
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
14.5 oz. petite diced tomatoes with juice
3 1/2 C. beef broth
1 C. uncooked elbow macaroni 


Directions:
1. Ground beef in a large pot with onion and garlic and salt and pepper. 
2. Once cooked drain out fat and put back in pot. 
3. Then add soup, broth, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce and tomatoes.
4. Let boil for a bit until potatoes are almost cooked then add veggies and macaroni. 
5. let boil until macaroni is cooked. 

Donair Dip

I have to give credit to my bff Vanessa for this dip. Its has become an all time favorite in our house!! If you love donairs you need this in your life!

You will need
1 package of cream cheese
1 small container of sour cream
1 package of donair meat
1 bottle of donair sauce
1 onion chopped
1 tomatoe chopped
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 cup of cheese


Directions
mix the cream cheese and sour cream together. Then add garlic powder and 3/4 bottle of donair sauce mix these with the cream cheese mixture. Then add cut up donair meat and onions. Mix all together put in a 9x9 pan Then put the rest of the donair sauce and cheese on top. Cook until cheese is nice and bubbly. Then when you take it out of the oven add tomatoes to the top (you can add more onions too if you want)

serve hot with chips!

Pecan Pie Cookies

• 1 prepared single pie crust (homemade or purchased, I used Pillsbury)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup corn syrup
• 2 eggs
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Optional

• ¼ cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chip for decorating

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large non-stick pan, combine butter, pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt and eggs. Cook on the stove top over medium-low heat just until thickened. (You don't want it dry, just slightly thickened, about the consistency of pudding). Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Unroll dough and using a 3" cookie cutter, cut out circles. Gently fold about ⅛-1/4" up on the edges.
4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the pecan mixture into each circle.
5. Place on a parchment lined pan (it's important to line it) and bake 8 minutes or until filling is just set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
6. Place chocolate chips in a small Ziploc bag (use brand name, the store brands tend to leak). Microwave about 15 seconds or until mostly melted. Snip off a tiny corner of the baggie and drizzle chocolate over the cookies. Cool until set.