Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread

This recipe is a family favorite. Easy and delicious. You can make this in little time. Great week day meal. Great goodness in every bite.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground italian meat

1 small onion, chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 - 15 ounce can sloppy joe

1 frozen garlic bread

1 cup cheddar cheese

rough chopped green onions for garnish

Directions:

Cook garlic bread according to package directions. Meanwhile, in skillet over medium heat, add meat and crumble. Add onions, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, cook until meat is no longer pink. Spread meat mixture on garlic bread. Add cheese and garnish with rough chopped green onions.

Until next time, 

Christine

Cooking For 2 Mini Meatloaf In Toaster Oven

This recipe is easy and delicious. Doesn't heat up kitchen because it's cooked in toaster oven. The potatoes and green beans cooked on top of stove. 

Ingredients:

1/2 pound ground beef

salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup bread crumb

BBQ for topping

Directions:

preheat toaster oven to 350. mix all ingredients, except BBQ sauce. shape meat mixture into decided shape. spray pan with cooking spray. place on pan.  cook 25 to 30 minutes. serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable. brush BBQ sauce on meatloaf. Enjoy.

until next time, 

Christine

Pantry, Refrigerator and Freezer Staples

Having well stocked pantry, frigerator and freezer is like money in the bank. Once everything is stocked grocery shopping is easier and less expensive. The biggest thing is figuring out what to stock. Check list below is a rough sketch. Only you can determine what to stock base on your palate and needs. Make sure to have delicious condiments and seasoning to keep things flavorful. 

Pantry basics: salt, black pepper, other spices and dry herbs you like, olive oil, vegetable oil and cooking spray.

Sweeteners: sugar, brown sugar and honey.

Drink: coffee.

Rice, grains and pasta: white rice, brown rice, spaghetti, penne, shells or any other pasta you like, bread and bread crumbs. 

Snacks and cereals: crackers, chips, cookies, popcorn, any cereal you like. 

Canned goods: corn, green beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tuna and can chicken. 

Always have onions, potatoes and garlic. 

Refrigerator: milk, eggs, butter, bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and green onions.

Condiments: ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and worcestersire sauce. 

Liquids: bottle water and soda. 

Freezer: ground beef, chicken, bacon, vegetables and fruits. 

Check the expired dates on all spices, dry herbs and other foods every 6 months. 

Until next time, 

Christine 

Mississippi Pot Roast

This pot roast is full of flavor and very tender. I've got a picky eater at my house, and Anthony asked when I'm making this again. So Anthony was pleased. 

Ingredients:

3 pound chuck roast

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 package brown gravy mix

1 package ranch season mix

1 small onion, sliced

1 stick butter

cooking spray

Directions: 

Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Add onions to bottom of crockpot. Add meat and seasoning. Place butter on top of meat. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. 

Note: Everyone crockpot is different. 

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Onions should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and bright light. Except for green onions. Do not refrigerate onions. Place onions in a wire hanging basket or a perforated bowl with a raised base so that air can circulate underneath. The storage time depends o the type of onion. Those that are more pungent in flavor, such as yellow onions, should keep for about a month if stored properly. They will keep longer than those with a sweeter taste, such as white onions. Scallions should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator where they will keep for about one week. All onions should be stored away from potatoes, as they will absorb their moisture and ethylene gas, causing them to spoil. 

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