Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion - chopped
1 can chopped green chilies
1 package taco seasoning
8-10 tortillas
1 can enchilada sauce
1 large bag shredded Mexican blend cheese (some for inside the enchiladas and on top)

Cooking instructions:
1.Heat oven to 375 degrees, lightly grease baking dish.
2.Cook ground beef and onion. Add taco seasoning and follow directions on package.
3.Fill tortillas with ground beef/onion mixture, a spoonful of green chilies, and cheese.
4.Roll up and place seam sides down in baking dish.
5.Pour sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.

If the enchiladas are thawed, they only need to cook 15-20 minutes or until hot. Enjoy!

Turkey Meatloaf with Feta Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes

*** I got this recipe from Giadda at Foodnetwork.com. Brooke V. made a similar one for us after my foot surgery and it was delish!

Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped garlic and herb-marinated sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced, optional
2 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
Directions
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, if using, eggs, milk, feta, salt, and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Carefully pack the meat mixture into the prepared pan and bake until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Put on a serving platter and serve.

To freeze: Cook thoroughly and cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil and freeze.
To serve: Thaw completely. Heat in a 350 oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Are you cookin'?

Hey, ladies! Don't forget...Dinner Divas at my house THIS Tuesday, May 31, at 7:30! I'm super excited about the meals this month. I'll post mine soon :)

Meatballs & Sassy Sauce

• Meatballs
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups stale Italian bread, crumbled
• 1/2 cup milk

I'm renaming my red sauce "Sassy Sauce" and believe the new name fits the recipe.  Throw the...

Cajun Cuisine

Red Beans & Rice

• 1 lb Red (Kidney) Beans, soak overnight
• 1/2 lb andouille sausage 
• 8-10 cups water 
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded chopped 
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbs celery, chopped
• 2 Tbs parsley, chopped
• 1 large bay leaf
• Salt to taste & Tony Cachere’s 

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans. Cover beans with water and start to cook over low fire. Render meat in skillet, remove and set aside. In skillet, sauté onion, garlic, parsley and celery in meat drippings. Add meat, bay leaf, salt and pepper to beans. Boil gently, stirring occasionally for about 1 ½ - 2 hours, or until tender. Add water while cooking if necessary. Serve with long grain rice. 

Serve with a salad and French bread with butter, but it’s also great on its own.  One pound of beans will make 6-8 servings.

May's Dinner - Stromboli

Simple Stromboli

I found this recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I've been thinking about doing stromboli for a couple of months now and this seemed like a good recipe to try. Hope it's good :)
And the reason I'm posting early is b/c I thought DD's was tomorrow. Oh well, better to be early than late I guess.

2 tsp olive oil
1 Tbs cornmeal
1 13.8 oz pkg refrigerated pizza dough
4 oz thinly sliced ham
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
4 oz thinly sliced turkey
1/3 cup chopped red, yellow or orange sweet pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil and sprinkle with cornmeal.
2. Unroll pizza dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll dough into 13x9 inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Layer spinach and trukey on cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and peppers. Starting from long side, roll up dough. Pinch seam and ends to seal.
3. Place loaf, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg. Cut slits in top for steam to escape. Bake about 30 min or until golden brown. Cool.

To serve: Thaw in the fridge overnight. Preheat oven to 375. Place the foil wrapped loaf on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Dinner Divas Swap

Save the date for Tuesday, May 31st @ 7:30 @ Kimberly's for our swap! Also, start posting your June meals! :)

Marci's Perfect Short Ribs

I thought would post Marci's Perfect Short Ribs because they were delicious! :) Also, a minor note, to cook these PERFECT short ribs you need to cook them in the crockpot for 5 to 6 hours! I found that out the hard way!

4lbs short ribs
salt & pepper
8oz can tomato sauce
2T molasses
2T cider vinegar
1 onion, sliced
1tsp liquid smoke

Assembly: Sprinkle short ribs with salt and pepper. Mix ingredients in bag and add ribs.

To serve: Thaw and place in crockpot for 5 to 6 hours. Thaw the mashed potatoes and heat.

Enjoy! My family did! :)

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ok...so here's my "non-recipe" for Chicken Cordon Bleu.

• Butterfly 4 large chicken breasts and, if necessary, pound to 1/4' thickness with a meat mallet (the fun part)
• Rub the inside of each breast with butter (don;t cross contaminate the container) and generously salt and pepper.
• Lay a slice of deli ham and a slice of Swiss cheese across each breast. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip each rolled breast in egg wash (scrambled raw eggs and a little water) and then roll in breadcrumbs seasoned generously with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. (Told you this wasn't a real recipe!)
• Repeat the egg wash and bread crumbs (that's right-two coats)
• Freeze individually.
• Bake FROM FROZEN at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.