Spring Cleaning and a Recipe

I feel as though I have done Laundry ALL DAY!!! I actually had to give my dryer a rest today. I felt as though it was over working itself! 

With all this laundry going, I decided that I had had enough....We have too many clothes. I tend to Hoard clothing. Baby clothes, too big clothes, too small clothes, and worn out clothes. I took a step toward the right direction today. By my front door sits 4 black trash bags full of clothing waiting to go to Goodwill. I also have toys, home decor and other items waiting to go as well, and I am only half way though the house. WHEW...

Both of our children are on Spring Break for the next 2 weeks. I could look at this as being a good thing, having more time to accomplish things instead of having to stop and go get the kids from school or whatnot...Or you can look at it as me not having the extra time since the kids will be home. I decided to look at it like this....I love having my kids home from school. Yes, they do get "on my nerves" but they are my kids...that is what kids do when they are board...Today it was nearly 80 degrees and hardly a cloud in the sky. Both my kids enjoyed being outside all day while I worked inside doing laundry.  I went out occasionally with them and enjoyed being out there as well. 

As far as the rest of the week goes, there will be more spring cleaning...one room at a time!! 

This has nothing to do with my post but I wanted to share my perfected hamburger!

1lb lean ground beef

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

3 Tsp Worcestershire sause

1 tsp yellow mustard

2 Tsp ketchup

1 T Steak sauce

Mix gently and cook to your preference

When finished, spread mayo, mustard, and a little ketchup on a bun top and bottom. Add a few pickles, a slice of cheddar cheese. Place burger on bun and top with goat cheese and a few pepperoncinis. 

To me, this is the best burger!!!

What are your Spring Cleaning Days looking like??

What is your favorite way to prepare a hamburger??

Link up below! 

~Remember to put God first, and everything else will follow~

Fajita Roll-ups

 Fajita Roll-ups

I found this recipe in the Family Circle mag. that I received in the mail the other day. I tweaked it a bit!

1 Flank steak or Flat Iron steak

2 T EVOO

1 Medium Onion, Chopped

1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped

2 tsp Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 to 1 tsp Ground Cumin, depending on your taste of Cumin

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 Beef Broth

1 14oz can Diced tomatoes, Don't drain

1/2 cup cooked brown or white rice

6 Tortilla wraps

Monterey Jack Cheese

Sour Cream

In a medium sauce pan, warm 1 T EVOO over medium to high heat. Place Steak in  hot pan and sear on both sides for 4-5 minutes each. Remove Steak and place on plate to catch liquid. In same sauce pan, heat remaining 1 T EVOO. Add Onion, Pepper, Cumin, Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Salt. Saute for 5 minutes. Add in Oregano, and Beef Broth, cooking another 3 minutes. Make a hole in the mixture in the middle of the pan and place steak and all liquids on plate, back into pan. Pour tomatoes over steak. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 1 hour. After an hour, remove steak and turn heat up to medium and cook mixture for an additional 3-5 minutes to reduce some of the liquid. Let Steak rest for 3-5 minutes and then shred with 2 forks. Add back to pan and mix well. Remove pan from heat and stir in rice. Warm Tortillas in Microwave. Place 2 tsp Sour Cream in Tortilla, 1/3 cup of Fajita mixture, and a couple T of Monterey Jack Cheese. Roll up like a burrito and serve! You can also add a little salsa to top of burrito! I sprinkled some extra cheese on top and melted it in the microwave. I love this recipe!! I will be making it again! MY hubby is not a big fan of peppers and onion if he can see them, but he ate it and like it! I will be chopping my onions and peppers smaller the next time but overall, I give this a great taste rating!! I hope you  enjoy!

~Remember to put God first, and everything else will follow~

Super Bowl Sunday Recipes

Football is, after all, a wonderful way to get rid of your aggressions without going to jail for it.  ~Heywood Hale Brown

Seems that every year, I get more into football....Not sure why! 

Even though our Tennessee Titans didn't make it to the Super Bowl, we will still be watching: my hubby for the Packers, and me for the Steelers! 

I thought I would start on some recipes that I have for parties such as this!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

1 pkg (8oz) softened Cream Cheese

2 cups cooked, shredded Chicken

1/2 cup of your favorite Hot Sauce

1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing

1/2 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese

Mix all ingredients together and place in a baking dish. Bake on 350 for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling. Optional: add a thin layer of cheddar cheese and place into the oven for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve with toasted Pita Chips, Veggies, or Corn Chips.

Another of my favorite dip recipes:

1 pkg (8oz) Light or Fat Free Cream Cheese

1 Jar Salsa

Cube cream cheese and add to microwave safe bowl with salsa.

Cook in 1 minute intervals until hot and bubbly! Serve with Tortilla Chips! 

And One More!

Cheesy Nacho Bake:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4 cup water

1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix, Or you can make your own here.
3/4 cup Sour Cream, divided
6 oz (7 cups) Tortilla Chips
1-1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 green onion (optional)


Heat oven to 350. Brown meat in large skillet, drain fat is necessary. Return meat to skillet and add seasoning mix, tomatoes and water, stir well. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream. Remove from heat.
Place half the chips in a 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with onions and remaining sour cream.

As far as our plans go, as of right now, we are partying alone...not such a bad thing! We may invite some friends over. Whatever we do, it will be a day of pending time with family. Whoever wins, wins...GO STEELERS!!!

Coming up soon: Enchilada-Zagna!

What are your plans for the Super Bowl and who will you be cheering for? Leave a comment below and link up!

~Remember to put God first, and everything else will follow~

Lemon Shrimp Parmesan Pasta

This is one of my "comfort" foods that I LOVE!! And, its one of the few seafood dishes that I can get my hubby to eat!

Aldi has a brand of Shrimp (not sure of the name) that is peeled, de-veined and cooked.  And Frozen...

I thaw them out by putting them under cool running water for about 2-3 minutes.

In a small sauce pan, I place 1/2 stick of butter (unsalted) and 1 1/2 cups Chicken stock (low sodium). Bring to a simmer and add 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt. 

Meanwhile, cook about 2 cups noodles. Any kind you like. We like to eat it with Angel Hair, or Penne.

Add your Shrimp to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the juice of 2 lemons and 2 T Parmesan Cheese, simmer 2-3 minutes. 

Add cooked noodles. Mix together well and serve!!

It is so delicious!! Hope you enjoy!!

 

~Remember to put God first, and everything else will follow~

BBQ Bacon Sloppy Joes

BBQ Bacon Sloppy Joes

New Recipe! 

I found a similar recipe in a magazine and thought I would revamp it to make it my own. When I first read it, I thought, BBQ and Cheese???? How is that going to taste. Well, surprisingly, it was DELICIOUS!!!

1lb ground beef (You can use turkey if you like)

2 Carrots, peeled and diced finely

1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 cup BBQ Sauce

4 slices Bacon, diced

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, I used the Ragu Cheddar Cheese Sauce in a jar but the original recipe called for Velveeta.

salt/pepper

garlic powder/onion powder

Italian Bread or Hamburger buns

Saute Carrots in EVOO over med-hi heat. Add bacon and cook 5-6 minutes. (I used Laura Lean Ground Beef so I didnt have to drain bacon fat or beef fat off) Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add BBQ sauce, Water, and Cheddar cheese. Add seasonings and stir until warmed through. Serve over Italian Bread slices or hamburger buns!! Really Good! 

One might think that this will have a strong BBQ taste or Cheddar Cheese taste. You must try this recipe. Neither one is strong. They blend very well to make this a must have dish!! I served mine with Annie Organic Mac-n-cheese!

 Sorry No Pictures, it got gobbled up!!

~Remember to put God first, and everything else will follow~