Awesome Guacamole

Ok I think I finally perfected this dish.

3 avocados mashed
1 can Rotel with green chilies, DRAINED
1/2 sweet onion minced
1 T lemon or lime juice
black pepper
1 pouch Concord guacamole seasoning mix

Mix and enjoy!!!!!

Oh yeah and when I can find the pouches of Roasted corn at Sams club I add that instead of the Rotel. Maybe next time I find it I will mix both in and see what happens. I hate seasonal food that you fall in love with.

Little loaves of Barbecued meatloaf

1 C ketchup
2/3 C cider vinegar
6 T brown sugar
2 t beef bouillon granules

Combine these into a saucepan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until granules dissolve. Set aside.

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 C bread crumbs
2 T chopped onion
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 C evaporated milk

Combine these in a bowl, stirring until blended. Shape into little loaves. Put loaves into a casserole dish with tall sides. Spoon sauce over loaves.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Parmesan-Butternut Squash Gratin

1

butternut squash (2 1/2 lb)

1/4

cup butter or margarine

2

large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4

cup Progresso® panko bread crumbs

1/3

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Peel, halve lengthwise and seed squash; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange with slices overlapping slightly in bottom of baking dish.
• 2In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is soft and butter is infused with garlic flavor. Do not let butter brown.
• 3In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and 1 tablespoon of the butter-garlic mixture.
• 4Brush squash slices with remaining butter-garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bread crumb mixture.
• 5Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with fork. Increase oven temperature to 425°F; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Before serving, sprinkle parsley over top.

Marinated Grill Flap Steak

Flap Steak

3 T soy sauce
3 T balsamic vinegar
3 T maple syrup
4 cloves of garlic, minced

Mix marinade and marinade for at least 15 minutes before grilling meat about 6-8 minutes.

Green Bean Tomato Salad

16 oz frozen green beans, or 3-4 cups FRESH, steamed

2 T Olive Oil
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
1/2 t salt
2 t sugar
1/8 t dried basil
1 t Dijon mustard

3T toasted sliveerd almonds
2 C cherry tomatoes, halved

Cook green beans.

In a bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, basil and mustard.
Add green beans, almonds, tomatoes and toss well.

Serve warm or chilled for 30 minutes.

Grandma's Secret Sweet and Spicy Wings

MMMMMMMMM! For an entire flat of wings.

preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Cut wings apart, spray cooking racks, place wings on racks on top of cooking sheets with sides.
Bake skin side down for 20 minutes, then flip them over and bake another 30 minutes with skin side up.
While chicken wings are baking make the sauce.

1 1/2 sticks butter
1/2 C brown sugar
2/3 C tomato sauce
1/2 t minced garlic
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t white pepper
1/2 t chili pepper
1/2 t cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/2 t salt
2 t oregano, fresh or dried
1/2 c Frank's Red Hot sauce

Bring it all to a boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

When wings are baked, remove from racks and place in big bowl, pour over sauce and stir gently. Enjoy!!! They are addicting, so I hope you have another flat of wings. :D

Biscuit topped Italian Casserole

A feel good, feels like home recipe that is quick and simple.

1 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
3/4 c water
1/4 t pepper
1   8oz can tomato sauce
1   6oz can tomato paste
1   9oz pkg frozen mixed veggies, thawed
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can buttermilk biscuits (layered ones work best, by Hungry Jack)
1 T melted butter
1/2 t dried crushed oregano leaves


Heat oven to 375degrees.

Grease 12X8 (2qt) casserole dish.
In large skillet brown ground beef and onion.
Drain.
Stir in water, pepper, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat.
Stir in vegetables and 1 1/2c cheese.
Spoon mixture into greased casserole dish.

Separate biscuits into 2 layers.
Place biscuits near outer edge of casserole dish over meat and veggie mixture, overlapping slightly.
Sprinkle remaining cheese in center and around edges.
Gently brush biscuits with melted butter
Sprinkle with oregano.

Bake at 375 for 22 to 27 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

Makes 6-8 servings.