Donna's Sloppy Joes

Not a single person in my house would touch a sloppy joe until my friend Donna brought these over. They are DEELISH!! I usually freeze my leftover meat for those busy nights when I don't have enough time to get dinner made so I can just pop it out of the freezer and serve on buns or slices of bread.

1 lb. ground beef, cooked
1 c. ketchup
1/4 c. water
2 TBSP. brown sugar
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce {why couldn't they shorten that name?}
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 hamburger buns, split {you'll only want to split your buns because this is a hearty sandwich and you get full off a half}
cheese slices

* Stir ketchup, beef, water, br. sugar, worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve on buns. Broil with cheese for 3 minutes.

White Chocolate Popcorn

This is so yummy and perfect for a movie snack, neighbor gift, or you can just have the whole thing for yourself!
First you'll need 2 bags of popped popcorn...

Some baking white chocolate. Melt according to package directions and drizzle over popcorn. {I used the whole box}

And M&M's, which are totally optional. I usually use 1/2 a bag...

Now STUFF YOUR FACE!!!

Never Fail Yeast Rolls

Super yummy and super easy!! {Sorry no pics}
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. yeast
1 box white or yellow cake mix
3 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp salt
butter, melted
*Dissolve yeast in water in a mixing bowl. Add flour, cake mix, and salt. Mix ingredients together {do not knead.} Put dough in a greased bowl and cover and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
*Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll each half on floured surface to a 12 in. circle and cut into 12 wedges. Roll wedges into crescent rolls and place on greased baking sheet.
*Baste with melted butter and cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

Breakfast Pizza

This is super yummy and we actually have it for dinner:) It would be easy to assemble the night before and pop it in the oven for a warm delish breakfast!
1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/2 c. frozen has brown potatoes, thawed
2 tbsp diced red pepper
2 tbsp diced yellow pepper
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

*Separate crescent dough into four triangles; arrange in lightly greased casserole dish. Press onto the bottom of pan, building up edges slightly, seal perforations.

*In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.

*Sprinkle over crust. Top with potatoes, peppers and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and pepper. Pour over pizza; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

*Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until eggs are completely set and top is golden brown.

Reese's Pieces Cookies

These cookies are my absolute FAVORITE!! I use the mini Reese's pieces for baking, but sometimes I'll substitute them for chopped Andes mints. Both versions are delish!
Let's get started:
3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 bag Reese's pieces for baking
*Cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Combine cocoa, flour, soda, salt. Stir in Reese's. Drop by tsp. onto ungreased cookie sheet{I always use parchment paper for a no mess clean up} Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes. They will flatten as they cool.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

I came across this awesome cookbook while visiting my fabulous in laws in K-Ville. My sister actually knows the lady that wrote it and we took a little cooking class at her home. This pizza will not last 60 seconds in your house. I couldn't even get a final picture of it when I was done because my hubby already started digging in!! Here's what you'll need:
2 cups cubed cooked chicken{my chicken isn't quite cubed yet}

2TBS. olive oil
1c. BBQ sauce
1 small can crushed pineapple
2 c. mozza cheese
1/2 c. red pepper
1/2 c. sun dried tomatoes
1/2 c. red onion slices
pre baked pizza crust

*Add BBQ sauce and pineapple juice from crushed pineapple to cubed chicken in skillet and heat through.

Spread on pre-baked pizza crust

Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, remaining toppings, then remaining cheese.Bake 15 minutes at 425.

Grilled Chicken

This marinade recipe was from my husband's Fabulous Aunt Pat.
Here's what you'll need:
1 c. soy sauce
1 c. 7up
1/2 c. oil
1/8 tsp. horseradish sauce
*Add ingredients to a large Ziploc bag and add meat. Marinate for a few hours then throw meat on the grill until done. Serve with my recipe for Potato Salad and you have a delish summer dish!

Pizza Divine

Ok. So sorry I don't have pics. I'll get better. Here's a delish and super easy pizza to make that I learned at a cooking class.
Ingredients:
Italian pizza round
Onion dip{I like the Lipton brand that mixes w/sour cream}
Toppings
Mozzarella cheese
*Preheat oven according to pizza round instructions. Spread onion dip. Add toppings and sprinkle w/cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.

Super Easy Boneless Ribs

Looking for a super easy dinner? All you need is 4 ingredients and a crock pot! Let's get started...

What you'll need:
Boneless Pork Ribs
BBQ Sauce
Few splashes of Worcestershire Sauce
Brown sugar

*Dump first three ingredients in the crock pot, sprinkle brown sugar on top, and set on low for about 7 hours. Tah Dah!! There you have it! Melt in your mouth super yummo ribs:)

*Leftovers for the next night can be shredded, place on tortilla, and add black beans, corn, sour cream, and cheese for sweet pork burritos!!

Creamy Egg Salad

Do you have left over hard boiled Easter eggs? Here's a super tasty recipe to use them in.
Creamy Egg Salad:
2 pkgs 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
8 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 medium onion
Croissants
*In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayo, mustard, paprika and salt. Stir in eggs and onion. Serve on Croissants with lettuce if desired.

Succulent Baby Back Ribs

Use only baby backs because spareribs don't have as much meat and will cook to death!!

*Put ribs on a rack in a broiler pan{make sure you tin foil the bottom and spray the pan with cooking spray}. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350.

*Drain the grease and put ribs on greased cookie sheet. Baste with Rib Sauce{Below} and cover with tin foil.



*Turn oven down to 325 and coat both sides with Rib Sauce. Cook for 1 hour, turning over at 30 minutes.
*Turn oven down again to 300. Re-baste, drizzle with honey and cook for 1 hour more. Turning over at 30 minutes again.
*I like to baste my ribs more than this recipe calls for, but it's totally personal preference.

RIB SAUCE:
2 c. ketchup
2 c. bbq sauce
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. chili powder
dash of garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 TBSP worchester sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. onion chopped, sauteed
dash cayenne pepper