What's Cooking April 28, 2022

 Ah, Taco Bell's meat filling really is the best.  So light, just the perfect hint of spices.  Try Slow Roasted Italian's recipe for a Taco Bell taste alike:

https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2022/04/taco-meat-taco-bell.html

 

You know how they're always eating Hot Cross Buns in books? Time to make your own!

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/hot-cross-buns/

 

For Saturday morning, some Cherry Turnovers from My Baking Addiction

https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/cherry-turnovers/

 

I can't recommend these Foil Wrapped Potatoes from Spend With Pennies enough.  The recipe is for the grill, but put them on a cookie sheet in the oven for 40-45 minutes, and they're an easy, filling, customizable meal.  A medium Yukon Gold potato for each person is just right.

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/grilled-potato-packets/

 

We also really enjoy Crockpot Chicken and Gravy from Plain Chicken.  I like it with a bit more gravy, so I use a can of Chicken Broth.  It tastes much better on egg noodles than on rice, we think.

https://www.plainchicken.com/crock-pot-chicken-gravy/ 

 

 

What's Cooking October 6, 2021

 Hungry for cupcakes again this week?  Me too!

https://bakerbynature.com/perfect-one-bowl-vanilla-cupcakes-with-vanilla-buttercream-frosting/

 

We all like a beef enchilada recipe from the Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce can, but this recipe from I Wash You Dry looks even cheesier.  She also has her own home made enchilada sauce that looks yummy.

https://iwashyoudry.com/easy-ground-beef-enchiladas/ 

 

A Coalcracker in the Kitchen has a recipe for a "red sauce" with a touching story behind it's invention.

https://www.acoalcrackerinthekitchen.com/2021/10/06/all-purpose-red-sauce-with-meat/

 

 

In an age where you don't get many trick or treaters anymore, maybe you could spring for some boxes of Cracker Jacks to hand out!

This will be appearing on the menu soon.  

https://www.thecookierookie.com/dutch-oven-lasagna/

 

We tried this recipe tonight.  We would make it again, but in half a recipe. Also, it was agreed that the Parmesan Cheese wasn't a good match for the rest of the dish. Cheddar would be better.  I thought the Instant Rice didn't cook thoroughly, and there were crunchy bits of it. Also, I'd use a regular cooked chicken breast  as the taste and texture of the Rotisserie Chicken in this dish was not pleasing, to me at least.

https://www.plainchicken.com/old-school-chicken-and-rice-casserole/