Archive for March, 2007

Fabulous Meatloaf

Ingredients 2 lbs. ground beef 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 3/4 of one small can evaporated milk 2 eggs 1 and 1/2 packages of crackers (sleeves of a cracker like Ritz) 1 bottle A-1 Sweet and Tangy Steak sauce 1 small can tomato sauce 1/2 of a medium sized bottle of... Read more »

Main Dishes

If you don’ t have time to cook, don’t overlook KFC! Fried chicken is a perennial favorite and tastes great at room temperature! Another good idea is your best chili recipe! Bring your chili in your own crock pot! If you’ve got some spare time on your hands, consider making my recipes for a fabulous... Read more »

Chili Dip

Ingredients 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature 2 cans (15 oz. each) chunky chili with beans 1/2 c. salsa 1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 c. shredded Colby cheese Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees Grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish Spread cream cheese in the bottom of the... Read more »

White Pizza Dip

Ingredients 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb and Garlic Soup Mix 1 16 oz. container sour cream 1 c. (8 oz.) ricotta cheese 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4c. chopped pepperoni (this is optional, but I included it, just using turkey pepperoni. I also added more than 1/4c.) 1 loaf French or Italian bread,... Read more »

Lenten Traditions

Special Lenten Traditions to Share with your Family Lent is the most solemn season in the Christian faith and sometimes this can be a daunting thought, especially if you are trying to communicate this to your children! Recently, I’ve come across some very charming and common place symbols that effectively explain Lenten themes. Please consider... Read more »

Fresh Crudite

Cabbage Bowl with Fresh Crudite To make an unusual bowl for serving your favorite dip, place the cabbage stem side down on a countertop. Push aside, but don’t remove, the larger outer leaves and then cut off the top of the cabbage. Carefully carve out the inner parts of the cabbage to form a bowl... Read more »

Easter Recipes

Below are all of the referenced recipes for Easter celebrations. Simply click “previous” to find the recipe you are looking for. You can also search directly for any recipe.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs a la Sam Makes 20 Ingredients 10 large hard boiled eggs 1 T. water 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. salt 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into small chunks 1/2 small red onion, minced 4 cherry tomatoes, minced Juice of 1 large lime Dash of hot pepper sauce (or... Read more »

Broiled Asparagus

Ingredients 1-2 lbs. asparagus olive oil bread crumbs parmesan cheese Directions Place 1-2 lbs. asparagus, rinsed and trimmed, in a 9″ x 13″ pyrex dish Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese Add salt and pepper to taste Bake in a 350 degree oven approximately 25 minutes until slightly browned... Read more »

Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients 1 tsp. olive oil 3 red onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 10 small oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped 1 T. chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tsp. dried 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 c. chopped basil Directions Heat the oil... Read more »