Monday, March 26, 2012

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef/sirloin1 onion, chopped1/4 c. steak sauce1 c. beef stock1 green pepper, chopped1 pkg. sliced mushroomsProvolone cheese, cut into slices or pre-slicedSalt & Pepper to taste Buns/Rolls

Preheat broiler.In large skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef/sirloin, about 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, green pepper and mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes, until they start to get tender. Stir in the steak sauce and beef stock, season with salt and pepper, bring up to a bubble and cook about 2 minutes. Split open rolls, place one slice of cheese on one side and toast under broiler, keep your eye on them so they don't burn! Place a scoopful of the meat on the bottom half of the bun, drizzle with additional steak sauce and place cheesy bun on top! Delish!

Wanna try these!

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Cheerio Treats

• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. corn syrup
• 1 c. creamy peanut butter
• 1 t. vanilla
• 5 c. Cheerios (I used Honey Nut Cheerios)

In a large sauce pan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat.

Allow mixture to boil for one minute and remove from heat.

Add peanut butter and vanilla to mixture and mix until smooth.

Add Cheerios and mix until all coated.

Drop mixture by spoonful onto waxed paper and allow to cool.

Makes approximately 2 dozen.

Olive Garden Bread Sticks

Dough:
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs yeast
1 Tbs salt (yes, the recipe calls for 1 Tablespoon, which I use every time and they turn out great.)
2 Tbs butter, softened
4-5 Cups flour


Topping:
3 Tbs butter melted
sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder



For the dough, pour the water into a stand mixer with the sugar and yeast, let that sit and froth for about 10 minutes. Add salt, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Mix the dough on low. Add the rest of the flour a half cup at a time, until dough scrapes the sides of the bowl clean. Mix the dough about 5 minutes on medium speed, until its soft and easy to work with. Roll the dough out into a long log, spray a knife with cooking spray and cut the dough into 12-14 pieces. Roll those pieces into about 6 inch long snakes. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with cooking spray, and lay the breadsticks out leaving about 2 inches between each one. Place them in the oven with the temperature turned to 170 degrees. Let them rise for about 15 minutes, or until doubled in size.( I have also let them sit at room temp until they are doubled in size and then bake them in the oven) Once risen, brush them with the 1 1/2 T of melted butter and sprinkle them with salt. Now preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake them for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. While they are baking combine the rest of the melted butter with 1/4 t garlic powder. When the breadsticks are golden brown, remove them from the oven and brush them with the butter/garlic mixture.

Instant Oatmeal Mix

•6 cups quick-cooking oats
•1/4 cup sugar
•1/4 cup packed brown sugar
•3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 cup dried fruit or nuts, if desired (I used 1/3 cup of each of the following – golden raisins, dried apple, and dried cranberries)*** see note below
In a large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Then store in airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 month. Makes 14 half cup servings.

To prepare oatmeal:

Place 1/2 cup of mix in a deep microwave-safe bowl. (My cereal bowls worked just fine)

Add 3/4 cup water to the mix and microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds.

Stir and cook 20-50 seconds more (40 seconds worked for me) or until bubbly. Let stand for 1-2 minutes.

Serve with milk, some extra brown sugar, and fresh fruit if desired. Yield: 1 serving