Baked Spaghetti

So I was getting tired of making spaghetti the same way. So one day i decided to bake it. And it has been a hit in the house since.

1 lbs. Jimmy Dean regular sausage
1 med onion, diced
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 lbs thin spaghetti noodles
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 tbsp butter
4 cups mozzerella cheese, shredded

Grease a 13x9 glass pan.
In a large pot fill half way with water and bring to a boil.
In a medium size skillet, over medium- high heat, brown sausage and onions. Drain off any grease. Once water is boiling add the noodles, I like the break them in half then put in the water. In the skillet add the spaghetti sauce and the diced tomatoes, put on low. After the pasta is done, drain, put back into the pot. Add the butter and mix in the sauce. Put into the baking dish and cover with the cheese. Bake at 400 degree's for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and turning golden brown. Serve with favorite garlic bread and salad.

My Girl Paula: Crispy Rice Candy Corn

Let's just say that both my kids said Mmmm after

their first bit. This was only me second time making rice crispy's and its just so easy. I think this will be a halloween favorite.

4 tbps butter

1 (10 oz) bag marshmallows

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

6 cups crispy rice cereal

1 cup rough chopped candy corn

Spray 13x9 glass pan and a rubber spatula with a non stick spray.

In a medium sized sauce pan over low heat, add butter to melt. Once melted add marshmallows, salt, and vanilla. Stir continuously until the marshmallows have reached a smooth consistency. Remove from heat and fold in the cereal and candy corns until completely coated.
Add the mixture to the greased baking dish and smooth out evenly. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Chili

Its that time of year again to start making chili. This recipe originated from my dad but i have changed it to make it my own. I hope you enjoy it.

2 pounds hamburger, i have used elk before, any meat will be good in this
1 can (15 oz) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
1 can (28 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 can (small) tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) unsweet corn, drained
1 large onion, diced
2 jalapenos
crushed red pepper, to taste
chili powder, to taste

Put it all into the crockpot and simmer on low for 6 to 8 hours.

My Girl Paula: Squash Casserole

Let me just say this dish was AWESOME tasting. My sone Austin had 3 helpings of it.

2 cups cooked, mashed yellow squash

2 cups Ritz Crackers crumbs

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup shredded cheese, i used cheddar

1 cup chopped onion

2 eggs, lightly beating

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

pinch of sugar

6 tbsp butter

Place the squash in a large bowl. Add the cracker crumbs, milk, cheese, and onion, and stir well. stir in the eggs, salt, pepper, sugar and butter, and pour into a greased 1-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

My Girl Paula: Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Let me just say, this has been the most moist cake ever. I was so yummy. I know I'm late posting. But it was worth making. It is so easy to make. And O so Delicious.


4 eggs
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 package butter recipe cake mix
One 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
One 3.4 oz package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 oz chocolate chips
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a tube pan or bundt pan.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, water and vanilla by hand. Stir in the cake mix and pudding mixes. Slowly add the butter and oil, and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake plate. Sift confectioners' sugar over the cake, or drizzle chocolate sauce over it, if desired.

Buckeye Pie

Ok I'm back. I haven't posted anything in awhile, been kind of busy. We just moved into a new house. Been here for 3 weeks now. We are loving the move. Now that everything is unpacked I can get back to making some good food.

I got this recipe off of my mom's blog Something new is cooking. I love peanut butter and chocolate together, so I figured I will make it. And let me tell you, it was so yummy. I'm having trouble gettingthe picture's to upload so I will try tomorrow to get them on


Ingredients:
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 cups milk
1 large chocolate instant pudding
16 oz Cool Whip
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 chocolate pie crusts
Directions:
Mix powdered sugar, peanut butter, cream cheese together. Add 1/2 the whip cream and mix until well blended. Divide the mix between the two pie crusts.
Mix the milk and instant pudding together for 2 minutes. Pour the pudding into the two pies and spread out evenly.
Spread the remaining Cool Whip over top of the two pies. Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

edible play-do

I saw this done on Jon and Kate plus 8 like 6 months ago. So i decided to make it finally. My kids loved it. Austin pretty much just ate it instead of playing with it.

all it is, is egual parts of:

powder milk

creamy peanut butter

honey

flour

Mix it all together. And let the kids enjoy.

chicken wings

My husband taught me this recipe. But i think almost everyone makes them the same way.

1 lbs chicken wings
1 bottle franks hot sauce
4 tbps butter
deep fryer
salt
pepper


Heat the fryer to 375*. In a sauce pan melt butter and hot sauce together. Salt and pepper wings to taste. Add to fryer until done and crispy. When done put in pot with the sauce leave in for about a minute. Then enjoy. If you are making alot heat the oven to 200* and keep the wings warm until you are ready to eat.

Enchilada's

This has to be a household favorite around here. My son ate 2 helpings tonight for dinner. My husband always make sure he is home on time on enchilada night.

2 1/2 lbs hamburger, or any meat you prefer (I've made it which diced chicken and diced steak before, just as good)

Half a onion

2 small cans enchilada sauce, i use 1 hot 1 med

1 can refried beans

4 cups cheese, either cheddar, fiesta blend or monetary jack cheese

8 tortilla

Preheat oven to 350*. Brown hamburger in a large skillet over med high heat, until browned, drain if needed. Add in onion, 1 1/2 can sauce and about a spoonful of beans, heat through. In a 13x9 pan spray with cooking spray, layer half the tortilla's, rest of beans, half the sauce mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers, minus the beans. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce in the can, on top of the cheese. Bake until the starts to get golden brown along the edges, about 30 mins. Let it cool for a5-7 mins before serving. Can be topped with sour cream, onion, green onion, salsa or any other garnish you prefer. The recipe can be halved.

Mexicorn

So i decided to try my hand in making mexicorn. My husband said it was great. Let me know what you think.

3 cups frozen or canned corn

half of a white onion, diced

1 green bell pepper diced

1 jalapeno, chopped small

paprika, salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter

Heat a skillet over med heat. Add butter, let melt. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno, cook until tender. Add corn heat until the corn is heated through. Add salt, pepper and paprika. and serve.