"Sloppy Joes"

Super easy and ingredients everyone has on hand.

1 lb Hamburger
1/4 onion, Chopped
1/4 Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp White Vinegar
2 Tbsp Mustard
2 Tbsp Sugar
3/4 Cup Ketchup

Brown hamburger in skillet, set aside. Saute onions and peppers. Add hamburger and remaining ingredients. Serve on buns. It's yummy and fast. Enjoy!

Turkey Chilaquiles

Here's something I've been waiting for extra turkey to make. It's Sandra Lee's recipe from food network- I'll update on how it turns out. Enjoy!

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups red onion, chopped
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (10-ounce) Rotel
3 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups tortilla chips, crushed
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add green chilies, diced tomatoes, leftover turkey and salsa. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with tortilla chips and then cheese. Place skillet in oven and bake for about 20 minutes.

Remove from oven. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with side of sour cream.

Cherry Pie

Ryan was over last night and made a great- big- ole deal about our cherry pie and wants the recipe. This is going to drive Snow through the roof- she's a "from scratch" kinda baker and thinks anything from a mix or out of a box is just yuck-so here goes. Don't shoot the messenger.

Pillsbury double package pie crust- the rolled up kind
2 cans Comstock cherry pie filling
Pie pan
Cooking spray or butter

Bring pie crusts to room temperature. Spray non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter the bottom of pie pan. Unroll one pie crust and line bottom of pie pan. Open both cans of cherry pie filling. Here's the technical part-dump pie filling on top of pie crust, smooth out to level. Lick the spoon of cherry pie filling goodness. Unroll remaining pie crust on to cherry pie filling. Pinch together both top and bottom pie crusts. Trim edges if eating the doughy goodness is necessary. On top pie crust, make slits with a knife to get some ventilation goin' on.

Preheat oven to 425. Bake for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375 continue baking for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool before serving so as not to burn your mouth and ruin all other meals sent from heaven during this holiday season. Enjoy!

Pizza Rolls

OMG- I ate the best thing ever last night. The simple name "Pizza Rolls" does not do it justice. Better yet, cheesy pepperoni goodness, my-diet-can-start-tomorrow-gimme-some-a-that-lovin'-from-your-oven, heaven all wrapped up in doughy goodness....the list goes on. It was divine. Let the pictures speak for themselves. No New Years resolutions yet-get to the store and make these bundles of goodness! Let the pictures be your visual guide to deliciousness!

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Gone in 60 seconds dip

This might replace my 'ole standby "go-to-appetizer"
it has a great taste and is super easy!

1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup light mayo (or regular)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 jar mild jalapeno jelly

Combine all ingredients, except jelly, and pack in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Chill. When ready to serve spread jelly on top and serve with crackers. Enjoy!

Zesty Carrot Casserole

Ode to Snow- who's getting a kitchen redo. This is just ONE of her faboo recipes. Hang in there-everything is going to taste soooo yummy in your new digs.

8 to 10 carrots, cooked and cut into stripes
1/4 cup cooking liquid from carrots
2 Tbsp. grated onion
2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 Tbsp. softened butter
Dash of paprika

Preheat oven to 375. Arrange carrot strips in 9x13 inch casserole dish in one layer. In a bowl, combine water, onion, horseradish, mayo, salt, and pepper. Pour over carrots. Top with mixture of cracker crumbs, butter, and paprika. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Mini-Chip Snowball Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups )12 ounce package) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour; stir in chocolate chip sand pecans. Shape 1 tablespoon of dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at preheated 375 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven and sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired. Makes 5 dozen cookies. Enjoy!