Pot Roast

I really like coming home from church and having a nice yummy dinner waiting for me.
My favorite recipe is for this pot roast by Paula Deen.

Taco Pie

from my friend Susan

2- (14oz) boxes Kraft Deluxe Mac-n-Cheese Dinner
2lbs ground beef (or turkey to make it healthier)
2 pkgs. taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c (12oz) sour cream
3 c. (12oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided (could use any cheese so try your fav)
2 c. salsa- I used a pineapple flavor, yummy!

Prepare mac-n-cheese.
In large skillet brown hamburg; drain off grease.
Add taco seasoning and water; simmer 5 min.
Stir sour cream into prepared mac-n-cheese.
Spoon half of mac-n-cheese into bottom of a 13x9 baking dish.
Top with all of meat mixture.
Layer with 2 c. cheese.
Cover and bake 400 degrees.
*Remove from oven and top with salsa and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered 5 min or until cheese is melted. Serves 8. Recipe is easily cut in half.

* I did not do this step because not everyone likes salsa around here we topped it individually- yummy

I made this last night for Steve and I, the boys, and 2 girls; yes I said girls-long story.

Sweet and Sour meatballs

The easiest and very delicious party food that I serve for dinner, because well isn't dinner a party!!

Meatballs
I either buy pre-made frozen meatballs or make my own:
Here's my recipe:
1 pound hamburg
1 egg
bread crumbs (1/4 cup- not sure I eye it)
milk (a splash, again I eye it)
1/2 onion chopped

mix the above and form into balls, cook meatballs on stovetop or broil

Sweet and Sour Sauce:
yummy and oh so easy:
mix together
1- 12 oz jar of chili sauce
1- 10 oz jar of grape jelly
double it for more sauce

add meatballs and let them all cook for an hour or more
yummy!

I serve over rice and with fresh veggies, usually broccoli, my kids favorite!

Lasagna Soup

I saw this at my friend Aleatha's blog. I will be trying this soon.

This is so easy and so yummy

1 pd ground beef
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 oz) can beef broth with onion
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups uncooked corkscrew-shaped pasta
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (14.5) can diced tomatoes (I use tomatoe puree b/c my family doesn't like tomatoes)

directions:
cook beef w/ garlic in skillet until browned. pour off fat.
add broth,tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Heat to boil
Stir in pasta. Cook over medium heat 10 min. or until pasta is done. Stir in cheese. Serve with additional cheese if desired.