Sloppy Joe Casserole

For those who have been reading my blog for awhile know I am a NE Patriots fan.

This run to the superbowl is keeping us all on edge.
We'll find out next week if we will be in the big game or not.
Oh the anticipation!

Is your team still in the running?
What is your go to football food?




Ingredients:

1 ½ -2 Lbs Ground beef

2 Cans Manwich

2 Cans Crescent rolls

4 Cups Mozzarella (shredded)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Prepare a 9x13 pan with cooking spray

3. Brown beef, drain

4. Mix Manwich with ground beef, simmer

5. Open one roll of dough and place on bottom of pan

6. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top of dough

7. Add meat mixture, spread evenly

8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of meat mixture

9. Unroll second can of crescent rolls and place on top of cheese

10. Cook 10-12 minutes

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OK, I admit it. I got into a fight, and lost, with my top layer of dough. Sigh, It still tasted delicious though!

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Smell Good Sunday #48

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Retro Tuna Noodle Casserole from Marilyn's Treats

An InLinkz Link-up

Mushroom and Sweet Pea Risotto

It is so cold.
So so very cold

I know, it's cold everywhere.
Snow in Florida?! What!

Not that I am a fan of waking up to -10 degrees with a windchill of -30...
but, it IS winter. Winter is temporary.

We got a big storm last week, about 18 inches of snow in our area. The winds were flying so high yesterday it looked like mini blizzards every time a gust came by.
That can be annoying.

My big problem is the complainers!
Oh. My. Word.
(yes, I see the irony of me complaining about others that complain)

Facebook is FULL of everyone "OMG it's too cold"
"I HATE WINTER"
"Make it end!"
"Another day, still in the single digits. GAAAAAH"

Now, maybe I am confused...but...
Didn't you make a choice to live here?
Learn to dress for it people!

Personally, I cannot stand it when it rains.
Drives me to drink.
So, I make it a point not to live in, say, Seattle.

I get it. It's cold.
Our heating bills are up and we stay inside more.
BUT
It's beautiful white and sparkly.
You get an excuse to make soups, stews, chilis, and casseroles all the time.
Not to mention, you get to wear all those fluffy comfy sweaters!

Now that I am done complaining...I still find this giggly

Are you the half full or half empty type when it comes to winter?
What's your favorite "warm the bones" winter food?



Ingredients:

4 Cups Chicken broth (for vegetarian, use vegetable broth)

1 Tbsp Butter

½ Cup Sweet onion (finely chopped)

1 ½ Tsp Garlic (minced)

1 Cup Arborio rice (uncooked)

½ Cup Dry white wine

1 Tbsp Olive oil

4 Cups Mushrooms (sliced)

2 Tsp Thyme

¾ Cup Frozen green peas

6 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

¼ Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In medium saucepan, heat broth over low heat (keep warm)

2. In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat

3. Add onion, cook until clear

4. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds or until fragrant

5. Add rice, cook (stirring) for 3 minutes

6. Add wine, cook until liquid is absorbed (stirring constantly)

7. Stir in ½ cup of broth, stir constantly until liquid is absorbed.

8. Repeat until all broth is gone and rice is tender

9. Heat oil in large skillet

10. Add mushrooms, cook until tender

11. Add the mushrooms, thyme, peas, ¼ cup cheese, and pepper to the rice

12. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, just until everything is warmed

13. Spoon into bowls and top with remaining Parmesan

Print

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Adapted from: Recipe Girl

Smell Good Sunday #47

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Best Cauli Mac and Cheese by All Thats Jas

An InLinkz Link-up

BBQ Chicken Wrap with Blue Cheese Slaw

Happy New Year!

I hope 2018 brings to you new possibilities and adventures.

Is anyone making any resolutions? I didn't keep up with mine too well, but, that's OK.
I figure I did so well with the week in review one, it makes up for last years lack,

My aunt was on the receiving end of my grandmother's recipe box.
I am currently going through and taking pictures of these old handwritten (or typed!) recipes of hers. This year, my resolution will be to make some, hopefully all, of these recipes.
Reasonable...or so it seems today!



Ingredients:

Wrap

2 Cups Shredded chicken

1 Cup BBQ sauce

4 (8 inch) Tortillas

1 Cup Cole Slaw

Cole Slaw:

2 Cups Shredded cabbage

1 Shredded carrot

¼ Cup mayonnaise

¼ Cup Sour cream

2 Tbsp Grainy mustard

1 Lemon (juice)

Salt and Pepper to taste

¼ Cup Blue cheese

Directions:
1. Assemble slaw and refrigerate for an hour

2. Mix chicken and BBQ sauce

3. Top wraps with chicken

4. Add cole slaw

Print

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Adapted From: Closet Cooking

Smell Good Sunday #46

"Smell Good Sunday" has been a running joke in my house as long as I have been married.

Hubby states it is his favorite day of the week as I am usually cooking up a storm and making the house smell good.

Share with us everything you have been up to this week!

A few rules though:
1. Link directly to your post and not the main page of your blog
2. No etsy shops or products for sale
3. Click around and visit other people, that's what makes this a party!
4. Don't forget, all features are pinned to the Smell Good Sunday Pinterest Board

Featured Post from Last Week:

Sweetheart Fantasy Fudge from Marilyn's Treats

An InLinkz Link-up

Stuffed French Bread Cheeseburger

Merry Christmas to all!
No matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope it is spent with friends and family.


This is my first year with the girl child as "Santa's Helper".
Her and hubby sort of ganged up on me and used the whole "she's, um, an adult" reasoning. Any mama will tell you, it's a sad (yet happy) moment. I have to relinquish that part of her kid-ness and allow her to be part of the adult-ness of it all.
Oh how bittersweet.
Ingredients:

1 Lb Ground beef

¼ Cup Onion (chopped)

1 Can (10 ¾ oz) Tomato soup

½ Tsp Garlic salt

¼ Tsp Salt

¼ Tsp Pepper

1 Lb French Bread (whole)

1 Tbsp Butter (softened)

8 oz Velveeta (sliced)

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, cook beef and onions

2. Add tomato soup, garlic salt, salt and pepper

3. Simmer for 5-10 minutes

4. Slice the top third off the bread, scoop out middle

5. Spread butter on removed top

6. Spoon beef mixture into bread shell

7. Arrange cheese slices on top

8. Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted

9. Replace bread on top

Print

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Adapted from: Moms who Think