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Dinner tonight

I had to share what I am making for tonight in my crockpot.  It is so yummy, and easy.

Mexican Casserole (in the crockpot)

1 lb ground beef

1 can 15 1/4 oz corn, drained

salt

pepper

1 jar or 11 oz salsa

5 cups egg noodles (I am using regular elbows, I ran out of egg noodles)

1 can diced tomatoes undrained 28 oz

1 cup water

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Brown beef and transfer to slow cooker.  Top with corn.  Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.  Pour salsa over all.  Top with noodles.  Pour tomatoes and water over all.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Cover and cook for about 4 hours or until noodles are tender.  Serves about 6.

Peachy Crisp

I should have taken a picture of this scrumptous Peachy Crisp I made for desert tonight.  I know there are a lot of healthier versions of this recipe, but this was is very easy!  It is the most yummy right out of the oven.

Peachy Crisp

1 big can of Peaches (Undrained)

1 box of yellow cake mix

1 stick of butter

Pour peaches on the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan.  Pour cake mix overtop.  Then drizzle melted butter ontop.  Bake 325 degrees for about 55-60 min.

Recipes

One of my readers requested I share these recipes.  These recipes are PERFECT for LARGE families!  Even if your family is not large you can still make and freeze extras.

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce:

2 Medium or Large Onions

12 Large Mushrooms (optional)

2 LBS Hamburger

8 Cups (or 4  oz cans) diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes

1 1/2 T Italion Seasonings

1 T Parsley

1 T Sugar

2 t Salt

Cook veges and hamburger until meat is no longer pink and veggies are soft.  In a 6 qt crockpot add tomatoes.  If you are using diced tomatoes you will need to run them through your blender to make smooth or use a hand blender to mash them up while they are in the crockpot.  Add the hamburger/veggie and stir.  Add the spices and stir again.  Cover and put on low for 6-8 hours.  Serve with whole wheat spaghetti and French bread for a delicious meal!

Spicy Beef and Beans for the Crockpot

2 LBS Boneless Beef Roast, cubed

2 Cups Salsa

1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 15 oz can corn, drained

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1 Heaping Teaspoon full of Minced Garlic from the Jar

2 TBS Brown Sugar

1 TBS Soy Sauce

Put all ingr. into crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  Serve over brown rice.  I also serve salad along with chips and salsa.  YUMMY! 

Awesome Recipe the Kids Love!

I had to share this recipe with you.  Makes for a quick and nutritious breakfast, and great when your sick.  This recipe has been around a long time, before the scare of salmonella poisoning.  Make sure you use farm fresh organic eggs.

**Orange Julious**

1 raw egg-use organic, farm fresh 

1 cup milk

1/3 cup orange concentrate

4-6 ice cubes

1-2 tsp sugar or honey

**Blend in blender and enjoy!

Frugal Dinner for Tonight...

Easy Pizza Crust Recipe

I realized tonight I actually need to bake 3 pizzas for it to be enough for all of us!

Easy Pizza Crust Recipe

2 TBSP active dry yeast

2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees F.)

2 tsp. sugar

2 tsp. salt

4 Tbsp. vegetable oil

4-5 cups of flour

Disolve yeast in the water.  Add the rest of the ingredients in and mix.

Knead for about 5 minutes

Roll and press down into a greased pizza pan.

Add toppings.

Bake 450 degrees F. for about 14 minutes.

Dinner Tonight!

Creamy Enchiladas  (VERY EASY)

2 lbs Ground Beef, Chicken or Turkey diced, OR Refried Beans (This is what we use)

2 pkgs. Flour or Corn Tortillas

1 1/2 lbs. Cheddar or Mozzerella, shredded

2 (16 oz) cans Enchilada Sauce, Red or Green

2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 C. Milk, more or less

Mix together canned soup, enchilada sauce and enough milk to make a nice sauce.  Mix in your choice of cooked meat or refried beans.  Place a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of two 9x13 pans.  Place a layer of tortillas on top, cover with another layer of sauce and cover with a layer of shredded cheese.  Continue to layer ending with sauce and with cheese on top.  Bake covered with foil at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.