Easy Nacho Dinner!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - - 0 comments

This is a very easy and simple recipe, and it taste soooo GREAT!!

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups Progresso red kidney beans, drained, rinsed (from 19-oz can)
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant Mexicorn whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, un-drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups slightly broken tortilla chips
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup of chopped green onions


DIRECTIONS
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground turkey or beef until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in beans, tomato sauce, corn and chili powder. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle tortilla chips evenly over beef mixture; top with cheese. Cover; simmer 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving (1/6 of Recipe)
  • Calories 420
  • (Calories from Fat 170),
  • Total Fat 19g
  • (Saturated Fat 7g,
  • Cholesterol 75mg;
  • Sodium 1080mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 36g
  • (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 7g),
  • Protein 27g.


Locating My Brain!?!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - - 0 comments
As usual I got up this morning at 6am to take my son to work, his truck is currently in the shop, and as I was driving back as the early morning dawn was breaking through over the horizon I all of a sudden had some great thoughts enter my mind and I got excited about them thoughts and wanted to blog about them.
However, once I got home I was still a little sleepy so I thought I would get another hour or so of sleep in before I started my day. I woke up an hour and half later and ever since then I have been searching my brain for those great thoughts I had this morning. I remember having them; I just cannot remember what those are. I even remember the excited feelings I had, I just for some reason cannot find what those thoughts where. I have searched every corner of my brain, even dusted off a few old memories to see if maybe those thoughts were hiding under them, and still nothing.

Sometimes I think I am going crazy. You know that old saying.....if your head was not attached you would lose it. Well that saying is sooooo true when it comes to me. Anything that is not attached to me I lose, misplace or I forget I even had it. With any luck maybe I will dream about those thoughts tonight and wake up remembering them, OR maybe I will have those thoughts enter my brain again in the morning when I once again take my son to work and drive back home in the early dawn hours of morning.

I really hope I find those thoughts, because I am going CRAZY trying to find (remember) them!!God Help Me!!

~Till Later......Peace~


Mushroom Meatballs!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - - 0 comments

This recipe is quick and simple to make and taste delicious. My family loves it with mashed potatoes so they can use some of the Cream of Mushroom soup to put on top of their potatoes.

Ingredients
  • 1lb Ground Beef/Chuck
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
  • 1/4 Cup of Crumbled Crackers
  • 1Large Egg (raw)
  • 1tsp each of Salt & Pepper for Taste
  • 1/4 Cup of Milk
  • 2 Cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup

In a bowl place ground beef/chuck, 1/2 cups of chopped onions, 1/4 cup of crumbled crackers, 1 large egg, 1tsp of salt, and 1tsp of pepper and mix well. Roll into 2 inch meatballs.

Place meatballs into frying pan with a little oil and cook meatballs by turning/rolling meatballs several times until done. Drain fat/grease!

In a separate bowl mix the 2 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup with the 1/4 cup of milk and pour in frying pan with the meatballs. Mix well and cover pan and let simmer for 5-10 minutes stirring constantly until hot.

Serve with any side dishes, goes great with mashed potatoes.

NOTE* You can make the meatballs into small meat patties if you would like.


Life...to Live It or Not to Live It!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - - 0 comments
I talked to my mom this morning and all hell has broken lose at her house. My cousin’s wife, who was staying a few days with her, decided yesterday evening that she no longer wanted to live life, or at least that is what they think. She ended taking 38 Soma pills, which are muscle relaxers, and went into what is known as a "Soma Coma". The ambulance was called and she was taken to the Hospital where she was treated and once out of danger they moved up to the psych ward. My cousin (her husband) is at the prosecuting attorney's office getting it court order for to be place in a institution to where she has to get help.

Apparently she has done this before, self-checked herself in to an institution then after 5-7 days check herself out since it was not court ordered. I really hope they can help her and get to the root of her deep seeded problems, make her face them, and then provide proper medication and counseling so she can succeed in staying well.

That is what it took for me. I had to not just tell them my most darkest seeded secrets and demons, I had to face them, challenge them, and learn to overcome (NOT GET OVER THEM) them, and that is when I found peace and happiness from within, and now I am a bi-polar success story!! I will pray that the right person finds her and helps her over her hurdles and she find true peace and happiness within herself. She really is a good person, she just has a lot of demons from her past that live in her present and control her, and she needs the right kind of help and guidance to teach her how to confront them demons and take control of them and place them back in her past where they belong so she can have a great future. May God Be With Her!!

~Till Next Time Peace~


Mexican Cornbread!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - - 0 comments


This recipe is so easy and quick to prepare and taste so delicious! Prep time 20 minutes, cook time 35 minutes, for a total of 55 minutes until you can indulge your taste buds into this delicious recipe!


Items Needed:

  • Skillet to cook meat in
  • Large Iron Skillet for Cornbread
  • Cooking Spray (I use Butter Flavored Spray)


Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs of Ground Beef/Chuck (or whatever type of Hamburger Meat you like)
  • 1 Small Onion
  • Corn Meal Mix
  • 1 Can Whole Kernel Corn (Drained)
  • 1 Jar of Jalapeño Peppers
  • 8oz of Shredded Cheddar Cheese


Directions:

Mix Corn Meal as directed on package adding the drained can of Whole Kernel Corn to the mixture. Set aside.

Next dice up 1/2 of onion and about 4 Jalapeño Peppers (or more if you like it spicy hot) and add to Hamburger meat and cook until brown. Drain fat/grease.

Now in an Iron Skillet spray it with your cooking spray and pour just enough of the Cornbread mix to cover the bottom of the iron skillet, then pour the meat mixture on top of the Cornbread you just poured into the skillet.

Next sprinkle 1/2 to the Whole Bag of Cheddar Cheese on top of meat, depends on how much cheese you like.

Last Pour the remaining Cornbread batter on top of cheese and spread to cover.

Place Iron skillet in oven and bake at 325-350 degrees until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. If your oven cooks fast then you may want to cook this at a lower temperature.

~Bon' Appetit~


I'm Healed!!....Maybe??
Sunday, January 16, 2011 - - 0 comments
OK so that last Thursday, January 6th, 2011 I fell and thought I broke my right arm and went to the ER and the doctor did not see a clean break, but due to all the swelling the doctor was unable to see if I had fractured it anywhere. So therefore he put me in a half cast, told me to see my doctor or specialist within 5-6 days to have re-x-rayed (I think that is a word…lol) to make sure I hadn‘t fractured it, and sent me home.
So I went to the doctor yesterday and they took another x-ray of my right arm and wrist and thank God I did not break/fracture it anywhere. The doctor told me I basically bruised the bones and soft tissue therefore I would have pain and soreness for the next few weeks, and to take it easy while it heels. However she (the doctor) told me that if I have any signs of it getting worse in anyway (pain or weakness) then I needed to contact her or go back to the ER to make sure that I do not have damage to any ligaments or tendons. My doctor did not check for this now because I do not have any insurance right now (I will be covered on insurance as of February 1st, 2011) and to check for those types of problems will have to be done either through a Ultra Sound, or a MRI.

So we will see how things go and with the God Lord’s blessing I have not damaged the ligaments or tendons and my arm and hand will get stronger with each passing day! Thank you guys for all our prayers and blessings!!

~Peace~


Breast Milk v.s. Baby Food?!?
Saturday, January 15, 2011 - - 0 comments
OK so I read this article today about babies may need more then breast milk. The article said there had been a study done by the British Medical Journal showing that babies may need to be started on solids (baby food) as earlier as 4 months instead of 6 months.
I do not know where these people come from but I know for the most part people in the U.S. already have their babies on baby cereal and baby food anywhere from 2-4 months. In fact my oldest son who was a very large baby at birth was hungry all the time from the time he was born. My breast milk was not enough to satisfy him so the pediatrician had me add formula to his feedings along with my breast milk and that still did not satisfy him so by the time he was 3 weeks old he was on baby cereal and then he graduated to baby food by the time he was 2 months old. And for the past 22 years he has been a very healthy child/man.

Their study also stated that by introducing baby food at 4 months may be important to them and benefit them later in life of being more acceptable of green leafy vegetables and other foods which may potentially influence a more healthier outcome and reduce obesity.  

Well “No Shit Sherlock”, my youngest son who I also but on baby cereal and baby food early (no he was not as big or unsatisfied with milk as my oldest son) just because it worked so well for my oldest son, loves any kind of food. Since his toddler years he has always loved salads, green peas, green beans, and all foods. He will eat almost anything you put in front of him and he has been that way for his entire 20 years of existence. Oh and by the way he is 20 years old and is as skinny as a lamp post…..no obesity there!!

My 20 yr old son!!


So yeah in my opinion their study it right, but gees come on scientist get with the times. Most people have been doing this for years!!

~Till next time….Peace~

Link to study http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41071734/


Chicken Squares
Friday, January 14, 2011 - - 0 comments


This recipe is tender crescents wrap around a creamy chicken filling, that is to die for!! Prep time consist of 20 minutes, cook times consist of about 30 minutes, for a grand total of 50 minutes until you can savor this delightful dish.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 package of 3 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of softened butter
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (I use white meat) cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of milk
  • 1-8 oz can of Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated seamless dough sheet
  • 1 tablespoon of melted Butter

·        Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl mix cream cheese and 1 tablespoon softened butter, and beat until smooth. Next add the chicken, onions, salt, pepper, and milk and mix well.
·        
Separate/cut dough into 4 rectangles, and firmly press perforations to seal. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto center of each rectangle. Then pull the 4 corners of dough to center of chicken mixture and twist firmly. Pinch edges to seal. Place them on a un-greased cookie sheet. Brush tops of sandwiches with the 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. 

~Bon' Appetit~


Mexican Beef Casserole
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - - 0 comments
This Casserole I found one time on an Old ElPaso package and I decided the ingredients sounded so good I had to try it! Prep time is 15 minutes and Bake time is 25 minutes and this dish make about 5 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1lb of lean ground beef/chuck
  • 1/4 cup of chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons of Old ElPaso Taco Seasoning Mix from Package
  • 1 (11oz) Can of Green Giant Mexicorn Whole Kernel with Red 7 Green Peppers Drained
  • 2 (8oz) cans of Tomato Sauce
  • 4 oz (1 cup) of Cheddar Cheese that have been cut into 1/2-inch cups
  • 1 (7.5oz) Can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
  • 1 tablespoon of melted Butter/Margarine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet cook the ground beef and onions over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked, and then drain.

Reduce heat to medium, and stir in taco seasoning mix, corn and tomato sauce. Heat until hot, and then stir in cheese cubes.

Separate dough into 10 biscuits, and cut each into quarters.

Arrange quartered biscuits around outer edge of skillet. Then brush biscuits with melted butter.

Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

~Bon' Appetit~