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Homemade Sloppy Joe’s

By on February 1, 2012 in Entrees Recipe, Recipes

Homemade Sloppy Joe’s Recipe

I made Homemade Sloppy Joe’s for the very first time, proving wrong my misperception that were unhealthy.  By using fresh ingredients like red, orange and yellow bell peppers along with fresh celery and lean ground beef, my conscious was clear as I served up this family dinner classic that takes only minutes to prepare.

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Homemade Sloppy Joes made with fresh bell peppers, celery and onions

Ingredients:

  1. ground beef- 1- 1 1/2 lbs
  2. red, orange & yellow bell peppers- 1 each, deseeded and diced fine

    fresh red orange and yellow bell peppers

    Fresh Red, Orange & Yellow Bell Peppers

  3. onion- 1 large, peeled and minced
  4. celery- 2 stalks, diced fine
  5. chili sauce- 12 oz.
  6. hamburger buns

Staples

  1. salt & pepper
  2. worcestershire sauce- 4 tbspns

Directions:

  1. Brown meat and season with salt & pepper
  2. I only used half of the diced bell peppers and onions, storing half for tomorrow dinner recipe from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan System
  3. Add bell pepper, minced onion and diced celery to ground beef and cook until tender, approximately 2 minutes

    half of chopped bell peppers, onion and celery are stored for use later on in the week

  4. Add chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook until hot, approximately 2 more minutes
  5. Serve on buns

    homemade sloppy joes recipe

    use lean ground beef

 

homemade sloppy joes

Homemade Sloppy Joes

 

Homemade Sloppy Joes are delicious served with these simple and healthy side dishes:

 

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries:

sweet potato fries recipe

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries

 

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Homemade Mac & Cheese

By on February 1, 2012 in Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

Homemade Mac & Cheese

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Homemade Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • elbow macaroni- 1 lb
  • shredded cheddar cheese- 16 oz. or 2 cups
  • cream of cheddar soup- 1 can
  • STAPLES
  • butter- 2 tbspns
  • flour- 1 tbspn
  • milk- ½ cup

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water in large pasta pot until tender
  2. Drain pasta in strainer and leave in the strainer
  3. Return pan to the stove to melt butter over medium-high heat
  4. Add flour and mix into the butter
  5. Add milk and mix well making a roux
  6. Add cheese and soup stirring until cheese is melted, approximately one minute
  7. Mix cooked macaroni into cheese mixture
https://tonispilsbury.com/homemade-mac-cheese/

Also known in my home as “Cassidy and Brooke’s Favorite Mac & Cheese”, this recipe is simple and delicious.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

  1. elbow macaroni- 1 lb
  2. cheddar cheese- 16 oz. or 2 cups
  3. cream of cheddar soup

STAPLES

  1. butter- 2 tbspns
  2. flour- 1 tbspn
  3. milk- ½ cup

Directions:

  1. Boil pasta in salted water in large pasta pot until tender
  2. Drain pasta in strainer and leave in the strainer
  3. Return pan to the stove to melt butter over medium-high heat
  4. Add flour and mix into the butter
  5. Add milk and mix well making a roux
  6. Add cheese and soup stirring until cheese is melted, approximately one minute
  7. Mix cooked macaroni into cheese mixture

 

This recipe can also be used for a Baked Macaroni and Cheese version:

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

 

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect side dish to these simple and delicious recipes:

Homemade Fish Sticks

Homemade Corn Flakes Fish Sticks

 

Burger Blankets

Burger Blankets

 

Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Cheesy Corn Bake Souffle

By on February 1, 2012 in Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

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Cheesy Corn Bake Souffle

Rating: 41

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Cheesy Corn Bake Souffle is the perfect casserole for Easter Sunday brunch or dinner side dish.

Ingredients

  • cream style corn- 2 cans
  • seasoned breadcrumbs or corn meal- 2 cups
  • shredded cheddar cheese- 4 cups
  • green onions, 1 bundle, trimmed and diced
  • milk- 2 cups

Instructions

  1. preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. mix together all ingredients in large mixing bowl
  3. transfer to greased baking casserole dish
  4. bake until cooked thoroughly, approximately 1 hour
https://tonispilsbury.com/easter-recipes-souffle/

 

For more great Easter Recipe, check out our Four Unforgettable Easter Brunch Recipes.

Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham

Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham

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