Pepperoni Pizza Skillet

I found this recipe on "Put a Lyd On It". The picture is hers too. I thought it looked interesting. I was a little leary of the cream of mushroom soup and pizza sauce mixture. It amazingly turned out great. My kids and husband couldn't get enough.

5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (or other pasta of choice) ( I used spaghetti)
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef (I used ground turkey, and couldn't tell a difference)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped pepperoni
1 jar (14 oz.) pizza sauce (I had spaghetti sauce so I used it)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4-1/2 oz)can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup grated
Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pepperoni, pizza sauce, soup, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.Drain noddles; stir into skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. (Yield 8 servings)

Easy Lasagna

I grew up making this lasagna. It is so simple, but a big hit with my family.

1 box lasagna noodles
1-1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 cans tomato sauce
1 packet of spaghetti seasoning
cheese, the amount depends on how much cheese you like. I like a lot of cheese so I add more.


Prepare noodles according to directions on box. I leave mine a little undercooked so they will be perfect after they get cooked in the oven. Add the onion and beef to a pan. Cook until done. Add tomato sauce and seasoning to the ground beef. In a 9 X 13 pan, spoon some of the beef/sauce mixture in the bottom. Put noodles on top of the sauce. Add more sauce on the noodles and top with cheese. Repeat the layers. Top with cheese and bake in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted and the lasagna his heated through. Enjoy!

French Bread Rolls

These are great rolls. I have used them quite a few times instead of buying rolls from the store. They are soft in the middle, but have a good crust on the outside. I just used these to make "Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls".

Recipe and Picture from Kitchen Cafe

1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. To the yeast mixture, add the oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth (or greased saran wrap), and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake for 12-13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Mini Ham and Cheese Rolls

I have seen this recipe floating around cooking blogs for awhile and I finally decided to try it. I thought it would be just another hot sandwich. It was so good! I got the picture and recipe from "Cooking Mamas". This is now a family favorite. I definitely recommend trying it. It is super simple and easy.

2 T. dried minced onions ( I used fresh)

1 T. prepared mustard (I used Dijon)

1 T. poppy seeds

1 stick melted butter

1 dozen dinner rolls or 2 dozen party rolls (I made my rolls)

1/2 pound ham

1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small mixing bowl mix onion, mustard, poppy seeds, and melted butter. Leaving the dinner rolls intact, slice them open so that you have one solid top and bottom. Place the bottom half on a baking sheet or in a 9x13 inch baking pan, the pan size will depend on choice of rolls. Line the bottom half of the rolls with cheese slices and ham. Return the top part of the rolls and drizzle the butter mixture evenly over top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Now use a sharp knife and separate the little sandwiches. Place on a pretty platter and serve immediately.

Crockpot Cheesey Salsa Chicken

This is another recipe and picture from "Cooking Mamas". So easy and I loved that there are only a few ingredients.

1 16 oz. jar of salsa

5 large chicken breasts

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 c. grated cheese

2 c. rice

Put chicken in crock pot. Combine salsa and soup and mix together and pour over chicken. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. 15 minutes before serving stir in cheese.

Ranch Pasta with Hamburger

I love it when I find new cooking blogs. I have mostly been cooking from "Cooking Mamas" blog all week. She has great recipes that are definitely budget and family friendly. So far I have loved everything. This one is so easy and quick. It has a hambuger helper feel, but so much healthier and better.

1 pound of ground chuck

1/2 of a large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic

salt and pepper to taste

1 box of pasta (I used Rotini)

1 cup milk

1 cup sour cream

1 pouch dry ranch dressing mix

In a large pot, bring well salted water to a boil and drop your pasta. Cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large, deep sided skillet over medium heat, brown the meat, onions and garlic and add the S&P. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, sour cream and ranch mix until mixed. When the meat is browned, drain off grease if necessary. Drain the pasta when it is al dente. Combine the meat mixture, pasta and sauce in one of the pans that is large enough to hold it all.