Saturday, October 28, 2017

Taco Potatoes

Ingredients
  • 4-6 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Mexican cheese blend
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Green onion
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash potatoes in water, pat dry with paper towels. Poke a few holes in each potato then wrap each in foil. Bake potatoes for 1 hour. Carefully remove hot potatoes from oven and set aside to cool slightly. 

In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef over medium high heat. Drain grease, if any. Add taco seasoning to beef and amount of water packet calls for. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. 

Remove foil from potatoes then cut a slit in the top to open. Fill each potatoes with ground beef and all of your favorite taco toppings.

Enjoy!

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Freezer Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients 
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 mini croissants, halved horizontally
  • 4 oz. thinly sliced ham
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium hight heat. Add eggs to the skillet and cook, whisking until they just begin to set. Gently whisk in half and half; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Set aside.

Fill croissants with eggs, ham and cheese to make 8 sandwiches. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer. 

To reheat, remove plastic wrap from the frozen sandwich and wrap in a paper towel. Place into microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through completely. 

Serve immediately. Enjoy! 

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Cole Slaw

Ingredients
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot 
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed 
  • 1/4 cup sugar 
  • Salt and pepper 

In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a smaller bowl, make dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and pepper. Toss dressing into cabbage mixture and let chill.

Serve in a family style bowl.