a hodge podge

I’ve not cooked much lately, so this is my first new recipe - I still have a bunch that sound so good thanks to y’all. Amy’s Swiss Chicken was delicious! I’m not sure I made it all right…all the yummy goodness slid off the chicken during cooking. And it might not look like much but it sure tastes good (especially the stuffing - it was a bit crunchy!) Thanks Amy!

Have you tried any news meals lately?

I was excited that so many people wanted in on my project! I figured I would start by adding a few of my favorites to share with you all and my first “new meal” will hopefully come from a recipe you add in the comments.

I am all about comfort food that is easy to make. I really like using my crock pot. I’m not too “fancy” with my food.

I hope you enjoy these and I hope all the necessary ingredients are available at the ends of the earth:

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Cook plain pasta in large pan.

Add all the following ingredients in a blender:
(I’ll give the exact measurements but most of the time I just eyeball it)
1/4 c flour
1/4 c melted butter
salt
1 1/3 c milk
(at least) 1 c shredded cheese
(sometimes I also add a little onion)

Blend until mixed well and add to cooked pasta. Heat on stove until sauce is warm - if sauce is not thick enough add more cheese.

OR Combine sauce and pasta in a baking dish and bake at 350. Sprinkle bread crumbs and seasoning on top. mmmmmmmm

Beef Stew Ole (I didn’t come up with the name)

4 carrots cubed
4 potatoes peeled and cubed
1 onion chopped
1.5 lbs stew beef cubed (and seered)
8 oz tomato sauce
1 package taco seasoning
2 cups water
1.5 Tbsp corn starch
salt & pepper

Layer first four ingredients in crock pot. Add tomato sauce.

Combine taco seasoning and 1.5 cups of water. Stir cornstarch into the other 1/2 cup of water until smooth. Stir together and pour over ingredients. Salt & pepper. Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours. Serve over rice with cheese.

Oven Fried Chicken

1 egg beaten
3 tbsp milk
1 cup of finely crushed saltine crackers (about 2
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
pepper
2 -2.5 lbs chicken pieces
butter

Combine egg and milk. In another bowl mix cracker crumbs and spices. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then in crumb mixture. Arrange chicken in a greased baking dish so pieces don’t touch. Drizzle chicken with melted butter. Bake at 375 for 45-55 minutes. Do not turn chicken while cooking.

Hashbrown Casserole (I made this one up! It’s just like green bean casserole but with potatoes)
1 bag of frozen hashbrowns
cream of mushroom
milk
french friend onions
pepper

Combine all in a baking dish. Bake for about an hour.

And some holiday favorites:

Orange Fluff
1 container of Cool Whip
1 container of cottage cheese
1 can of drained crushed pineapple
1 pkg of orange jello.

Mix all and let set in fridge. Yum!

Corn Pudding (As easy as this is…I get the most feedback on this dish!)
2 cans cream corn
1 package of corn bread / muffin mix
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup melted butter

Mix and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

I hope you enjoy these! I look forward to getting some of you favorites.