Garden Salad

My favorite part about this salad is how the veggies overpower the lettuce.  It works perfect for my family, because my husband and kids can pick out the veggies throughout dinner, and I am left with the perfect ratio of lettuce and toppings.

Garden Salad
1/4 head iceburg lettuce
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, sliced
1 carrot, cut in thin strips
1 bell pepper, cut in strips
red onion rings

Place lettuce in a large bowl and top with veggies.
Serve with salad dressing of choice.

Beef Stroganoff

I think it is weird that my husband and I both hate mushrooms, but we both love this dish.  It is so good!

Beef Stroganoff
Recipe from Lyn Denna
1 ½ lbs. lean beef stew meat
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 lb. fresh mushrooms (we omit these)
1 c. water
10 ¾oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. sour cream
Combine all but sour cream in slow cooker.
Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Stir in sour cream.
Cook on high until heated.
Serve over egg noodles.

Hot Dog Boats

This post is a tribute to your kids.
I will probably get made fun of for this recipe, because most people think it is ridiculous, but we had this all of the time growing up, and I thought it was amazing.  Now my kids love them.  I think it is the perfect go-to kid food... what little person doesn't love hot dogs?

Hot Dog Boats
2 hot dogs
3/4 c. left over mashed potatoes
2 slices cheese

Cut hotdogs in half lengthwise, and place on cookie sheet.
Top each with mashed potatoes.
Layer cheese slices on top.

Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and hot dogs and potatoes are warmed through.

Southwest Chicken Fajita Wraps

This is one of my go-to meals.  Really fast, really good, and good for you. (Minus that sour cream on top :)

Southwest Chicken Fajita Wraps
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. chicken breasts, thin strips
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans
1 medium onion, thin strips
1 green bell pepper, thin strips
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. salt
1 ½ tsp. cumin
4 large flour tortillas
1 c. shredded cheese
optional: salsa, sour cream

Heat oil in skillet.
Add chicken, and sprinkle with cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper.
Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add bell pepper; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center and pepper is crisp-tender.
Add beans and corn and warm through.

(Optional):
To assemble each wrap, spoon mixture down center of tortilla.
Sprinkle with cheese, roll up and fasten with toothpick.
Place in casserole dish.
Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
Place under broiler until cheese melts.
Serve with salsa, sour cream, lettuce, etc.

Pancakes

Who needs Bisquick?  This is the perfect pancake recipe - so light and airy, and delicious!

Pancakes
2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. melted shortening (or vegetable oil)
½ tsp. salt
1 ½ c. milk
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

Sift dry ingredients.
Combine eggs and milk.
Add flour mixture and beat until smooth.
Add shortening, mix.

Honey Mustard Sauce

I love me some honey mustard!  This was my first time making it at home, and it turned out delicious!  Perfect for fries, chicken fingers, on burgers, you name it!

Honey Mustard Sauce
½ c. Mayo or Miracle Whip
¼ c. Dijon Mustard
3 Tbsp. Honey

Mix and Serve.
Store in fridge in airtight container

Blonde Brownies

Yet another delicious recipe from my wonderful mother-in-law!

Blonde Brownies
Recipe from Lyn Denna

 2/3 c. melted butter
2 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
¼ tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Add remaining ingredients.
Press into greased 9x13” pan.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Cool and cut.