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Friday, July 25, 2025

Hobo Stew In A Dutch Oven


1 lb ground beef
 
1 cup chopped onion
 
1 (28 oz) can maple cured bacon baked beans, undrained (or any beans you love)
 
3 to 4 medium red potatoes, diced
 
1 cup chopped carrots (optional but recommended)
 
1 tsp garlic powder
 
Salt and pepper, to taste
 
1 cup water or beef broth (adjust for desired consistency)

In a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain excess grease very well.
 
Add diced potatoes (and carrots, if using), baked beans, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water or broth.
 
Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
 
Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the stew has thickened.
 
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
 
Serve hot with cornbread, crackers, or crusty bread on the side.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Easy Beef Stroganofff


 An easy and yummy dish.

NEED

8 oz uncooked wide egg noodles

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup of diced onion

2 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup of water 

1 (4 ounce) can of mushroom pieces

1 cup  sour cream

Cook the noodles as the directions say to cook them on the package. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onions until cooked through.

Drain the grease off of the beef . 

Stir in the flour and add the water and mushrooms.

Stir until it becomes thick.

Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream. 

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over the noodles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Monday, July 7, 2025

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo


• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• ½ yellow onion, finely diced
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
 
Prepare the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle a little olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken until fully cooked . Dice into bite-sized pieces.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until the veggies are starting to soften.

Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and whisk until a paste forms. Continue stirring and cook the roux for 2–3 minutes.

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, with no flour lumps remaining.

Stir in the chicken bouillon powder and add the diced chicken. Simmer until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness. Fold in the cooked orzo, stir to combine, and cook just until heated through.

Spoon into bowls and enjoy creamy, comforting chicken pot pie orzo!

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Cheeseburger French Fry Bake


The ultimate comfort food—crispy fries, juicy beef, gooey cheese, and burger sauce all baked to perfection!
 
NEED

2 lbs ground beef 
 
1 bag (28–32 oz) shoestring French fries
 
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
 
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 
1/4 cup ketchup
 
2 tbsp yellow mustard
 
1/4 cup mayonnaise or burger sauce
 
1 small onion, diced
 
1/2 tsp garlic powder
 
Salt and pepper to taste
 
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
 
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce (if using) until browned. Drain excess fat.
 
Spread half of the frozen French fries in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the cooked beef and a drizzle of ketchup, mustard, and mayo.
 
Add the rest of the fries, the remaining beef, and repeat the drizzle of sauces. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella evenly on top.
 
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until the fries are golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Friday, June 27, 2025

Crockpot Hobo Casserole

 


It is hot outside, so dig out your crock pot for this recipe. Don't heat up your house with the oven.

NEED

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/3 cup diced white onion
  • 3 cups frozen diced potatoes kept frozen
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet.

Drain it very well.

Lightly spray the crock pot with cooking spray and then add thebrowned ground beef, 3 cups frozen diced potatoes (kept frozen), 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 10.5 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup and 1 teaspoon minced garlic and stir until well combined.  Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of everything.  Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low or 1.5-2 hours on high.  You will know that it is done when the potatoes are tender.    

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Creamy Chicken & Pasta


 Brown 1 pound of Cut up boneless chicken breast. Cut into bit size pieces.

Add 1 bag of zesty garlic frozen vegetables pasta blend, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, and 1/2 cup of water.

Cover and simmer until done.


Thursday, June 19, 2025

Navajo Flatbread


This is the easiest kind of bread you can make and cost pennies.

NEED
 
2 cups flour
 
1 - 1 1/4cup of lukewarm water
 
1 table spoon baking powder
 
1 tsp  salt
 
1 table spoon oil/butter/shortening
 
Mix dry ingredients together and add most water, mix and add water until it has the consistency of tacky pizza dough.
 
Knead for a few minutes.
 
Let rest in greased bowl for 30- 60 minutes.
 
Divide into 6 pieces and roll out on floured surface thin. (Tortilla thickness)
 
Heat your griddle to 350F.
 
Cook until golden brown spots and flip, cooking until done.
 
They can be made ahead and kept under a flour towel or frozen for later use.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Make Buttermilk From Powdered Milk

 


A lot of recipes call for buttermilk. It can be easily made using powdered milk

Combine 1 cup of water with 4 tablespoons of powdered milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of  lemon juice or vinegar to that.

Stir this well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to let it curdle.

 


Monday, June 16, 2025

Homemade 20-Minute Bread

 


This homemade bread is not only quick to make but also incredibly versatile! Tasty and perfect bread.

NEED

2 cups all-purpose flour


- 1 tablespoon baking powder


- 1 teaspoon salt


- 1 tablespoon sugar


- 1 cup milk


- 1/4 cup olive oil


- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (optional)


Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.

  Make a well in the center and pour in the milk and olive oil. Stir until a soft dough forms.

  If using dried herbs, fold them into the dough at this time.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute until smooth.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Lined with parchment paper.

Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cross on top of the loaf to help it bake evenly.

 Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Food Storage recipe - Pizza Quesadillas


 An Easy Snack Or lunch. Serve with a salad. 

NEED

Flour tortillas

Tomato sauce

Shredded Mozzarella cheese

Pepperoni

Italian seasoning

Lay out as many tortillas as you are going to want.

Top each of them with the sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and seasoning.

Fold the tortilla over to create the quesadilla.

Heat them up in a skillet.

Cook for about 2 minutes on each side.

Serve.






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