✨ Mongolian Beef and Noodles ✨

An amazing recipe to cook up for a yummy meal.

 

12 oz noodles (fettuccine, linguine, etc.)

 

1 lb ground beef

 

1 tbsp minced garlic (or garlic powder)

 

½ cup soy sauce

 

½ cup brown sugar

 

3 tbsp hoisin sauce

 

2 tsp ground ginger

 

1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

 

2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry)

 

Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

 

Cook 12 oz noodles (like fettuccine), reserving 1½ cups pasta water. 

 

Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp minced garlic and pepper, then drain grease very well. 

 

 Stir in ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp hoisin, 2 tsp ginger, and 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes. 

 

Thicken with a slurry of 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water, then add the pasta water and simmer until saucy. 

 

Toss in the noodles, stir until coated, and top with green onions.

 

 

 

3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies

 A simple 3 ingredient cookie. Easy to make and just makes approx 12 cookies. Perfect for when you want a small treat. 

1/2 cup of unsalted butter

1/3 cup of sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees

In a large mixing bowl , beat the butter and sugar well.

Make sure to get all of the butter from the sides of the bowl.

A dd in the flour and mix on low until totally incorporated.

The dough will be crumbly at first , but as you mix it the dough will get into a clump.

Use a 1.5 tablespoon scoop and form into a ball and place on the baking sheet.

Flatten the balls out.

Put some sprinkles onto them.

Bake for approx 15 minutes and let them cool on the baking sheet before removing.

Enjoy.

 

Sun Tea In A Mason Jar

 

Super easy and just uses the sun. 

Just get a mason jar and fill it with water.

 Put in 3 to 4 tea bags of your favorite tea.

 Sit it out in the hot sun and let it sit there for about 3 hours.

 The sun does all of the work.

 Remove the tea bags and put the jar in the fridge. ENJOY!

 

 

Breakfast Pizza

NEED:

 

1 can refrigerated flaky biscuits

 

½ pound breakfast sausage

 

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

 

1¾ cups whole milk

 

Salt and black pepper to taste

 

4 large eggs

 

1 tbsp butter

 

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

 

Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

 

Open biscuits and flatten each into 4–5 inch rounds.

 

 Press them together onto the baking sheet to form a pizza crust.

 

 Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.

 

In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. 

 

Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.

 

 Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened. 

 

Season with salt and pepper.

 

In another pan, scramble the eggs with butter until just set.

 

Spread sausage gravy over the biscuit crust. 

 

Top with scrambled eggs and shredded cheese.

 

Return to oven and bake for 8–10 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

 

 Slice and serve warm.

Homemade Cream Cheese

I use cream cheese in a few recipes. Especially my cookies! You can easily make it at home with just 3 ingredients.

NEED

4 cups whole milk

2 tablespoons vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil.

 

Once boiling, turn the stove in low heat, add vinegar while stirring with a spatula. 

 

The curds will begin to separate and curdles.

 

 Remove from the heat.

 

Strain the curds using a cheesecloth. 

 

Squeeze out excess liquid, then transfer the curds to a food processor. 

 

Add salt and blend until smooth and creamy.

 

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Food Storage Recipe - Hobo Casserole

 A good and budget friendly meal. Hearty.

NEED

1 pound ground beef

1 chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 medium sized potatoes, diced

1 can of green beans, drained

1 can of diced tomatoes

1 cup beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and Pepper

Preheat the oven to 350.

In a large skillet fry up the ground beef and onion until cook through.

Drain the fat very well.

Add the other ingredients to the pan and stir it to combine.

Transfer to a casserole baking dish and cover.

Bake for approx 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Remove the cover and you can add some shredded cheese on top and place back in the over until the cheese melts. 

 

DIY Raised Garden Bed Cover to Protect Raised Garden Beds from Animals

 

 

DIY Raised Garden Bed Cover to Protect Raised Garden Beds from Animals - Hydrangea Treehouse

 

This is a must to save your garden from critters. You can DIY this quickly.  Grab some wood and screen!

Food Storage recipe - Cafeteria Noodles

Cafeteria Noodles

12 oz egg noodles 

4 tbsp butter 

1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 

2 cups chicken broth 

1/2 tsp garlic powder

 1/2 tsp onion powder

 1/2 tsp black pepper 

1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 

Boil egg noodles in salted water until tender. 

Drain and set aside. 

 In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.

 Mix until smooth.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well. 

 Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated. 

Let sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors, then serve warm.

 Enjoy!

CRUNCHY TANGY REFRIGERATOR PICKLED VEGETABLES

 I always keep the items that I need for this recipe on hand. It is such a quick and simple recipe and is really good on spring or summer day.

NEED

2 cups cauliflower florets

 

1 cup sliced carrots

 

1 cup sliced cucumbers

 

1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

 

1 cup green beans, trimmed

 

3 cloves garlic, minced

 

2 cups white vinegar

 

2 cups water

 

2 tablespoons salt

 

1 tablespoon sugar

 

2 teaspoons mustard seeds

 

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

 

  In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and green beans.

 

 In a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes to a boil. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.

 

 Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables, ensuring they are completely submerged. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.They will last up to a month.

How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun – Cheaply!

 

 

How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun – Cheaply!

 

This is a cheap way to keep the heat out of your house this summer.

I have one window that I am going to do this on. Easy and cheap way to keep the house cooler. Especially if you have south facing windows.