10 Minute Beef Stroganoff

This takes me more than ten minutes to make but is quick and easy. Our oldest son, Jason, has this memorized and loves to impress his girlfriends and their families with this recipe!

1 large minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced or chopped (I buy it in a jar already minced)
shortening
1 lb. ground beef (or a little more)
2 TBSP flour
1 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms (or one can, drained)
10 1/2 oz. cream of chicken or mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1 lb. egg noodles, cooked

Saute onion & garlic in shortening over medium heat in large saucepan. Add meat & brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in flour, salt & pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for five minutes. Stir in soup. Simmer, uncovered, for five minutes. Blend in sour cream & heat through. Pour over cooked noodles. Serves 3-4 people.

Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip

Another family favorite - I like to serve veggies and dip when company comes instead of a salad because it gives them something to munch on while they're hanging around the kitchen. Even kids will eat their vegetables. Healthy, too.

Mix together well:

8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 cup tomato juice or V-8 juice
1 pkg of dry Italian dressing
a few tablespoons of sour cream, if desired

Serve immediately with vegetables or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Vegetable Choices:
Carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, peppers (green, yellow, & red), sugar snap pea pods, cauliflower, broccoli, sliced cucumbers.

Sloppy Joes

SLOPPY JOES

Brown 1 1/2 pounds ground beef with one onion, chopped.

Drain.

Add one bottle of Heinz Chili sauce and 3/4 bottle water.

Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Serve on buns. Enjoy!

This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Nelda and I've made it for years. My kids will eat it right up!

Grape Jelly

GRAPE JELLY (EASY!)

Microwave Recipe (need four half-pint jelly jars)

Before making, pour hot water over jar lids and rings. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine: (I use a glass bowl with handle made by Pampered Chef)

2 cups Grape Juice, unsweetened (Welch's is best)
3 1/2 cups sugar

Heat on high for 10-12 minutes in microwave for 10-12 minutes until mixture is boiling. Stir twice during first 4 minutes of heating.

Stir in:

1 packet liquid pectin (Certo or other brand) (usually has two packets per box)

Heat 4-6 minutes until mixture comes to a full boil. Boil an additional one minute. Skim off any foam. Spoon or pour into jars (careful, it is hot!). Wipe edges of jar with clean paper damp paper towel before placing lids on top. Screw tight. Jars will *pop* as the jelly sets and cools.

Makes four beautiful 1/2 pint jars of jelly. Enjoy!

My kids grew up on this jelly and do not like it when I buy store bought jelly. You can use other kinds of juice, too. Great for quick gifts at Christmas or any other time.

Chicken Divine

My kids love this recipe and all three of our boys have requested it on separate occasions this week. Jason sent a message to me today asking for the recipe so he can cook it for his girlfriend. Chris mentioned earlier last week that we haven't had it for a while. And Brad, who will be 21 next week, wants it for his birthday dinner! So, here is the recipe:

Chicken Divine (It's really Chicken Divan but that is what the kids call it!)

2 - 10 oz packages frozen broccoli
2 cups sliced turkey or 3 chicken breasts, cooked and boned (can use rotisserie chicken, too)
2 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 TBSP melted butter
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook broccoli until tender. Arrange in 9 x 13 greased casserole dish. Place chicken on top of broccoli. Combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine crumbs & butter & sprinkle over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes until done. Serves 6 - 8 people.