My fam damily

My fam damily

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Tin foil dinners, or known as Hobo Dinner, are a fave in our house. This instapot recipe is an quick alternative and tastes great! I also added muchrooms to mine and omitted the onions.


I found this recipe here: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-hobo-casserole/ 

and they also include cooking instructions for a crock pot option! 




Ingredients


  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (or baby carrots)
  • 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. If there is excess grease drain it off. Add in the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder. 
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
  3. Dump in the carrots, potatoes and finally the soup. Don’t stir.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up release pressure by moving valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  5. Stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the beef  and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. If there is excess grease drain it off. Add in the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder. Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir in the broth, carrots, potatoes and soup. 
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  4. Stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
Serves 6 

Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving: 249 
Total Fat 8.3g
Saturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 47.5mg
Total Carbs 24.5g
Sugars 3.9g
Sodium 678.3mg
Dietary Fiber 3.2g
Protein 19.3g

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Elf on the Shelf Ideas


We had quite a bit of fun with Jack this year! The teenagers had fun coming up with ideas and helping which was nice for this tired old mom ;) 

Here are a few of my favorites:
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1qslmN92LkARLvIe7txFqO1RMSKygR_8Fhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1cF6enKzMXPvLucyDetDKIuhYiFhmdjK8https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Z2Ypd8KAsIcBanWFxS5Vv6N27UkZIe78https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ZFeDfPuBNsSoJC2vuiADfAUARmUQ9Ynahttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1LmOIzMHwQurZGqR9FL9iZv9XXVbXG5VA

Do you have a family elf (or two?) 

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Braid


Broccoli cheddar chicken braid for dinner... sooo good! This is a family favorite!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1oWBrTmJGwEDJFPNASviKANorTIwkPE_p

You will need:
2 cans Crescent Rolls (I used the reduced fat ones)
2 cups cooked chicken chunks
2 cups Cheddar Cheese (I used sharp)
2 cups steamed chopped broccoli
1/2 cup light Mayo
1 egg yolk
Rosemary (I used what I had in my seasoning cupboard or you could buy some fresh rosemary too)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Spray some non stick spray onto a cookie sheet, and spread both cans of crescents length wise to form a long rectangle.
3. Press each of the seams to form a single layer of dough.
4. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, broccoli and mayo.
5. Spread mixture over the center of the croissant dough evenly to create a log.
6. Using a sharp knife, cut horizontal strips 1 inch apart down each side of the crescent dough.
7. Fold the dough strips over the top of the mixture, alternating left and right to create a braid.
8. Brush the top of the braid with a beaten egg yolk and sprinkle rosemary on top.
9. Bake for 28-30 until golden brown. (I cooked mine for 40 minutes to get the dough a bit crispier, that's just how we like it)

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11fG8VUcNArBve4oStQIjpQf7umHbaFVN

It's really easy! And yummy!

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Spinach Artichoke Bubble Bake

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uQb0cPFv2IDyzRDtOJNlnQM0IslvkZWa
After my work day, I wanted to make something for dinner that was quick to put together so I could simply relax. 

So I skipped quite a few steps by simply using a tub of spinach artichoke dip from Costco, mixed in a cup of mozzarella cheese and a can of chicken (drained), two tubes of biscuits, cut each biscuit into 4ths and mixed in with the mixture, top with another cup of Mozzarella and then baked at 350 degrees in a 9x13 dish for 50 minutes, covering at 30 minutes for the last 20. 

It was SO good! Everyone approved and there’s none left, so I’d call that a success!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=138yMkqbmmC0BhsObOtrrGPEuWE7M8dl5

1 tub spinach artichoke dip from Costco
1 can chicken, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese 
2 tubes biscuits

• Mix dip, chicken, and 1 cup of cheese.
• Cut up each biscuit into 4ths. Place in 9x13 baking dish with the mixture and mix up, make sure to coat them all.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, cover for remaining 20 minutes.

That’s it! Tell me what you think of you try it! Enjoy!

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Copy Cat Hibachi Ginger Peanut Dressing - YUM!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RMvq9Em38ezRQBwkkWhbh4goyMOH7vTn

I ❤️ the dressing they put on the salad at our local hibachi spot. I found this copycat recipe on Pinterest and I am so happy I did! So delicious!

Ingredients:
• 6T rice vinegar
• 1T fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3T vegetable or canola oil
• 1tsp toasted sesame oil (Asian sesame oil) 
• 1/4 C creamy peanut butter
• 3T soy sauce
• 3T honey

Put all Ingredients in your food processor and mix until smooth. 

That’s it! So easy!! I store mine in a mason jar, it didn’t last long so I can’t say for sure how long it’s good for, it was gone by day 3 and still tasted great! This was a hit with my entire family!

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Army Theme Birthday Party

My youngest turned 8 this month. EIGHT!! Time FLIES that’s for damn sure. 

So anyway, let me out of my feelings for a sec and get back to what my post was originally about. The birthday party! Eli decided he wanted an Army theme. Not surprising coming from a kid that is obsessed with history, specifically learning about World War 2.

So I searched high and low... on Amazon. In the safety of my own home in my pj’s & no makeup. Just the way I like it. Search for “Camo birthday” and you’ll find a bajillion things to choose from. Seriously, it was great. 

I had his cake and cake pops made by Edible Delights, she did an amazing job! 

Michelle’s Cupcakes took care of those and OMG! So yummy! 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1jlH6xrpd7BwpkDY5gUqLMjBGNRJFF9j_https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-Z5gTbHX5smPUnkxCqGnKJ3EPc6PnLKyhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YoixWW6oXJX9mKXQ25tkd-GrILzANnpShttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1gSN27Ld3CthJoFCQQufXJwClIvJFy51w
I used some of Eli's actual toys as part of the decor to save on money as well as waste.  Tank and little army men for a centerpiece?  Why not!  

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JbtzT1Ie1i4h3tg69ozdKviESa9Sa-gJhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1qm6gQOV1jtnCwmYBjtU65b-wt0kPhNqjhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1M9N1lU7g0fus_l12pf1NdTQcDqlLQOqK
Grenade cake pops are a must for an army/camo themed birthday party!  They were a HUGE hit!


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1NpPhqdFWf9N-Vm7C7y-GJuhzCANv2MLy

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1g7Nu1OcNA1g12w4wy_I3xsQdI4gT8PdQ

Well, that's about it!  What do you think?  What other fun ideas would you throw in there for the perfect camo/army themed party?