Delicious Lazy Night!!!!

I've learned to love to cook and how to do it in a way that it seems more like a hobby then a responsibility; but I also love not having to think what to make for dinner. I like days when I just get something out of the refrigerator and heat it up in the microwave.

Yesterday night was one of those nights; we got baked sweet potatoes from outback again (what an awesome friend my husband has) and a container half full of ham from another friend. The only thing I had to do was a salad to go with it, but I still had to do something with that ham (even though we could’ve just eaten it like that). I put some butter in a pan and heated the ham up that way, also made some brown gravy to go with it and the sweet potato. Ahh!!! Let me not forget I had some cornbread in the fridge and I also added that to the meal, so not bad for a lazy night.

Baked sweet potatoes, buttered ham, cornbread and a nice salad (lettuce, tomatoes, boiled eggs and some bacon bits) yummy!!!!

Have an awesome and blessed weekend!!!! Enjoy :)

Awesome Stove Top BBQ Rib Tips!!!!

Do you like ribs? Do you like A1 sauce? Well here is the perfect recipe for you. I had some rib tips in my freezer and was wondering how to cook them when I came across this wonderful recipe, I loved it and I think you'll love it to.

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup steak sauce (such as A1®)

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 cup water

4 (6 ounce) country style pork ribs

1 onion, cut into rings (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Whisk together steak sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and water in a bowl until smooth.

2. Place the pork ribs in a saucepan with a lid, and pour the sauce over the ribs. Spread raw onion rings over the ribs, and cover the pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer the ribs in the sauce for 45 minutes, or until tender.

I had to try this with some white rice, so I set my rice cooker (which I love). Since it's just my hubby and I, I always make 1 cup of rice and 2 of water but this time added some chopped onions to the water to give it some extra flavor ( you don't have to add the onions, but they'll cook so well that you won't even taste them). My awesome rice cooker has a steamer part to just place on top and then put the lid, how awesome is that!!! so I put some broccoli in it and set it to cook.

Ok, I know you might be wondering, where is the finish product? Let me not forget that I super love baked beans so I added some to the plate. Ok, Ok!!! I won't talk anymore and will let you see the picture, even though I know you already scrolled down to see it. Well, enjoy!!!

Today I get to go to Golden Coral Dinner Buffet with some friends, so it will be until the next time. Lots of love for you and your recipes.

Mac & Cheese with a Twist!!

 

Every time I make Mac & Cheese from a box I have to add my own touch because I think plain like that is just too boring, maybe it's because I still don't have kids.

One of our friends is starting a new diet so decided to clean up the pantry and give out some of the things that were just going to be a temptation. Good for us because we got a lot of the things our friend got rid of. One of the things we got was the home style macaroni and cheese bag; yep they are so good but still boring to me.

Last night I decided I was going to try it, so what I did was follow the instructions on how to make it but when it came to the point of mixing the sauce I added some onions and some Dominican salami (yummy!!!!) cut up in small pieces to give it a twist. After it was done I also decided to put it in a baking dish and bake it (yes I had to) so added some shredded cheese on the top and the bread crumbs that comes in the bag.

It was delish!!!! I served it with some corn on the cob topped with butter.  Here are the pictures, hope you enjoy it.

 

Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar

If you love brownies, Oreos and peanut butter cookies here is the recipe for you. My hubby is a lover of all three and he loved this recipe, I made for him last night for dessert (of course I also sent some to work with him I have to get this out of the house).

Ingredients:

1 box of brownie mix

1 box of peanut butter cookie mix or chocolate chip

Ingredients called in brownie mix and cookie mix

Oreo cookies

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix your cookie mix as directed in the box and spread it on the bottom of your baking dish. Top with a layer of Oreos.

 Mix together brownie mix; Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough and Oreos. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.

You will notice that the brownie is still a little gooey in the middle but it’s OK because that will moisten the cookies on the bottom and the Oreos. It is absolutely insane delicious!!!!!

Enjoy!!! Top it with vanilla ice cream. 

Chicken Green Enchiladas

Have you been in the position where you have no idea what you’re going to cook for dinner? Well, that’s where I was yesterday. I had taken chicken out to defrost but didn't know what to do with it, so sat on my couch and started browsing through my Pinterest to get ideas. As I was looking at the picture of some yummy enchiladas I said “hey, why not make enchiladas for dinner” so that was it, I had dinner all planned. I started gathering the ingredients and was talking to my sister on the phone, so she tells me to give it a twist and make it a little different than what the recipe said, of course I agreed with her and made them the way she told me. Oh boy!!! They were delicious and my hubby enjoyed them so much.

  

   

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless chicken breast

3 tablespoons sour cream

1 cup shredded cheese

1 tablespoon cut onions (small pieces)

8-10 flour tortillas

1 can of mild green enchilada sauce

3 cups shredded cheese

Seasoning to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish

Clean the chicken and season it with salt and pepper (I used my special seasoning). Cook chicken until no more pink juice comes out, wait until it cools down and shred it.

Mix the shredded chicken, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese and onions. In your baking dish pour some of the green enchilada sauce, disperse the mixture evenly among the 8 tortillas. Roll into enchiladas, and arrange in single layer in the prepared baking dish.

When all the enchiladas are arranged in the Pyrex, pour the remaining green sauce on them and the 3 cups of cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Enjoy!!! Don’t forget to add a spoonful of love. Feel free to add your own twist to it.

"Maple Glazed Ham Steak"

Yesterday was another busy day, lots of driving around but at least I got home earlier then Monday. Cooked some yellow rice (it came out delicious this time, I didn't use brown rice for this), steamed some broccoli and for the recipe of the night made “Maple Glazed Ham Steak”

Ingredients:

1 (1 lb.) ham steak
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

1 Mix together maple syrup, vinegar and mustard in small bowl.
2 Brush one side of ham steak with mixture and place glazed side down in skillet over medium heat.
3 Brush top of ham steak.
4 Cook over medium heat, turning frequently, until cooked through and glaze has thickened.

I didn't have maple syrup so I used honey instead and it came out delicious.  Like always my hubby was delighted and enjoyed his dinner until the last bite.  

Lasagna for Dinner!!!!

I’m back again!!! Had such a busy weekend and start of the week that didn't have time to post anything on here. Had a completely out of the kitchen weekend, going out with my husband. Sweet!!

Monday was crazy but exciting because I got to see my youngest niece that I hadn't seen in like 6 months and didn't get home until 6:20 pm. I wanted to make lasagna for dinner so before I left in the morning I took my ground beef out of the freezer to defrost and be ready for when I got back. My husband usually gets home at 6:45 pm so I thought I wasn't going to have time to make it, but I put on my speedy shoes and started to put all my ingredients together. 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (depends on the size of lasagna)

½ box Lasagna Pasta

Spaghetti sauce (About 1½ cup)

4 oz cream cheese

½ cup milk

Seasonings to taste

3 cups of cheese (or more if you prefer)

Directions:

Season your meat, cook it until is brown and drain. In some boiling water put your pasta to cook (make sure you get a big pan) in a Pyrex put some red sauce in the bottom and carefully start putting the pasta to cover it. Put some of your meat and spread it so it could cover all the pasta. Then add some more pasta to cover meat.

In a small sauce pan mix the cream cheese and the milk until it forms a cream (if is too thick feel free to add more milk), then pour it on top of the layer of pasta. Add the left-over meat and add cheese on top. For the last layer put more pasta and on top some red sauce spreading it all over and top it off with the remaining cheese.

Pre-heat your oven on 350 degrees and cook lasagna for 25-30 minutes or until your cheese is melted and golden.

This is my way of making lasagna!!! Enjoy it with a salad or your favorite side. If you don’t like ground beef, substitute it for chicken. 

By the way I did have time to have dinner ready when the hubby got home (he got home 30 minutes later than usual) just my luck!!!