My apologies

I wanted to write and apologize to my followers for not posting new recipes. I however got stitches in my hand and it hurts badly (they come out today!) and then college starts. I promise to post 1-2 new recipes a month starting in Sept!  Until then please try the ones previously posted.

~Happy cooking!

Meatballs

Here is a quick, easy and tasty meal that all you have to do it throw it in the crock pot and forget it! Sweet and sour meatballs. My sister taught me this recipe and it's always a hit when it's at a party or for dinner.

Ingredients:

32 oz. Ketchup
32 oz. Grape jelly
1 pkg. frozen meatballs (I use turkey)

Directions:
Place all ingredients in crock pot, set on low cook for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.

• These can be served alone as an appetizer or with rice or mashed potatoes as an entree. 

I know the recipe may sound weird but believe me they are tasty. You wouldn't even know what was in them if you didn't make them, and no one will believe you when you tell them!

~ Happy Cooking  and Bon Appetite!

Fantasy Football Food :)

This is the fantasy football draft weekend, and I figured I would be a good wife and make some food for them. So bright and early this morning I was in my little galley kitchen chopping, mixing and baking. 

I made a yummy recipe that I received from Alli, my new cousin's girlfriend. It's a buffalo chicken dip. I've made it several times before and it is always a crowd pleaser. 

While that was in the oven I made a blueberry cake. This is a family recipe from Zachary's mom side. It is so yummy especially when made with wild Maine blueberries.  It is one of my favorite cakes now  and one that will always be special to Zachary and I as it was also our wedding cake! 

~ Happy Cooking and Bon Appetite! 

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:

2 cans canned chicken (sm. or lg. depending upon how chunky you want it) *
½ c. Ranch dressing
½ c. crumbled blue cheese
½ c. Frank’s hot sauce
1 stick cream cheese

Directions:

Mix all together and bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until bubbly. Stir halfway.

Ø  Can also use 2-3 cups chopped cooked chicken

Blueberry Boy Bait Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup shortening

1 ½ cups flour
2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

1 ½ cups blueberries

1Tbls. Cinnamon

Directions:

Cream: 1 cup sugar

            2/3 cup shortening

            Add 1 ½ cups flour

Set Aside-3/4 cup of mixture for topping

Combine remaining mixture with:

            2 egg yolks

            1 cup milk

            1 tsp salt

            2 tsp baking soda

Beat until stiff:

            2 egg whites

Fold stiff egg white into batter.

Fold in 1 ½ cups blueberries that have been lightly dusted with flour.

(Excess flour removed with sifting in a sieve)

Pour into greased and flour 13x9 pan.

Add 1Tbls. Cinnamon to reserved topping. Stir to combine.

Sprinkle cinnamon topping over cake.

Bake at 350 degrees for @40min.

Mini Meatloaves

I wanted to make meatloaf for dinner last night but didn't want to make a big one because they can be dry. So I made mini meat loaves, they were very tasty and moist. They made my house smell so yummy! Hope you enjoy!




~Happy cooking and Bon appetite!  :)

Smells So Yummy Mini Meat Loaves

Ingredients:

1 lbs. lean ground beef

1 egg, beaten

1 cup spaghetti sauce (I used Prego Traditional)

½ cup bread crumbs (I used Italian)

Salt and pepper, to taste (about 1/2 tsp each)

Directions:

1.       Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.       Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and shape into 3-inch balls.

Place 1 ball into each greased muffin cup and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until the meat is browned on the outside and no longer pink inside

Spicy Dry Rub

Hi everyone, if there is anyone out there reading this...

I created a pretty spicy dry rub this evening for my pork chops, but I am sure you could put it on just about any meat.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon McCormick BBQ spice
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon black pepper
Salt

Directions:


1. Sprinkle a small amount of salt on both sides of meat.
2. In a small bowl combine all the ingredients (onion powder, garlic powder,McCormick BBQ spice, red pepper flakes, and black pepper) together.
3. Rub on both sides of your meat and grill to your liking.

~ Happy Cooking and Bon appetite!

Peaches...

This was the second time I made this peach cobbler. Zachary really likes it. He says the peaches still have a slight crunch to them which he likes. I would have to agree. I think next time I may add blueberries in.. :) This is very good when served warm or cold!   ~Happy Cooking!

Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cups peaches, peeled, cut into ½ inch slices
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup Bisquick mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
     Sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Directions:

1.         Heat oven to 400 F. In 4-quart saucepan, mix 1/3 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in peaches, water and lemon juice. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 8- or 9-ince square (2 quart) glass baking dish.

2.         In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the milk and melted butter until soft dough forms.

3.         Drop dough by 6 tablespoonfuls onto hot peach mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over dough.

4.         Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream. 

Queen of the Oven!

There is no other way to start a Fall feeling morning better than with fresh baked banana muffins or a slice of zucchini bread. Both are even better!

Banana Muffins

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup sugar

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 cup ripe bananas, mashed

¼ cup chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

&1.In a large bowl, sift together the first 5 ingredients.

&2.Combine the butter, egg and bananas in a medium bowl and stir into the dry ingredients. Mix well.  Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.

&3.Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin tins and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

 Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups zucchini, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions:

&1. Using electric mixer, beat eggs in large mixing bowl until foamy.

&2. Add oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla.

&3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; then add to creamed mixture. Fold in chopped nuts.

4. 4. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. 

There is nothing better to do on a day like this than to make yummy baked goods for your family. Happy cooking!

Easy Chicken Soup

We had leftover chicken from the other day and I wanted to make something yummy and quick after all the baking I did today (will post tomorrow).  A good comfort food and who doesn't like soup? I'm sure there is someone but that someone is not me! I will definitely be making this again. Very quick and easy!!

Easy Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

3 cans chicken broth

1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp. parsley

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

¼ tsp. onion powder

1 pkg. boil in a bag rice

Directions:

Place everything in a crock pot, cook on high for 1 hour

Welcome!

This is my first ever post on my new blog. I want to thank Nick Gilman for all the help he offered me setting this up! The name Homestyle Hints was his idea and I love it!  Can't wait for you to be home so we can trade recipes :)

This blog will be about the yummy recipes I make and how I prepared them. I will also include a copy of the recipe I used.

This will be my travel through my recipe drawer and I hope you will join me for the ride, especially if you like good homestyle cooking!