Sloppy Joe Nachos Recipe

Super Bowl Recipe

When my kids were little they loved these snacks they could eat with their fingers. It makes a great quick meal, tailgate food or "pig out" dish. —Janet Rhoden, Hortonville, Wisconsin

Recipe is: Quick

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce
• 1 package (12 ounces) tortilla chips
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add sloppy joe sauce; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Arrange tortilla chips on a serving plate. Top with meat mixture, cheese and olives if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without olives) equals 482 calories, 23 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 790 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein. 

Crispy Chicken Wings Appetizer Recipe

Great Super Bowl Recipe

I'm a beginner at cooking, so if I can make these chicken wings, anybody can! The recipe came from a co-worker at the hospital where I am a nurse's aide. I make it for Christmas, picnics, softball parties…you name it! —Nancy Lesky, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections.
• In a small shallow bowl, combine butter and garlic powder. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Dip chicken into butter mixture, then into crumb mixture.
• Place on greased baking sheet; bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Yield: 20 appetizers.

 

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 243 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 407 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 13 g protein

 

 

 

BUBBLE PIZZA

BUBBLE PIZZA

Ingredients:
1 ½ lb. ground beef
1 jar pizza sauce
2 tubes refrigerator biscuits
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese



Directions:
Brown the beef in a skillet and drain.
Mix pizza sauce hamburger and simmer until heated through.
Quarter the biscuits and place in a 13-in x 9-in x 2-in greased baking dish. Top with beef mixture.
Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheeses and bake 5-10 more minutes.

Log Cabin Cheesecake

Cozy Log Cabin Cheesecake

Ingredients
2 (8 oz. pks) fat-free cream cheese
1 (4 oz. pk) sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
2/3 C. non-fat, dry, milk powder
1 C. sugar-free maple syrup
1 C. lite whipped topping
1 (6 oz.) graham cracker pie crust
1 tsp. coconut extract
2 T flaked coconut
2 T chopped peacans

Directions
Bring cream cheese and whipped topping to room temperature. In a large bowl, add pudding mix, milk powder, maple syrup. Mix well. Add and blend 1/4 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly in pie crust and refrigerate.
In a small bowl, combine remaining whipped topping and coconut extract. Mix well and spread on top of cream cheese filling.
Sprinkle top with coconut flakes and pecans. Refrigerate over night or at least 3 hours.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe



Satisfy your chocolate craving with these cupcakes. The creamy frosting topped with chopped peanut butter cups is the best part.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe



Ingredients

• 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 24 miniature peanut butter cups
• FROSTING:
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• Additional miniature peanut butter cups, chopped

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, peanut butter, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes or until smooth.
• Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each cupcake. Cover each with 1 tablespoonful batter.
• Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until mixture reaches a spreading consistency, about 10 minutes.
• Spread over cupcakes; immediately sprinkle with additional peanut butter cups. Let stand until set. Yield: 2 dozen.

Apple Betty with Almond Cream Recipe

I love making this treat for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal, so we can get right to the dessert!—Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

3 pounds tart apples, peeled and sliced
10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon salt
WHIPPED CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
DirectionsPlace apples in an ungreased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the bread, brown sugar, butter, extract, cinnamon, cardamom and salt; spoon over apples. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until apples are tender.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lemon peel and extract; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with apple mixture. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup with 1/4 cup whipped cream equals 468 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.

 

Cinnamon Buns

Warm and Toasty Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients:

3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 package quick rising active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water 120-130 degrees
6 tablespoons softened butter, divided
1 egg at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.  Place 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Slowly stir in warm water.  Add 2 tablespoons butter and the egg beating until very smooth.  Add the rest of the flour slowly and stir until soft dough forms.  Place saran wrap over the top of the bowl and let dough rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled.  Flour a smooth surface and roll dough into a 15x12 inch rectangle.  Spread the rest of the butter on the dough.  In another bowl mix cinnamon and brown sugar together.  Sprinkle the mixture over the dough.  Roll dough up in tight roll starting on the 12 inch side.  Once dough is rolled tight cut into 12 slices.  Place each slice cut side down into the baking dish.  Cover and place on a wire rack over a large pan of hot water.  Let rise 30 minutes or until buns double in size.  Uncover and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brown.  Cool 1 minute then loosen the edges and place on a serving plate.  To make the glaze mix confectioners sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl until smooth.  If there is not enough liquid you can add 1 more tablespoon of milk.  Glaze cinnamon bunns and serve warm.

Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Drizzle Sauce    
 Ingredients:
Makes about 2 cups
1 cup cocoa
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Method:
Combine cocoa and sugar in a saucepan and whisk in water and corn syrup. Let mixture come to a full boil over medium heat and boil for approximately 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Let the sauce cool down until it thickens, cover and store it in refrigerator until needed.
This sauce is absolutely delicious when spooned over ice-cream, used as a dipping sauce with strawberries or other fresh fruit.

Green Gift Ideas

Green Gift Ideas To Suit All Budgets And Tastes

 

Gifts are a huge part of Christmas and, as such, coming up with green gift ideas can have a huge impact on your carbon emissions every year. You really aren't limited in this area: there are literally hundreds of possible eco friendly gifts you could choose for family and friends this year.

Here are a few quick green gift ideas to get you started:

* When you buy wooden gifts, ensure that the wood is taken from a sustainable source,

* Gifts made from recycled waste materials (such as recycled metals or plastic) are a good choice,

* Avoid animal products if you can - feeding animals to be used for food or other products takes a huge amount of resources,

* When buying beauty products, opt for organic products wherever you can,

* Buy gifts that encourage people to grow food, such as a starter kit for kitchen herbs,

* Instead of cut flowers, choose potted flowers.

 Fair Trade Gifts

Buying fair trade is an ethical choice for Christmas gifts, and any other products you may usually buy. The fair trade system ensures that the producers of the products, all around the world, are treated fairly in their prices and business practices. Although fair trade gifts are not the same as eco friendly gifts, they are a great way to ensure you're doing something good with your money. Make sure you look for the fair trade logo when buying your products.

Baked Gifts

If you're short on cash or ideas, then why not bake some gifts for Christmas this year? If you choose organic, local ingredients then your cooking will not only be more eco friendly, it'll also be healthier for anyone who eats it. What's more, this is a fantastic personalized Christmas gift choice!

 Local Gifts

Whether you're buying food or other products, buying items that were produced locally can help to reduce the environmental impact. Not only this, but you'll be doing your part to help out businesses and individuals in your area.

The Gift Of Time

 Not all the gifts you can give have to be physical products. Why not give someone your time? Perhaps you know someone who needs help redecorating their home, or sorting out the weeds in their garden?

 You can also buy loved ones activities such as a day out, pampering in a day spa, a meal in a restaurant and much more. These green gift ideas don't need wrapping, but they provide something the recipient will never forget!

Snowmen Treats

These are too cute for words!! Nutterbutter Snowmen Treats!! I'm guessing it's just white chocolate coating, but I am sure you can use any white candy coating or yogurt coating ;)