Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

What's easier then throwing ingredients into the slow cooker and let it handle the work the rest of the day??

 

I've got an amazing recipe for Beef Stroganoff, that has become a family favorite!! And did I mention it's easy to prepare!?

 

With this meal, you can throw it together at night put it in the fridge, and it's ready for you to put in slow cooker while your racing for work (or getting the kids ready for school)

 

 

 

These are the ingredients needed.

 

2 Packs of Beef Stroganoff Seasoning Mix

2 Large sized containers of Sour Cream

Family Pack size Boneless Beef for Stew

Large bag of Medium Egg Noodles

 

 

I start off by cutting the beef chunks into smaller sections. This is optional, but I think this gives the stroganoff more meat pieces.

 

Then you scoop the meat into the slow cooker and add water and both stroganoff seasoning mixes.

 

 

To get a thicker sauce, add just enough water to barely cover the top of the meat. For thinner sauce you can add more water.

 

Stir the Stroganoff mix in with the water and meat and allow it to cook on high heat for at least 8 hours.

 

 

Ok so your home from work, the house is smelling amazing and it's getting closer to eat.

 

Next step is to stir in both Sour Creams and allow it to thicken up while your boiling your noodles.

 

I didn't take pictures of the noddle cooking part. So, boil your noodles until tender drain and add them to your stroganoff.

 

For extra flavor, I add in some Seasoning Salt and Pepper. This is optional and of course you can pick and choose any desired seasonings of choice :]

 

 

 

And there you have it! I hope you enjoy this dinner as much as my family has!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Taco Lasagna

Bringing a new approach on your Traditional Lasagna, Taco Lasagna is a delish meal that will leave you satisfied.

This recipe is my family's favorite dish and is always turning friends heads. I am asked to make this meal all the time when any of my Husband's friends come by to visit.

    Your ingredients:

-2 Pounds Hamburger Meat

-31 oz can Refried Beans

-10 oz can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

-15 oz jar Salsa Con Queso

-8 oz Bag Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

-16 oz box Lasagna Noodles

-24 oz container Sour Cream

-2 packets Taco Seasoning

Steps-

1. Start boiling the water for the noodles. when water boils cook noodles until tender ( I recommend adding salt to the boiling water to keep the noodles from sticking)

2. Meanwhile fry the hamburger meat thoroughly and drain grease.

3.Put the hamburger meat back on the burner and add the whole jar of salsa con queso as well as the taco seasoning and stir thoroughly.

4. Warm up Refried Beans (Optional, warming them first will help them apply  easier)

5. Start adding your layers. I suggest starting the layers off with the taco meat. In between each layer separate with the Lasagna Noodles. 

6.Keep adding new layers of all the ingredients, leaving the lasagna noodles on the top.

7. Sprinkle the cheese over the noodles and drizzle Ortega over.

8. Cover with foil and bake on 350 for an hour.

9. Allow a half hour gap between baking and eating.

Stuffed Tomato & Basil Feta Pork chops

What You'll Need

4 Boneless Pork Chops

4 oz Athenos Tomato & Basil Feta Cheese

1 cup Baby Spinach Leaves Chopped 

Olive Oil

Pepper to Taste

Pork-chop Mozzarella

:Ingredients: 

24 oz Classico Four Cheese Pasta Sauce

15 oz Classico Four Cheese Alfredo 

1 lb Box of Barilla Penne Noodles

1 Packet of  Lipton Onion Soup Mix

1 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs 

1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese/ or Grated Parmesan 

1 Whisked Egg 

4 Medium Sized Boneless Pork-chops 

Super Moist Easter Bunny Cake

Every year it was a tradition of my Mom's to make her "famous" Easter Bunny Cake. Two years away from home for Easter and already going one year without her cake, I decided this year I had to make it, so that I can start this tradition with my family. 

For the cake I decided to make a super moist Funfetti Cheesecake It's very simple to make and comes out tasting amazing.

Here is what you'll need.

• A box of Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix
• 1 oz Jello Instant Pudding Cheese Cake flavor
• 1 8 oz container of Sour Cream
• 3 Eggs
• 1/3 cup Melted Butter
• 3/4 cup Milk

Preheat your oven for 350 degrees.

Lightly spray two 9 inch circular pans. I used a 9 inch and I think a 8 inch (sorry)  so that way the ears turn out larger than the face. 

Add all your ingredients into a large bowel and mix well.  The batter will be thicker than your usual so don't be alarmed if your's looks different from usual. 

Scoop your batter into the greased pans and bake for 35 min. Or until you are able to stick a knife in it and it comes out clear.

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Copycat Recipe

I think it's safe to say, pretty much everyone loves the warm delicious biscuits Red Lobster serves. 

Why not make those delightful sides at home? If that sounds like something your interested in trying your just in luck, I have a recipe to share for you! 

As usual I have to tempt you with the picture first... Yummy Right? 

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe

If you haven't tried Olive Garden's Zuppa Soup yet your totally missing out!! Luckily you stopped here because I have a recipe that tastes just like theirs.

This is going to be a pretty long post, sorry. Well worth it though I promise!!

let me start you off with a picture to tempt you in.. is your mouth watering yet?? If so read on for the recipe.

Green Smoothie Remix- Guilt Free Ice Cream!!

Since I have taken un-healthy foods out of my diet I swear I have been craving ice cream even more! I have a good remix to the green protein smoothie that will satisfy your sweet tooth and still give you the added benefits of the smoothie just no milk! 


click this link for the smoothie recipe:
Yummy Green Protein Smoothie!

Ok, so in case you wish not to click on that link I will provide you with all you need here :]


1-Frozen Banana (Please do yourself a favor and peel it before you freeze it!)
About four cups Spinach 
Heaping spoonful  of peanut butter 
You usually add milk to the smoothie but for the ice-cream I added water (I guess it's optional though) Add just enough to make the ingredients mix together.. You don't want to "over water" it because it won't turn out smoothie like.
The teeniest I mean tiniest little itty bitty pinch of salt (Really just a SMALL amount)


Throw all the ingredients into a food processor  (or blender) and mix it until it's an "ice cream like condensity" If your having trouble with that try adding a couple ice cubes in to thicken it up. 

and here are your results. Guilt free Ice-Cream made from Banana and spinach! :]

All Natural Vanilla Creamer

Have you ever tried Coffee-Mate's Natural Bliss Vanilla? It still adds cream to your coffee with a not so over powering taste like the other coffee creamers. Depending on your taste buds this may or may not be a good thing. I like both the taste of the natural bliss creamer and the, normal Coffee-Mate or the International Delight coffee creamer. 

This taste like I said is not as strong but, still gives your coffee the needed the flavor :]

So I've got a recipe to make your own creamer. This could be for the day's you run out of creamer or just an alternative to buying those expensive creamers.

 

Sassy Water

I came across this recipe on the Live Strong website. The benefits are great and it also tastes nice and refreshing. 

This drink is made up of cucumber, lemon, ginger and spearmint leaves. The purpose of this drink is it's suppose to "make you feel full on few calories" Total this drink is about 50 calories. 

The ginger in the "sassy water" helps soothe your stomach. Ginger can also help  with nausea, diarrhea (While pregnant with Cayden Ginger-ale was my go to drink for morning sickness!!) 

Both the Lemon and Cucumber provide a good source of dietary fiber. From the website "Dietary fiber comes from the part of plant foods that your body cannot digest, and eating a high-fiber diet may help you control your weight." They also provide you with potassium (helps proper function of heart, kidney muscles) The Lemon also contains a high amount of Vitamin C (which helps repair and growth of tissues in the body.) 

And the spearmint is considered a herb for weight loss. 


This drink isn't a "miracle weight loss solution" So don't jump the band wagon for just that! :] But remember the benefits of drinking this mixture are great!


A miracle weight loss solution consists of hard work and dedication. Exercise, and Smart meal choices!!

Franks Red Hot Chicken Fingers :]

After stumbling around the kitchen trying to decide what to whip up for dinner with the Chicken Breasts I set out, I attempted a risky move!! Something I haven't done before and always wanted to do...... Make homemade chicken fingers. 

So I whipped up a recipe using our favorite condiment, Fanks Red Hot. Lol my family does just what the labels says "We put that s*#$ on everything" :]

Protein Smoothie!

Since I am on the road to a healthier lifestyle I recently started to replace my lunches with this smoothie. don't let the looks fool you, this protein packed smoothie holds a lot benefits. 

• Antioxidants (strengths your immune system)
• Vitamin C (Helps produce collagen which in returns makes bones gums and joints healthy plus many other benefits) 
• Good amount of daily fiber (regulates bowel.. ew I know)
• high in Protein (keeps you fuller longer also helps you feel energized)
• Potassium enriched (helps the heart, muscles, kidney properly function)

The list can go on and on lol!