Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix

Making your own Seasoning Mixes are easy to make and you get to control the SALT intake!! 

They make great gifts for Christmas. Package them in pretty little jars with a ribbon, a list of ingredients and lots of love.  

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
1/2 tbsp dried thyme
1/2 tbsp black pepper
3 tbsp sweet paprika
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp celery salt
1 tbsp salt

DIRECTIONS

Mix together well.

Pour into a small jar and attach with a ribbon a gift card.
Use Cajun Seasoning Mix with Chicken, Pork, Seafood, Steak and Veggies.

Crock-pot Chicken Pot Pie

I had no idea this recipe would turn out so delicious.  I was low on groceries and wanted to cook a easy recipe in my crock-pot. I threw this together and it is now a huge family hit!!

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
1 large pkg of frozen chicken tenderloins
1 large can of Cream of Chicken
1 can Rotel (drained)
Season to taste
Cook 2 hours on high in crockpot or until chicken is done
Add:
2 Potatoes (diced) - cook until tender
Add 1 can peas & carrots (drained)
Cook for 30 minutes on low -- serve over bread - eat.. yum!!

Serves 8

Chicken Burrito Casserole

 

Heat oven to 350

 

Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 10 minutes.

Allow to cool and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Add burritos, cutting to fit in a tight single layer (you will need 10 to 12 burritos, depending on the brand).

Scatter the chicken over the top.

In a medium-size bowl, mix together milk, soup, 1 cup of the cheese and the olives. 

Pour mixture evenly over the chicken and burritos.

Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

 

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Cool slightly before serving; sprinkle with cilantro leaves, if desired.

 

*This is a easy & fast recipe for those day you need a lazy day easy and fast recipe (-:

BANANA PUDDING CAKE

Ingredients
 
1 box yellow cake mix (& ingredients to make cake)
2 box (small) instant banana pudding
4 c milk
8 oz whipped topping
20 vanilla wafers, crushed
sliced bananas - use your own judgment

Directions

1. Prepare cake in 9 x 13 pan according to directions on box. When golden, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
2. When just slightly cooled, use the handle end of a wooden spoon to poke holes into the baked cake. Don't be shy; make the holes big enough for the pudding to seep into and go deep enough with the spoon that you hit the bottom of the pan.
3. Next, prepare pudding mixture. Combine 4 cups of milk and pudding mix; whisk until fully combined and there are no lumps.
 4 Now it's time to fill those holes! Pour the pudding mixture ver the entire cake, taking care to get it into all your holes. Use the spoon to help really get it into the cake and spread evenly.
5 Refrigerate for about two hours... or until set. Top with whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers and sliced banana!

Easy Cheesy Bread-sticks

Just saw this recipe on a blog... looks oh so yummy!

Easy Cheesy Bread-sticks

Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 13 min

Summary: These are so simple and a quick fix for guests that may drop in.

Ingredients:

1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425.
Unroll pizza dough onto a greased cookie sheet and brush with butter.
Sprinkle cheeses and spices evenly over the dough.
With a pizza cutter, cut dough lengthwise into 12 long strips. Then cut those in half to make 24 strips.
Do not separate strips.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
Re-cut along each strip and remove from cooking sheet.
Serve sticks warm with marinara sauce.

Thanks - crazymoorefamily.blogspot.com

Mama's Morning Casserole

Mama's Morning Casserole

Adapted from Gooseberry Patch Old-Fashioned Country Christmas .   I modified the recipe by using Dijon mustard instead of mustard powder and adding more cheese.  I prefer sharp cheddar  in this dish.   Makes 6 to 8 servings.  

6 eggs, beaten

2 cups milk

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup biscuit baking mix (I use Bisquick)

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 pound bulk pork sausage, browned, drained and cooled (I prefer Jimmy Dean Original)

To beaten eggs, add milk, mustard and oregano.   Whisk until blended.

  Add in baking mix, cheese and sausage.  Mix well with a heavy wooden spoon.

 Pour into a greased 9×13 casserole dish.   Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for  60 minutes or until browned.  Serve warm.

Too Much Chocolate Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"This cake won First Prize at the county fair last year. It is very chocolaty."

Ingredients:

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup sour cream

1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
3.	Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto a plate If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

 

This recipe goes together quickly and does not need a lot of time in the slow cooker. It's a delicious way to add flavor to ground beef and the children love it! The gravy is delightful served over mashed potatoes.

 Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
• 3/4 cup water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands. Shape into 8 patties.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the patties in flour just to coat, and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet. Place browned patties into the slow cooker stacking alternately like a pyramid. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water. Pour over the meat. Cook on the Low setting for 4 or 5 hours, until ground beef is well done. 

 

Couscous Cakes

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked couscous, prepared according to package instructions and cooled
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 lemon, zested
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup mild mango chutney

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together the couscous, cilantro, egg, egg yolk, coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Mix until combined.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Form 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture into 8 patties. Add 4 of the patties to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture.

Serve the couscous cakes with mango chutney.

Food Face...

Fun with food and sharp knives!

Take a couple of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, some fresh greens, and voila!

How cute is this?

The horns, eyes and spots are cut from black olives.