Single Mommy Cooking

Crock Pot Meatball Hero Sandwiches

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:59:31 +0000

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup itial seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 jar pasta sauce
4 italian rolls about 6 inches halved length wise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Combine ground beef, egg, and bread crumbs in medium bowl. shape mixture into 12 meatballs.

Arrange meatballs in crock-pot. Pour pasta sauce over meatballs.

Cook on LOW 8-10 hours or HIGH 4-6 hours or until meatballs are done. Serve meatballs and sauce in rolls, topped with cheese.

Serves 4. Prep time approx 10 minutes

White Bread using a Bread Machine

Singlemommycooking — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:01:30 +0000

Ingredients:
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions:

Place water, sugar, salt, oil, bread flour and yeast into pan of bread machine.

Bake on White Bread setting . Cool on wire racks before slicing

***Tip
make sure to add the liquid ingredients first. then sugar, salt, and flour. Add yeast in last. Put your setting on the machine to white bread-Light to make sure the crust does not get to hard.

Crunchy Party Mix

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:55:08 +0000

Ingredients:
1 cup cooking oil
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic salt
7 cups round toasted oat cereal
5 cups small pretzels
3 cups salted mixed nuts
3 cups bit size shredded wehat
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Several drops bottled hot peppers sauce

Directions:
In sauce pan heat oil, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and hot pepper sauce. in large roasting pan combine all other ingredients but parmesan. Stir oil mixture well, drizzle over cereal and toss to coat evenly. Bake at 250 for 2 hours stirring every 30mins. Sprinkle with parmesan.

Cheesy Biscuits

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:21:36 +0000

Ingredients:
1 jar (8oz) cheez wiz
1 can (10oz) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup Kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400. microwave cheese sauce as directed. Pour into small bowl. Dip each biscuit top in cheese sauce then in parmesan cheese, coating tops of rolls. Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown.

Broccoli Bake

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:17:52 +0000

Ingredients:
1 pkg frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
1 egg beaten
1 1/2 cup grated cheese
1 cup crushed crackers

Directions:
Cook broccoli according to package directions. Drain well. Mix mayo, soup, egg, and cheese. Stir in broccoli. Pour into buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake at 325 for 30mins.

Applesauce Roll Pancakes

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:15:10 +0000

Ingredients:
2 eggs well beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup applesauce

Directions:
Heat applesauce in small saucepan. Keep warm. Mix eggs and milk. Add flour, salt, and sugar. Beat till smooth. Pour 1/4 of batter in pan. Tip pan to cover bottom. Turn and brown slightly on other side. Remove and spread with 1/4 cup applesauce and roll. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Egg, Sausage, Potato Breakfast

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:10:34 +0000

Ingredients:
2 Medium potatos
4 Eggs
1 smoked sausage roll, we use the hot and spicy one
chopped onion
vegetable oil

Directions:
Peel or clean the potatos and then chop into small cubes. Brown in pan with vegetable oil and onion. Slice the sausage and add to the potatos. Cook until the potatos are soft and the sausage is browned. Remove from pan into bowl or place lined with paper towel. In same pan make scrambled eggs. Once eggs are cooked add potato and sausage mixture back to pan and mix completely.

This works great for breakfast or dinner. We do use teh hot and spicy sausage for a little added flavor but you could use the milder ones if needed.

Black Bean Salsa

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:00:03 +0000

1)2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
2)1 avocado, chunked
3)1-2 fresh ripe tomatoes, chunked (I used canned)
4)chopped onion 1/4-1/2 cup
5)juice of 1 lime (I use 2 small ones)
6)chopped fresh cilantro
7)dash of cumin

Directions:
Chop it all up and put it in your serving container. This actually tastes better after chilled or even overnight although it seldom lasts that long.

Virgin Watermelon Margaritas

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:58:02 +0000

Ingredients:
4 Cups of watermelon chunks (no seeds)
6 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp Sugar
4 Cup ice cubes
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 lime cut into wedges for garnish

Directions:
Combine all in blender, puree smooth. Divide into 4 glasses & garnish with lime wedges.

Just add tequila for a regular margarita!

Chicken Nugget Casserole

Singlemommycooking — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:56:45 +0000

Ingredients:
1 package frozen chicken nuggets
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

Directions:
Place chicken nuggest in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken in heated through and cheese is melted.