French Onion Beef Stroganoff

I was originally planning on making a recipe from The Pioneer Woman's blog however, I forgot a few essentials at the store......  I guess having a list doesn't always work the way you want.  As I started pulling out all the ingredients I would need I found myself in a bit of a pickle.  Pantry raiding had commenced and I found myself whipping up this delicious meal instead.

 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 bag egg noodles
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can condensed french onion soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• paprika, for garnish

 

Directions:

1. Boil noodles according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Stir in onions and garlic until they start to sweat and add ground beef.
4. Saute beef until cooked throughout and stir in soup and sour cream.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes. 
7. Add in noodles until completely coated and serve.

Whole Wheat Banana Honey Muffins

Confession:  I really didn't think I was going to like these at all.  I am not a big fan of whole wheat flour but these are AMAZING.  My little guy has already scarfed down a couple today and best of all I don't feel  guilty one bit. 

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 2 bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a large bowl mix flour, soda, and salt until well combined and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl blend eggs, oil, honey bananas and cinnamon until well combined.
4. Slowly add in dry ingredients until well combined adding in water slowly.
5. Pour batter into greased muffins tins about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes.  Mine were perfect at 15 minutes.

Mama's Goulash

This is my absolute favorite dish my Mom makes.  This dish is so incredibly easy and cheap!  When I was pregnant with my son, my Mom made this for me all the time and it goes perfectly with corn bread covered in butter and maple syrup! 

Ingredients:

• 1 box small macaroni noodles
• 2 cans Italian style diced tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions:

• Boil noodles according to package instructions.
• Saute ground beef until cooked through and add all remaining ingredients.
• Bring sauce to a simmer and pour over noodles.
• Toss and serve.

Black Bean and Egg Sweet Potato Hash Cups

This is a great "on the go" breakfast muffin, packed with protein and vitamins!  I really liked these however, I can not get my little guy to take a bite.  He literally eats EVERYTHING and he loves all three of these ingredients separately.  I will definitely be making these at the beginning of the week for snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and grated
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and mix all ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl.  Add mixture about 3/4 of the way full into a lightly greased muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Adapted from Chef-In-Trainings Creme Brulee Muffins

I kind of feel like I am living in the movie, Julie and Julia right now.  I have been trying so many recipes from Chef-In-Training and obviously blogging about them!  This recipe was fantastic.  I am definitely going to try the original recipe one day but, I just had to try this one first.  I was absolutely addicted to the Cinnamon Roll Bread I made a few weeks back and this seemed like a perfect recipe to try.  The crumb topping is divine and the muffin is packed with flavor!

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cinnamon roll coffee creamer, You can add 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon to regular vanilla creamer.
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons  baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Filling:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

Crumb Topping

• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup flour

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 2 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

 

 

 

Directions:

1. Make crumb topping by combining all ingredients into a medium sized bowl.  Cut together with a fork until its nice and crumbly.
2. In a small bowl mix all filling ingredients.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
4. Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
5. Beat in egg,sour cream and creamer until well mixed.
6. In a separate small bowl mix together flour, powder, soda and salt.
7. Slowly mix in dry ingredients with wet, until well combined.  Batter will be thick.
8. Pour enough batter into greased muffin tins to cover the bottom. (I got 8 muffins)
9. Top each with a generous amount of filling and pour remaining batter on top of each.
10. Sprinkle with crumb topping and bake for 25-30 minutes.
11. When muffins have cooled mix all Cream Cheese Glaze ingredients together until smooth.
12. Add glaze into a Ziploc bag.  Move all the glaze to one side of the bag making a piping bag.  Cut the tip and drizzle muffins.

 

CopyCat In N Out Cheeseburger

First I have to admit, I have only had In N Out twice in my life and I really do not remember what they tasted like.  I do know that this burger is amazingly delicious.  The sauce is perfection and the American Cheese is amazing.  I came across this recipe on one of my favorite blogs, Chef In Training and knew I had to give it a whirl.  I have also seen in on many CopyCat recipe blogs so I caved.

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 teaspoons sweet onion, finely diced

Burger Ingredients:

• 4 burger patties
• Hamburger buns
• 4 slices American Cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Onions
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions for Sauce:

1. Combine all ingredients into a mason jar and shake.  Let sit in refrigerator at least 1 hour before using.

Directions for Burgers:

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet and add patties.  Cook on each side for about 5 minutes adding cheese for the last minute.  Cook longer if you do not want any pink.
2. Butter the tops of each bun, optional.
3. Spread sauce on the bottom of each bun and add beef patty.
4. Top with desired topping and spread more sauce on the top bun and serve.

 

Spinach Tomato Avocado Scramble

 

My little guy LOVES eggs so, I decided to add in some spinach one day for some extra nutrients.  He can also eat a whole avocado in one setting so I added that for good measure.  This is one of my new favorite breakfasts and I love that my little guy is getting a great nutritious start to the day! 

 



Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 small handful spinach, lightly diced
• 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in fours (you can always add more)
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, spinach and tomatoes.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet and add egg mixture.

Let cook for about a minute and begin to scramble with a wooden spoon.

Cook eggs until no longer runny, stirring frequently.

Top eggs with avocados and serve.