Dinner from 5/25/11.. sorry didnt take pictures of it

This was so good. My kids loved it and so did I.
Sparkling Beef Tips
Amy – amylz
The Everything Slow Cooker Cookbook

2 pound chuck roast
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup lemon-lime carbonated drink

Cut the meat into 1 inch cubes, trimming off the fat as you go.  Clean the mushrooms by wiping with a damp cloth; slice 1/8 inch thick.  Add all ingredients to the slow cooker; mix well.  Cook covered on low setting for 8 to 10 hours


Okay for this recipe I added some garlic powder and used sea salt instead of kosher salt. I also did not use the parmesean cheese as I was out and didnt know it till I needed it. But it was still very good.

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Nicole (ArwenOne) from The Barefoot Contessa Family Style

2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus (about 30 large)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 lemons cut in wedges, for serving

Preheat oven to 400F. If using thick stalks, peel the bottom half of each one. Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and return to the oven for one minute to melt the cheese. Serve with lemon wedges

My first real sewing project

Life seems to be so busy anymore

I have seemed to have problems getting on here to post my most recent meals that I have made that I think other will like. I am also teaching myself to sew so that is taking up time too. I will have to start posting pictures of my different creations whether they be cooking, sewing or crocheting related.

Crockpot Pork Chops

Crockpot Pork Chops

Brown 4-6 boneless pork chops

I seasoned with sea salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, parsley, onion powder and garlic powder 

 didn't fully cook them, just browned them some
And throw them in the crock pot
Combine:
1 can cream of mushroom soup w/ roasted garlic
1 can cream of mushroom soup (regular)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can (or fresh) mushrooms, I also minced up some fresh garlic
And 1 can of water (from one of the soups)

Mix it all up in a bowl, pour it over the chops and cook on low 6-8 hours.

This is my first time making it so I will definately give reviews. As I found the recipe somewhere else. I changed it a little to season it as I would like it

Busy weekend

The weekend here was busy. I havent had much time to get on here. And I havent tried many new recipes lately. But do need to keep on it. I hope all the moms out there had a wonderful Mothers Day. Here is my Menu for the week of 5/9/11-5/15/11

Monday 5/9: Crockpot Pork Chops (will post the recipe), Mashed Potatoes, vegi
Tuesday 5/10: Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches, homemade French Fries
Wednesday 5/11: Beef Kabobs, cole slaw, pasta salad
Thursday: Tacos
Friday and Saturday: I eat at work
Sunday: Salisbury Steak, Fetticini noodles, vegi

Here is a yummy recipe for Better than Arby's Sandwiches.

I got the recipe for the roast from another lady and it is so good that I had to share it with others

Better Than Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches

1 beef roast -- 3 to 4 lb.
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 pkg onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
1 chopped onion
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper

You just put a 3-4 lb. roast in the crockpot with 1/2 cup brown
sugar,1 pkg onion soup mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 chopped onion, a pinch
of garlic powder and salt & pepper. You let it cook for 24 hours!
I usually start it after dinner in the evening, then stir it in the
morning. By dinner that night - it's ready! They're great on onion buns!
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Linda's notes : Cook on Low in the crockpot. Starting from frozen roast, microwave on high for 10 minutes to heat the exterior of the roast, then place in crock on low for the rest of the day. Worked beautifully.

Here is the Arby Sauce

Copycat Arby's Sauce
Summer aka The Skipper bunch via copycat.com

Sauce mixture:
1c water
1/2c ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4c white vinegar
3 tbsp worchestshire sauce
3/4 tbsp onion powder
3/4 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Cornstarch mixture:
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
---mix the two and set aside..

--Place all sauce ingredients in a blender, blend for 15-20 sec. Pour into a saucepan and simmer on med-loe for 20 mun, stirring frequently. Add cornstarch mixture, stir well. When sauce thickens let simmer on very low heat for 10 min. Remove from heat, let cool and store in a jar in the fridge

Dinner Menu 4/18-4/24

Monday 4/18 We are having crockpot Lasagna, salad, and Rolls.
Tuesday 4/19 Soup and Sandwiches on the menu. An easy meal since we have Academic bowl and bow hunters registration
Wednesday 4/20 We will be eating leftover lasagna
Thursday 4/21 Salisbury Steak, Fetticini noodles, and peas
Friday 4/22 Ham and beans with rolls
Saturday 4/23 Pork Chops, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and green beans
Sunday 4/24 Easter dinner with my parents