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

Ready to see my lil miss

After 2 1/2 weeks I get my KaytLynn back. The house is definately too quiet without her in it. The house has stayed cleaner but I would rather have her here and the mess. I am sure she has grown lots in this time too.

I found out tonight where I can buy the stuff to make my own laundry detergent so when I need more I will go buy what I need and make my own laundry detergent.

It is becoming time to go thru everything and see what I can put in my yardsale I am planning on having over Easter Weekend.

I have my meal plan done for the next 2 weeks so I know what we will be having. Now I have to get my grocery list done so I know what I need to buy at the store. I have almost everything in the house. Just need to get a few things.

Dinner for April 5

I am gonna cook a whole chicken. I will be using a rub for the chicken. I found the rub recipe on another site from a lady that is on the site. Here is the rub recipe:
Barbeque Rub
~*~Sandy~*~

2 cups sugar (I use superfine)
1/4 cup paprika
2 t chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/2 cup salt
2 t black pepper
1 t garlic powder

Combine all ingredients and use as a rub for any barbeque meat. Yields about 3 cups.

I will also be making homemade macaroni and cheese. Corn will be the vegi for the night.

Dinner for the week April 4-10

April 4: Salisbury Steak, Mashed potatoes, gravy and sauteed Kale

• Here is the recipe for the Salisbury steak. I got this from another board I am a part of. I did not use the noodles this time but will next.
• Salisbury Steaks with Gemelli
  Jamie&kids- Taste of Home
  ·         1 egg
  ·         1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  ·         1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  ·         1/2 teaspoon pepper
  ·         1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  ·         1 pound ground beef
  ·         1 tablespoon olive oil
  ·         1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  ·         2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  ·         1 cup chicken broth
  ·         1 tablespoon ketchup
  ·         1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  ·         Hot cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
  In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
  ·         In a large skillet, cook patties in oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
  ·         Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute mushrooms in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  Return patties to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with gemelli. Yield: 4 servings

For the Kale I just melted some butter and put fresh garlic and mushrooms in, cooked that for a few minutes and then put in the fresh kale. Cooked it to the point of warm and crisp. Didnt cook it for too long as I didnt want it too soft.