Apple Crisp in a Jar

Apple Crisp in a Jar !

Ingredients:

6 to 8 apples ( i used McIntosh) peel and core,  and chop.

1 cup of rolled oats

1 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 cup flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 cup of softened butter or margarine ( margarine is usually perfect from the tub, soft enough)

Caramel ice cream syrup ( i like Smuckers)

Directions:

1. Peel and core your apples. Then chop into bite size pieces.

2. Spray jars with cooking spray.

3. Fill jars 3/4 full with apples.

4. Squeeze some caramel syrup on the apples

5. In a bowl combine the rolled oats,brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and softened butter. i like to combine with a pastry cutter . Mix until it is a wet crumble , all incorporated.

6. Cover the apples with the crumble.

7. Bake in oven at 375*f for 20-30 min.I put my jars in a muffin tin( be careful its a little rocky but works well.

*** Let cool completely on a wire rack ,then cover and refrigerate.

*** When baked they will shrink, it leaves enough room for ice cream.

*** I made 12,   250ml  mason jars. 

*** I rewarmed at the campsite in the microwave for 1 min 30 seconds ( be careful jars are warm)

**** Also can make same recipe , put in a pie plate. Bake and serve. 

Enjoy  :)

Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

Ingredients:

1  245 gram  bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos , Crushed ( or a bag of  Spicy Doritos if you like it spicy)

1 pound of Hamburg

1 pkg of Taco Seasoning regular or spicy depending on the heat you want.

2  cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

2  cups of shredded cheddar  cheese  

1  cup of chopped lettuce

1  cup of chopped Tomato

1  cup of chopped green onion

 *** You may also add any other toppings you would like in a taco, green peppers, jalapeno peppers etc.

Instructions:

1. Brown your hamburg  ( drain if very greasy). Add 1 cup of water and the taco seasoning to the pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer till almost all the water is gone.

2. Crush your Doritos and set aside. Chop all your vegetables. Mix your 2 cheeses together.

3. Layer ingredients in a 9 X 13 casserole pan as listed.--- Crushed Doritos, Seasoned Hamburg, 2/3 of  cheese, lettuce,tomato, green onions and top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees  for 15-20 minutes.

**** I like to serve with garlic bread on the side. Enjoy :)

Cheesy Montreal Steak Spice Oven Potatoes

Cheesy Montreal Steak Spice Oven Potatoes

Ingredients:

5 or 6 good size potatoes washed and chopped into bite size pieces

Montreal Steak spice

1 large Onion diced

1 and a half cups of cheese Shredded , What ever cheese you like, cheddar, mozzarella, Tex mex  .

Olive oil

1. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray.  Spread potatoes on the cookie sheet, sprinkle the diced onions on it. Pour about 4 Tbsp of olive oil it. I use my hands to rub the potatoes in the olive oil.when the potatoes are all coated with olive oil. ( feel free to add more olive oil if needed to coat) spread them evenly on the pan. sprinkle with montreal steak spice. Then cover with spreeded cheese. Now i spray a piece of foil to cover the potatoes. Put it in a 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes or till potatoes are cooked.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins ( Better than Tim's )

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups of  Canned Pumpkin ( not Pie filling)

3 cups All Purpose flour

2 Cups White Sugar

2 Teaspoons Baking soda

Half Teaspoon Baking Powder

2 Teaspoons Ground Cloves

2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

2 Teaspoons Ground Nutmeg

1 Teaspoon Ground  Allspice

1 Teaspoon Salt

2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil

3 Eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . Grease ( make sure to grease top of pan also) 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

2. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. In mixing bowl ( stand mixer) , beat together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil and eggs. Now mix the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Mix until smooth. Scoop batter into muffin cups  ( will look over full its okay)

3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 min, or until tooth pick comes out clean.

4. Cool in pan for 5 min, then cool completely on a rack.

*** I like to insert some store bought cream cheese icing inside the cupcakes using a cake decorator with the filling tip.

*** I just store in covered container on counter. So good they disappear. 

*** also I started using a tool to remove a plug out of the cupcake, then insert cream cheese icing using a piping bag into the hole. This is the best updated way to do it

Crockpot Easy Meatballs

1 jar of Grape Jelly

1 jar of Chili sauce

1 box of Frozen Meatballs

Put all three ingredients in crockpot, Stir. Cook on high about 3 hours, low about 6 hours. I used precooked meatballs so didn't take long to cook. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and veggies.

** hint to get all the chili sauce out of the bottle, pour about a inch of water in the bottle shake then pour on the meatballs.

Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti   Sauce

Ingredients:

1 pound of Ground Pork

1 pound of Lean Ground Beef

2 large cans of Tomato Sauce+ 1 Small can of Tomato Sauce

1 large can of Crushed Tomatoes

1 large can of Diced Tomatoes

2 TBSP of Minced Garlic ( i like the jarred Minced Garlic )

1 TBSP of Garlic Plus  ( found with the spices )

1 TSP Cinnamon

1 TBSP Crushed Red Chilies

3 Sprinkles of Tabasco Sauce

3 Sprinkles of Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 TSP Turmeric

1/2 TSP Ground Ginger

1 can of Tomato Paste ( small can )

1/2 TSP Leaf Oregano

2 TBSP of Quick Chocolate Powder

1 cup of Finely Grated Carrots

Salt And Pepper to Taste

    FRY YOUR BEEF AND PORK IN A FRYING PAN. I USE A POTATO MASHER TO BREAK IT UP. PUT YOUR COOKED BEEF AND PORK IN YOUR CROCK-POT. NOW ADD ALL THE OTHER INGREDIENTS, STIR.COVER AND SET YOUR CROCK-POT TO LOW FOR 6 TO 8 HOURS. ( ALL DAY ON LOW ) THE LAST HOUR BEFORE SERVING REMOVE THE COVER AND CONTINUE COOKING IT HELPS TO THICKEN A LITTLE.

**VERY SPICY SAUCE

**YOU MAY ADD OTHER VEGETABLES LIKE MUSHROOMS, CELERY , GREEN PEPPERS..MY FAMILY LIKES IT JUST  PLAIN ONLY THE CARROTS. ( IF ADDING CELERY OR GREEN PEPPERS I WOULD FRY TO SOFTEN FIRST.

***FREEZES WELL TO BE STORED FOR FURTHER MEALS, CAN BE USED TO MAKE LASAGNA, OR WITH ANY TYPE OF PASTA

*****ENJOY THIS IS MY SONS FAVORITE SAUCE

 Ranch Bacon Potato Salad

Ingredients:

10 potatoes ( peeled and boiled, not to soft but not hard) choose the amount of potatoes according to the amount of servings needed.

Bottle of Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing

Bag of store bought bacon bits or pieces

Green Onions ( chopped)

Dill pickles ( i use the sandwich stackers, they are easy to chop and come in many flavors ( i have tried the garlic and the spicy both work well)

These are optional Ingredients I like to add,

Celery (chopped)

Radishes ( chopped)

Boiled egg ( chopped)

Boil your potatoes, not too soft not too hard, check with a fork. Let the potatoes cool. Then cut your potatoes into bite size pieces.

In a big bowl add the diced potatoes, chopped green onion, chopped dill pickle,bacon bits and other ingredients you choose. Amounts use your judgement you should see enough color from the ingredients, not just potatoes. The more you make it you will figure out how much veggies you like added.  Add the ranch dressing enough to coat the potatoes. Mix well. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Enjoy

**Any questions just ask, new at writing recipes