Forget about those pkg. mashed potatoes....Here is my quick version of Homemade Mashed Potatoes for Two.
BEST QUICK HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO:
1 Huge Idaho potato, peeled, diced
2 T. Butter
3 T. Milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Microwave diced potato in small casserole dish on HIGH in 1/3 cup water covered for
5 minutes. Let sit, a minute, mash some, then add butter, milk and salt. Microwave on HIGH another 2 - 3 minutes, till potatoes are soft. Mash completely. Divide into 2 plates, making an indent in the middle. Evenly sprinkle cheese over each.....Serve and Enjoy!!!!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
PARTY IN A BAG
Fun...Delicious, and easy cleanup! Kids love'em........Let guests start the bag with meat, then whichever; line-up remaining ingredients they desire. Stick a plastic fork in the bag...Easy clean-up too!!!!!!!
PARTY IN A BAG:
2 pounds ground chuck
3/4 cups chopped onion (optional)
OR some diced green bell peppers (optional)
1 T. sugar
1 envelope taco seasoning
12 (2 3/4-ounce) bags Fritos or Doritos
2 cups shredded cheese
1/3 head lettuce, shredded
2-3 tomatoes chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 can sliced black olives, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar your favorite taco sauce
Brown meat, onions and bell peppers, add taco seasoning....and sugar. Cut 1/4 inch off top of chip bags; squeeze bags to crush chips slightly. Fill bags with cooked meat mixture. Top with desired toppings...cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. sour cream and olives offered on paper plates. Stick a plastic fork in bag and serve. Offer taco sauce.......
Double or triple recipe for larger groups........Enjoy!!!!!!
PARTY IN A BAG:
2 pounds ground chuck
3/4 cups chopped onion (optional)
OR some diced green bell peppers (optional)
1 T. sugar
1 envelope taco seasoning
12 (2 3/4-ounce) bags Fritos or Doritos
2 cups shredded cheese
1/3 head lettuce, shredded
2-3 tomatoes chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 can sliced black olives, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar your favorite taco sauce
Brown meat, onions and bell peppers, add taco seasoning....and sugar. Cut 1/4 inch off top of chip bags; squeeze bags to crush chips slightly. Fill bags with cooked meat mixture. Top with desired toppings...cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. sour cream and olives offered on paper plates. Stick a plastic fork in bag and serve. Offer taco sauce.......
Double or triple recipe for larger groups........Enjoy!!!!!!
MY STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD TRIFLE
Everyone seems to love when I place my salads in a Trifle dish . Try this and you will see what I mean.....Enjoy!!!!
MY STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD TRIFLE:
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. cooked chicken strips
1 cup of crumbled feta or blue cheese
1 cup toasted pecan halves
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup of your favorite wine vinegar dressing
In a trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, cheese, pecans and strawberries. Refrigerate.
Just before serving pour dressing over salad and Serve.
MY STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD TRIFLE:
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
2 (6 oz.) pkgs. cooked chicken strips
1 cup of crumbled feta or blue cheese
1 cup toasted pecan halves
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup of your favorite wine vinegar dressing
In a trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, cheese, pecans and strawberries. Refrigerate.
Just before serving pour dressing over salad and Serve.