Philly Steak Rice

I love Philly cheese steaks!!!  This recipe taste like one in casserole form.

Philly Steak Rice 
1 bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 clove garlic, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 lb ground beef
2 cup rice, dry measure
4 cup beef broth
1 tsp mccormick brand montreal steak seasoning
2 cup cheese, whichever type you prefer
In a large skillet, sauté onions, peppers, mushrooms, & garlic in a couple tablespoons of oil or butter.  Once veggies are softened, add ground beef and seasoning. Stir and cook until browned.  Drain some of the grease from pan, then add rice & stir.  Add broth and bring pot to a rapid boil, stirring occasionally.  Let boil for about 5 minutes uncovered, stirring so rice doesn't stick or burn.  Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes, without stirring.  Most of the liquid should be absorbed at this point. If not, cook 5-10 minutes more.  Add cheese, cover and cook 5 more minutes.

Almond Cream Cheese Crinkles

An easy cookie recipe that reminds me of those windmill cookies that I've loved since childhood!!!

Almond Cream Cheese Crinkles
1 box Golden Butter cake mix
1 egg
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp almond extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
powdered sugar
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, egg, almond extract, cream cheese and butter with a hand-held mixer. Cover dough and refrigerate overnight.  Preheat oven to 325. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in powdered sugar. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. The tops will look under cooked, but the bottoms will be golden brown. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

I love soup!!!  So I'm adding another to my list to make when cooler weather comes around.

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
1 (4oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15oz) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. half and half OR heavy cream
1 tsp. cumin
salt and pepper
corn tortilla chip strips OR crushed up tortilla chips
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Place chicken breasts in the crock pot. In a separate bowl combine diced tomatoes, chilies, garlic, chicken broth, and cumin. Mix together and pour over chicken.  Cook on low 5-5 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks; place back in the crock pot.  Add half and half or heavy cream and stir. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes before serving.  Serve with tortilla chip strips or crushed tortilla chips, cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Two Timin' Pasta Bake

I think this recipe is a lot like the penne w/ 5-cheese marinara served at a unnamed Italian joint...

Two Timin' Pasta Bake
1 box penne pasta
1 (15 oz.) jar Alfredo sauce
1 (24oz.) jar Marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to directions and drain.  Mix the sauces together in a large bowl.  Add the mozzarella and stir to combine.  Then toss in the penne and toss to coat.  Pour pasta into 9x13 baking dish and cook on 350 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese and bake for another 5 minutes.

Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

Who doesn't love Ranch dressing?  In this recipe you get it in 2 ways!!!

Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 boneless pork chops, cut into chunks
2 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
4 ounces Ranch salad dressing
4 ounces cream cheese
Heat oil in skillet. Add chops and cook until browned seasoned well with garlic salt, onion powder and Tony's.  Add soup, milk, ranch dressing, cream cheese and package salad dressing mix. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until done. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles.