My favorite method of turkey preparation is to roast it in the oven. This recipe is fairly heavy on the spices, so if you want a more mild flavor, just back off or eliminate anything that you don’t want to use. If you want to speed up the process, use this recipe that roasts the turkey in an oven bag. To plan your preparation accordingly, you need to know how large your … [Read more...]
Quesadilla Jack-o-Lanterns
Quesadilla Jack-o-Lanterns 28 ounces Flour Tortillas16 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese Preheat the oven to 350FCarefully "carve" half the tortillas with jack-o-lantern facesPut the other tortillas onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese over the tortillasPlace the "carved" tortillas on top of the cheese-covered tortillasBake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is … [Read more...]
Hectic Italian Roast Beef
Some days I just don’t have all that much energy to make a meal. Of course, it’s pretty typical at the Hectic Household that those are the days when my family is famished. This Italian Roast Beef recipe creates a hearty entree that takes almost no work. Since it cooks in the slow-cooker, you can put it together and let it cook away without having to do much else. We serve … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Taco Meat
This taco meat is made entirely in the slow cooker–no prior browning required. While I prefer my beef browned in a pan, there are times when the Hectic Household demands that I be elsewhere when dinner is being prepared. This recipe lets me do two things at once. Slow Cooker Taco Meat 2 pounds Ground Beef20.5 ounces Spicy Jalapeno Refried Beans10 ounces Rotel … [Read more...]
Pineapple and Apricot Pork
Some time ago, I discovered the a bunch of great recipes for pork. We’re not talking about a couple recipes, nor are we talking difficult recipes that don’t taste great. These are really family friendly recipes that are pretty easy to prepare. Nevertheless, I had to adapt one of their recipes to what I had on hand and to the time available. While this does involve cutting … [Read more...]