Hamburger Stroganoff
With meat prices rising every time I go to the grocery store, I like to serve some main dishes that are really good, but less expensive. Stroganoff made with beef tips is wonderful; but it takes a little more time to fix than this one skillet hamburger stroganoff.
Make It Yourself: Onion Soup Mix
I use onion soup mix in lots recipes from my kitchen. Onion soup mix was first introduced in 1952. It was popular to use it to make gravy. In the 70’s it became popular to use in dips and casseroles. Today it is used as a basic seasoning in a variety of dishes. In 2010, the Kroger brand was recalled for possible salmonella bacteria infection. Also, most store mixes contain milk and people with dairy allergies can’t consume those. So, why not make your own. It is made with ingredients found in most kitchens, so it can save you some money. Here is a basic recipe to get you started.
Sherried Beef
This dish is one of my mom’s go-to party recipes and it’s always a hit. We had it from time to time for special occasions at home as well and were always happy to eat it for days afterward if she was willing to make enough to have leftovers. Most recently it was a smash hit at my father’s retirement party and she received many requests for the recipe and decided to share it with us here on the site as well. This is one that will definitely stay in your recipe box for years to come.
Peppered Beef Tenderloin
This beef tenderloin is about the easiest entertaining main dish in my repetoire. It always comes out tasting good, the leftovers are smashing and you can work it to satisfy people of almost all done-ness preferences. It goes equally well with an involved spread of multiple dishes or just roasted potatoes and salad and is impressive no matter when you serve it, so add this one to your roster of go-to entertaining recipes.
Red Wine and Garlic Crock Pot Roast
This is a slightly more involved pot roast recipe than just throwing everything into the crock pot and walking away, but the resulting roast is a step above the usual. Alright, you could just throw everything in the pot and walk away, but this is better. Searing the meat before adding it to the crock ensures a tender roast and better flavor throughout and the wine and garlic in the sauce make this one fancy enough for a Sunday dinner but easy enough for a weeknight treat.
Super Easy Slow Cooker Chili
Get your Super Bowl Party started right with a super easy slow cooker chili recipe that all of your friends and family will love. Nothing is easier than a one pot meal. Take things to the next level by creating a super simple chili bar with all your favorite chili toppings.
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a kid favorite but the store bought cans of sloppy joe mix can contain a lot of corn syrup and preservatives that you do not need. Homemade sloppy joes are a great school night dinner that everyone will love.
Easy School Night Pot Roast
This pot roast is so easy to prepare and makes a great comfort meal as the weather turns colder. The meat is tender and kids love the mild flavor. The leftovers make a great au ju sandwich for mom or a simple pot roast sandwich for a school lunch.
Taco Casserole
This simple taco casserole is easy to make on a busy school night and it’s a real crowd pleaser. Set up a topping bar so that everyone can top their casserole with their favorite ingredients (or leave everything off if you have picky kids).
Crockpot Meatloaf
Meatloaf, despite the bad reputation it has, is one of my all time favorite foods. One of my main complaints about cooking meatloaf is I never know quite when it is done, especially for recipes that include ketchup. This meatloaf recipe is one of the tastiest ones I have tried and it is so easy to make. Cooking it in the crockpot lets me feel confident that it is cooked all the way through and the delicious sauce adds a wonderful finishing touch.
