Thanksgiving is Almost Here!

Thanksgiving Time! That means lots of tasty Thanksgiving treats! In fact, I decided to give myself a preview tonight. I made Turkey Stove Top Stuffing! Yum! I am a HUGE fan of the stuffing (except for the oyster dressing that my aunt makes... lol!) So Stove Top is the greatest thing - quick and easy!

You just boil 1 1/2 cups water and 4 tbsp of butter (or spread) and add the mix. Then stir it, take it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then fluff it with a fork and dig in! Mmmm!

I'm not sure what the family is doing for Thanksgiving. We're either going to my stepdad's parents' (his mom makes the most delicious food!) or taking it easy at home. Mom said we might even go out to eat somewhere (that's new - but could be neat!) I'll definitely let you know how it goes! I love Thanksgiving and all of the delicious food that comes with it! I don't know how I don't gain a million pounds after it! :p

Well, that's all for now, talk to you soon!

Happy Making!

Beefy Skillet Ravioli

It has been too long - I am bad at updating! I've just been so busy, I completely changed my major, but am still graduating in May - hooray! So, hopefully now I'll have more time to cook = update.

Today you're getting a bonus... 2 meals! A few weeks ago, I made dinner for Sam. We had another of those Complete Meals from Betty Crocker. This one was Creamy Turkey and Stuffing. (yum!)

After that, we decided to try a Complete Desserts, the Triple Chocolate Hot Fudge Cake, to be exact. It was delicious as well!

The only problem was that my oven was unknowingly on its 'broil' setting rather than 'bake.' Therefore, these two dishes weren't quite done all the way in the middle, but burnt on top (especially the brownies). Sam still liked them, and ate them, so when baked on the proper settings, I'm sure they're even better! :]

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While Sam was in Shoals, IN with his friend Bobby, he saw this recipe on the side of a Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce can and thought it might be something we should try! So, we bought the ingredients and I made it for him on Friday. Here's the recipe:

Beefy Skillet Ravioli

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 can (26 oz) Hunt's Garlic and Herb Spaghetti Sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes with Sweet Onion or Hunt's Diced Tomatoes in Juice*

1 pkg. (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli

2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 can mushrooms (0ptional - We decided to add this ourselves, we love mushrooms!)

*We used the latter

Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; blend well. (Add mushrooms, if desired.) Bring to a boil. Add ravioli to skillet; spoon meat sauce over ravioli until well coated. Reduce heat; cover and simmer on medium heat 15 minutes or until ravioli is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

It turned out great! We loved it and the leftovers were even good the next day warmed up for lunch. I officially added it to my recipe book. :)

Hopefully now that I'm just working 9a-2p during the day, I can start updating more. Look for more soon!

Happy Making!