Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

I made this for the first time today and it was so yummy and so easy.  I am going to try it with broccoli and maybe carrots for something different.  I'll let you know how it turns out.

Cook Time: 25 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes

6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons minced garlic

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh

parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.

2. Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.

3. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Got the recipe from this blog.

http://twodudesandadiva.blogspot.com/2011/07/weekend-and-suyl.html

Yummy Refreshing Summer Drink

Here is a little drink I came up with since starting weight watchers.  It is yummy and shouldn't cost you any points!

Diet Sprite or 7 UP
frozen fruit

Put desired amount of frozen fruit in your cup (I use Walmart strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry mix) and pour in diet Sprite or 7UP.  Enjoy!

Easy Breakfast Casserole

I first had this at a luncheon at work.  It was go yummy and so easy.  Some people  put  poppyseeds but I don't.  My though is. . . who needs them!!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 cans crescent rolls
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1 pound sausage

Brown sausage and drain.  Mix softened cream cheese and sausage.  Roll out both cans of crescents pressing seams together.  I always put mine in a 9X9 pan (I spray with Pam to make sure it doesn't stick).  Spoon in mixture and pull sides up and over mixture.  Press seams together.  Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. 
Tastes really good on the first day or the second day.

Sausage Balls

Getting ready to make some of these to take to Mr. Giggles parents house as we celebrate his birthday and freezing some to use for breakfast at home.  Yummy and pretty easy to make.

10 oz grated cheese (usually cheddar)
1 Pound sausage
2 Cups Bisquick
½ Tsp garlic (optional)

Mix thoroughly, form into balls, bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until done.

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Rae's Yum Yums

My sister got this recipe from a friend of hers and they are so yummy and easy.  I don't know what the "real" name is so I made up my own!!  My nephew loves these things and will eat as many as possible.

Ingredients:
1 cup peanuts (or whatever nut you like)
1 cup chex cereal (I used the corn one)
1 cup pretzels broken up
Approximately 6 squares of almond bark
1 cup plain m&m's (optional)  they are delicious with or without

Mix first three ingredients (and m&m's if you choose to add them).  Melt your chocolate in the microwave stirring occasionally so it doesn't scorch.  I melt mine in the microwave.  Pour chocolate over the mixture and stir until completely covered.  Lay out wax paper and spoon mixture into "blobs" on the wax paper and allow to cool.  Once cooled and hardened. . . .eat.  I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

Homemade Corndogs

I ran across this recipe today here.  I really like corndogs and I hope to be able to make these soon.  They sound pretty easy and the pictures looked really good.  If you try them before I do, leave me a comment and let me know how they turned out.


Homemade Corn Dogs

• 1 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• scant 1 cup milk (I used skim)
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup yellow corn meal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 10-12 hot dogs
• brochettes or wooden skewers, cut in half

1. Preheat some oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 365 degrees. You need it to be a couple of inches deep and the pan needs to be large enough to fit the corn dogs in.  I used my Le Cruset oval dutch oven.
2. Place 1 Tbsp of the vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measure cup.  Then add enough milk to measure 1 cup.  Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour,corn meal, sugar, baking powder,salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.  Add milk and eggs then whisk until well combined.
4. Insert skewer in hot dog and dip in batter. Coat hot dog well and fry in 356 degree oil until golden brown. Drain on towels.

Pioneer Woman's Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Pioneer Woman had this one her blog last week and it sounded super yummy and super easy so I decided to give it a try.  Friends, it was so easy and tasted so good.  Mr. Giggles liked too (but he said it needed mushrooms.  He thinks everything needs mushrooms so maybe next time they will be added!).  Next time I may add a little more tomato sauce.  I served it with corn and garlic toast.

Ingredients

• 1-¼ pound Ground Chuck
• 1 can 15-ounces Tomato Sauce
• ½ teaspoons Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 8 ounces, weight Egg Noodles (I don't like egg noodles so I used bowties and it worked well).
• ½ cups Sour Cream
• 1-¼ cup Small Curd Cottage Cheese
• ½ cups Sliced Green Onions (less To Taste)
• 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Brown ground chuck in a large skillet. Drain fat, then add tomato sauce. 1/2 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Stir, then simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese. Add plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Add to noodles and stir. Add green onions and stir.
To assemble, add half of the noodles to a baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture, then sprinkle on half the grated cheddar. Repeat with noodles, meat, then a final layer of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until all cheese is melted.