Brown the hamburger while breaking it up so the meat takes on a “sloppy Joe” appearance.
Add in the flour, then the water and stir.
Season to taste.
Allow it to boil and thicken.
This can be served on buns with a slice of tomato and slaw or over mashed potatoes and rice.
This meal, along with many of the other meals that use hamburger, comes together really quickly if you brown your hamburger when you bring it home from the store. I usually buy several pounds and divide it up into 1lb sections, then brown it and freeze it for later.
This is super simple and comes together really quickly. Continue reading “Mexican Tortilla Skillet”
Basic Muffins (I do not remember where I got the original recipe from but will give credit when I remember.) Blueberry muffins are the favorite here at our house.
I often double the recipe so we will have some muffins for snacks later in the day.
You can increase the sugar, if they aren’t sweet enough for your liking or add a little honey or maple syrup. You can also replace the oil with butter or applesauce to make them a little healthier.
Sometimes I add about 1/2 c of sourdough starter to the batter and let it sit overnight in the fridge , then I add any add-ins just before baking.
Continue reading “Better Than Boxed Muffins”
In our house Thursdays are always Pancake Days. Waffles are usually saved for weekends as they take a little bit longer to make. For special occasions top these with Blueberry Syrup and whipped cream.
This will make about 8-10 pancakes and 6-8 waffles. I usually double or triple this recipe to feed my crowd.
(I am not against using mixes either because I know that mornings can be hectic. Our favorite is the Krusteaz brand of pancake and waffle mixes.) Continue reading “Easy Pancakes and Waffles”
We have this almost every Tuesday morning. I double this and sometimes triple it to feed my hungry crowd. I also use an electric griddle to cook them on so I can make bigger batches. These are good with blueberry syrup and whipped cream also. Continue reading “French Toast”
