Turkey is not only for Thanksgiving

Hello Everyone,

In my house, we like to cook turkey all year long. I wanted to post this for those of you who like to add spices to your turkey.

Here is how I like to spice up the turkey:

Ingredients:

• One Turkey
• One large onion
• Three cloves of garlic
• One lemon
• A pinch of salt and pepper
• One package of onion soup mix

Directions:

1. Cut up the onion and line the bottom of a slow cooker with it.
2. Add in the cloves of garlic.
3. Squeeze the lemon juice over the onion and garlic.
4. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over top.
5. Before placing the turkey in the slow cooker, coat it with the package of onion soup mix.
6. Sprinkle a small amount of salt and pepper on the turkey.
7. Place the turkey in the slow cooker.
8. Cook on high for one hour, then turn the slower cooker down to low and continue to cook for an additional six hours.

The finished product. Doesn't that look good?

You may be thinking that all of those ingredients are too different to go together. The reason for not putting the onion and garlic directly on the turkey is so the natural flavor is not lost, just enhanced. The onion, garlic and lemon will not be overpowering.

I was doubtful of doing this at first, but now I will not cook my turkey any other way. The flavors worked well with each other and the turkey was so tender.

Now let's talk side dishes.

Stove Top stuffing and Bob Evans mac & cheese and mashed potatoes

I served the turkey with a few sides that are so easy to prepare. I used the Bob Evans mac & cheese and mashed potatoes, and Stove Top stuffing.

I personally like boxed stuffing more than home made stuffing, but if you like home made better check out the following link:

• Home Made Stuffing

If you noticed that I used the Bob Evans mac & cheese in my last post, that is because it really is amazing. These are must try items!

I also used gravy from a jar that I heated up on the stove. 

Want to make your own gravy and mashed potatoes? No problem! Check out the links below:

• Make your own gravy
• Make your own mashed potatoes

Don't forget to refer to my last blog for a link on how to make your own mac & cheese.

Enjoy!

Dinner for the Busy BBQ-Loving Couple

Hello everyone,

Don't let the title fool you, this meal can be made for anyone. I chose the title because this is what I make for my boyfriend and myself when we are both planning to get home late.

With that being said, tonight I am going to show you how to make BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches and Mac & cheese, fast.

I tried a pulled pork recipe in the past, but was left disappointed. The pulled pork took too long to cook, and I did not think the taste was worth it.

Below is a picture of the pulled pork and mac & cheese I used:

Jack Daniel's BBQ Pulled Pork and Bob Evan's Mac & Cheese

This pulled pork can be put in the microwave or the oven. I like to remove it from the packaging and heat it up in the oven. The directions are on the back, but I will tell you that it only takes 12 to 15 minutes in the oven.

The mac & cheese can also be heated up in the microwave or in a skillet, and the container is more than enough for two people. I personally chose to heat this up in the microwave because it only takes about five minutes.

Both of these items can be bought at your local grocery store. I ran to the store at the last minute to get these products, meaning I had to get them from Giant Eagle. I paid $8.99 for the pulled pork and $5.99 for the mac & cheese. You may be able to find these items at a lower price if you shop around first.

The taste is so good. It is nice to know that I don't have to worry about eating something that tastes bad because it takes such little time to throw together.

Below is a picture of the final product:

Pulled Pork and Mac & Cheese in less than 20 minutes

I like both of these products so much and I hope everyone gets the chance to try them.

If you would rather make your own pulled pork or mac & cheese, check out the following links.

1. Three Ingredient Pulled Pork
2. Baked Macaroni and Cheese

I want to try both of these recipes in the future. The baked macaroni and cheese could be a great side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner.

What do you think about this simple meal idea?

Enjoy!

Nothing Sloppy About This Sandwich

Hello Everyone,

I love Sloppy Joe sandwiches, but I never knew how easy they were to make. Before moving to PA to attend Penn State Beaver, I always used the can of Sloppy Joe sauce that you can find in the grocery store.

Those cans are simple. All you do is brown the hamburger meat, add in the can of sauce, and let it thicken for the desired time on the back of the can.

What if I told you that making the sauce from scratch can be done quickly, and taste even better than that canned sauce?

Well, It's true! My boyfriend's grandma taught me to use a recipe from one of her cook books and I am going to share it with you.

Ingredients:

• One and a half pounds of hamburger meat
• One small onion
• One cup of Ketchup
• Two tablespoons of brown sugar
• One tablespoon of vinegar 
• One tablespoon of mustard 
• Half of a cup of water
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Hint: I use apple cider vinegar and sweet yellow onions.

Directions:

1. Brown the hamburger in a large skillet,
2. Add in all of the ingredients listed above.
3. Cook for a half hour.
4. Serve. 

This is so easy to make. If you have never tried this before, I know you will be thanking me once you finally do. 

I like to serve mine with french fries that I cook in a deep fryer and Velveeta mac & cheese.

Check out a picture from when I made this for dinner:

Sloppy Joe, Mac & Cheese, and French Fries

What do you serve with your Sloppy Joe sandwiches?

Enjoy!