Nana’s Meatloaf 

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef 1 large onion finely chopped 1 bell pepper finely chopped 1-2 tsp seasoned salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2-1 c quick cooking oats 1 egg slightly beaten 8 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes with juice 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Topping: 2/3 c ketchup 4 tbsp brown…

French Toast

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp sugar 3/4-1 c milk 4-6 slices bread  Nonstick spray 2-3 tbsp butter Preparation: Whisk eggs together with cinnamon, sugar and vanilla. Add milk. Mix well. Heat nonstick pan on medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray and add a pat of butter. Allow butter…

Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh medium sized shrimp or thawed if using frozen  1 lb Cajun or jalapeño sausage 2 green bell peppers chopped 1 onion chopped 3 bunches green onions sliced 4 stalks celery chopped 2-3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil  6-10 c chicken stock 1 can diced tomatoes  1 can rotel  2 tbsp…

Original Kraft Fantasy Fudge

This is the Fantasy Fudge recipe from 1979 by Kraft; however, the original recipe calls for margarine instead of butter. I remember making this every Christmas as a little girl with my nana. She let me stir in the chocolate chips & of course lick the spatula when we were done. Ingredients:  3 cups sugar…

Christmas Morning Sausage Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb Jimmy Dean hot sausage (or regular is fine) 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 c bisquick 4-6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4-1/2 c milk as needed  Tabasco, optional  Preparation: Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients together adding milk a little at a time until it reaches a sticky consistency. Add Tabasco…

Hearty Hamburger Stew

Low carb & delicious for a chilly autumn evening! Ingredients Preparation In a large pot, brown ground beef until cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-10 minutes over medium heat. Add minced garlic & balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook for another 3-5…

Nana’s Banana Cake

This is my grandmother’s recipe for banana cake, but it can also be baked in loaves. It is super easy and very delicious. Ingredients Preparation Preheat oven to 325F. Mix together eggs, sugar and oil until well blended. Add mashed bananas, boxed cake mix, and nuts if desired. Bake in a greased and floured bundt…

Nana’s South of the Border

This is my grandmother’s Tex-Mex casserole recipe. It’s very hearty and full of flavor! Did I mention fast and easy, too?  Ingredients Preparation Preheat oven to 375F. Brown meat and onion until well cooked. Add chili, hominy, and soup. Mix together and simmer for a few minutes. Place in a large casserole dish and bake…

Taco Soup

This is the easiest & yummiest soup ever! Perfect with crushed tortilla chips on top or crackers on the side. Ingredients Preparation Brown ground beef in a large skillet until cooked thoroughly and drain grease. Add onion, both packets of seasonings, and Rotel. Saute and allow combination to simmer for several minutes.  In a large…

Super Easy Goulash

Need an easy comfort food dinner for a busy night? This Super Easy Goulash is made with ground beef, Rotel, green chiles and creamy mac & cheese for a quick, cheesy dinner the whole family will love. Save this one for an easy weeknight meal!  Ingredients: 1.5 lb lean ground beef Seasoned salt Black pepper…