Itallian crockpot chicken

This is a meal that my ex's grandmother gave me. Since then I've seen it around the web. I love to shred up the chicken once it is done and put it over rice.

Ingredients
-4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast  (I usually use 3 because I have a small crock pot)
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8oz) pkg of cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet of Italian dressing mix

Instructions
- in a bowl combine soup, cream cheese, and dressing mix
- place chicken on the bottom of the crockpot
- pour mix over chicken
- cook all day long on low heat
- enjoy

Omelets in a bag

This was a recipe I learned when took a cooking class in jr high. I have used it quite a bit since then. Works great if your feeding quite a few people. And great for picky eatters.

Ingredients
- quart zipper zip lock bag
- permanent marker
- water
- eggs
- chopped veggies of choice
- precooked diced meats of choice
- spices of choice
- shredded cheese
- salsa or ect.. you want to add. (Remember it is your omelet)

Instructions
1. Bring a pot a water to boil
2. Write name on zip lock bag to know it is yours
3. Crack 2 to 3 eggs into the bag (doesn't work with more)
4. Add veggies, meats, cheese, and spices of choice.
5. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible
6. Shake and squeeze the contents of the bag. Beating the eggs and mixing the ingredients.
7. Once everyone has done 2 to 6 add to boiling water. (Only 8 at a time)
8. Cook for 13 min for 2 eggs and 15 min for 3 eggs. Don't go over the time.
9. Have plate ready. Open bag and it will slide out quite easy. Don't throw away baggy just yet. (Until you know you don't want another one. Will have a little liquid don't worry egg is done it's from the veggies and steam.)
10. Enjoy and make another if want :)

Perfect mashed potatoes

This is my perfect mashed potatoes. Cooked the same way my family does. Sadly there isn't a lot  of measurements. So I can't just be like you need 3 cups of milk. It all depends on your potatoes. I'll try to measure the best I can while I'm doing this. Might need less or more depending on serving size and taste. Rule of thumb from my dad "if your serving others don't over do it. They can add more butter or seasoning." 

What you will need
*Bowl you are serving your potatoes in
*potatoes (I used 15 this time)
*milk (1 1/2 c. it's what I put in. Probably should have done less)
*butter (about 6 Tbs)
*sour cream (about 3 Tbs)
*chives ( 3 )
*garlic salt ( about 5 tsp)
* regular salt
* big pot
* cutting board and knife
* peeler
* potato masher

Instructions
* rinse the potatoes and peel them
* cut them in quarters
*place in bowl. bowl will be your measurement so you know when you have enough potatoes
* repet as many times as needed
* fill big pot will 2/3 the amount of water
* add salt
* boil water
* carefully add potatoes
* cover and reduce heat
* cook 15 to 17 min
* add potatoes back into bowl
* mash potatoes
* add milk and butter
* chop chives and add to potatoes
* add garlic salt
* stir
* taste check
* add more ingredients if necessary and repet step above as needed
* serve
* enjoy :)

Stuffed bell peppers

I had 2 different recipes for stuffed bell peppers. One is my dad's recipe and other is my ex mother in laws recipe. So i combined the 2 and this is what I made.

Ingredients
1 lb of hamburger
1/2 onion chopped
1 garlic or use garlic powder
4 to 6 bell peppers
1 c cooked rice
1 6oz can of hunts tomato paste
1 1/4 c water
2 teaspoon of Worcester sauce
salt or garlic salt to taste
1/2 c  shredded cheese

Instructions
Preheat oven for 375
1. Remove the top and seeds from peppers
2. Cook the hamburger, garlic and onion in a frying pan. Drain grease.
3. Place peppers in an ungreesed pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3 to 3 1/2 min.
4. Mix the remaining ingredients besides the cheese in a bowl. Add the hamburger mixture.
5. Spoon into peppers. And pour remaining sauce over peppers.
6. Bake for 30 min.
7. Min or two before done sprinkle the cheese on top.
8. Enjoy

Everyone was to hungry to wait until after I took a picture.

Before getting a cat.

There was only a year where I didn't have a cat growing up. But my grandparents still did. So I wanted to make a list of what people need to either plan or get during the process of becoming cat owners.

* First off you need to find out if you can afford a cat. I'm not talking the actual buying of the cat. I'm talking about the litter, food, vet expenses, toys, ect. Once you can say yes to expenses then you can move on.

* Secondly you gotta figure out where everything is going. Like litter box and food. If you have little kids or dogs you got to make sure it is out of reach. You also should figure out if the cat is going to be a pure inside cat or not.

* Third is who is taking responsibility. Someone needs to make sure that the cat is fed, water refilled, and litter is cleaned. If the cat has hairballs who is cleaning it up. If the cat not declawed who trimming the nails and teaching cat not to claw on furniture. Who is brushing the cat. Who is willing to give it a bath at least twice a year for ticks and flees. That last one is debatible. Some owners just do a collar others don't even worry about it.

Once you figured out all 3 then we can move on to items. Keep in mind all cats are different. But the main items stay the same.

* litter box ( rule of thumb one box for every cat)
* water bowl
* food bowl
* treats
* cat tower (Optional. I've done both. I say don't go long without one)
* scratching post (if clawed)
* nail clippers (again if clawed I like using actual nail clippers)
* soft paws (optional if clawed)
* cat brush
* toys (lazers, cat nip toys, birds that make sounds, fake mice, ect. There's so many toys for cats it's really a touch and go if they like it. Younger cats love more toys.)

Remember to spay and neuter your cats. So many cats are without homes. Also remember cats are a life long companions. They need to choose you as much as you choose them. They do grow up. Enjoy and love them. 

Grandpa casserole

So I know this isn't technically the right name for this meal. It is what I know it by. This became one of my grandpa's favorite meals before his passed away. Grandma even made this the day he passed. So to me this will always be grandpa's casserole. Note didn't have pasta shells when made this or green peppers.

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped green peppers
1 Tbs chilly powder
2 1/2 c small shells uncooked
1 c sliced onion
1 1/2 c tomato juice
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
Brown ground beef, onions, and green peppers in a skillet; until onions are tender. Drain grease. Add tomato juice, chili powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Simmer uncovered 10 min. Cook small shells in boiling water until tender. Combine with meat mixture.
Enjoy!

Tatertot casserole

This is something I love to cook. My family loves it. Anyone I've cooked this for loves it. I've cooked it enough I have it memorized. It's also easy and cheep. So works on tight budget.  But I do say if feeding more then 4 make sure you have sides or make 2.

Ingredients
-1lb of hamburger
- 1 can of corn drained
- 1 can of sloppy joe sauce
- tater tots
- favorite shredded cheese

Instructions
1. Pre heat the oven according to directions for tater tots
2. Fry up the hamburger and drain the greese
3. Mix in the sloppy joe and follow the directions on the can
4. Mix in the corn
5. Put it in a 9x13 casserole dish
6. Put the tater tots on top
7. Sprinkle the desire amount of shredded cheese on top
8. Cook for how long the directions say for the tater tots
9. Enjoy :)