Recipe Update

For the past six weeks Ethan has been going to Rec-Pac, and since it ended at 3:30 every day, my mom would pick him up for me.  We would then eat dinner at my parents and head come home.  SO, I haven't really had to cook much over the last couple of weeks!  It has really has impeded on my New Years goal of making three new recipes a month-so I have a lot of cooking to do to catch up! 

Now that Rec-Pac is over, we are starting back to our normal routine this week-including cooking.

Today two new recipes were tried:

Cheesy Beefy Corn Pie
1lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix (1.25 oz. size)
1 box cornbread mix (approx. 16 oz. size)
1 8-oz. can corn
1 cup chopped onion  I didn't use
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
extra 1/2 cup cheese (optional)

-Preheat oven to 325º.  Drain liquid from corn. 
-Lightly grease a 10" cast iron skillet, place over medium heat.  Mix ground beef with taco seasoning.  Brown and crumble meat in skillet on medium heat. 
-Remove meat from skillet and drain fat. 
-Prepare cornbread mix as directed on package.  Stir drained corn into batter. 
-Pour half of the batter into hte empty, greased (still warm) skillet.  Top evenly with meat, onions, and cheese.  Pour remaining batter over meat and spread evenly. 
-Bake 45 minuts or longer, until cornbread is browned.  Remove from oven.  Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.  Sprinkle some cheese on top of cornbread after baking.

SURVEY SAYS... keeper!  It's not a favorite, but it is decent... super easy to make.

Strawberry Shortcakes
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/3 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 container (8oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

-Mix strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.  Heat oven to 425º
-Stir Bisquick, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter until soft dough forms. 
-Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet
-Bake 10-12 minuts or until golden brown.  Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped topping

SURVEY SAYS... keeper!  Warning: has a TON of sugar, so be prepared for your blood sugar levels to immediately sky rocket:)

2 out of 2 recipes in one day... not too bad:)