My favorite Hot Dog or Burger Chili and a Hometown favorite's recipe! Two for One Special~~~~~

I'm starting the summer with picnic foods that have been favorites of ours for a very long time.  One is hot dog chili.  Copy this for a go to recipe for those summer hot dogs or chili hamburgers.  Enjoy! Re-post for those who haven't copied it before.

This chili (no beans)recipe is delicious on either burgers or dogs!  I have been making this recipe for a very long time and have found that most people like hamburger chili on their hot dogs.   When I was growing up it was a must on a hamburger and we'd add ketchup, onion and mustard to it and it was soooooo good!   I don't believe I have ever posted this recipe before!

I have lots of recipes to share and I am compiling them for my cookbook which should be out sometime later this summer or early fall.

I'll be sending the finished copy to the printer soon.  If you are interested in one I'll give you the info as soon as I receive it from the publisher.

Finely ground in chopper or Cuisinart

Thanks and Happy Cooking from my kitchen to yours,

Chili, mustard, ketscup, onion and whatever else you might like.

Hot Dog Chili  ( My own Creation)

1 lb. ground chuck (beef)

1 tsp. canola oil

1 small onion grated fine or 1 tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. chili powder

¼ tsp. cumin

½ tsp. paprika

4 oz. Hunts sauce or 3 T. ketchup

dash or two red pepper (optional)

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper
1/2 cup water

Saute’ ground chuck in canola oil.   When lightly browned add onion, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and  sauce or ketchup.  Cook slowly about 15 minutes or until ingredients are cooked through while mashing with a fork to get the meat finer. I you like it chunkier don't mash too much..

I am also sharing with you a recipe from my hometown favorite Hot Dog and Burger restaurant.  Enjoy!

 

Chili for Hot Dogs! (Hometown Favorite Restaurant Recipe)

1 pound ground beef { brown and mash with fork} I put it in the Cuisinart to get really fine

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp cumin

3 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper{ ground red pepper}

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dry mustard

8 oz can tomato sauce {add 1/4 can water}

Simmer for 30 minutes , stir frequently

Note:  For a finer ground chili.. After cooking all chuck (beef).  Cool slightly and place all ingredients in food processor and pulse several times.

original 8/31/12 updated 5/22/13

Thai Style Pork Salad

Another new recipe from me to you.  My hubby is so receptive to these recipes I can just kiss him.  For so many years he was so super fussy that I spent most of my days frustrated on what to make that both he and I would enjoy.  I loved to eat and as long as it wasn't liver, anchovies or pumpkin it was good for me.  I was raised to eat whatever was put in front of me but for some reason he balked at most all food so it carried on well into our marriage which proved to put unnecessary strain on me when it came to meal decisions.

Finally after many years of pasta, burgers, little chicken and little pork.  He did like steak but it was not always affordable when we were young and raising a family he now eats everything that I make which is so helpful in meal planning.

Today I saw a recipe in Better Homes and Garden magazine. (I really love that magazine) and figured I give it a go.  Clean Plate!!!!!!!  We both enjoyed it and I'm passing the recipe on to you.

It suggests serving it with cabbage leaves but I felt I wanted some carbs so I served it over Rice Pilaf.  Enjoy!

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup cilantro
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
2 T ginger
1 lb. boneless pork loin sliced into bite size pieces
1 T olive oil
1 cup cut green beans (I steamed them slightly before  added them)
1 cup shredded carrots
12 napa cabbage leaves optional
1 pkg. 90 second Uncle Ben's Rice Pilaf

A side salad is fine instead of the cabbage leaves work for us. 
 
In a large mixing bowl combine coconut milk, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice and ginger.  Add pork and toss to coat.

In a very large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add meat mixture.  Cook about 3 minutes over medium high heat.  Add green beans.  Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and pork is slightly pink.  Stir occasionally  Add carrots just before serving.  To serve, top cabbage leaves with pork mixture.  Sprinkle with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.


Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens 8/14




9/1/14

Italian Zucchini Pie

I came across this recipe as I was browsing the web.  I altered it a bit to our liking and I believe you will find it to be a very easy recipe to follow.  I posted it (as is) but added a bit of sharp cheddar cheese to the cheese mix as well and used Italian seasoning along with garlic and the the herbs the recipe called for to season the zucchini.  I used basic store crescent rolls and not the rolls it called for and it turned out fine.

I also took a screen shot of the recipe instead of my usual typing it.  It's summer and I do take some short cuts if I can.  If you have any questions send me a note via the blog or page.  I am here to help if needed.

Finding recipes for zucchini are not difficult but finding ones with flavor as well as ease in preparation don't always come hand in hand. This recipe appealed to me immediately and it didn't disappoint. I like to be able to taste cheese in my recipes that call for cheese so I'm not inclined to use Mozzarella unless it says it's a must.

Seasoning well and not overcooking zucchini is the way to go.  I made sure I only sauteed it for a few minutes before adding it to the cheese/egg mixture.  Be liberal with your seasonings and onions too!  Enjoy!

8/2816

adapted to my liking.

7/15/14

1/16/15

Creamy Lime Tarts for an easy dessert!

If you are looking for a dessert that is easy and that will add something different to your dessert list these mini tarts are not only easy but delicious.  I filled these with Lime Curd which you can easily find at your grocery store where the pie fillings are.  I have also used Lemon too! I am sure any pie filling would be a nice addition.  After filling, top with either cool whip or whipping cream and garnish with some fresh fruit and  you'll have not only a dessert that is impressive but also delicious!

A quick and easy dessert to serve with coffee or tea, these tarts are a nice touch for your after dinner treat.

Enjoy!  Merry Christmas!!

 

M.J.

These tarts are super easy and all you need is:

  1 jar Lime or Lemon Curd

 1- 8 oz. Cool Whip 

 1-Pillbury Pie Crust

Garnish with extra cool whip or Reddi Whip and fruit

12/14/12

Using a On the Rocks Glass press deeply into softened pie crust

Form circle of dough over muffin tin (turn tin upside down)(no greasing necessary)

Poke with fork all over dough to make sure it does not shrink.  Bake 400 degrees approx. 10 minutes. Cool and remove

You can add some sliced Kiwi, strawberries, blueberries to add some color for a garnish.

 Mix well approx. 1/2 bottle lime curd with 8 oz. Cool Whip

10/1/12

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