Easy Beef Enchiladas

I'm always curious about making a recipe that is posted on the back of an Can.  This recipe was on the back of an Enchilada sauce can... Today I decided was a good day to try the below recipe.

Note:  Be sure to heat your enchiladas in the microwave for about 5 minutes between paper towels to soften them.  I used store bought soft tacos..

I have made enchiladas before both chicken and beef but my recipes are not short cut recipes by any means.  I like using all my healthy ingredients.  No short cuts for me but now and again one will catch my attention.  Here goes.

Today’s recipe was made as it is described on the back of a can of Enchilada sauce.  Here goes! By the way it's an Old el Paso can of Enchilada sauce where the recipe is.  Enjoy!

My side was an easy rice recipe where I used Tumeric to give it the Saffron( yellow) rice. 

https://iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com/2020/04/yellow-rice-saffron.html

My Tomato Pie

My tomato pie

I looked at several recipes for tomato pie and combined a few ingredients to make it my way.

Hubby loved it!

CRUST

2 cups Bisquick 

2T cold butter

1/2 cup milk

Place butter and Bisquick in food processor and pulse.

Remove from processor and add milk..

WORK INTO A BALL

AND PRESS into greased 9 inch pie pan.

Slice tomatoes and allow to drain on paper towels.  Place tomatoes directly on unbaked crust.

1 large heirloom or beefsteak tomato sliced medium 

1/2 to 1 cup chopped onions 

1 T Olive oil

Sauté onions in a T olive oil until tender. Allow to cool slightly and spoon onions over tomatoes. 

In a medium size bowl add below ingredients.

I cup mayonnaise 

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Salt & Pepper

Mix together 

Top tomatoes with above.  Spoon over tomatoes carefully. Top with fresh basil if possible!  I had to use dried basil because I didn’t have any fresh.. Bummer!

Bake 350  for 30 minutes or until it starts to brown on edges.

After the 30 minutes I turned My broiler on high and watched to get a little glow on the cheese.

No Bake CHEESECAKE

Happy Day to everyone.  

3/30/24 new pictures 

Here's a great dessert that is perfect for those of us who need a quick dessert.  It can be ready to eat in as soon as an hour.  I did leave mine to set for 3 hours. M.j.

I don’t remember the last time I made this but it’s so easy and soooo delicious.  Great for easy and no fuss deserts.

I made my own crust but certainly use a prepared graham cracker crust for your convenience.  Yummy!

1  9 inch graham cracker pie crust(Today I made my own crust)**Recipe on side of box.

12 oz. Cream cheese softened

2/3 cup sour cream

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until fluffy

Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth

Using a spatula place all above in prepared crust

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Top with desired topping.  Today I used Cherry Pie filling.

Enjoy!

Easy coffee ice cream

My two favorite ice cream choices would be Coffee, Chocolate and Banana.  Whenever I get the chance to have a dip or two these would be my immediate choices so today when I saw this recipe I couldn't resist to try this easy 3 ingredient Coffee ice cream and it's delicious.

**If you like a deep rich coffee taste don't hesitate to add the 4 tablespoons of coffee grinds.

3 to 4 tablespoons coffee grinds(you can use instant coffee)( Expresso powder a better choice) Walmart has it.

2 tsp. water

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Mix coffee and water.

Add heavy cream and condensed milk.

Mini semi sweet chocolate morsels(optional) I added a generous handful after it was made.

Beat until stiff peaks form.

Put into container and freeze for at least 3 hours.

Yummy

Easy 3 step recipe:

Mix your coffee grinds with the water.  Obviously you will get some of the coffee color.  I used coffee grinds but for a deeper coffee color I think instant coffee might be a better choice.

After mixing the coffee and water add heavy cream and condensed milk into a large bowl and use a hand or upright mixer.

**You must use either appliance because it takes a very long time and using a whisk would be almost impossible.

First start slowly on a low speed and then increase to at least medium setting.  It does take some time but whips beautifully.  You will know it is perfect if it form a peak.  Lifting your blade will prove it's thick consistency.

Transfer to a large container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

It truly is delicious and quite tasty.

Enjoy!

 

 

Blackberry pork tenderloin

This was a very delicious way to cook a Pork tenderloin .  And if you prefer sweet to savory this certainly is a recipe to try.

**I used about a 1 lb. pork tenderloin so I cut this recipe in half.

• 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
• 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary, or to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) jar seedless blackberry jam
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or a blend)** I used cooking sherry
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Season the pork tenderloin on all sides with salt, pepper, sage, and rosemary. Place the tenderloin into a slow cooker, and spoon the blackberry jam, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons of red wine over the pork. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until very tender, 4 to 5 hours.

Dessert!!! Store bought coconut cake and ice cream !!!