Good Friends and Good Food

Who could ask for anything more? This weekend I got to visit with some old friends and their families. Of course food was involved. My friend Angela made some country style ribs and potatoes. Well, I couldn't pass up the chance to cook for friends so I made barbeque baked beans. They got rave reviews so I'll definately make them next time we cook out!
I didn't take a picture but here's the recipe...super simple.


Barbeque Baked Beans
Olive Oil (EVOO)
1/2-1 lb ground beef
1/2 bell pepper
1/4-1/2 vidalia onion (depending on how much onion you like, i tried using a white onion before and it's not the same)
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1/2 cup plain barbeque sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 cans regular pork-n-beans

In a skillet with a little evoo, cook the onion and pepper. When almost done add the garlic. Put in a large bowl and set aside. In the same pan cook the beef. When done drain and add to the veggies. Mix in everything else and put in a 13x9 casserole dish. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Best when served warm!

Peppah!

I have peppers! Last month I put a picture of some herbs that I am growing. I also bought Bell Peppers and Okra. The peppers have done great. This picture was taken about a week ago so they are bigger now and I have some new little ones starting! I can't wait until they are big enough to pick and eat!

Taco Ring

We actually had this a couple of weeks ago but I haven't had much time to post lately. My family loves this meal. I think this was a Pampered Chef recipe that my mom fixed for me. I've just re-created it and modified to our liking. It's so easy and everyone can add the fixings that they like. I hope you enjoy!



Taco Ring



1 lb groud beef

2 cans crescent rolls (8 count each)

1/2 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

salt & pepper



mexican blend shredded cheese (or cheddar if you like)

shredded lettuce

salsa

bell pepper

sour cream

chopped cilantro

any other taco toppings you like

This picture has fewer crescent rolls because that's what I had. It usually comes out more like a rectangle than a circle!

Brown the ground beef in a skillet seasoning with salt & pepper, cumin, chili and garlic powder. Drain and set to the side. On a baking sheet, I like to use the Pampered Chef stoneware baking sheet, lay out the crescent rolls in pairs. Lay one crescent roll triangle with the 90 degree corner to the left, then take another crescent roll with the 90 degree corner to the right and over lap them. Repeat making a circle. Spoon some of the ground beef into each pair (we add some cheese also) and fold the skinny ends over and across to the opposite corner. When all are filled bake following the directions on the crescent roll package. When I want to get fancy I cut the top off a bell pepper and scoop out the seeds and fill with salsa. You can do another to serve sour cream, cheese or lettuce. I also put the remaining beef in the middle of the ring before serving for those who prefer a little extra meat. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve!