JuneNYsAdventuresPart2

    lb ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 oz) 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste) Directions Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish so the crescent dough doesn’t stick. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s fully browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease carefully. Season the cooked beef with the kosher salt, stirring well to evenly distribute. Taste and adjust the salt if needed, keeping in mind the cheese and dough will add a little extra saltiness. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared glass casserole dish, pinching the seams together to form a solid crust layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom dough layer. This creates a cheesy base that melts into the crust. Spread the ...

 350 for 20 to 25 minutes 2 mashed bananas one egg one cup of oats two tablespoons of honey

 SUNDAY:  Church was excellent today.  I put a note in the collection box saying "it is really hard to hear the announcements with the music and drums".   This was interesting, when Pastor Craig asked Drew to come up on the stage and read from the Bible, but there were a lot of distractions while he was doing it.  After church, six of us went to LaPorts for lunch.  I had the grilled marinated chicken and brought a lot of it home with me.  I spent the rest of the day at home.  I tried a recipe I saw on facebook for a quick and easy and nutritious "cake".   One mashed banana Half cup of cottage cheese One egg Combine well and put in  small baking dish  350 degrees for 18 minutes.  Next time I will add some honey to it and bake a little bit longer. I confirmed with Chickie that we will meet up for lunch at noon at PANERA.   MONDAY:  I called Jan and we agreed to meet at the Y at 11:10 a.m.  I left ear...

                 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 3/4 cups whole milk (or any milk you have on hand) Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with a bit of oil, butter, or leftover bacon grease—whatever you have handy. In a medium saucepan or sturdy mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and 1 cup of the milk. Warm gently over low heat or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes, then stir until the mixture loosens and becomes smooth and pourable. This makes it easier to blend with the flour. In a large bowl, add the flour. Make a well in the center and pour in the peanut butter mixture. Add the remaining 3/4 cup milk a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon or sturdy fork until a thick, heavy batter forms. It should be dense but evenly moistened, with no dry pockets of flour. If it seems too dry to come together, add another tablespoon or two of milk; if i...

  2 pounds ground beef (80–85% lean) 4 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (about 3–4 medium potatoes) 2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2 medium onions) 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed or diced tomatoes with juice Directions In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until no pink remains and most of the liquid has evaporated, 7–10 minutes. Drain off excess grease if desired to keep the stew from being too oily. Add the browned ground beef to the bottom of a large slow cooker (5–6 quarts works well), spreading it out in an even layer. Layer the diced potatoes over the beef in the slow cooker, then scatter the diced onions evenly over the top. Do not stir yet; this helps the potatoes and onions cook evenly in the tomato broth. Pour the canned tomatoes with all their juices over the onions and potatoes, covering everything as much as possible. If the tomatoes are very thick, you can gently shake the slow cooker...

 SUNDAY:   Church was very good.  After it was over, six of us (me, Glenda, Carol, Dee Man, Marlene and Linda Stein went to THE OLIVE LEAF for lunch.   Glenda, Carol and I had the corned beef and cabbage, HUGE servings and I brought most of it home with me.  I spent the rest of the day at home, relaxing.   MONDAY:  I spent the entire day at home, in my pajamas.  I cleaned the second bedroom and got it ready for Leslie to stay in, since she is coming in a couple of weeks for a few days.  I also vacuumed the kitchen, dining area and living room and picked up various items and put them away.  In the evening, Andrea called to ask if I wanted to go see the movie HE CALLS ME DAUGHTER, one of Karen Vaughn's WNY Christian Women's events.  Also, we will go to SOLID ROCK for spaghetti tomorrow night.  She will have the twins with her, and I will give her a hand.  I did my homework for tomorrows LIFE GROUP, including t...