New Year's Day Dinner

Tonight we made one of our favorites Skillet Lasagna with garlic bread!

I'll add the picture tomorrow. For some reason cannot add it on this laptop!

Here's the link from May with the step by step instructions.  For a quick lasagna this is GREAT!

~ Beef Stroganoff ~

Last night for Christmas Eve, Eve (lol) dinner I made Beef Stroganoff.  But before that in the afternoon I made some 5 Minute Fudge for my hubby whose sweet tooth was bothering him.  ;-)

I had not made this Beef Stroganoff before but it was a hit and my hubby wants it again, soon!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat, water and 1 package of Beef Stroganoff.  We decided to splurge for the holidays so instead of ground meat, we got a pound of filet mignon to use for the beef. 

Directions: Brown 1 lb ground meat and drain off fat.  Since I used filet, I drizzled a little olive oil into the skillet and browned the cubed cut filet but left the juices in and just lessened the amount of water slightly.

 Add 4 cups water...

And the contents of the package

Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes...

or until noodles are tender.

 Top with sour cream if desired. May also add pkg of peas and can of mushrooms for a different treat!

We just made it as is and it was delicious!  Plate up!

Beef Stroganoff

~ 5 Minute Microwavable Chocolate Fudge ~

This is a quick fix for a great treat!  Who doesn't like Fudge?! And in just 5 minutes!!

 While I was out my hubby straightened out my desk so I don't know if I discarded the instructions or he did, so please when you purchase this, use the instructions attached. I am using the instructions for the Peanut Butter Fudge that I have on hand.  What you need: Package of 5 minute microwavable fudge, butter or margarine, milk.

 Directions: Pour contents of bag into microwave safe dish and make hole in middle of mixture.

Put 3 Tbsp of milk and 6 Tbsp butter or margarine cut into a few pieces (I used butter). Do NOT STIR!

 

 Microwave on high for 2 minutes. If it is runny, microwave 1-2 more minutes (it is okay for the butter to be a little runny as you have not stirred it yet). I microwaved mine for 2 min, 30 seconds.

 I forgot that after microwave, you add some vanilla (sorry it was not in the ingredients photo). I think it was 1 tsp but not positive as the peanut butter fudge does not call for any vanilla.  STIR Vigorously.

Pour into 9 x 9 pan, cool and enjoy!  I just let it cool at room temperature. Optional - Sift dry ingredients before using. 

This fudge never LASTS long when I make it.

~ Pasta Salad with Wheat Noodles ~

Here is another quick, easy to make dish that we served when our friends came over that evening a few weeks ago.  

  Here is what is needed Pasta Salad with Wheat Noodles package, water, and mayonnaise

  Directions: Bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Pour noodle mix into boiling/water and continue to boil for 9 minutes.

 

 

 Meanwhile, mix 1/3 cup of mayonnaise with the seasoning mix.

Drain noodles, and then stir noodles and the mayonnaise mixture together. Enjoy warm or chilled. I chilled this dish in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving, but did taste it when it warm and it is great either way!