Easy Peasy Shepherd's Pie

It's been over a month since we've been back from our vacation and getting intro the groove of things has been tougher than I thought. I've become lazy and use to not cooking while on vacation, so all quick and simple meals is a huge plus in my book and this is definitely one of them!

Easy Peasy Shepherd's Pie
recipe from six sisters stuff

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 can condensed minestrone soup
1 can green beans
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger and drain.

Add soup and green beans; season with salt and pepper.

Pour into large 9x13 casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes (real potatoes, instant, pre-made or tater tots).

Spread cheese on top of potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Crunch

I've never been to any of the Momofuku establishments, but it's on my bucket list for sure. Wait, I just found out that they can SHIP cookies and things to you... *hint hint* Husband. My birthday is in 6 DAYS and I think their birthday cake would be quite fitting. Or anything from that site... anyone?

I have been dying to try these cornflake crunch after finding the cookie recipe on Pinterest. It's been floating around all over the interwebz and since the Husband is coming home soon, I thought I'd celebrate with some cookies, which will be posted at a later date.

The cornflake crunch is crunchy (duh!), salty and sweet. A little too salty for me, but still delicious and would taste better topped over ice cream which I didn't have. I was a little iffy about the milk powder, but do not skip that! Seriously... DO NOT SKIP. It's not cornflake crunch without it.



Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Crunch
recipe from martha stewart

1/2 (12-ounce) box cornflakes (about 5 cups)
1/2 cup milk powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
9 tablespoons melted butter

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.

Place cornflakes in a medium bowl. Using your hands, crush to one-quarter of their original size. Add milk powder, sugar, and salt; toss to combine. Add butter and toss to form small clusters.

Spread cornflake mixture in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until clusters are toasted and smell buttery, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Quick Baked Veggies and Sausage

Had a busy Saturday running from one grocery store to the next looking for Ezekiel bread which I did find at Trader Joe's, but they didn't have the one I was looking for. DH headed out to Bellevue for a BMW meet and ended up just picking up Jack in the Box for himself since I can't eat that anymore. I got home a little late and was starving and really didn't want to slave in the kitchen, but I remember seeing a grilled squash and sausage recipe online awhile ago. Instead, I baked mine for about 20-25 minutes til the sausage is cooked through. Delicious quick, healthy (maybe not so much on the sausage) and simple!

Baked Veggies and Sausage

1 Yellow Squash, cut into bite size chunks

1/2 Zucchini, cut into bite size chunks

1 Sausage, cut in half

Drizzle of Evoo

pinch of salt

dash of black pepper

sprinkle of onion powder

sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preheat oven to 350F

Place everything in an oven proof dish, drizzle with evoo and seasoned to taste.

Bake everything for about 20-25 minutes til vegetables are soft and sausage is cooked through.