Strawberry Daiquiri Cake

I just found this recipe online, I was looking for something to spice up a strawberry cake mix since I already had one in cupboard. This was really easy, I actually made it in two round pans instead of a 13x9 and it is a little too ooey gooey with all the frosting and strawberries on it.  I think fresh strawberries would be fantastic in this recipe. And doesn't sweetened condensed milk make everything taste better? I know I am a fan.

Strawberry Daiquiri Cake

1 box strawberry cake mix
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz.) container of Cool Whip
1 can frozen strawberry daiquiri mix, thawed
1 small container of frozen strawberries, thawed

Bake cake according to the box. Let cool 10 minutes. Turn cake out onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Split cake in half with dental floss. Place the strawberries on bottom half then place top cake over the strawberries.

Stir the sweetened condensed milk and daiquiri mix together and then fold in the Cool Whip. A drop of red food coloring may be added, if desired.

Spread cool whip frosting on and refrigerate.

Garnish with additional strawberries.

Happy Birthday Grandma Shirley, hope you enjoy your cake!

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Brent just posted this recipe that he tried from the Food Network and said "Oh ya awesome, Pretzlemaker who?" I have been looking for a good pretzel recipe too, can't wait to give it a try!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 package active dry yeast 
• 22 ounces flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
• 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil, for pan
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
• Pretzel salt

Directions

Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam. Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside. Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart sauce pan or roasting pan.

In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan. Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula Return to the half sheet pan, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rackfor at least 5 minutes before serving.

Spicy Cheesy Meatloaf

So I was told if I don't start blogging I will be disowned..Here I go.

2 Pounds Ground Beef

2 Pounds :) Grated Cheese

1 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs

2 Eggs

1 Medium Onion Diced

About 1/4 Cup Jalapeños More or Less Depending on how tough you are :)

1 Can Tomato Paste

Preheat oven to 350

Tomato Basil Pesto Panini

Ingredients

Bread
Basil Pesto
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Tomatoes
Pasta Sauce (optional)

Spread a thin layer of Basil Pesto on one side of the bread. Layer a thickly cut tomato with mozzarella cheese. Add pasta sauce to the other piece of bread if you want (I didn't have pasta sauce so I just put on another slab of pesto). Cook in a Panini Maker/ George Forman or cook like a grilled cheese. It's super easy and Delish!

Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

3	pounds beef boneless chuck roast
1	cup barbecue sauce
1/2	cup peach or apricot preserves
1/3	cup chopped green bell pepper
1	tablespoon Dijon mustard
2	teaspoons packed brown sugar
1	small onion, sliced
12	kaiser or hamburger buns, split

1. Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 4 pieces. Place beef in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
2. Mix remaining ingredients except buns; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender.
3. Remove beef to cutting board. Cut into thin slices; return to cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 20 to 30 minutes longer or until beef is hot. Fill buns with beef mixture.
   
   New Betty Crocker summertime favorite!

Guymon Family Video

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Sassy Sloppy Joe's

The other night I started making sloppy joes' needing a quick and easy dinner, hamburger was browned added the seasoning packet and water, then realized I had no tomato paste or sauce.  Okay, so I just started adding any tomato substance I could find and came up with the following recipe and my family LOVED them and keeps requesting them so I thought I better write down the combination before I forgot.

Ingredients:
1 green pepper
1 onion
2 lbs hamburger
2 sloppy joe seasoning packets
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomato & green chili's (undrained)
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilli's HOT (undrained)

Saute onion and green pepper in same pan brown hamburger and drain. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil, cook down liquid.  Serve.