Thursday, June 19, 2008

What's For Dinner?

Our dinner is baking in the oven and I have a few minutes to post what we're eating. But first, do you like my blog makeover!? I have to give all of the credit to my sister Jenny. I told her what photos and background I wanted and she did the rest! She's got some mad skills on Photoshop! I think I've clicked on my blog about 20 times today just to see how cool it looks. I love it!

So, because I can't think of much else to blog about I thought I would post a good recipe. I think I got it from my sister Susan who got it from an old Lion House recipe book. I changed a few things, which I'll include in the recipe. I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and good. I also love that you don't have to cook the macaroni before you put it in the oven!


Mac & Beef Bake

2 tbp. cooking oil
2 lbs. ground beef (I use 1 to 1.5 lbs and think it's plenty)
2/3 c. chopped onion
1 c. macaroni
4 c. tomato juice (I buy two individual cans that are 11 oz. each)
1 can tomato soup
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
salt & pepper to taste

In frying pan, in hot oil, brown ground beef, onion and macaroni. Add tomato juice, tomato soup, half the cheese, chili powder, and salt & pepper.

Bake in a large casserole at 350 degrees, for about 1 hour or until macaroni is tender. Cover with cheese and return to oven until cheese melts. Makes 8 servings.

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Gina said...

I love your blog! That's so cute. I still need to do something with mine. Thanks for posting the recipe. I'l have to try it. I'm always at a loss for dinner ideas. I've been wanting to start a recipe blog or something like that.

Anonymous said...

Great new look! Kudos to both you and Jenny. I really like the header with the great pictures of the kids. Each picture captures their personality.

Topher said...

oh la la! Yes, my wife has sweet skills.

Holly said...

Yes, great blog makeover. I especially like that your comment section implies that people don't like you if they don't leave a comment. That's perfect!

Anonymous said...

I verify that Emily's recipe is good as she fixed it for dinner when I was down. I love the pictures and your new format by the way.

Susan said...

I love the new blog look. Yes, we love that recipe too!

Cindy said...

Very cute blog make-over. Your dinner looked like it was very yummy. It's almost lunch time so when I saw that I was like maybe I could make that today.

Wendy said...

I'm so glad you're back. Your blog looks so good. I was admiring your header. I wish I could figure out how to do cool headers like that.