Hamburger Helper

Had to try this for old times sake! As a child I loved the boxed version. But this is better...why you ask? Because it's homemade!! Use any kind of ground meat. Try serving it over mashed potatoes!

Hamburger Helper
Prep time:  2 mins
Cook time:  15 mins
Total time:  20 mins
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
* 1 lb ground beef
* cooking spray
* 2½ cups milk
* 1½ cups hot water
* 2 cups elbow macaroni
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* 2 teaspoons onion powder
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ¾ teaspoon paprika
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy!)
* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Spray with cooking spray and add the ground beef.
3. Cook over medium high heat until beef is browned. Discard any fat.
4. Add the pasta, milk, tomato paste, water and spices and stir to combine.
5. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium low and cover with a lid.
6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
7. Add the cheese and stir to combine. Serve immediately!

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Cabbage & Noodles with Bacon

Some of my favourites mish mashed into one dish! Why not! Made this and will make it again! Great side dish!

Cabbage & Noodles with Bacon

Ingredients
1 head of cabbage, chopped
1 pound of bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 large handfuls of egg noodles
Black pepper

Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels, then break into bite-sized pieces.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the egg noodles. Add the noodles and cook until done. Drain the noodles and set aside.

Drain some of the bacon fat from the pan, reserving enough to cook the onions. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften. Add the cabbage to the skillet and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. When the cabbage is tender, add the egg noodles and bacon, mixing thoroughly. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.

Foodie Fran note - For extra flavour, I added chicken broth when adding the cabbage and just before serving, I added 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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Carrie Lorentz

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Oh my my! Strawberry Rhubarb Pie! My favourite of all! Once again my MO...so easy and delicious! This is a must try, you'll never store buy again!!

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients
9 inch pie crust
3 cups strawberries cut in half
3 cups rhubarb cut in 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions
Line pie pan with your favourite crust (reserve enough for a top crust).
Place cut strawberries and rhubarb in pie crust.
Mix sugar, flour and salt.  Sprinkle over the fruit. Add lemon juice and melted butter over the fruit. Cover with top crust and press edges together. Brush milk on top of crust. Leave vent holes for steam.
Bake 50 minutes at 425 degrees. Serve with strawberry ice cream.

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