Momma Aimone's Messy Life

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (from Katie Guymon) Serves 8  Ingredients -2 lb. pork tenderloin or pork roast -Salt -Pepper -Garlic salt -1 can or bottle root beer or cola, 12 fluid ounce -1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce, 18 ounce -8 hamburger buns Directions 1.  Place pork tenderloin or roast in slow cooker. 2.  Season meat with salt, pepper and garlic salt. 3.  Pour root beer or cola over the meat. 4.  Cover and cook on low until pork shreds easily, 8 to 10 hours. 5.  Drain well. 6.  Stir in BBQ sauce. 7.  Serve on hamburger buns. Serving Suggestions We are having our pulled pork sandwiches with corn, macaroni and cheese (in the freezer from Thanksgiving) and corn muffins.  YUM!

Sunday, December 11 Beef Fajitas (from justgetoffyourbuttandbake.com) Serves 4 Ingredients -1 green bell pepper, cut into strips -1 red bell pepper, cut into strips -1 yellow pepper, cut into strips -1 onion, cut into strips -1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into strips -3/4 cup beef broth -2 tablespoons red wine vinegar -1 tablespoon lime juice -2 teaspoon ground cumin -2 teaspoon chili powder -1/2 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon garlic powder -1/2 teaspoon pepper -1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions 1.  Place peppers and onions in slow cooker. 2.  Add beef strips. 3.  Add beef broth, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings.  Stir to coat. 4.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Serving Suggestions Serve on flour tortillas with salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Would be great with a side dish of black beans and rice. Tuesday, December 6 Beef Stroganoff (from allrecipes.com) Serves 4 Ingredients -1 pound cubed beef stew meat -2 can ...

Meat 3 pounds beef sirloin* 1 pound cubed beef stew meat 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts *London broil is on sale this week at Giant (our local grocery store), so I'll be using that for the fajitas and pepper steak.  It's a little tougher, but hopefully the slow cooker will tenderize it.   Produce 2 green bell pepper 2 red bell pepper 1 yellow pepper 4 onions Refrigerated Items 4 oz. sour cream Canned Goods 3 cans beef broth 2 cans condensed golden mushroom soup (10.75 ounces) 2 cans chopped green chile peppers (4 ounce) 1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounce) 3 cans white beans (15 ounce) 1 can black beans (15 ounce) 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 ounces) Spices/Condiments/Sauces red wine vinegar lime juice ground cumin chili powder salt garlic powder pepper cayenne pepper Worcestershire sauce minced garlic vegetable oil soy sauce sugar cornstarch Bread/Noodles tortillas egg noodles

Full disclosure: I have not made this before and my grocery store did not have a brisket so I am making it with a chuck roast.  I am hoping it is still delicious! Brisket (from onceamonthmom.com) Serves 4-6 Ingredients -2.5 pounds Beef Brisket -12 ounces beer -3/4 cup pickles, chopped -1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -3/4 cup brown sugar -12 ounces chili sauce -1 teaspoon pepper -1 teaspoon salt -1 onion, sliced Directions 1.  Mix beer, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce together in slow cooker. 2.  Add onions to slow cooker. 3.  Salt and pepper the brisket, to taste. 4.  Add brisket to slow cooker. 5.  Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high 4-5 hours. 6.  Either shred with a fork or slice. Serving Suggestions We are having our brisket with mashed potatoes and corn.  I suspect it would be delicious with coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans or even roasted potatoes.  

I have never been a big fan of ribs.  To be quite honest, I hate eating meat off the bone.  It grosses me out.  But, my husband loves ribs and I also realize that we have to eat more than just chicken.  So, when I found this recipe I had to try it.  One word...AMAZING!  The meat literally fell off the bone it was so tender.  Try it, you won't be disappointed. Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs  (from allrecipes.com) Serves 8 Ingredients -4 lbs baby back ribs -salt and pepper to taste -2 cups ketchup (or BBQ sauce) -1 cup chili sauce -1/2 cup packed brown sugar -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar -2 teaspoons dried oregano -2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Directions 1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2.  Season ribs with salt and pepper.  Place ribs on a cookie sheet. 3.  Brown in oven for 15 minutes.  Flip and brown another 15 minutes. 4.  Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together ketchup, chili sauce, brown sug...

The holiday season is in full force.  I always like to have homemade baked goods on hand to bring as hostess gifts or to share at holiday parties.  I made this delicious breakfast bread this week to feed our house guests.  It was a huge hit and the house smelled amazing while it was baking.  It makes two regular sized loaves, but you could also make mini loaves to use as gifts.  Stick them in the freezer until you need them.  I promise you, or your friends/family, will not be disappointed. Pumpkin Cranberry Bread   (from Libby's) Ingredients - 3 cups flour - 5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice - 2 teaspoons baking soda - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt - 3 cups sugar - 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces) - 4 eggs - 1 cup vegetable oil - 1/2 cup orange juice - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Directions 1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.  Grease and flour two loaf pans. 3.  In a large bowl combine flour,  pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and...

This is our first Thanksgiving, in our first home, and we are so excited!  But it is also the first Thanksgiving we are hosting for more than two people.  As of today, we'll be hosting at least 8 (possibly 10 ) adults, a 5 year old and two infants.  Whew!  I'm exhausted just thinking about it.  But, with the "freezer friendly" meal plan below, I can prepare most of my dishes ahead of time and actually spend time with our families, watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and enjoy a glass (or two, or three) of wine instead of slaving away in the kitchen.   So, here is what I'm making ahead of time for Thanksgiving Dinner! Spinach and Artichoke Dip (adapted from allrecipes.com) Ingredients -1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces) -1/4 cup mayonnaise -1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -1/4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese -1/2 teaspoon minced garlic -1/2 teaspoon dried basil -1/4 teaspoon garlic salt -salt and pepper to taste -1 can artichoke heart...