Beef Stroganoff

Easy way to toss together dinner on those rushed nights...quickly became a family favorite!

Serves 4

1lb beef, cooked, cubed
2 c sliced mushrooms
1 med onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c sour cream
1 bag wide egg noodles

Cook noodles as directed on pkg...while water is heating & noodles are cooking make up the rest of the meal
In a skillet, melt 1 Tbs butter & saute mushrooms & onion untl tender
Add soup & sour cream, heat to boiling.
Add meat to skillet & heat through.
Put the noodles on the plate first, then top with the beef mixture

Taco Dip

Len's mom gave me several fantastic dips...which I confess, we don't make up nearly as much as I should for how much the kids love to snack!

8oz cream cheese
8oz sour cream
1pkg taco seasoning

Mix together & spread onto pizza pan

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, diced onion (all are optional based on your family's preference)
Finish the creation by topping it all off with shredded cheese
Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips

Cheese Ball

Tired of spending 5.00 on a cheese ball for parties?  I can't seem to get the dumb thing into the cart...which prompted a search to figure out how to make one!

1 wedge soft fancy cheese
3 1/2 oz blue cheese
1/2 sm grated onion
1 clove crushed garlic
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
8oz cream cheese
3-4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 Tbs sour cream

Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a mixer.
Pat into a ball shape with a spatula
Spread chopped parsley on waxed paper & roll ball until covered
Set on dish, cover & refrigerate till solid
Enjoy with a cracker assortment, even pretzels

Sour Cream Dinner Rolls

Everyone needs a few fantastic dinner roll recipes to pull from.  This is a great soft one that works with just about everything!  This recipe does call for the dough to be refrigerated 8 hours, so plan accordingly!!

Yields about 4 dozen rolls

8oz sour cream
1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1 t salt
2 (1/4oz) envelopes active dry yeast
1/2 c warm water
2 lg eggs, lightly beaten
4 c flour
2 Tbs butter, melted

Cook first 4 ingred. in a saucepan, over med heat, stirring occassionally until butter melts.  Cool.
Combine yeast & warm water in a 1 c glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes
Stir together yeast mixture, sour cream mixture, eggs, & flour in a lg bowl until well blended.  Cover & chill 8 hours.
Divide dough into fourths, shape each portion into a ball.  Roll each ball to a 1/4" thickness on a floured surface; cut dough into rounds with a 2 1/2" - 3" cutter.
Brush rounds evenly with 2 Tbs melted butter
Make a crease across each round with a knife, fold in half.
Gently press edges to seal.
Place rolls in a 15x10" jelly roll pan with sides touching.
Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes

Hearty Chicken Casserole

This is a different twist on a chicken casserole.  Nice change of pace from the "normal" combinations!  Great way to incorporate food from the garden into your dinner so its fresh & delicious.

2 cans (6.5oz each) chunky chicken (you can also use salmon, or tuna)
6oz (3c) uncooked wide egg noodles
1/2 c chopped celery
1/3 c sliced green onion
1/2-2/3 c sour cream
2 tsp mustard
1/2 c mayo
1/2 tsp thyme leaves (or parsley, dill, basil, chives)
1 sm zucchini, sliced
1 c shredded monterey jack (or cheese of choice)
1 med tomato, chopped

Drain & flake chicken, set aside
Cook noodles, drain & rinse in cold water to stop cooking
Combine noodles, chicken, celery & onion
Blend sour cream, mustard, mayo, herb of choice & salt (optional)
Spoon half mixture into a buttered 2qt casserole
Tope with half of the zucchini mixture. 
Repeat layers
Top with cheese
Bake at 350 for 30 min or until hot & bubbly
Sprinkle with chopped tomato before serving.