Song of the Day

Into the Ocean - Blue October

Spanish Rice

This one isn't so much of a recipe, as just an FYI you should eat this bc its awesome. :) But T told me I should blog it so people knew about it bc he loves it.

What you need:
1 box of Spanish Rice Mix
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups water (or amount indicated on box)

What you need to do:
Heat rice and box contents (except seasonings packet) along with two tablespoons butter in a large saucepan on medium high heat. When it has slightly browned, add tomatoes and water and seasoning and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to low and let cook for 15-20 more minutes. Voila!

Song of the Day

Head Full of Doubt - Avett Brothers

Taco Torpedos

I just got a new Paula magazine yesterday and it has sooo many awesome things in it!!! Today I chose something quick and easy, taco torpedos.

What you need:
1 pound lean ground beef*
1 cup frozen chopped or prediced fresh onion
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 cups finely shredded mexican four cheese blend, divided
3/4 cup black bean and corn medium salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 (6 inch) soft flour tortillas
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil

*I used a can of refried beans instead of ground beef just for a change. Next time I may use ground beef and beans.

What you need to do:
Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a large nonstick skillet, add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until beef is browned and crumbly. Drain. In a medium bowl, combine meat mixture, 1 cup cheese, salsa, and salt; stir well. Brush** one side of flour tortilla with oil, place tortilla oil side down on prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 3 tablespoons meat mixture down center of tortilla; sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up tortilla and place seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat for rest of tortillas. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.

**I dont like using cooking brushes, so i just used a fork to spread it (not a spoon bc that would get too much oil on the tortilla.)

Song of the Day

This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) - Talking Heads

Today is Rachael and Angel's 2 year anniversary, and this song reminds me of them so I chose it for today. Happy Anniversary!!

Cheese Lovers Pasta Roll Ups

What you need:
1 egg, beaten
1 container (15 oz.) Ricotta Cheese
2 cups Shredded Italian Three Cheese Blend
4 green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce, divided
16 lasagna noodles, cooked
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (shredded used in the picture)

What you need to do:
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Mix first 5 ingredients until well blended. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce onto bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Spread each noodle with 3 Tbsp. cheese mixture; roll up. Place, seam-sides down, in dish. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan; cover. Bake 40 to 50 min. or until heated through, uncovering the last 10 min.

Song of the Day

Pilgrims - Widespread Panic