Sloppy Joe’s

Outdoor picnic time is here! This is a great home made Sloppy Joe recipe. I’ve even had requests for it…so here ya go! (psst…We think these even taste good in Winter too!   :-) )

Sloppy Joes
2 lb. ground beef, browned
1/2 large green pepper diced
1 1/2 c. ketchup
3 tsp. yellow mustard
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. Worchester sauce
1 or 2 tsp. garlic salt (optional)
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. onion salt
1 Cup water
Add all ingredients to browned ground beef. Simmer at least 30 minutes.

I try to make these a day ahead as the flavors really come together sitting overnight. Also, I sometimes add more water depending on how thick/thin it seems. This doubles & triples easily too.

Enjoy!

Raspberry Crumble

For some reason my kiddos make me feel like a hero when I “make up” my own recipe…so lately I’ve been doing that a bit more. This turned out very good and just the taste we wanted. Kind of raspberry pie like and also that good crumbly topping that you might find on an apple crisp.
Crust:
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
Melt butter and stir in remaining ingredients. Press into 9x13 pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
The Middle:
approx. 4 cups raspberries
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
Mix together and pour over crust.
The Topping:
2/3-3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup oats
4 tbsp. butter
Mix together, with fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle over “the middle”… Bake 375 for 30 minutes.
uhm, if you happen to have any leftovers be sure to refrigerate, the raspberries kind of break down so it stayed fresher in the fridge.
Enjoy topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. :-)

So, that’s my “made up” recipe. It’ll definitely be made here again. These raspberries were out of the freezer but the new crop will soon be here! I also reserve the right to come back and edit this recipe next time I make it. :-)
Happy Healthy Home’s to you all!

Funkuchen aka German Pancake

Here is a very fun breakfast, lunch or dinner to make for the family. This is from my Grandma. :-)
Take a 9x13 pan and add 1 stick of butter (1/2 C). Put the pan with the butter in the oven to melt. 400 degrees.
While this is melting; In a bowl mix/whisk together
4 eggs
1 Cup flour
1 Cup milk
Salt
Pour over melted butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Do NOT open that oven door! And DO NOT PEEK! You will be in for a bit o surprise. That’s why it’s “fun”cookin’.
To encourage you in making it here is a picture but don’t show the kiddos! It’s always a fun surprise!

Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar or just plain- plain yummy!