A Quick Easy Recipe For Dinner Tonight

Last night, I was asked to go to my parents house to go help put things back together after they had new carpet installed. I was glad to help, but before I left, my wife asked that I put a lasagna that she had prepared into the oven. As any good husband would do, I did as I was told. The problem is, helping my parents took longer than expected. I came back to a cold lasagna. But, I had only eaten one small meal much earlier in the day and I was starving. I didn’t even want to wait for the lasagna to be reheated. So, as any man in my shoes would have done, I ate the cold lasagna. It was delicious. Of course, with as hungry as I was, cold shoe would have been delicious too. With that said, it was so delicious that I thought I had to share the recipe. Before I do though, I should probably clarify one thing: When I said my wife had “prepared”, it’s more accurate to say purchased. If you’re looking to enjoy a great meal with the family, try this meal that’s a staple in our household.

Stouffers Lasagna Makes Any Dinner, Well, Easy

Ingredients:

• Stouffers Family Sized Lasagna

preparation:

If you’re anything like us, you’re too lazy to thaw the lasagna before sticking it in the oven. This is where it gets tricky. Ready? Make sure to follow the instructions on the box for frozen lasagna, not thawed lasagna.

That’s pretty much it. Of course, you could make a delicious salad to accompany this great dish…but why? That adds nutrients and takes time which are two things I was not looking to add to this meal.

If you like this recipe, you may want to try our other household staple: Home-made hot dogs. Buy a package of Nathan’s Hot Dogs, throw them on the grill and enjoy!

Of course, if you’re looking to have a seriously fun party in McAllen, make sure you check out Valley Party Rentals.

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Making The Perfect Cake For Your Birthday Party

Planning a birthday party can be a big deal. Everything needs to be planned well in advance. Entertainment, guests, and of course, food. Today’s post is all about making one of the decisions for your next birthday party much easier. Dessert. To sum it up in a nutshell, I’m going to give you the simplest, greatest recipe for a Tres Leches cake. You and your guests will love the light, airy, sweet, moist, deliciousness that is Tres Leches. For those of you that don’t know, tres leches means three milks in Spanish. Combined, these three milks make one of the greatest treats you can imagine. Well, I’ll let you try it for yourself. I’m convinced you’ll love it just as much as I do.

 

Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 1 box of white cake mix with pudding (I prefer Pillsbury brand)
2. 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
3. 1 can (14 ounce) of sweetened condensed milk
4. 1 can (12 ounce) of evaporated milk
5. 1 small tub of Cool Whip (or other whipped cream)
6. Cinnamon (Optional, but highly recommended)
7. Maraschino Cherry (Again, Optional)

Preparation:

1. Prepare cake according to the package using egg whites.
2. Bake cake and let cool.
3. Once cooled, poke shallow holes on the top of the cake being careful not to poke all the way to the bottom of the cake. This allows the milk mixture to seep into the cake.
4. Combine 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 can evaporated milk into a bowl. Mix together to create the tres leches mixture
5. Pour milk mixture over cake.
6. Once milk mixture is absorbed, frost the cake with Cool Whip
7. Sprinkle cinnamon on top of cake and top everything with cherries

Simple and delicious. What more can you ask for when planning a birthday party?

 

 

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Thank You Pinterest!

I never thought I’d actually say it. I never thought it would be me. As my wife has obsessed over Pinterest the past few months, I became increasingly angry with the latest craze in social media. Then it happened. The moment that changed my mind about Pinterest forever.

I came home from a long day of golfing (it’s a rough life, I know) to find that my wife had prepared dinner. I asked what we were having for dinner. With a large proud smile on her face, she said, “I made a taco braid.” “Huh,” I asked? You see, my wife isn’t known for great cooking. In fact, she’s known for quite the opposite.

I took one look at the Taco Braid and knew it was going to be delicious. Sure enough, it hit the spot! Thanks to Pinterest, my wife has stumbled upon some amazing recipes. This entire week has been filled with amazing meals that make the entire family happy. Last night, a homemade mac and cheese casserole that was amazing.

I have Pinterest to thank for my newfound love of my wife’s cooking. In fact, my entire family should be thanking Pinterest! So without further ado, here’s the recipe that started it all:

Thanks to 3 Moms and a Kitchen for this awesome recipe!

This is what your taco braid should look like when it’s done

1) Brown 1 pound of ground meet. Season the meat with taco seasoning. After meat is cooked through, add half of a small onion and let cook for a few minutes. Rinse and drain one 15 ounce can of black beans. Add the beans to the meat. Drain 1 can of rotel tomatoes and add to the meat. Heat until the mixture is hot throughout.

2) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out 1 package of crescent rolls onto the baking sheet. Mend the perforations.

3) Cut crescent sheet on both sides 1 inch apart. A pizza cutter works well.

4) Put cooked meat mixture of center of crescent sheet.

5) Put 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese on top of meat mixture

6) Fold crescent strips over meat mixture and press the strips together the seal the braid.

7) Bake in 350 Degree for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown

8) Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the taco braid to set

9) Serve, and enjoy

And enjoy you will! I guarantee it. Of course, if you want to enjoy your next party even more, consider adding some inflatable party rentals to this delicious recipe!

 

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