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Weezie that is funny!!

I made the beer can chicken once, and it was FABULOUS! But then the bbq chicken flopped. ALSO... chicken gets waaaay smaller when it's cooked. I felt awful for giving my husband a drummie-sized piece after a long day in the fields. Thank heaven for salad!

I only get the boneless/skinless kind,
easy to cook, no grease, no flare ups and huge fires inside the grill and it's healthier,
much~much healthier and if you cook it slow and
kinda low, it won't shrink up too badly!!!!

Keep tryin' that chicken, you'll get it!!!

***I am an almost total vegetarian, and don't even eat alot of the meat I cook... so if I can do it, pretty much anyone can..***
My mother still is flabergasted when she thinks of me cookin'... cause I was THE most terrible eater in the whole wide world when I was little..

Stick with it.. and have patients....
And read alot of recipes, and look at pictures..
I used to combine recipes.. if I liked this ingredient and that ingredient, I choose what I liked.. and made my own recipe...

Wow. I don't have the confidence for making my own recipes yet... talk to me in the next year or two. My mother is the same way... totally shocked I'm trying, since I once ate oatmeal for a week to get out of cooking something!

I was fortunate enough that I had a big family and one of my chores was to help mom in the kitchen.. I have my big sisters ask me about cooking all the time.. hahhaa I am 10 years younger than the oldest kinda makes me feel good.. I am only 31 but I was married at 16 so I have a lot of cooking hours under my belt.. the best recipes are the ones you figure out on your own..
I am with Weezie on the white meat diet..(has to be boneless too) Don't really like beef and such that often!
But things like Rice and potatoes salad are all great fill ins for a slighter than expected peice of meat!
Also if you list you and hubbys favorite foods that will make it easier for us to give you some recipes!

firsttimer, have you gone and checked the website i told you to go too?

I saved that website under favorites, it was so cool. My husband will eat anything as long as it's covered in garlic, and I LOVE mexican, but not tortillas. Wierd, I know. What would be great is something he could eat cold the next day in the field, which limits me as far as casseroles. And we only have a small grocery store, so simple ingredients is a must. The closest supermart is over an hour. (We really are in the middle of nowhere!) You all are so fabulous, I can't even express my gratitude. And I'm sure Kyle wouldn't be able to, either!!

i'm glad you liked it, it was actually my husband who found that site, its got everything in it, i was on there for hours the first time i went on it, i havent typed it on here because when i go to do it, it wants to link me to it right away and i know thats a no no here, so i just have people pm me and give it out that way.
Again, i am glad you both like it.\
Happy cooking!!!!

Most meatloaf recipes make great sandwichs the next day if you can get the meatloaf to last that long. I'm alone in the house and even I have trouble deeping it around for more than a day. My neighbors have very good noses. And yes the ones that use dry lipton onion soup are definitely some of the best. Loooooooooove that stuff. It's great for stuffings too. But that's just my opinion.
Bakes are also great the next day because they are like sandwiches where the bread is baked right in. Of course I usually heat those up but that's just preference. There is a taco bake made with the homemade biscuit that gives you meat mexican and no tortillas you might want to try. Have you seen the recipe. I'm sure it's on this site somewhere.

There are a couple things to keep in mind when grilling. Keeping a clean grate and to cook the food sufficiently before turning. The true test is to cooks a piece of salmon on the grill. If you try to turn it before it is done it will not release from the grate and will fall apart if your pry to much.

I clean my grate by placing some aluminum foil over it while the coals are good and hot. Just leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes and all the stuck on meat, sauces, and such will be a powdery ash that will easily brush off with a grill brush. Then, using a piece of paper towel that has been folded twice (quartered) and covered with olive oil. I either grab the paper towel with tongs or a heavy grilling glove and wipe the grate. DO NOT SPRAY OR TRY TO DUMP OIL OVER HOT COALS! You will get a big flare up! I also use a half of a potato to lube up my grate. I stick a grilling fork in it and rub it across the grate to get the starch from the potato on it. It works well for me.

Lastly, another suggestion when grilling. I keep a small spray bottle of water handy near the grill in case there are any flare ups. Just mist the coals to knock down the flames and reduce the heat of the coals.

If you ever have any left over mashed potatoes,
you can make potato Patties..

I just ball it up, like the size of tennis ball,
and then put them in a lightly greased *spray Pam* skillet/pan
and flatten them with my spatula.

Fry til golden brown on each side...

hi there and congrats on getting married!

i like to cook extra chicken and use the leftovers for chicken salad for sandwiches. i just chop the meat toss with Mrs Dash and mayo and done. hubby likes it too. i actually buy extra big steak so i can have steak sandwiches the next day too- just chop the meat and toss with mayo and that's it. that's my fav "leftover the next day meal". as far as hamb this is my families fav----

mom always called it "Italian Dish"- how italian it is i have no clue but we all love it. BTW- we are a family of 4 so it might be extra for ya'll to eat the next day.

1 lb box of elbow noodles cooked and drained (while noodles are cooking and about 1/2 done i toss in water 1 onion chopped and 1 green pepper chopped and then just drain together)
2 lbs hamb browned and drained

in a pot dump:
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 12 oz can tomato juice (or V-8)
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
oregano to taste (i like a lot)

cook over low/med until cream cheese is melted then add in browned meat and noodle/onion/g pepper and stir till well mixed. done- enjoy.

This is about the only thing I got from my ex's mom that I actually enjoy!

Chicken casserole
1 whole chicken- cut up
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 small to medium onion- chopped
2 cans of chicken broth
1 medium bag of pepperidge farm stuffing

Boil chicken and remove from bone. While chicken is cooking- mix together mushroom and celery soups, 1 can of chicken broth, and onion.
Sprinkle some of the bread crumbs on bottom of casserole dish and reserve enough to sprinkle on top. Layer ingredients (chicken, soup mix, bread crumbs...etc) until all are used. Top with bread crumbs and pour remaining chicken broth over entire thing. Bake at 350 for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes.

Another favorite is :

Brown about a pound of HB meat, add a small onion chopped, garlic to taste, oregano to taste, add a medium container of sour cream and serve over noodles of some kind. Very tasty!

A tip for easy marinating- before freezing meats pour marinade in bag, squeeze out the air and freeze. The meat will be marinating while it thaws and the flavor is better. Just make sure to lable the bags as far as the flavor...I made that mistake before.

Does anyone have a recipe for salsa that is thick and chunky? I don't like the liquid. Also, I planted Big Beef, Super Fantastic, and Celebrity. Will these work for salsa?

My hubby does one with:
Onion
tomatoes (roma)
tomatillo( little green tomato looking things)
jalepeno
garlic
cilantro
salt
lime juice

Just chop them up and enjoy. We usually make it as a snack and end up skipping dinner for it!

An easy ground beef recipe

brown your ground beef with some chopped onions about 1.5 to 2lbs add a can of chili beans some chili powder and a can of tomato sauce. Make this somewhat thick. pour it in a casserole dish make it at least 2 inches thick, make a box of jiffy corn muffin mix spread this on top of the ground beef mixture and bake till corn bread is done, take it out of the oven adn while its hot add a cup or so of sharp shredded cheddar cheese. place in oven till its melted, shouldn't take long at all. Let cool for 20 minutes and eat! We call it chili casserole. Hubby loves it and its great on a cold day.

firsttimer if you feel like doing some reading http://users.tpg.com.au/rgb05/ Then go Food & Drinks
have a look around I have a decent list of websites.

Hello. I have a super simple supper recipe for you using hamburger:
Chow Mein Noodle Casserole
1-1.5 lbs ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can vegetable beef soup
1 bag (16 oz) of Chow Mein Noodles

Brown your hamburger, add a little onion if you'd like, some salt and pepper, etc. add your soups. Cook until hot. In a 9 x 13 cake pan, layer the bottom with about 3/4 of the bag of noodles. Place your hamburger mixture on top, then top it with the remaining noodles. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 1/2 and hour. Our family loves it and its super cheap, quick and easy. Hope you enjoy!

Hey Firsttimer! Congrats! (A little late, I know)

There are a couple of great food magazines that I subscribe to, that you might find helpful. Reiman Publications puts out Taste of Home (the best!) and Simple and Delicious (used to be called Quick Cooking). They are great, no ads, and inexpensive compared to some magazines. AND...they are bimonthly, but are mailed in different months, so if you subscribe to both, you get one or the other every month!