Reversible Tablerunner

I was given a reversible tablerunner for my birthday. I just love it and decided I wanted more.



So I used the newspaper to make a pattern, went shopping for material and thought through the process.






Well, this is how it looks!



I did learn that panels are not necessarily a good thing to use. That the larger blocks might be okay but you need to pay attention to make sure you get a complete picture.







The hardest part is the edging! I don't have that figured out. If anyone can help, please do so!!

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

We enjoyed this sandwich but not as much as the Shredded Beef Master Recipe by itself. We would cut the cumin in half and add extra green chilies.

1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups Shredded Beef Master Recipe
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
4 onion rolls, split and toasted, if desired
1 cup shredded lettuce

In a large saucepan, cook onion in hot oil over medium heat about 4 minutes or until tender. Add shredded beef, undrained tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until heated through and desired consistency. Stir in cilantro. To serve, sprinkle some of the cheese over bottom of onion rolls. Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture over cheese on each bun. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the shredded lettuce. Add roll tops. Makes 4 servings.

Shredded Beef Master Recipe

This is a fabulous recipe!!! It has wonderful flavor!

Trim fat from a 3 to 3 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck pot roast. If necesary, cut beef to fit a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker. Place 2 large onions, cut into thin wedges and 2 cloves garlic, minced in the cooker. Top with beef. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (14 oz) can beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Pour over beef in cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 11 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Remove beef and onion from cooker, reserving juices. Using two forks, shred beef, discarding any fat. Skim fat from juices. Add onion to beef; add enough juices to beef to moisten. Place 2-cup portions of beef in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Makes 6 cups.

Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce

We totally enjoyed the blue cheese sauce. I'm serving this to my husband's brother and sisters on Valentine's Day.

4 Steaks
1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and garlic. Put the steak into a sealable plastic bag with the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator. In the meantime, in a small bowl combine the blue cheese and buttermilk with a fork, mashing until creamy. Stir in the Worcestershire and set aside. Remove the meat from the marinade and season both sides with salt and pepper. Discard the marinade. Cook the meat in a grill pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Drizzle steak with blue cheese sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

What a difference tile makes!

Give Away

Check out the give away at http://www.justanotherhangup.blogspot.com/

Shop by M

Check out my nieces website of jewelry, tags, pillows, etc.

http://www.shopbym.blogspot.com/

Ham and Bean Soup

I was given a ham bone so I asked my sister-in-laws how to make soup. They said to boil the ham bone with onion and celery for about 3 hours. Strain the soup, maintaing the liquid. Put fresh onion and celery back in. Take the bone and cut off any ham still on it. Return the meat into the soup. Add carrots, if desired. I used canned butter beans but you can use fresh beans and boil with the bone. Season to taste. I used garlic pepper, celery, parsley and onion. It turned out great!! It's something I would do again!

New Year's Day Bowling

After breakfast we go bowling!

New Year's Day Breakfast

My Dad started the tradition of going to breakfast on New Year's Day. Now that he is gone we are still carrying on that tradition.