Hash

Don't be alarmed by the name. This is a literal throw-together meal. Believe me when I say, though, that it is a KEEPER!!!!

My husband and I have been married for 5 years, and he was BEYOND shocked that I had never made this for him before last night. :) I made it ALL THE TIME in college, it was cheap, easy and quick. I just had no idea something so simple could be so desirable!

I had lovingly made one of his favorite meals, but with morning sickness, I couldn't even think of eating it. So I pulled out some hashbrowns, ham, and scrambled some eggs together all in one pan. When I was finished with my dinner all he and my kids wanted was what I had made. Luckily I had made enough, but they all wanted seconds when they were done with their plates. Out came the ingredients and into the skillet they went again. Again it was GONE!! This NEVER happens, so clearly it is a regular on our dinner menu now, or any other meal for that matter.

Hope you enjoy the ease and simplicity of this dish along with the flavor it creates. It will take you back to easier days.

Hash:
1/2 c. hash browns, or diced potatoes
4 slices deli ham, torn into bite-size pieces
2-3 eggs, whisked with a dash of milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. onion powder
Put the potatoes into a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally. Add in the ham, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add in egg mixture, salt and pepper and onion powder and cook until the eggs are no longer runny. Enjoy with a little cheese on top, salsa, in a tortilla, or not. The possibilities are endless with this hash!

Barbacoa Pork

Sorry about the picture on this one! I knew it was the only way I'd get a picture before it was devoured. :)

Obviously this recipe could not be easier if you just have to throw everything into the crock pot. I am just getting through my first trimester, again, and there are not many recipes I have the energy to make. This sounded so good this week, and everyone could eat it just the way they wanted.

Use this pork for yummy salads, burritos, tacos, meat for nachos, sandwiches...really the possibilities are endless for this one!!!

Barbacoa Pork:

2-3 lbs. Pork loin roast                 1 T. cumin

1 c. brown sugar                         1 can Coca-Cola, no substitute

1 bottle mild red taco sauce          

In a crock pot, cover pork halfway with water and cook on low for 6 hours or until pork is tender and shreds easily with 2 forks. Pour out all liquid and shred pork. In a separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over pork and cook on low for another 1-4 hours, depending on your timing.

Enjoy something EASY for dinner tonight!

Yummy Chicken Salad

Sorry for the long absence!!! Life has been a bit of a roller coaster the past few weeks.

It all started about 5 1/2 months ago when we decided to build a new home, and rent a home from a friend. Now we have moved into our new home and are getting unpacked and settled, along with my dealing with morning sickness. AHHH!!!

ON TO MORE RECIPES AND THE FUTURE, THOUGH!!!!

This recipe is such a yummy side dish, but I LOVE to have it as my main dish for lunch or dinner. :)  My mom's cousin used to make this when we were at Lake Powell boating. Needless to say, it quickly became a family favorite, and is such a nice refreshing dish on a hot summer day. I don't know about you, but summer around here is not seeming to let up any time soon, so why not try this crowd-pleaser. You won't regret that you tried it!! Enjoy!

Yummy Chicken Salad:

1 lb. Pkg. Rotini noodles, cooked

4 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

1 c. red grapes, cut in half

2 apples, diced

20 oz. can chunk pineapple, drained

½ c. green onions, chopped

2 c. celery, diced

2 cans water chestnuts, drained

1 c. cashews

1 large can Mandarin oranges, drained

1 c. mayonnaise

1 16 oz. bottle Kraft coleslaw dressing, or more to taste

Combine all ingredients together. Mix well. Chill until served. Serve with breadsticks or rolls.