Here’s a recipe for “Quick & Easy Beef Stew” from Gooseberrry Patch’s cookbook, Ready, Set, Eat!  Sounds delicious & like a great 30 minute meal:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon oil  (I would use EVOO)
• 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 10 ounce can French onion soup
• 10 ounce can tomato soup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 24 ounce frozen stew vegetables

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add meat.  Cook and stir until brown and juices have evaporated.  Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes.  Serves 4.

Note:  Gooseberry Patch offers several cookbooks.

I saw this recipe on the back of a Kroger’s package of pecans.  It sounds appropriate for all the snow we’ve had the past couple of days!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, whipped
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine marshmallows and milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted.  Cool.  Fold in remaining ingredients.  Pour into a greased 8-inch pan.  Chill until firm.

Cut into squares and top with fresh berries or peaches (or canned peaches).  Keep leftovers in the fridge.

Somehow I got a week behind, so this is actually this week’s FFoF:

Val says, “Hi all!

One question again this week.

What are four spices you must have in the house?”

Besides the basic ones, salt and pepper, I always have these on hand:

• Bay leave
• Cinnamon
• Rosemary
• Thyme

🙂 And Parsley and Cilantro.

From Val:  “Hi all!  One question again this week.

What are your four favorite soups?”

1. Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

(I can tell by reading the recipe that this will definitely be a favorite – I plan to make it soon)

2. Turkey & Vegetable Soup
3. Olive Garden’s Minestrone Soup
4. Three Bean or Four Bean or Five Bean Soup (do you get the idea that I like bean soup?)
   

This is so easy!  Just buy the Pillsbury Pizza Crust in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.   Place it on a cookie sheet and cut to form the shape of a heart.  Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake.