Don't be afraid of the package...

This little package saves me on a lot of cold and rainy days.

In turn with making a few changes, it turns to something like this:


When I fry up my ground beef or turkey I like to dice an onion and throw that in with it. I also add a can of whole kernel corn. I use a large can of diced tomatoes and a small can of tomato paste. Also kidney beans. Top it with anything you like, here are a few idea: purple onion, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream and chives.
Best Dishes and Love!

Grandma Mary's Lemon Meringue Pie

(adjusted a smidgen)

Ingredients

* 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
* 1/2 cup lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
* 3 egg yolks
* 1 (8-inch) prebaked pie shell or crumb crust

Meringue:

* 3 egg whites
* 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
* 1/4 cup sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In medium bowl, combine milk, lemon juice, and zest; blend in egg yolks. Make sure not to stir too much, thus will cause the filling to not be able to set. Pour into cooled crust.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks from. Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff. Spread over filling; seal to edge of crust. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

Said best by good ol Paula Deen ya'll,
Best Dishes and Love!!

Inspiration

First I really need to thank my friends for inspiring me to do a blog. Let's hope I can keep it updated regularly.
As you all may know I am a stay at home mom, one of the duties is making a home cooked meal every night for my family. I've learned A LOT from this easy (it's easy once you get into a groove) task. For instance: When a recipe says to not "over mix", DO NOT over mix! If the ingredients are listed in a specific order, there's a reason for it. Also, Cassi and I learned this weekend, if it calls for the dish to cool in the fridge for an allotted time, cool it for that time!
Lastly, most of my dishes are created not too far from Betty Crocker or the Latham Family Cookbook that you get when you married. I love a recipe and a cookbook. Don't be afraid to use them!
Happy cooking! Hopefully I can give you all some wonderful dinner ideas.