Salisbury Steak in Mushroom Gravy, Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese

I was looking for something different to fix my family one day for dinner and came upon this recipe for Salisbury Steak in Mushroom Gravy. It's very simple to make, and the family loved it.  They ask me to make it about once a week, along with Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese, I will include that recipe along with this one as well. The Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese were an even bigger hit with my family, especially my oldest that doesn't even like Ranch Dressing. Hope your family enjoys these recipes as much as mine.

Salisbury Steak in Mushroom Gravy     Prep time 10 min 
                                                                    Cook time 30 min                         

2 C of  Herb Stuffing Mix (bag or canister)
1-1/2 lb of Ground beef
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 egg beaten
1 Tbsp of Oil
1 jar (12.0 oz) of Mushroom Gravy( I usually get 2 jars of gravy since I make a few more patties)

Directions

Mix stuffing, ground beef, onion and 1 C of water, the recipe says to shape into 6 patties, but I use a little more ground beef and can get 8-9 patties

Heat oil in large pan on med-high heat, add the patties, and cook them 5 min on each side or until heated through and browned.

Mix gravy with a 1/2 C of water, pour over the patties bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook another 5-10 min.


Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon & Cheese    Prep time 15 min

                                                                             Cook time 55 min

1/2 C  Ranch Dressing (Lite or Reg)
1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 C Bacon bits
2 lb  Red Potatoes (about 6-8 quartered)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)


Directions

Heat the oven to 350'

Mix the first 3 ingredients in a bowl, then add the quartered red potatoes; toss to coat
Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray, then spoon the potatoes into the pan
Bake 55 min or until tender; uncover them after 40 min, sprinkle them with parsley (optional)

Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

The Holiday Season, is quickly upon our heels, and I know most of you probably have a lot of your shopping done. Then again there maybe some of you out there like me, and just getting started on your Christmas shopping.  The other day I was thinking of gifts that I could possibly make for family and friends, and I came up with a few ideas that I thought I would share with you.

One of the gifts that came to mind was one I received years ago from a friend.  You can use it just for the Holidays or keep it out all year long. I love mine so much I keep it out all year long.  Here is the picture of the gift I am talking about.

Snowman Gift Pot

Paint the rim of the pot (here they show white, but you can paint it any Holiday color you like)

Paint the Pot(again any holiday color)

When dry paint the inside of the pot, I would choose red or green.

Paint a wavy line of Snow White around the bottom inch of the pot

Transfer any Holiday design you choose onto the pot using Chaco Paper(you can find it at local Art Supply Stores)

Paint Happy Holidays on the Rim; to personalize it you can paint their name as well

For the Snow effect, take a stencil brush dip it in thinned snow white paint, flick the tip of the brush to splatter paint on the pot(snow falling effect)

Once it's dry fill the pot full of Goodies!