Salsa Sloppy Joes

Another great one. I think I got this from Taste of Home or Simple and Delicious cooking magazines, highly recommend.  I made this for our nephew and his ex-gf when they had their last baby. She wasn't nursing, so the spiciness was fine.  Not too spicy.   It was a great hit! Quick and easy.

Salsa Sloppy Joes

1 lb ground beef (I only use ground turkey now)
1 jar (11 oz) salsa (I used Pace Picante Mild)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 small can tomato soup, undiluted
8 hamburger buns, split

In a large skillet, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in rest of ingredients except buns. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto each bun. Serves 8.

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Bekah's Pasta

Got this off internet somewhere, can't remember. 

Bekah's Pasta

1 box of pasta-cooked and drained
1 can black beans
1 can corn
1 jar of salsa
1 can cream soup (whatever you want)
2 cooked and cubed chicken breasts
2 cups lowfat cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350. Mix beans, corn, salsa, and cream soup. Add pasta and chicken. Put in greased 9x13 pan. Bake until cooked through. Add cheese. Bake until cheese is melted. Enjoy!

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Jordan's new hair cut

Here is Jordan's new hair cut.  He is bald like his Daddy (well fuzzy, I should say).  I think he looks so cute and grown up.  Looks like his cousin Izaiah.

Costa Vida Chicken

This is a great chicken recipe.  I love crockpot recipes.  


Costa Vida Chicken


1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 lbs.  skinless, boneless chicken breast (this recipe can be easily halved but make a full 
batch and freeze the leftovers for another meal.)


Cook all together in a crock pot for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour.

Jordan in his new fish hat

mayasmommie on Cloth Diaper Nation crocheted it for him.  I LOVE it!  Had to bribe him with a ring pop, LOL.  He didn't want to pose at all.  He is sitting on my mother-in-law's lap.

Pina Colada-non alcoholic

Pina Colada


1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 tsp coconut extract
1 cup skim milk
1 cup crushed ice-optional

Blend and serve cold.  Makes 2 1/2 cups.