Sloppy Joe's

Sloppy Joe’s like mamma made

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

3/4 cup ketchup

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 Tbl. sugar or more if you like it sweeter

salt to taste

3/4 cup water

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, salt, pepper, and onion. Drain off liquids.

Stir in mustard, ketchup, chili powder,water, and  sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is about gone.

Serve on warm buns.

Pineapple Coconut Cake

This recipe makes a large cake which is perfect for a potluck or family gathering. It's so good that there will be none to take home, so you better set a piece aside before you put it on the serving table. 😋

Pineapple Coconut Cake

1 box of lemon cake mix

1 can of crushed pineapple

3.5 oz package of instant vanilla pudding

1/2 c. milk

16 oz cool whip

2 1/2 c. shredded coconut

Make the cake mix according to the box and pour it into a big 11x17 cookie sheet or two 13x9 dishes. Bake according to box directions. Remove from oven and poke holes all over the cake with a fork. When it's still warm spoon the pineapple and juice on top of the cake. Let it cool completely. Mix instant pudding with 1/2 c. milk until nice and smooth. Fold in your cool whip. Spread it over the top of the pineapple, and then sprinkle coconut all over the top.

Refrigerate for several hours or over night. Cut and serve.

Carrot Cake dip

This yummy treat is great as a dip on some cinnamon crisps, vanilla wafers, or a spread on your morning bagel or english muffin. The recipe can be halved so you don't indulge in too much of a good thing.

8 oz softened cream cheese
2 cups shredded carrots Not the bagged, they are too thick
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon 
1/8 tsp nutmeg

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer.
2. Add in remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
3. Refrigerate until serving. Enjoy!