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Easy Cocktail Meatballs!  A family favorite.  They are perfect for any type of social gathering.  I traditionally have them on Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  They are a main stay in our family.  So during football season I had to post the recipe.  Super super easy. So here is the recipe. Easy Cocktail Meatballs Ingredients 1 Frozen package of cocktail meatballs (Trader Joe’s) 1 jar of Heinz Chili sauce 1 jar of Grape Jelly Instructions Cook the meatballs according to instructions.  I then place the meatballs into a crock pot.  Add equal amounts of chili sauce and grape jelly in also (I personally like a little more chili sauce than jelly, but find what you like).  Heat until the chili sauce and grape jelly are hot.  Serve while hot.  Easy Simple Enjoy I am posting the photo of the ingredients so you can see what I used.

This is an easy and simple chicken and vegetable soup in a slow cooker.  It has a teaspoon of curry in it that to my tastebuds is undetectable but adds a little something something to the soup.  I hope you enjoy this delicious soup now that we are heading in to colder weather.  I consider this a very healthy soup. Here is the recipe. Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 - 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 3 medium carrots sliced 2 stalks celery sliced 1 medium onion chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup frozen peas Instructions In a slow cooker place chicken, broth, 2 cups water, carrots, celery, onion, curry, and salt.  Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.  Shred the chicken and add the peas.  Cook 10 mins longer for the peas.  Serve.  Easy!  Enjoy!! (I found this recipe on Food Network Kitchen.  I have made it a lot easier.  Simplified it

This is one of my favorite recipes.  I know I say that about almost everything that I post, but it is true.  I have made this many many times.  Here is an important thing to remember - salt.  This tastes awful with out salt.  I made that mistake once, years ago, and my family still teases me about it. Here is the recipe. Easy Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients 8 oz uncooked macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese Instructions Cook macaroni per package instructions.  Drain.  In same large pot add butter, flour and salt stirring until bubbling. Add milk stirring constantly until boils stirring the entire time.  Remove from heat - stir in cheese.  When it is melted stir the macaroni back in.  Heat through.  Basic recipe was from Pillsbury Kitchen’s Family Cookbook (I can not find a year - my cookbook is held together with duct tape but my guess is late 1970’s)

This is just as easy as can be.  I got this recipe from a friend of mine.  This is again a family favorite.  When kids are busy, moms need easy recipes to cook.  It is perfect for large groups too.  Just keep increase the number of pans you cook.  Perfect for a football game.  Who doesn't love ribs? Hers's the recipe. Easy BBQ Ribs Ingredients 1 Rack of Pork Baby Back Ribs garlic powder salt and pepper 1 jar BBQ sauce Instructions Cut the ribs to fit in to a 9x13 pan.  Sprinkle garlic powder and salt and pepper on top.  Cover tight with aluminum foil.  Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.  Then pour the BBQ sauce on the finished ribs.  Easy.  Enjoy.  Hope you enjoy it!!!

This is very easy to put together and the taste is delicious.  So if you want to try something easy and simple this is for you. Here is the recipe. Easy Chicken and Rice Ingredients 4 half chicken breasts 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 package dry onion soup 1 cup water 3/4 cup uncooked rice Instructions Combine mushroom soup, half of dry onion soup, water, and rice.  Place in a greased baking dish.  Place the chicken breasts on top.  Sprinkle the rest of the dry onion soup mix on top of the chicken and the rice.  Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Easy. Enjoy.

This is truly easy.  And of course, a family favorite. Easy Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Ingredients 1 pound ground meat either hamburger or ground turkey (I use turkey) 1 jar of spaghetti sauce (I use Ragu’s Traditional Meat Sauce) 23.9 oz 1 pound of dry spaghetti noodles Instructions Cook the noodles according to the package.  In a sauce pan brown the meat and then drain off the excess fat.  Add the sauce to meat and bring to a boil reduce heat to simmer.  That’s all there is to it.  Easy. Enjoy. Super Easy!!!  Family Favorite!!!

I like easy recipes.  This one is originally from a very old cookbook with some adaptation.  It was I believe from Pillsbury Kitchens' Family Cookbook. Here are the ingredients Here's the recipe Easy Salisbury Steak Ingredients 1 can condensed golden mushroom soup (10 3/4 oz) 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 onion chopped 1 egg beaten dash worcestershire sauce dash hot sauce 1/3 cup water Instructions Combine only a 1/4 of the soup with the beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.  Mix well.  Make 6 patties.  In a 13x9 baking dish arrange patties.  Bake uncovered for 35 min.  Oven at  350 degrees.  Skim off fat.  Mix the rest of the soup with water and pour over patties.  Cook for 10 more min.  Easy.  Enjoy.

This is one of the easiest recipes ever.  Nothing to it.  Anyone can make this and feel like a chef.  College students or young adults.  Try it, it is wonderful. Here is a photo of the ingredients: I like to chop the chicken up to smaller pieces too. And here is the finished product. A little bit of heaven.  Yum. Now here is the recipe - I hope you love it as much as our family!! Easy Chicken in Wine Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken (I prefer thighs) 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 onion chopped 3 carrots chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup wine (I prefer white wine) 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup Instructions In large skillet melt butter.  Saute onion and chicken.  Add carrots, peas, wine and cream of mushroom soup.  Simmer covered 35 minutes.  Serve with rice.  Easy.  Enjoy!! Family Favorite!! Until next time - Enjoy the Easy Recipes Posted Here!!

Just had this at my brother-in-laws house and stole the recipe.  It is fantastic.  I can not say it is a family favorite.  But it clearly will be when the rest of the family tries it.  Right now, just my husband  and I love it in our family.  That will change, as soon as the others try it.  Here is the recipe.  Enjoy! Ridiculously Easy Chicken - Soy Sauce and Sugar Ingredients 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar dash of worcestershire dash of hot sauce 6 Chicken thighs boneless - skinless Instructions In a 9 x 13 baking dish add the soy sauce, sugar, worcestershire, and hot sauce.  Stir several times for about ten minutes.  The sugar will not completely dissolve - no problem.  Add chicken flip over a couple of times to coat both sides of the chicken.  Bake uncovered at 350 for 50 - 60 minutes.  Remove from oven and while the chicken is cooling flip it a few more times in the sauce.  Serve with rice.  Enjoy.  Easy.  Ridiculously Easy. Hope it beco

I love chicken curry.  This is again a family favorite.  Super simple to do.  Any one can do it. Here is the recipe.  I prefer it served over rice, but over pasta is good too.  Tonight we had it over baked potatoes. Easy Chicken Curry This is another one of my easy recipes.  I got this recipe from a friend of mine about 20 years ago it was a family favorite of theirs too. Ingredients: 1  whole onion chopped 1  tablespoon olive oil 1  package chicken tenders or chicken breast (about a pound or pound and a  half) 2  cups chicken broth 2  tablespoons tomato paste 1  tablespoon curry 1  peeled and chopped apple 1/2  banana chopped 1/2  teaspoon salt Instruction: Saute onion and chicken in the olive oil.  Then add chicken broth, tomato paste, apple,  banana, salt and curry.  Bring to boil and reduce to simmer covered one hour.  See easy.  Serve over rice, noodles or cooked potatoes.  Enjoy. Hope you enjoy it.

This is even easier than the chili I make.  Two ingredients - Dennison's Original Chili and block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese.  This one is so simple - just heat the can of chili in a pan.  When it is hot add the block of cream cheese.  When the cream cheese is hot enough to stir - stir it in to the chili.  That is it.  I serve with Tostitos scoops!!!!  Enjoy - my family loves this. Have fun.

I think I only make easy recipes and it is true.  This recipe just might be the easiest one I make.  Simple Simple!!  Here is a photo of the ingredients. Now, here is the secret - follow the instructions on the Lawry's Chili Seasonings.  It is really just that simple. I have written them out.  Here it is: Easy Chili This recipe is just following the instructions on the back of the Lawry’s seasonings.  Simple, simple.  Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, browned and drained 1 can black beans - do not drain - empty entire can in 1 can diced tomatoes - do not drain - empty entire can in 1 package lawry’s seasonings 1 cup water Instructions: Brown turkey and drain.  Add beans, tomatoes, seasonings, and water.  Bring to a low boil.  Turn down the temp to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 min. (I usually simmer for twenty). That is it.  I sometimes put some grated cheese on top (but only if I have it on hand).  Hope you like it.

This is fantastic and super easy and simple to make.  So tasty.  I believe it is very healthy too, but that is just my opinion. Here is the recipe: Easy Taco Salad Ingredients: 1  head of iceberg lettuce (or whatever type of lettuce you like) 1  small can of corn drained 1  medium can of sliced olives drained 1  14 oz can of black beans - low sodium (or what ever you prefer) 2   tomatoes diced 1  pound of ground turkey browned (or ground beef) 1 package Lawrys Taco Seasonings Ranch salad dressing BBQ sauce grated cheddar cheese or what ever you like (I didn’t have any it is great without cheese too) crushed tortilla chips  sprinkled on top (I didn’t have any of these either - still great without) Instructions: Brown the turkey.  Drain the fat.  Add the seasonings plus 1/4 cup of water to the browned turkey.  Simmer a while to blend the flavors.  While the turkey is browning, drain the corn, olives, beans and plac