easy American Hot Dog Casserole

An All American Dinner 

WARNING

This meal is GREAT for the soul

chock full of carbs, fats, and fillers

If this might cause you distress

STOP READING NOW

In honor of the thrilling news that our #1 enemy is finally serving out his sentence, I thought I'd share our totally American dinner from last night.  It is a wonderfully easy to make, cheap frugal to it's core, 

 and, 

 always a Winner! 

 (unlike, say the maniacal coward who is all over the news)

 Basic (but not all:) ingredients for Hot Dog Casserole

 Heat butter in skillet.(4-6 Tbs) Slice HD is half length-wise. Cook until desired "doneness". I like mine on the browner side:)

Pull out HD's & add onion to pan. I also added minced garlic at this time.

Toast bread to crumble.

Add Hd's & onion/garlic mixture together. Layer casserole dish with mixture. WHILE this is happenin:

 Cook macaroni acc. to pkg. instructions.

 I added 1/2 half can of cr. of mush. soup in with the milk, butter, & chz.  this time.(Not necessary but adds YummIness) Add mac. layer to casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. I spritzed them with with oil spray. Bake in oven at abt 350 approx. 30 minutes.

TA DA!

 I went crazeee and chose Fried Okra & Squash as the side dish.^^^Luvs me some fried veges!!!!^^^

Totally YuMMy{{{grin}}}

This is SUCH a  versatile dish. Which I love!! This was one of the first dishes I learned to make as an "adult".  The original recipe did not include the garlic, soup, or breadcrumbs. Cauliflower lined the casserole, as well. Of course, being young and broke THAT was not in my freezer... HAhaaHa!

Other additions could include any of the creamed veg. soups, frozen California Mix, diced tomatoes, dry mustard or worchesire sauce to macaroni mix (I wouldn't use them all), shredded chz to the topping...you get the idea. Use what ya have:)   

What did you have for dinner???

JUST so YOU know:

TO ALL our military and intell.  who have worked so tirelessy, so selflessly and so bravely to keep us safe;

MY gratitude for all you have done, all you have endured and the price you have paid will never  diminsh. WE owe you a debt that can not be repaid! Thank You for all that you do!!!

 May God Bless the United States of America

Happy Tuesday

Check the linkee, partay page 2 see where I'm hanging out {{SmiLes}}

I am a WINNER :) ~~~ At least they thought sew!

I'm SEW excited!!  The wonderful ladies at  Sew Mama Sew decided I deserved to win! Wellll, the random generator liked my anyways... {{{grin}}} I was a winner on their Free Fabric Fridays giveaway almost 2 weeks ago.  Choosing 1 yard to pick out of all the different fabrics and prints was a LITTLE difficult! I did however, jump off into the deep end of my fabric madness and came up with a winner....AND......It is HERE. WHoooHOooo.... I'm one HaPPy DANCin fabric addict!!
Thank You ladies AND you marvelous wonderful handsome Awwwwesome Random Generator ---You ARE the man:)

I know that some of you Must being thinkin "What is WRONG with that girl???". Let me just to explain to ya'll that I have not bought NEW fabric in YEARS. Last Spring, a trio of us went  on  a wedding-adventure,  in which I was so overwhelmed by my Big Chance to actually purchase fabric I NEVER bought any! Yes, I know, I'm a little "OFF" :)
So, of course, I had to share  some PiCs of my spoils...Haha

May I present "Lovely Morning" in Eggplant by Lovely Morning.  The bottom pic is just slightly darker than the top pic. The second one is the right colors. So I would just like to say THANK YOU to SEW MAMA SEW and, of course, my new Best Friend, Mr. Random Generator!
I'm very thankful for such glorious fabric!! Not that I don't love my HUUUGE pile of thrifted and gifted treasures. You'll have to excuse me~~~Fabric DOES make me Gush!!
Check out my Linkee page to see who I'm  linkin up with.

 Here's to Happy Sewing and a GREAT upcoming Weekend!!
Happy Thursday  :)

Whimsy Couture Review.....AND My WINNER!!

And the WINNER of my lil' Giveaway is Chantel of My Thoughts and Treasures  !!!! WHOOHOOO Congratulations:)


Today, I am going to review the "Knot Dress"  from Whimsy Couture. First, let me say "I purchased this pattern(on ebay) and Am NOT receiving any form of compensation for this review. This review is entirely My Personal OPINION." Does that sound official, OR what???
Yes, I put that statement together myself.....ARE you proud of me?{{{grin}}}

These dresses are so wonderful to wear over peasant tops and dresses (listed as PEASANT TOPS/DRESSES PATTERN) or over t-shirts. These dresses can also be worn without any tops underneath for Summer! They have knot ties for perfect fit and a straight/plain back. It's a great essential in her wardrobe and perfect for hot days!

(Description by Whimsy Couture )

I LUV this dress! This is why:

MULTIPLE sizes

VARIATIONS

LAYERABILITY (is that a word??)

TOTAL cuteness

SUPER easy!

One of the great things about this pattern is it's MAKER! She offered EXCELLENT 5 star SERVICE with VERY fast shipping. I bought the paper copy on ebay. However, She's got some awesome deals on her Etsy. The dress is available from 6months to size 12 girls.  Whimsy Couture  ALSO gives you the right to SELL on ebay/etsy or locally. AT NO ADDITIONAL cost!!!! HOW Sweet is that????  The tuturial  is easy to follow and loaded with pictures. I simply could not ask for anything more from a pattern!  I am SO coveting(ya know what I mean:)  her other patterns! When you visit her Blog you will also find some great free tutorials.  And  Now for some pics of the Goose.....

What can I say...... OH

THAT'S MY GIRL!

So, I would like to say a Big Fat Thank YOU to Whimsy Couture for a Rockin pattern!

And My Proverb of the Day

Proverbs 2:7 He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.

What does this speak to Me??

There is VICTORY waiting for me. Whether it is on this earth or in heaven, I am assured it IS waiting!

He is my SHIELD. He protects me from Satan and demonic activity, from EVIL.

My walk is BLAMELESS.  No I don't claim to be perfect. I CLAIM the ONE WHO IS! His Blood has covered my sin and selfishness,  my filth and my shame. 

I am humbled with gratitude!!

What do you think?

Happy Friday:)