Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad

Hey friends!  I found this recipe on pinterest and decided to put a twist on it and make it my own.  Super easy and quick to make.

2 pkg. uncooked ramen noodles
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 bag cole slaw
2 ramen noodle chicken seasoning packets
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar and another 1/2 cup sugar

Combine uncooked ramen noodles, green onions and cole slaw in a bowl and mix.  In a separate bowl mix canola oil, white vinegar, chicken seasoning packets and 1/3 cup sugar.  Whisk together until the sugar has completely dissolved.  You can throw your almonds into the salad but I like mine caramelized.  Place 1/2 cup sugar and almonds in a fry pan and turn on low.  Cook until the sugar melts and glazes over the almonds.  Toss almonds and dressing in the salad and mix well.  Let sit for about 20-30 min to let all the flavors soak in and serve.

Dorrito Casserole

Looking for a super quick and easy dinner to whip up?  This is one of my favorites!  Prep time is less than 2 min and only takes 20 min to cook.  Hope you all enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 Bag Nacho Cheese Dorritos

1 Can Chili

1 Can Mild Sauce

1/2 cup Shredded Cheese

Directions:

Mix can of chili and mild sauce in a bowl.  Crush up 1/2 of the bag of dorritos and mix that in with the chili and mild sauce.  Fill into a tin pan.  Heat oven to 400 degrees and cook 15-20 min.  Sprinkle cheese on top and add a layer of Dorritos on top.  Place back in oven for few minutes to let the cheese melt. 

 

Linton Family Secret Chili Recipe

Still trying to stay true to my promise to post a lot more this year.  Here is my favorite Chili Recipe

1 tsp cumin
4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 1/2 ib ground beef (cooked)
1 onion - diced fine
1 garlic clove or powder
1 - 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1 - 27 oz kidney beans (rinsed)
1 - 16 oz pork and beans
1 - 8 oz tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Mix all together and put in the crock pot on medium.  Simmer for 2-3 hours.

Hope you all enjoy!  Let me know what you think!

Christmas Potpourri

Hey Friends!  Sorry for my absence in 2014.  Hoping to be posting a lot more this year.  Thought I would share with you a little Christmas Potpourri to get your New Years started.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1 orange (sliced)
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon cloves
1/8 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:
To fill your home with a delicious holiday scent: bring 3 cups of water plus jar contents to a simmer over low heat, uncovered, in a small pot.  Check the water periodically and add more if it starts to get low.

I have had this simmering all morning and my house smells amazing!  Also great for neighborhood gifts, just put the ingredients in a mason jar.

Happy New Year!