8.01.2013

Welcome Mix and Match Mama Readers!

 I have followed Shay's blogs for a while now and I just love her.  I live in the same area as she does and was fortunate enough to bump in to her one day at Chick-fil-a.  I debated whether or not to introduce my self and I am so glad I decided to say hello!  She is super nice and was genuinely interested in my blogs.  She asked me to email her the links, she visited them, left me sweet comments and now she is directing all of her readers to my little recipe blog.  So Nice, right?!

So, in honor of "Mix and Match Mama Day" on my blog I have posted two of my favorite recipes.  I make Taco Spaghetti A.LOT. during the fall and winter months.  It is just so comforting!  We like it so much around here that I rarely make traditional spaghetti anymore.  Chocolate Cobbler has become a staple in our house.  It is too easy to make.  You can adjust the recipe for a large crowd or a single serving (which can sometimes be a bad thing for my waistline).

I hope you enjoy these recipes as well as others on my blog.  I would love your feedback!  Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Thank you again to the Mix and Match Mama!  And to my followers, go check her blog out if you haven't already !  You will LOVE it!

 Taco Spaghetti
Ingredients:


8 oz. spaghetti, cooked
1 lb. ground turkey
1 (16oz.) jar salsa of your choice
1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1/2 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/4 c. sour cream

Directions:

- In a large skillet cook meat until brown all the way through.
- Stir in salsa, tomato sauce and taco seasoning.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add cooked spaghetti.
- Mix well.
- Serve on individual plates and top with cheese and sour cream.


Chocolate Cobbler
Ingredients:

1 c. All-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
7 tbsp. cocoa powder, divided
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c hot tap water
vanilla ice cream

Directions:

- In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and 3 tablespoons of the cocoa and 3/4 cup of the white sugar. Reserve the remaining cocoa and sugar.
- Stir in milk, melted butter and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Pour mixture into an un-greased 8x8 baking dish.
- In a small bowl mix the remaining white sugar, brown sugar and remaining cocoa.
- Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Pour hot tap water over all. DO NOT STIR!
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until center is set.
- Let stand for a few minutes.
- Serve hot topped with vanilla ice cream.

14 comments:

Mix and Match Mama said...

Oh my goodness! My four favorite words all together in one post...taco, spaghetti, chocolate, and cobbler. Both recipes look so yummy!!! Thank you so much for posting with me today Lyric!

Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam said...

How cool is this??? And I can't wait to try the taco spaghetti --- I think my kids will love it too. Congratulations, girl!

Melissa H. said...

Hi there, I saw your link at mix and match. The spaghetti looks delicious. One question, does the 16 oz of hot sauce make it super hot?

I looked at some of your other recipes and I will definitely be back to visit again!

Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} said...

Visiting from Shay's, and your recipes look DELISH!!!! So glad she sent me your way!!!

Laura said...

Hi! I'm visiting from Mix & Match Mama. It's just after 8 o'clock here and I could really go for some of the chocolate cobbler right now!

Sabrina said...

Wow!! Taco Spaghetti--never heard of it..but I AM GOING TO TRY IT ASAP!!
This is like all of my favorite meals in one!! :)
I'm glad Mix and Match Mama sent me over here :)
Have a great day!

Susan said...

Looks so good! Can't wait to try these soon, my kids love taco's and spaghetti so perfect combo. I love mix and match mama so thanks again!!

Jill said...

These both look delish! My daughter has an egg allergy and we are always excited to find new egg free desserts! Found you from Shay's blog!

Jaren said...

Those recipes both look super yummy!

Ella said...

Just found you from Mix and Match Mama. Both of these look SO good!! I think I will have to try the taco spaghetti tonight. I was planning on making some kind of pasta anyway.

Jenna {Real Simple Girl} said...

Your recipes look great! I, too, am a foodie, so I'll definitely be stopping by a lot now that Shay has introduced me to your blog! :)

Amanda said...

Is hot sauce what you call salsa? Surely that's not meaning 16 oz of Tobasco or Frank's red Hot, right?

Unknown said...

Yes it is salsa! Yikes I need to clarify that don't I?!?!

SassyAttorney said...

I found you from Mix and Match Mama and am so glad that I did! You have a gorgeous family. They are very lucky to have you making all this delicious food for them. I spent a few hours looking through all your yummy recipes. I'm definitely going to try some of your dips, desserts, main dishes... I'm really excited to try the recipes you said have been in your family for years, and your tips section is just fabulous. Keep doing what you do!

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