Monday, March 31, 2008

Mouthwatering Monday...

Mouthwatering Monday!
Today is a double dish day. My two favorite meals from the week.



Taco Salad
1.5 lbs hamburger browned, drained, salt and peppered
1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning
(use seasoning for hamburger when cooking it)
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Head Iceberg Lettuce, chopped
3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1 Can Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
1 Can Black Olives
1 Bottle of Thousand Island Dressing
1 Bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos
In bowl toss cooled hamburger, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, beans and olives. Add 3/4 bottle of dressing and toss well. Next, crush chips inside package then open and poor 3/4 of chips in bowl and mix well. Enjoy! I garnish mine with a little sour cream.

Pork Roast
(I have been buying these lean, delicious pork loin roasts at Costco for $1.99 a lb.)
Rinse roast and pat dry. Massage in 3tbs of olive oil and roll in the following dry rub.
2 Tablespoons Johnny's Garlic Spread & Seasoning (found at Costco in spice aisle)
2 Tablespoons Dried Chopped Onion (also in spice aisle at Costco)
1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
2 Tablespoons "Perfect Blend" Chicken Rub
Once the roast is complete covered in the rub, Sear in Olive Oil on very high heat on all sides of the roast. You want to make sure every part of the roast has been seared. This is very important in keeping the roast moist. Put in crock pot on "4 hours" for 4 hours or until done. This is a Sunday favorite at my house, you just pop it in right before church and its done and smelling great when you get home!
Hope these turn out delicious for you!
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6 comments:

Rachelle said...

Look at you, little miss cook!!

Anonymous said...

Yummy I'm going to try the pork roast for sure. My fav food is taco salad going to have to try it with thousand island for a switch!

Tyson and Heather said...

Jess..you're so great! That taco salad looks incredible..I'll have to try my hand at it:)! So glad you're enjoying your knot heads..yay!:)

Kristy said...

I'm so glad you posted this! We really need a change in our menu and these dishes look like they will fit the bill. Thanks for the tips.

*** said...

yummy! i need to try that taco salad, i love that it has doritos in it...must be delicious!

Kristy said...

So I tried the Pork Roast out this weekend and it was a huge hit with the family. Thanks!