18 May 2010 ~ 20 Comments

Sloppy Joe DiMaggio’s A La Rachael Ray

Sloppy Joe DiMaggio’s A La Rachael Ray

I saw her whip this up on TV not too long ago and it’s so much fun.  I make a version of this but I decided to pay hommage to Rachael straight up.   I loved it, but the kids like my turkey burger version better.  Aren’t they good boys???  Next time I’ll post my sloppy doggies version and you can decide!

recipe of the day   Sloppy Joe DiMaggios A La Rachael Ray

Serves: 9 little leaguers  Prep time:  10 minutes  Cook time:  20 minutes

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground sirloin or ground turkey
  • 1 packages beef or pork hot dogs, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 9 soft burger rolls – like at the ballpark

recipe of the day   Sloppy Joe DiMaggios A La Rachael RayBe sure to have the kids help you with this one.  It’s right up there alley, minimal chopping and lots of goodies they like.  Cooper and Brady helped me whip these up.  Here’s what we did…

Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and crumble as it browns. Add chopped hot dogs after 3 to 4 minutes then cook 3 to 4 minutes more. Add the onions to the pan and cook to soften, 5 to 6 minutes more. In a bowl mix the spices, sugar, Worcestershire and tomato sauce. Pour sauce over the meat and simmer a few minutes to combine flavors. Slop onto buns and serve.


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17 December 2009 ~ 10 Comments

I’m a Hungry Caterpillar

I’m a Hungry Caterpillar

coopers culinary adventures   Im a Hungry Caterpillar

Serves: 4                        Prep time: 5 minutes                        Cook time: 0 minutes

1 sleeve Ritz Crackers

1                                   banana

½ c                                    peanut butter

½ c                                    strawberry jelly

8 raisins

Slice the bananas into ½ inch slices. Place the Ritz crackers on a plate winding them in the shape of a caterpillar.  Spread every other slice with peanut butter. coopers culinary adventures   Im a Hungry Caterpillar Spread the remaining slices with jelly.  Top with banana as desired. Use 2 raisins at the front of each caterpillar for eyes.  Grab the book and it’s snack time!

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