~ Dinner 5 Menu ~

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

For Dinner 5 we were keeping the weather forecasts in mind.. Thinking that something warming and yummo would be a great idea.. We also wanted to make something with a very under appreciated veggie: CABBAGE!! :)  Well after brainstorming to come up with an idea, we found a great recipe from www.tasteofhome.com.  I hope you guys love cabbage as much as Stacy and I do!  Get your air fresheners ready, it's bound to be a stinky kinda love going on in the kitchen for this meal!

We will be making Cabbage Patch Stew!!
My stomach is rumbling as I type! :)


1970's picture courtesy of tasteof home.com

For this recipe, you will need:

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 7 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) Hunt’s® Original Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Pepper to taste

Here is the link for the recipe : http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Cabbage-Patch-Stew

Now see, doesn't that just look deelish!! :) Get ready for a belly full of warm hearty Cabbage Patch Stew!

Okay on to dessert... 

Now, mind you.. while skyping last night we spent a good amount of our time on an amazing site: www.thepioneerewoman.com. Now when we picked this dessert, I just about DIED when I saw the name of it.. I sent the link to Stacy and couldn't help but giggle waiting for her response.. this is where I happened to ventured upon a dessert called Pig Cake! I love it! I was soo excited when Stacy loved it too!!! :)

Pig Cake, photo by thepioneerwoman.com

I can't wait to make this! Partly because it's called Pig cake and partly because it looks soo yummy~

Here is what you will need:

yellow cake mix

a can of mandarin oranges

a stick of margarine or butter

four eggs

vanilla extract

vanilla pudding mix

powdered sugar

Cool Whip

a can of crushed pineapple

I know.. sounds daunting doesn't it! lol! This is a much simpler recipe than the Red Velvet Whoopie pies!

Here is the link to the recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/01/pig-cake/

Lets get ready to get this dinner on the stove and in the oven!! :)

Can't wait to hear the feedback and tips and tricks for these recipes!

Happy Cooking!!