Recipe: Baked Spaghetti in Garlic Bread

Too weird? That's so what I thought when I found this recipe on Pinterest the other day.
  Okay...I admit I have a Pinterest problem at the moment..especially when it comes to recipes.

Why would anyone in their right mind ever bake spaghetti in garlic bread?

It called to me...just like waffle sandwiches and milk-chocolate dipped potato chips...

I told the husband what we were having for diner...he just shook his head, almost as if he didn't believe what I said.

And I did it...made a big mess, but I did it...

I BAKED SPAGHETTI IN GARLIC BREAD, AND IT WAS SO GOOD THAT HALF THE LOAF WAS GONE IN FIVE MINUTES FLAT!

Things you should know:
1. I have tweaked the original recipe a bit.
2. This is definitely not a recipe for those on a diet.
3. You will make a mess while assembling this recipe...but it is so worth it!

Baked Spaghetti in Garlic Bread
One (1) Loaf Frozen Bread Dough, thawed to room temperature
 or Twelve (12) Individual Frozen Dinner Rolls
Six (6) ounces Spaghetti, cooked and cooled to room temperature
One (1) cup thick Spaghetti Sauce
One-half (1/2) pound lean hamburger meat, cooked and cooled to room temperature
Note: I flavored the meat with 1/2 diced Onion and about 2 teaspoons minced Garlic while cooking.
Eight (8) ounces Mozzarella, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
Two (2) teaspoons Unsalted Butter, melted
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Parsley Flakes

1. Roll your bread dough into a 12X16 rectangle. Let your dough rest for 15 minutes.
2. Lay the cooled spaghetti  lengthwise in a 4-inch strip down the center of the dough.
3. Top the spaghetti with the meat, sauce, and mozzarella.
4. Make cuts approximately 1-1/2 inches along long side of dough within 1/2 inch of filling.
5. Braid strips of dough over filling..right over left, left over right.
6. Tuck ends of bread underneath so you won't loose any filling.
7. Very carefully lift bread with BOTH HANDS onto your prepared baking sheet.
8. Smoother that thing in all that butter goodness, making sure all cracks and crevices are covered.
9. Sprinkle on that shredded cheese and parsley so it looks pretty.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
 This would be a good point to clean up that mess you made while rolling out the dough.
 Remember to breath deeply while it's baking...smells fabulous!
11. Let it rest for ten (10) long, long, long minutes...slice and enjoy!

Recipe: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

It's still really hot outside...over 100 degrees today.

I'm gonna use my slow cooker again and try one of those recipes I found on Pinterest...I've been having a lot of luck with those recipes, so I'm hoping for success once again.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
1 envelope Dry Onion Soup Mix
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup Milk
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 cans Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 envelope Dry Au Jus Mix
3/4 cup water
1 Onion, diced (optional)

1. In a large bowl, mix together the group beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and milk.  Shape into eight (8) patties.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Dredge the patties in the flour just to coat, and quickly brown in your skillet.  Place browned patties into the bottom of your slow cooker, stacking as needed.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water.  Pour over your patties in the slow cooker.

3a. If your family loves onions like we do, throw one diced onion on the top of all that goodness.

4. Cook on the Low setting for four (4) to five (5) hours, just until your ground beef is done.