Trouble at the Barbecue

 I thought you might get a kick out of this. I do animations as a hobby, and this is one I did about a confrontation as a barbecue.

It's made for fun, and I hope you get a kick out of it.

I'm toying with adding some animations into this cooking blog. I'd love to hear your comments as to whether you like this idea or you think I should only focus on cooking. My idea with this animation and cartoons is to make a cooking site that not only gives you some good ideas for your next meal, but entertains you along the way.

Easy Hamburger Pie - Cheap and Delicious

 It's always nice to be able to make delicious recipes that don't cost much. Nowadays, it's pretty much a must.

Here's a hamburger pie that is not only delicious but is also easy and won't cost much. It is a casserole and will feed 3 - 4 people. I'm a widower and I can get a couple meals out of it, although one of the meals has to be with my grandson since it's his favorite.

Ingredients:

    1 pound hamburger

    2 cans tomato soup

    1 can peas (drained)

    4 - 5 potatoes

The number of potatoes is your choice. I like a lot of mashed potatoes on top and, if I make too many, I put the leftovers in the refrigerator for another meal.

Brown and drain the hamburger. In a casserole dish, add the 2 cans of tomato soup and the peas. Mix well. Add the hamburger and, once again, mix well. I like to add salt and pepper to taste.

Mash the potatoes. Don't make them too runny or too thick. This is going into the oven so they will be losing some of their moisture. 

Scoop the potatoes evenly onto the tomato soup mixture. Turn the oven to 400 degrees and put the dish on the middle rack without preheating. Set the timer for 20 minutes. Check at 20 minutes to make certain the mixture is boiling.

Serve. Yep, it's simple. But wait until you tase it.