How to make Tater Tots Casserole

How to make Tater Tots Casserole

Ingredients:

 

 

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• ¹⁄₂ medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• frozen tater tots
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown ground beef.
3. Saute onion.
4. In a casserole dish, combine ground beef, sauteed onion, cream of celery soup.
5. Top mixture with tater tots.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over top of tater tots.
7. Bake in oven for 30-40 minutes.

30-Minute Cheesy Baked Ravioli

30-Minute Cheesy Baked Ravioli

Ingredients:

• 32 pieces frozen cheese ravioli (approx 1 pound)
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Prego Tomato & Basil is my favorite for this recipe)
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (omit for vegetarian version)
• ¹⁄₄-¹⁄₂ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ¹⁄₄-¹⁄₂ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place 1/2 of the ravioli in a greased 8x8 glass dish.
3. Pour half of the sauce on and stir until mixed well.
4. Make sure ravioli are spread evenly over dish.
5. Place pepperoni slices in a single layer over ravioli and sauce.
6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over entire dish.
7. Place remaining ravioli in single layer on top of cheese.
8. Spoon remaining sauce over ravioli, making sure ravioli are well-coated.
9. Place remaining pepperoni in a single layer on top of ravioli and sauce.
10. Sprinkle mozarella over top*.
11. Cover dish and bake for 30 minutes.
12. *If covering with foil, you can keep the cheese from sticking to it by baking dish for 25 minutes before adding mozarella and then baking for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Quick n' Easy Meatballs N' Gravy

Quick n' Easy Meatballs N' Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef, salted & peppered
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 ³⁄₄ cups water

Directions

1. Form ground meat into small meatballs and fry in frying pan until all sides are brown.
2. Pour off most of fat and add, mushroom soup, water& onion soup mix.
3. Simmer until gravy is thickened.
4. Serve over rice or cooked noodles.

How to make Acadia's Tofu Stir Fry

How to make Acadia's Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients:

 

 

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups teriyaki sauce (sweet)
• 8 ounces tofu (firm, drained)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 8 ounces frozen stir fry vegetables

 

 

Directions

1. Slice the tofu up into 1/4" thick slices and then cut them again into 1"x2" pieces.
2. Mix teriyaki & garlic together. (Reserve and refrigerate 1/2 cup teriyaki and 1 minced garlic clove in separate container).
3. Marinate them in teriyaki and garlic for 12-hours in the refrigerator.
4. In wok on medium heat add peanut oil.
5. Cook up the the tofu for about 2-3 minutes, flip and cook them for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove tofu and set aside.
7. Add vegetables to wok and stir fry until tender about 3 minutes.
8. Add Tofu and (reserved marinade) back to the wok, cook for 2 minutes more, stir throughly coating everything.

 

Mexican Penne

How to make Mexican Penne

Ingredients:

 

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 (1 lb) box penne pasta, cooked as directed
• 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded (or sharp cheddar)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
3. Combine beef, pasta, salsa and beans in a large bowl.
4. Spread half of mixture in a 9x12-inch baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
5. Repeat layers, cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes

 

 

Quick Swedish Meatballs

How to make Quick Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients:

 

 

• 24 meatballs
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• ¹⁄₃ cup milk
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup sour cream

Directions

1. Combine the Meatballs, Soup, Milk and Nutmeg in a Large Skillet.
2. Heat to Boiling, Stirring Occasionally.
3. Reduce the Heat, Cover and Simmer for 15 minute.
4. Stir in the Sour Cream, Cover and Heat for 2 or 3 minute more.
5. Sprinkle with Parsley if Desired and Serve Warm.

Souper Easy Chicken Pot Pie

How to make Souper Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 prepared pie crusts
• 1 cup chicken, cooked and chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (I use Veg All as I like the addition of potatoes)
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Directions

1. Line pie plate with 1 crust.
2. Mix together the chicken, vegetables and soup. Pour into pie plate.
3. Top with top crust. Seal crusts by folding top crust under the edge of bottom crust edge and pressing with a fork.
4. Poke or cut a few lines in the crust to release steam.
5. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until crust is brown.

Hamburger Skillet Supper

How to make Hamburger Skillet Supper

Ingredients:

 

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (I prefer beef flavor)
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups vegetables (frozen mixed veggies, thawed; peas and corn work perfect!)

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
2. Add noodles with contents of seasoning packet and water.
3. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes or until noodles are tender.
4. Add the veggies and cook until tender, about 3 minutes as well.
5. Makes about 4 servings.
6. Here is another way to do it: Cook the beef as stated previously. During this time, heat up a saucepan of water to cook the ramen noodles in. Rather than just using 1 packet, use 2 packets of the beef flavor ramen noodles. When cooking the noodles, cook them without the flavoring. During this time, (after you drain the ground beef) add the veggies to the meat and continue to cook. As the veggies become cooked, add the two packets of flavoring to the beef-veggie mixture. The ramen noodles don't take long to cook, so be sure to watch them. When they are done, drain them, and add them to the beef-veggie mixture. The completed dish will have more flavor, and more noodles for the noodle lovers! Enjoy!

Easy Enchiladas

HOW TO MAKE Easy Enchiladas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (17 1/2 ounce) jar enchilada sauce
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
• 8 tortillas

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Cook beef until browned.
3. Stir 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1 cup of cheese into beef mixture.
4. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 13 x 9 baking dish.
5. Spoon about 4 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla.
6. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish.
7. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
8. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese melts

HOW TO MAKE Bourbon Chicken

HOW TO MAKE Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients:

 

 

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon ginger
• ³⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¹⁄₄ cup apple juice
• ¹⁄₃ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ cup water
• ¹⁄₃ cup soy sauce

Directions

1. Editor's Note: Named Bourbon Chicken because it was supposedly created by a Chinese cook who worked in a restaurant on Bourbon Street.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet.
3. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
4. Remove chicken.
5. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
6. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.

How to make The Ultimate Greek Salad

How to make The Ultimate Greek Salad

Ingredients:

 

 

• Dressing

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mediterranean is best)

• Salad

• 1 head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ((I use Romaine)
• 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped (the long, thin, almost seedless ones)
• 1 medium red onion, cut into thin rings and soaked for 10 minutes in a small bowl of ice water to make it less sharp
• 1 small green pepper, cut into thin rings
• ³⁄₄ cup kalamata olive
• ³⁄₄ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together until blended.
2. Season to taste.
3. Drain onion from ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Combine all salad ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl.
5. Toss with dressing.
6. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

How to make Simple Baked Chicken Drumsticks

How to make Simple Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients:

 

• 5 -6 chicken drumsticks
• garlic powder
• pepper
• salt
• olive oil

 

Directions

1. Put some olive oil in the bottom of a 9X13 pan (just enough to put the drumsticks on ).
2. Add drumsticks (space enough apart so they aren't touching each other).
3. Sprinkle generously with pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
4. Bake at 375 for half an hour. Turn drumsticks over and add more garlic powder, pepper and salt (same as before).
5. Bake another half an hour (or until cooked til 160 degrees)).

The story of A Greek Dog Rescue Found This Shepherd In Desperate Need Of Help

SPAZ, a Greek rescue organization, was alerted that a very sick stray dog was near Athens, Greece.

The shepherd most likely was a sheep dog at one point, but now he was sick and struggling to survive on his own. It took a while to locate the dog once they arrived. When they saw him, their hearts broke.

The dog was extremely fearful and refused to let the humans get close.

Because of this, the rescuers had to lace food with tranquilizer. After an hour of tracking the dog, he finally laid down.

Although he was still terrified, he didn't put up a fight.

The dog remained calm, even during the car ride to the vet. He had one ear cut off, he was infested with both fleas and ticks, he'd lost most of his hair, and he had various injuries all over his body.

When you see the shape he was in, you'll be in tears.

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See he was Attacked By A Jungle Cat And Barely Lived To Tell The (Adorable) Tale

 See he was Attacked By A Jungle Cat And Barely Lived To Tell The (Adorable) Tale

"I've never had my ear licked before by an ocelot -- first time for everything," is one of the things that actually came out of Coyote Peterson's mouth during a real-life encounter with a young jungle cat.

While roaming around in the rainforests of Costa Rica doing things that someone named Coyote Peterson would definitely do, the adventurer and his companion were stopped in their tracks by a baby ocelot with seemingly insatiable bloodlust...or a strong desire to play with some weird-looking animals. Either one.

While picking up wild animals with sharp teeth is never really a good idea, there's no harm in watching someone else do it, right?

 

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OMG Bobbit Worms Are Pure Nope, So Why Would You Want To Catch One? I Have No Idea.

OMG Bobbit Worms Are Pure Nope, So Why Would You Want To Catch One? I Have No Idea. 

Bobbit worms are one of the biggest nopes of the ocean. The large worms dig themselves burrows on the ocean floor and then wait for prey to swim by. When they sense something good to eat is near, they strike lightning fast with sharp teeth and deadly venom. While humans are rarely their prey, the occasional bobbit worm bite has been reported.
That being said, there are some out there who make a hobby out of catching the creepy-crawlies. In the video below, YouTuber Trapula shows how he catches bobbit worms using a device very similar to a mouse trap. It's a little on the long side, but stick with it. The payoff is well worth it.

According to Trapula, he catches bobbit worms to use as bait to catch bigger fish. In the video description he says, "I'm catching bobbit worms for my fishing needs and that's the only reason I catch them [...] fish just can't resist them."
I would never try to pull one of those things out of the ocean floor.

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The story of A NYU Student Shot This Terrifying Video Of The 9/11 Attacks From Their Dorm

 The story of A NYU Student Shot This Terrifying Video Of The 9/11 Attacks From Their Dorm

It's been nearly 15 years since the World Trade Center towers were attacked by terrorists.

The events of September 11, 2001, were horrifyingly tragic. When the towers fell and innocent people were killed, it changed the lives of countless people both in the United States and abroad. The attacks created a moment in time that can never be forgotten.
Most U.S. citizens, no matter their age, can distinctly remember what they were doing when the planes hit the towers. Many people were at work, school, or just getting ready to leave for the day.

The NYU student that filmed this video will certainly never forget exactly what happened.

Watching the violence and chaos on television was traumatizing enough, but imagine being a young student in the city, close enough to clearly see the towers. In the video, you can hear their frightened reactions and panicked calls home. This is a perspective that not many people have seen of the 9/11 attacks.

The video that Caroline filmed may be hard to watch.

Many remember only the news reports, but this video gives more weight to the terrible tragedy.

The people that lost their lives that day will never be forgotten, and this rare perspective of the terrorist attacks reminds us to more fiercely honor their memories. Years may desensitize people to what really happened, but this rare video shows us the horror and truth of that fateful day.

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Just When You Thought Taxidermy Couldn't Get Any Creepier, This Happens full story

 Just When You Thought Taxidermy Couldn't Get Any Creepier, This Happens full story

Taxidermy as it functions today mostly falls into the hobbyist realm, and very few professionals out there make a living with this bizarre art form. Back in its heyday, however, experimentalists went wild and let their imaginations run free.

They liked to take things a step further, and they created some seriously weird stuff in the process. Just take this dancing fox, for example. It looks just as crazy as it sounds.

Talk about nightmare fuel.

Everything about this video is creeping me out. I respect taxidermists, but I think the person responsible for this thing went a little too far.

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Here Are The 10 Most Insane Creatures To Ever Wash Ashore -- The Ocean Is Terrifying

 Here Are The 10 Most Insane Creatures To Ever Wash Ashore -- The Ocean Is Terrifying

There are a lot weird things lurking in the ocean, possibly waiting to destroy any unsuspecting humans foolish enough to get in their way. Some of the most mysterious unexplained mysteries of the ocean are weird "blobs" or "globs" that seem to continually wash up on beaches around the world.

While most of these are probably decomposing whale corpses, some of them...well, I'll let you check out the list below and see for yourself.

1. The St. Augustine Monster

In 1896, this bizarre-looking thing washed up on the coast near St. Augustine, Florida. According to press accounts from the time, it was 18 feet long and weighed close to five tons. Researchers debated about what exactly it was. Their conclusions ranged from it being a giant squid to being the body of a sea monster. Later research in the 1990s found that the St. Augustine Monster was most certainly the corpse of a dead sperm whale.

2. Trunko

This massive blob washed ashore in Margate, South Africa, in 1924. The mass remained on the beach for 10 days, and in that time, not a single scientist stopped by to take a look. In fact, the only hard record of the creature in existence is the photograph above.

3. The New Zealand Globster

This gross mass washed ashore on New Zealand's North Island. At the time, the chairman of the zoology department at the University of Auckland, J. E. Morton, remarked, "I can’t think of anything it resembles." Not what you want to hear from a dude who studies and works with animals for a living.

4. The Bermuda Blob

The name of this weird thing actually refers to two separate blobs that washed ashore in Bermuda in 1988 and 1997. Even though they looked like sea monsters, these were probably just dead whales.

The story of What These Kids Are Doing In Biology Class Is Entirely Sickening

Anyone who's graduated from an American high school has probably had the pleasure of dissecting an animal in biology class. Usually frogs are in the syllabus, but sometimes, the animal of choice is a cat. Typically, these dissections are treated as solemn and respectful affairs. Other times, though, they can go off the rails. That's what I'd like to think is happening in the video below, which shows a biology class at Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Texas, using the intestines of a cat to play jump rope.

Allegedly, the teacher claimed it was to test tensile strength, but I think there are better ways to do that than by hosting a morbid game of jump rope.

As you might imagine, PETA is not happy about what's going on at Winston Churchill High School. They've allegedly petitioned the school district to take action against the teacher. So far, as of this writing, district officials are defending the teacher and students.

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We All Made Sand Art As Kids, But What This Guy Does Is On Another Level full story

We All Made Sand Art As Kids, But What This Guy Does Is On Another Level

Was I the only one who slayed the sand-art game back in the day? Probably not.

I remember my mom and dad covering the kitchen table and letting me have at it as a kid, at which point I proceeded to fill hollow stars and ponies with sand in every color under the sun. Were they museum-worthy works of art? No. Did my parents cringe a little bit every time I requested a sand session? You bet. And that's what makes artist Tim Bengel's process so satisfying to watch.

Using paper, glue, and sand, he creates stunning pieces that are about to make you feel really bad about your childhood foray into sand art in the best possible way.

That's right, folks. Bengel creates intricate drawings with adhesive and pours black and white sand over those drawings to add depth and pigmentation.

The story of A Redditor Found An Unexpectedly Gross Surprise In Their Blueberries

 The story of A Redditor Found An Unexpectedly Gross Surprise In Their Blueberries

When this Reddit user bought a new pack of blueberries, it's a good thing they thought to wash them.

Most people assume that produce is safe to eat without cleaning first, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Take these blueberries, for example. In the pack, they probably looked clean enough.

Bsegovia was about to eat the blueberries in a bowl of cereal.

Thankfully, they didn't bite down on this one.

Pro: the fruit wasn't doused in pesticides, so a spider made a little home in the blueberry.

Con: THE SPIDER MADE A HOME IN THE BLUEBERRY.

Most People Don't Know How To Greet A Dog (You Probably Do These Things, Too)

 Most People Don't Know How To Greet A Dog (You Probably Do These Things, Too)

It turns out we've been approaching new dogs the wrong way for...well, forever.

If you've ever greeted a pup only to be met with a growl or even a bite, I hate to break it to you...it's not them, it's you. You see, most people have no clue how to meet a new dog -- even as a dog owner myself, I didn't know a few of these don'ts.

So in an effort to educate us all, dog illustrator and lover Lili Chin put together a handy little cheat sheet. If there's one thing you should walk away knowing it's to never, ever, run up to a dog squealing and start kissing them on their snout. Even a dog has a personal bubble, people!

Here's the wrong -- and right -- way to meet a new dog.

Did you know not to hold your hand out? I always do that! But not anymore. Hopefully we can all be a little more respectful of pooches from now on

Cute Little Dog Rescued By The Side Of A Dirty Road Turns From Fear To Happiness

Cute Little Dog Rescued By The Side Of A Dirty Road Turns From Fear To Happiness

When you meet Minnie the dog a few words immediately come to mind: gentle, affectionate, cuddly, friendly, and playful. But that wasn't always the case. When she was found by the side of a dirty road, "scared" was the best adjective to describe her.

When animal rescue organization Howl Of A Dog came across Minnie, she was quite hesitant to trust anyone. Luckily, it didn't take too long for them to gain her trust and get her the help she needed from a vet. What they discovered at the animal hospital, though, crushed my heart...but don't worry, there's a happy ending!

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The story of 20 Dogs Who Are So Happy With Themselves, You Won't Be Able To Stop Smiling, Too

 The story of 20 Dogs Who Are So Happy With Themselves, You Won't Be Able To Stop Smiling, Too

When you do something awesome, your confidence goes through the roof. You can't help but smile, stand a little taller, puff your chest out a little bit further...and as it turns out, our pups are exactly the same! Whether they just brought a ball back really efficiently or sorted the garbage into important piles, these dogs are super proud of their accomplishments and can't help but wear their pride on their faces.

1. "Dad! Look what I found!"

2. "No big deal, but I made this little dude."

3. Tugg slays with his new name tag.

4. Jack is a boss K9 cop.

5. "This hole is bigger than all the holes put together."

6. "You're welcome."

7. She chewed a hole in her ball so she could walk around like this.

8. "I graduated. That means it's Mister Fido to you."

9. He worked long and hard to hide this stash until it was ready.

10. "They're ALL mine."

11. "I shall have them all!"

12. Looks like someone already beat him to it...

13. "I know...I don't look a day over two."

14. "Pride with a capital P for pup!"

15. You can't see how proud she is for chewing a hole in her toy, but she is.

16. "I found my forever family!"

17. "I'm kind of a big deal,"...is what I imagine he's trying to say.

18. "I fetched a stick." Well, we'll give him an A for effort.

19. She doesn't care that they look a little different.

20. The look of pure joy -- and probably some exhaustion.