Emmalou1106 try this for a quick and easy recipe

Easy meal my kids love

Brown 1 lb hamburger

add 1 pk taco seasoning

prepare 1 box mac-n-cheese per directions on box

add hamburger mixture and mac-n-cheese together

add a small amount to picante sause.

pop into the oven 375 for about 15 minutes then

dig in.  I bet your kids will love it too. 

Good luck

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(1) Lets see...I have been cooking since about 10 y.o. I love the down home cooking. Hot roast beef/turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn or fresh green beans..Yummie.. I also make some excellent enchiladas..

(2) I'm here in this community because cooking is really the only thing I'm good at and i kind of want to meet people that share the same interests that I do...

(3) Small, Clean, Organized, aromatic, bright

(4) I couldn't live without any of them. They all kind of work together. One big happy family!

 Hello, my name is Kittyvamps and I haven't any formal trainning but I have been cooking sents my childhood. I started watching my grandmother cook from schretch and found that I just loved to get my hand in it.  I guess I would have to say that I'm a cook, cause I only really like to bake in the winter, when it's cold.

Betty Crocker has always been a name that I grew up with and trusted. I'm here to find new and some old recipes.

It's sure not my dream kitchen... small and not enough counter space.

My stove/oven that would have to be on the top of the list. lol

Hello. Just got here today. Here are my answers to your list;  #1-I'm a good cook. Been cooking since childhood.A so-so baker, but enjoy doing it. Was a restaurant cook for about 20 yrs.  Every one likes and talks about my chili, & lasagna,& chicken caccitori (sp?).   #2- need to learn to revise my recipes; because of upcoming bariatric surgery.  #3- it's small, easy to use, and my favorite space.  #4- my stove is priceless.  #5- here goes.   I am a divorced woman,(& enjoying this!). Have one grown daughter. And now that I've made the decision to be healthier for the 2nd half of my life, I want to 'fix' my cooking style. Will Love all the help I can get. ThanksMommaJean350 over&out.

Hello. I am a country lady. cooking and baking for many year's. I used to make wedding,birthday , anniversary all kinds of cake's. I have gotten to old for it now. but I still enjoy cooking and baking. A group of us got together last night to watch the Syracuse basketball game.( we are sad) one of the lady's said she lost her recipe for a bunt cake that came from a starter. they do not have a computer, so I said I would look into finding the recipe for them. If anyone can help with the recipe I would be thankful. Skimrod. Thank you.

Well I am a great cook and love to try new ideas. I also love to can. There is nothing that taste better than fresh grown produce right out of garden. My family and friends love my pizza the most if I had to pick something. Oh and my baked beans.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Second, I love Betty Crockers cook book, the old one is the one I love and started with, when I first gotten married. Its the only one I turn to if I need help! I htought I would come to site to find out history about company. Then realized, why not make new friends who also enjoy cooking.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Well my kitchen is not my dream one, but I can still cook in it just fine!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        My life time pans! And my old cook book!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Well like I said I love to cook, I learned alot from my dad and grandmother. They taught  me to cook by my taste mostly, and thats how I do it. I have three children, two in college and one to start in a year. Less to cook for and a lot of time to go with what I want to do now! Scary but fun. I just have a problem to cook smaller portions, I am working on that!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Hi. I've been cooking for about 55 years, and I still love it. I'm a "from scratch" type of cook, i also was a restaurant prep cook for almost 20 years.I have 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. I also have the Betty crocker cookbook from 1957, got it with green stamps! It is STILL my favorite cookbook.

Hi I'm Sue from IL and love to cook and bake. Work full time so do not have a lot of time to do either. I really like trying new recipes. I have a very small kitchen. I need help on deserts. My husband  has diabetes. Can splendra be used in cake recipes? Any help???? This is the first time I have ever posted anything anywhere.

Hi I am new to this.  I am a previous cook.  I hurt my back and cannot cook much anymore.

kitchen is: small cheap falling apart and oak.

could not live without my gas stove.

I am looking to find a recipe for coconut frosting for german sweet chocolate cake with out the pecans.  I have tried to make it and it just comes out runny.  

(1) What kind of cook/baker are you? Do you have any specialties? If so, what are they?
I am really just getting into cooking. I have always cooked for myself. Mostly everyday meals. but I want to add some umph to them.
(2) What brings you to the community?

I want to get new recipes and hopefully add something.

(3) Describe your kitchen in 5 words.

dated (I want to renovate soon), quaint, clean, bright, full
(1) What kind of cook/baker are you? Do you have any specialties? If so, what are they?
I am good at soul food, I want to do more. I am getting hhere

(4) What kitchen appliance can you not live with out?

My fridge...well it keeps everything fresh, lol.

(5) Anything else you want to share with everyone.

Not yet

I just found this message board when I went to the Betty Crocker website.

I had recently heard that Betty Crocker will be bringing out new Gluten Free products, I came in search of them.

do not see any info on this yet.  so wrote to them and then signed up for this message board.

I am celiac and allergic to wheat... so gluten free mixes will be a Godsend.

Lin

HELLO MY NAME IS ZINA AND I'M NEW TO THIS SITE HOPE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE.

1. I love to cook everything! My parents were in the food business (restaurants, cafeteria) for 35 years so I grew up with awesome food and creative cooks. I was ordering frog legs at restaurants when I was 4!  My Mom and I collected cookbooks and between the two of us we have at least 400+. No more room for them now.

2. I joined the community to find more recipes and continue my "stash" of recipes. My husband just found out he was diabetic so I am on the lookout for healthy recipes for him.

3. Organized, "cozy", small, clean, wonderful.

4. My Cuisinart.

5. My hobbies are knitting, cooking, decorating and travel.

#   missmysis: Sorry to hear about your sister. ☹  I liked reading your post- Your family sounds sweet.  And I think that’s great your daughter is getting involved in the kitchen.  I would love to hear your adventures and thoughts  in the Cooking and Baking with Kids!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/11

#   foundapassion: So glad you are here. Would love to start up a conversation on cheesecake in Bake Life Sweeter?  Or whatever baking adventures you want to talk about! http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/8

#   blessedcook: You love to cook for 20 plus people? That’s great! Would love to see you in this section: http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/9
Also, would love to know your thoughts on this thread!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/26/3790

#   AFNana  & #   gourmetme: – So happy you are here with us!

#   KITA_BOO :  Here are two great links on this site!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/cooking-basics/
http://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/how-to-videos/
We are here to help- so ask questions as they come to you.  This is probably the best section to ask them: http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/14

#   emmalou1106 : We have some ideas for you! Check out this section!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/7

#   denisea72: Thank you for introducing yourself and sharing your recipe.

#   MrsBWilliams: excellent enchiladas? I was going to start a Cinco de Mayo thread soon- can you share your recipe there? (Check for it in the next week okay- in Holidays!)

#   kittyvamps: What a great way to learn about cooking- through family! Thank you for sharing your story!

#  MommaJean350:  For sure check out this section! http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/10
And we have a ton of great "Healthified"  recipes on here http://www.bettycrocker.com/search/searchresults.aspx?terms=healthified
Also we have a bunch of recipes on here when you type in words like: High Fiber, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, and Low Sodium.
Also- please check out the site http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/

#   skimrod: Thank you for joining us- I would maybe ask your question in Bake Life Sweeter. http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/8

#   mamasdream: Thank you for joining us! Cooking in smaller portions is tough. These recipes may be of a help!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/search/searchresults.aspx?terms=cooking+for+two

#  suzzyque: Thank you for sharing your story! I love big families!

# mystique8400: Please check out these conversations!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/search/searchresults.aspx?terms=splenda

#   mamay: We have some great bakers on here- If you haven’t asked yet- I would in bake life sweeter! http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/8

#  Cocopenn:  Oooo! Soul Food?  I hope you can share some of your favorite recipes. I would love to read them.

#   lonestarlin  & #   liketocook44: Thank you for joining us!

#   Nannyknits: Wow, that sounds like an impressive collection! We have members on here always looking for recipes in this section: http://www.bettycrocker.com/CommunityForums/forums.aspx/13!
Also, when you get a chance- you may want to check out this site!
http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/


Thank you everyone! I’m grateful that you have introduced yourself!
Sincerely, Cate

Hello: 

(1)

I like to cook many different recipes. I live on a cattle ranch so we eat alot of beef. But do buy chicken and pork once in awhile. I like to make pies, and very good at making my own pastry. But this I only do about once a month now, forbeing we are gaining weight. I love to make cookies too. I have many cook books with old recipes in them and use them once in awhile. I love to make spaggetti sauces too.

(2)

What brings me to the community is too be a part of something I enjoy and that is cooking and baking.

(3)

small, old, cozy, warm, clean.

(4)

My hand blender, and crock pot.

(5)

I am glad I found this website.  I love the recipes, old and new!

1) I like to cook from scratch - mostly main dishes and veg's

2) To search for new healthy ideas

3) Small, not too modern, cozy, homey

4) Coffee pot

5) I'm a 65 yr old grandma with 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons.  My husband of 44 yrs and I also have 1 son and 1 daughter.  I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers so I'm interested in make over recipes for more healthy eating

Hello Eveyone, I'm new here, Just wanted to say hello.

1) I like to cook soul food, and i have a mean baked mac and cheese that everyone loves

2) Looking for new recipes to try

3) small, cozy, mine

4) dont have a specific one

5)

(1) What kind of cook/baker are you? Do you have any specialties? If so, what are they?
      I'm a so so cook/baker.  Spent the last nine years with someone who always said "it would be better if you did this" or "my does it this way"  so I kinda quit caring.  My two kids are delighted that the old meatloaf is back though.

(2) What brings you to the community?
       I'm looking for recipes.

(3) Describe your kitchen in 5 words.     SMALL, LACKING, OLD, NO STORAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(4) What kitchen appliance can you not live with out?   Currently my microwave.  Want a dishwasher and a stove with all four burners that work.

(1) What kind of cook/baker are you? Do you have any specialties? If so, what are they?
 Im a baker. I dont really enjoy cooking meals. It started with homemade apple pie and now I am baking and decorating cakes and trying to start a small at home business.

(4) What kitchen appliance can you not live with out?

 (2) What brings you to the community? 
I have been looking all morning for a recipe that might take a sugar cookie dough and turn it into a cake mix. I know they have a lot recipes out there turning cake mixes into cookie recipes . I didnt know if it was possible but I thought Id look. I just want a cake that tastes like a sugar cookie. Anyone have any ideas?? 
(3) Describe your kitchen in 5 words. 
rented (so I cant do anything about  my kitchen), plain, uninspiring, small, old(4) What kitchen appliance can you not live with out? my mixer