Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Up

1 lb lean ground beef
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 c. chopped onion
8 oz. Velveeta cut into cubes
1 pkg refrigerated pizza crust

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Cook ground beef, bacon, and onions in large skillet on medium-high until ground beef is evenly browned. Drain.
3. Add Velveeta and cook until completely melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Unroll pizza dough onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Press into 15x8 inch rectangle and top evenly with meat mixture.
5. Roll up dough, starting at one of the long sides. Make sure roll is seam-side down on baking sheet.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes:
This is a simple, basic meal, but pretty tasty. Nothing fancy, but quick and easy.

Creamy Lemon Squares

This is another recipe from a Food and Family magazine. The lemon flavor is pretty strong, so if you aren't a lemon fan, this probably isn't for you. This also might be good if you serve it with some fresh strawberries or something.

Creamy Lemon Squares

20 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers, finely crushed
1/2 c flour
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c cold margarine
1 pkg Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese
1 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 T flour
1 T lemon zest
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
1/4 t Calumet Baking Powder
2 t powdered sugar

1. Heat over to 350. Mix wafre crumbs, 1/2 c flour, and brown sugar in bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of 8 inch square pan (greased) and bake for 10 minutes.
2. Beat cheese and granulated sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 2 T flour. Mix well. Blend in lemon zest, lemon juice, and paking powder. Pour over crust.
3. Bake 25-28 min or until center is set. Cool. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Beef Tips

3 T vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 lb cubed beef stew meat
2 c water
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
1 t garlic powder
1 t ground black pepper
1 package dry brown gravy mix
1 c water

1. In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Saute the onion until almost translucent.
2. Add the stew meat and cook on high heat until meat is browned on all sides.
3. Pour 2 c water, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. Stir in garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4. Combine the gravy mix with 1 c water. Mix thoroughly and stir into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil stirring frequently until slightly thickened.

Notes:
You will notice the recipe calls for 2 lb. meat, but I use this recipe with only 1 lb, keeping the other amounts the same. The recipe actually calls for salt, but I wouldn't add any. The gravy mix and other seasonings are pretty salty. Also, after I brown the meat I drain off some of the grease to make it a little healthier. The other change I make is that I don't add a whole cup of water with the gravy mix. It will be too runny if you do.