What's for Dinner?

I really did used to make this several years ago.  But the last time I attempted it,it was really salty.  We're having it for dinner again tonight, and of course I felt obligated to switch it up a bit.  It's "crazy" because I used egg noodles instead of lasagna noodles.  I just like them better.  I'm writing down what I did here, and then I'll just report back if it was any good or not. I'm optimistic! CrAzY Crock-pot Lasagna 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 small diced onion 1 TBSP minced garlic 1 26 1/2  oz can spaghetti sauce 1 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes 1/2 cup water 2 layers of egg noodles 2 eggs 16 oz carton ricotta or cottage cheese (we use cottage cheese- Bryson prefers it) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese spices to taste Earlier this morning I browned the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic.  Obviously you may do that when you're fixing to start assembling it, ahead of time, whatever suits you.  If it wasn't groun...

I saw this recipe at Southern Plate... and I'm a little leery to try it.  It is Taco/Movie Night here, so I *could* technically try it tonight... Only the BBQ sauce makes it sound awful to me?? I'm a little scared to try it mostly, but I'm posting it here in case I get to thinking I might can handle it after all.... Mama’s Taco Casserole 1/4 C Margarine 1 pkg taco seasoning 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained 15 ounce can refried beans 1/4 Cup water 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce 1/2 Cup Milk 2 Cups instant mashed potato flakes Melt margarine in saucepan. Add milk and 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning mix. Remove from heat and stir in potato flakes. Press mixture into bottom and slightly up the sides of an 8×8 inch baking dish. In skillet, place ground beef, re-fried beans, bbq sauce, water, and remaining taco mix. Cook and stir until bubbly. Turn into prepared crust. Bake uncovered at 350 for thirty to thirty five minutes. Serve with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream...

I found this recipe online, and was really anxious to try it. It takes a little bit of effort, but GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT (and make the effort) especially in this case! The batter was to DIE FOR- wanted to just eat it with a spoon. Convinced myself to fill the pans though. =) Turns out I no longer have any 8-9" round baking pans (where did they go?) so I used my smallest spring form pan, plus 3 mini bundt cake pans. They smell fab-O- but we're not frosting them til tomorrow. We're going to frost the small ones, give one to the Wheelers, probably eat one ourselves, then save our "big one" for Easter dinner. We all want to eat one now.... INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter 1 3/4 cup sugar 5 egg whites 2 teaspoon strawberry extract 2 cups pureed fresh strawberries 1/2 cup sour cream 3 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting 1/4 cup butter-softened 1 8oz package cream chee...