Easy patty-melt type sandwich recipe

2 posts in one week????   Pinch me....  no, you don't really need to pinch me.

I did a twist on a recipe  ( http://blogchef.net/taco-grilled-cheese-recipe/ ) .  I didn't have leftover taco meat, but I did have a pound of ground beef that I needed to use (and the kids were on my last nerve), so instead of making baked ziti casserole like I wanted to make....I made a version of that recipe.

Instead of the taco meat, I seasoned my hamburger with granulated garlic and black pepper (a lot of both because I'm a garlic and pepper freak).  And, of course, crumbled the ground beef up.  4 out of 5 people ate every single bite.  That is saying a lot since our kids are 8, 6 and 3.  It does make a mess while you are assembling it, but oh does it taste good.  I'll be making it again, but I just might cheat and not crumble the meat up as much.  And, maybe I'll add in some onions to mine since I love onions, too.

There was something else that I was going to post about....but, my old age (41) must be kicking in now. 

Iced Mocha Coffee recipe and review

I just tried a make your own / MYO iced mocha coffee recipe from an old Watkins cookbook. It was okay. I would probably change a few things like add more sugar, 1 cup less milk and more chocolate. Since it was an old recipe, I wasn't sure if I was to use cocoa powder or chocolate syrup. I used cocoa powder, but would probably use chocolate syrup next time. With a few changes, I would definitely make and use this recipe again. So here's the recipe.

Iced Mocha Coffee

1 cup brewed double strength coffee (I used 4 heaping tablespoons coffee)
4 tbsps Watkins cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
pinch of salt
3 cups top milk (I used 2% lowfat milk)

Brew coffee in coffee maker. Combine the coffee and cocoa in a pan on the stove and stir until thoroughly mixed. Bring to a boil and then add the sugar and salt. Boil for 3 minutes and stir constantly. Add milk. Chill and serve over ice.