Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Mix:
1/2 c. warm water
2 tbs. yeast
2 tbs. sugar
Let yeast dissolve.

Then mix in:
1 large pkg of vanilla pudding
prepared.
1 cube butter-melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
Slowly add:
8c. flour
Mix for about 2 mins. in mixer
until well blended.
Let rise. Punch down.
Let rise again.
Roll out on a floured surface.

Spread:
2 cubes butter all over rolled out dough
then top that with
2 c. brown sugar
and cinnamon.
Roll into cylinder and slice
into 1 inch pieces.
Put onto greased cookie sheets.
Let rise!
Then Bake 350 for 15-20 min.

Frosting:
1 cube butter
1 8oz cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
3c. powdered sugar
1 tbs. milk

Spread onto hot cinnamon rolls!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

2 8oz. packages cream cheese
3/4c. heavy cream
1/3c. grated Parmesan chesse
1 clove garlic
1 bag fresh baby spinach leaves
2/3c. shredded Monterrey jack cheese
1c. prepared salsa
1 small can quartered artichoke hearts rinsed and drained.

Mix cream cheese, heavy cream parmesan and garlic in a bowl with mixer until smooth and creamy. Add spinach and mix. Cover and cook in crock pot for about 1 and half hours or until center is hot. Add jack cheese and salsa and continue to cook. Until ready to serve.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

1 pound ground turkey or hamburger
3/4 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1/2c. milk
salt and pepper
1/8c. worcester sauce

Mix and roll into balls. Place them into a greased 9X13 pan.

Sauce:
11/2c. brown sugar
3/4c. vinegar
2 tbs. mustard
2 tbs. worcester sauce
1/4.c ketchup

Mix together and pour over the meatballs.

Bake 350 for 30 mins. turning halfway through.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2c. chicken-canned or boiled
  
• 2 unbaked pie crusts-pillsbury is best
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425
2. In a saucepan combine carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
3. In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and seasonings. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Add chicken and mix the veggies with the sauce. Pour onto the bottom pie crust in pie pan. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
6. Hint. I cook the veggies in the microwave and it is way faster.
   

Buttermilk Waffles

2c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs beaten
2c. buttermilk
4 tbs. butter melted

Stir all the dry ingredients.
Add all the wet and mix.
Pour on hot waffle iron.

Bruschetta

• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 pint grape tomatoes-cut in quarters
  
• 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 16 whole basil leaves-cut
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 whole baguette-more olive oil
  

In a small pan heat olive oil and garlic together. DON'T BURN! Just as garlic turns golden pull of heat and let cool.

Add the other ingredients and mix.

Let sit for a few hours in the fridge.

Cut baguette and top with olive oil and put under broiler for about 3-5 mins.

Just until toasted.

Top bread with tomato mixture and serve!

Vegetable Soup

1 onion
1c. celery
2c. carrots
1 zucchini or yellow squash
2c. green beans
1 clove garlic crushed
1 can petite diced tomatoes
2 cans/4c. beef broth
1c. water
1 1/2 c. uncooked pasta-shells
1 tbs. italian seasoning
salt and pepper

In a pot with olive oil
saute onion until clear
then add all the veggies
and cook for a bit.
Top with the rest of the ingredients
except pasta shells.
Bring to a boil and add shells.
Simmer for about 30 mins.
Then turn to low until ready to serve.

* You really can add any veggies you want.
I just use what is in the fridge.