Lemon Muffins

Ingredients:

Muffins:

¼ c butter (softened)

½ c sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 egg

¾ c plus 1 tbsp flour

¾ tbsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

¼ c milk

½ tsp lemon zest

Muffin Directions:

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, lemon juice and egg.

Sift together dry ingredients. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to make a thick batter. Stir in lemon zest. Spoon into paperlined muffin tins (2/3 full) or a loaf pan. Bake muffins at 325º for about 30 minutes. Just before it comes out of the oven, combine the syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan.

Syrup Ingredients:

2 tbsp lemon juice

¼ c sugar

Syrup Directions:

Combine and heat until sugar Is dissolved. Prick small holes in top of baked bread or muffins with a toothpick – then gently pour lemon syrup into the holes. Cool.

Makes 12 muffin or 1 loaf.

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Chocolate Gravy

Ingredients:

3 tbsp cocoa

1 c sugar

2 tbsp flour

2 c milk

2 tbsp butter

2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Mix cocoa, sugar, and flour together. Add milk. Then heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens – about 8 minutes.

Remove from heat and add butter. Stir until melted – then add vanilla.

Serve warm over biscuits.

Makes 3-4 servings.

** My Dad's mom used to make this for him and his sister when they were growing up. It was a ONCE in a WHILE type of breakfast. He says he remembers it being a "treat" but that it doesn't really sound very good now. I guess I will strike that off of my Fathers Day to Make List for him. lol

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Breakfast Cake

Ingredients:

1/2 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
sugar-cinnamon mixture

Directions:

Cream together the shortening and sugar.

Add the egg, then the sour cream and vanilla.

Stir in the flour, baking powder and baking soda.

Pour into greased 9x13 pan.

Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture on cake. 

Bake at 325º for about 30-35 minutes.

Scrumptious Scones

Ingredients:

1 cup sour cream
1 tsp baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup butter
1 egg

Directions:

Combine the sour cream and baking soda in a 2 cup bowl or measuring cup. The mixture expands so it needs extra space. Set it aside.
Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into dry ingredients using a pastry blender until mixture resembles course cornmeal. Add sour cream mixture and egg.
Mix until a soft dough forms - use your hands if necessary.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it a few times. Then pat or roll it until 1 inch thick. Cut into circles or into triangles with a pizza cutter.
Place scones 2" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Glaze if desired
Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until bottom edges are golden brown.
Makes 8-14 depending on the size of your scones.

GLAZE:
Ingredients:

1 egg
1 tbsp whipping cream

Directions:

Mix together the egg and cream. Brush on top of unbaked scones and bake as directed. Sprinkle cooked scones with powdered sugar. Set oven to broil, leaving oven rack in center position. Put the pan in the oven, keeping door open, and watch closely. Sugar takes 30-90 seconds to turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and serve while still warm.
If you want to freeze them: Bake them as directed. When cool, put in zip-top plastic bag - removing as much air as possible. To defrost, remove from freezer and let thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Can reheat in microwave. 

Happy Baking!

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Wake Up Happy Breakfast Casserole

CASSEROLE:
Ingredients:

1lb sage sausage (or crispy bacon or ham)
8 eggs
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 green pepper (diced)
1/2 tsp salt (less if using bacon or ham)
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups cottage or ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns
1/2 cup of your favorite veggie (corn, brocolli, onions, mushrooms, etc.)

Directions:
In a skillet, brown sausage or cook bacon until crispy; drain well. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, mustard, green pepper, and cottage/ricotta cheese.
Mix until eggs are slightly beaten.
Add in cheese and hashbrowns. Mix well.
Add in the remainder of meats and optional veggies.
Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Bake uncovered at 350* for 35-40 minutes. Just until center is well-set and edges are browned.
Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.

Serves 8
(You can make it the night before - just add an additional 15 minutes to the cooking time.)
You can bake in muffin tins to make individual casseroles - perfect for brunch or guests or for a special occasion. Decrease the cooking to 25-35 minutes.


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Lemon Loaf

Ingredients:

      Cake:

1 box yellow cake mix
5.1 oz instant pudding & 2 tsp lemon extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
8 oz sour cream
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)

    Lemon Topping:

1/2 stick butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon extract

Directions:

Loaf:

preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 loaf pans with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Combine all of the wet ingredients (for loaf) and whisk until combined
Place all dry ingredients in a bowl, add about 2 cup of wet ingredients. Beat on low speed for about 15 seconds.Then add the remainder of the ingredients. Beat for another 15-20 seconds. DO NOT over beat.
Divide batter between the two pans
Place in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for 5 minutes

Icing:

Beat the butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice until smooth and supple
Spread evenly of top of both loaves
allow the glaze to harden up before slicing

Enjoy!

Make it a great one!!
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites

Ingredients:

1 cup oats
2/3 cup toasted shredded coconut
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp Chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
Roll and make bake - sqeezing tightly (but not too tight).
Refrigerate until firm - 10-20 minutes
Store in air tight container and store in refrigerator
Lasts for one week in refrigerator - can store in freezer for up to 3 months.

Enjoy!

Make it a great one!!
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Gma T's: "Breakfast, the Meal You Drink"

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away April 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her recipes onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*This recipe was handwritten on a large notecard  

Ingredients:

1 c orange juice (not Tang)
1/2 avocado
4 Tbsp protein Powder
1 tsp raw sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
ice cubes

Directions:
Blend on high speed all together. Take daily to help maintain or lose weight.

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Gma T's: Bran Muffin Mix

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* This recipe looks to be typed with a computer and printed off.

Keeps for 6 weeks                               375* oven                                    Makes 1 gallon

Ingredients/Directions:

Mix 2 c Nabisco All Bran and 2 c boiling water
Cream together 2 1/2 c sugar, 1 c shortening
Sift together 5 cups flour, 5 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp salt.
Add 4 eggs - one at a time to shortening mixture
Add 1 qt buttermilk
add 4 c Kelloggs All Bran, 1 # dates
Fold until moist.
Store in covered container in the fridge
Bake at 375* for 20 minutes.
Do not stir again after storing.
Spoon into tins

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Gma T's: Orange Julius

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*  

Ingredients:

1 6oz orange juice concentrate
1 c water
1 c milk
2 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp honey
12 ice cubes

Directions:
Blend orange juice, milk, vanilla, water, honey together then add the 12 ice cubes and blend again.

Makes 4 8oz servings.

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Gma T's: An Egg*Citing New Brunch Idea

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

Happy Birthday Jinelle! :) 

* Typed out on cardstock 

Ingredients:

 3 medium onions
 2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 med unpeeled zucchini (coarsely chopped)
1 med green pepper (cut in thin strips)
1 med red pepper (cut in thin strips)
3/4 minced cooked ham (or mild salami)
2 c canned Italian plum tomatoes (drained and chopped)
2 tsp dried basil
8 eggs
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c chopped parsley (&/or cilantro)
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

 Saute' onions in butter and oil until 'limp'. (yum!) Add zucchini, peppers and ham.
Cook over medium heat until wilted. Add tomatoes - mix well and cook until most of the liquid evaporates. Place into casserole dish. With the back of spoon make nests for the egg to sit. Drop a raw egg into each nest.
Bake at 350* for 20 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are still runny. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley or cilantro and serve. Makes 4 servings. (2 eggs per person)

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Gma T's: Breakfast Tostadas

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Typed out onto cardstock  

Ingredients:

 1/4 c flour
 1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cu boiling water
1/4 cup each: milk, melted butter or oil
1 egg
1 1/2 c shredded lettuc
1 c chopped tomato
1 lg avocado, pitted and sliced
Crispy, crumbled bacon
6 or 7 eggs - Softly fried or poaced - I would do boiled ;)
fresh cilantro
pickled hot chilis

Directions:

Sift flour, baking powder. In another bowl combine cornmeal, salt and sugar.
Pour in boiling water - stir well.
Blend in milk, butter and egg yolk.
Ad flour mixture; blend well.
Stiffly bet egg white; fold into batter
Use 1/2 c batter for each pancake. Cook until brown on both sides.
To assemble - place pancake in plate and top with garnishes of choice (bacon or sausage, onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, avocado, olives, egg, cheese etc.)

Make it a great one!!
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Gma T's: Honey Marmalade Monkey Bread/Pull Apart Bread

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Handwritten on a small journal or notebook page

Ingredients:

 1/2c chopped nuts
2/3 c orange marmalade (or any flavor jam or preserve - not jelly)
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp melted butter or margarine
2 cans refrigerated biscuits

Directions:

 Heat oven to 375*. Grease 9 or 10 inch tube pan or a bundt pan. In small bowl, combine nuts, marmalade, honey and butter. Separate the biscuits and cut each into quarters. Place half of biscuits in prepared pan. Spoon half of marmalade mix over biscuits. Repeat until gone. Top with any remaining marmalade mix.
Bake for 23-27 minutes or until deep golden brown. Invert onto a serving plate.

Make it a great one!!
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Gma T's: Bacon and Egg Burritos

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

Happy Fathers Day!! I have the most Awesomest Father, the Best Husband/father to my children and the greatest Father in Law. I am truly lucky!!

* typed out on cardstock 

Ingredients:

 10 flour tortillas
8 oz bacon
1 can green chilis
1/4 cup green onions - diced
2 ripe avocados - sliced or diced
1 1/2 c (6oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c water
salt and liquid hot sauce
Seasoning to taste

Directions:
 lightly moisten tortillas, wrap in foil and heat for 15 minutes in 350* oven.
Cook bacon until tender crisp; drain and crumble.
Discard all but 3 tbsp of the drippings
Beat together eggs, water, salt and pepper seasonings and add to drippings.
Cook over medium heat, lifting cooked portion to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath  -  until eggs are almost set.
Remove from heat; sprinkle with bacon, chilis, onions and cheese
Cover and let stand until cheese melts and eggs are set.
Spoon about 1/10 of eggs into each tortilla - top with avocado then roll up, tucking in sides. Keep Warm

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Delishy Coffee Cake

*** Adaptation from the Pioneer Woman's Best Coffee Cake. Ever. Recipe.  

Prep Time:  15 Minutes   Cook Time:  45 Minutes      Difficulty:  Easy    Servings:  16

Ingredients:

 FOR THE CAKE:

1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened

2 cups (scant) Sugar

3 cups Flour, Sifted

4 teaspoons Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

1-1/4 cup Whole Milk

3 whole Egg Whites, Beaten Until Stiff

1 tsp vanilla or almond extract or a mixture of both

 FOR THE TOPPING:

1-1/2 stick Butter, Softened

3/4 cups Flour

1-1/2 cup Brown Sugar

2 Tablespoons Cinnamon

1-1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg whites and set aside. Cream butter and sugar and vanilla. Add flour mixture and milk - gently combine. Don't over beat. 

Fold in beaten egg whites with a rubber spatula. Spread in a well-greased bundt pan.

In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle all over the top.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until no longer jiggly.

Serve warm---delicious!

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Gma T: Have a Cookie! It's Breakfast!

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 C flour                                                         1/2 c soft margarine (softened butter)
2/3 c sugar                                                          1 egg
1/2 c Grapenuts cereal                                          2 tbsp frozen orange juice thawed concentrate
1 tsp baking powder                                             1 tbsp grated orange peel
1/2 lb bacon, crumbled and cooked

Directions:

Mix flour, cereal, and baking powder. When well mixed add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Drop by teaspoons full (2 inches apart) on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned.

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Granola Bars

Ingredients:

6 cups oats
4 tbsp butter (melted)
¼ cup canola oil
1 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup molasses
3 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cup rice krispies
1 cup wheat germ
½ cup craisins
½ cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a bowl, toss the oats with the oil, butter and salt. Spread mixture out on 2 baking sheets and toast in oven for about 15-20 minutes. Shake the pan twice and make sure they don’t burn. Remove from oven and set aside.

Reduce oven to 325 degrees

In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, honey, apple juice, and molasses. Heat slowly – stirring until combined. Stir in the vanilla.

Toss the oats, rice, wheat germ, craisins and chocolate chips. Pour sugar mixture over – stir to combine.

Press into 1 baking sheet (thoroughly greased with butter) and bake until golden – about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes and then cut into desired pieces.

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Soft Pretzels

2 tbsp yeast
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 ½ cups warm water
1 tsp salt
4 cups flour

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast brown sugar and warm water. Allow the yeast to bloom for about 15 minutes. Add the flour and salt. Let knead for about 5 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise for about 45 minutes. (it is ready when you can stick your finger down into it and your print remains.)

Divide the dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into a thin, long rope. Each rope should be about 24” long.

Twist into a pretzel shape.

Place onto a parchment lined baking sheets (sprayed with non-stick spray). Allow the pretzels to sit for about 10 minutes.

In a shallow pan, add 4 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda. Bring to a boil.
Carefully slide the twisted pretzel into the “bath” and wait about 15 seconds. (spoon the hot liquid over the top of the pretzel). Use a spatula to remove the pretzels from the Bath. Set on to a clean kitchen towel to absorb the extra liquid.

Return to the parchment lined baking sheet and lightly brush with egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water). Sprinkle with some course salt.

Turn on the oven to heat to 450 degrees. Let pretzels ‘rest’ while oven preheats. Bake for about 8 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. YUM!

Make it a great one!!
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Dunkin’ Stick Muffins

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk

For the Glaze:

3 tablespoons butter; melted
1 cup confectioners’ sugar; sifted
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons hot water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with muffin liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter, vegetable oil, and sugars till smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. With the mixer on low speed, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until just combined. Stir the flour into the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour and mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!

Spoon batter into cups, filling the cups, and smooth tops. Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups. Bake until muffin tops are a pale golden and springy to the touch, 15 to 17 minutes, rotating halfway through baking time. Cool muffins in muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and cool 10 minutes before glazing.

To make the glaze, In a medium bowl mix together the melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and water. Whisk until smooth.

When muffins have cooled slightly, dip the muffin crown into the glaze and allow the glaze to harden. Once hardened, dip a second time and allow to harden then serve.

Make it a great one!!

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Swirly Raspberry Rolls

This one is on my MUST TRY List :)

Ingredients:

Dough:

1 cup milk

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 packets active dry yeast (1 1/2 tbs)

1 stick (4oz) unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1/4 tsp salt

4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

10oz frozen raspberries (not thawed)

1/4 cup plus 2 tbs sugar

1 tsp cornstarch

Glaze:

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

3 tbs unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 tbs heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. First, heat up the milk until it is lukewarm. Pour it into your electric mixer bowl, and add the sugar and yeast to it. Mix a little bit, then cover the bowl with a dish towel and let sit for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is frothy. Next, with the mixer running, add in the softened butter, eggs and salt. Slowly begin adding in the flower until a soft dough forms (if the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour). Using the dough hook attachment, beat the dough on medium-high speed for about 10 minutes. Next, form the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover and let sit in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours, until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare your baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and buttering/spraying it with cooking spray. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a 10x24 inch rectangle.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the frozen raspberries, sugar and cornstarch. Spread that over the dough and tightly roll it up. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 16 equal sized slices (you will need to do this pretty fast, because the raspberries will start melting very quickly). Place the rolls into your prepared baking pans, cover them and let them rise in a warm place for another hour to two hours.

4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F, and bake the rolls for about 25 minutes until they are beautifully golden brown and the juices are bubbling. Let cool. Next, prepare your glaze by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, butter and heavy cream in a small bowl. Once the rolls have cooled a little, drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve warm!

Make it a great one!!

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