Simple Sloppy Joes

Simple Sloppy Joes

Notes: I love this recipe. It's better than any mix I've ever had.

2 lbs. ground beef (I almost never put this much in.)
1 large onion (I also usually don't put this much in since I precook my beef with onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 6oz can tomato paste
1/2 c. ketchup
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
buns, bread, etc.

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon about 1/2 c. meat mixture onto each bun.

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes (From here.)

Notes: I made these today. They were SO good! We had leftover vanilla frosting from cupcakes, so we melted it and topped them with that. Delicious! I will definitely make them again.


* 1-½ cup All-purpose Flour
* 3 Tablespoons White Sugar
* ½ teaspoons Salt
* 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
* 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
* 2 whole Eggs Beaten
* 1 cup Milk
* 2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
* ¼ cups Butter, Melted
* 1 Tablespoon Vanilla

In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon with a whisk. Whisk well to make sure everything is combined.

In separate large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, corn syurp, butter and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium/low heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Brown on both sides.

Serve warm with icing drizzled over the top.

Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Notes: Soooooo good. I subbed the oil with 3/4 c. apple sauce and 1/4 c. oil, and it was still moist and great!

3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pint fresh blueberries (2 cups)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 mini-loaf pans. (I use two large loaf pan)
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans. (or large loaf pans)
Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven(I baked mine for 1 hour), or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Easy Apple Strudel from Campbell's 4 Ingredients or Less

Thaw Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes

1/2 pkg. Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 can apple pie filling
2 tbsp. raisins, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degree. Mix egg and water.

Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 16 x 12 inch rectangle. With short side facing you, spoon pie filling on bottom half of pastry to within 1 inch of edges. Sprinkle with raisins, if desired. Starting at short side, roll up like a jelly roll. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Tuck ends under to seal. Brush with egg mixture. Cut several 2 inch slits about 2 inches apart on top.

Bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Cool on baking sheet on wire rack 30 minutes. dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired; slice and serve warm.

Serves 6

Milk Gravy

1/2 lb. ground beef, turkey or sausage
2 cups milk
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt

Brown meat in skillet; drain, rinse & return to skillet. In a small bowl whisk the flour & seasonings into the milk. Pour into skillet with the ground meat and heat on medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.

Gravy

Flour Gravy - from Quick & Healthy

1 cup cold broth, fat removed (chicken, turkey or beef)
2 Tbsp. flour
seasonings to taste
Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

Pour 1/4 cup broth in a covered container. Add flour and sake well to avoid lumps. In a small saucepan, combine remainder of broth with the flour mixture. Heat on medium, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until thickened. Add a drop of Kitchen Bouquet if a darker brown color is desired.

Note: Use 3 1/2 Tbsp. of flour for one 14 1/2 oz. can of broth.


Cornstarch Gravy from Quick & Healthy

Use 1 Tbsp. cornstarch in place of flour and follow remainder above.

Note: Use 1 3/4 Tbsp. cornstarch for one 14 1/2 oz. can of broth.

Christmas Wreath

Melt together 30 large marshmallows & 1 stick margarine. Stir in green food coloring (probably 6 to 10 drops to get a darker color) & 1 tsp vanilla. Mix well.

In a large bowl measure 3 1/2 cups corn flakes. Pour marshmallow mixture over top & mix until corn flakes are coated well.

Spoon onto wax paper in the shape of a wreath.

I use a full strand of Twizzler's Pull & Peel & cut into pieces for the "holly berries". Then use several strands & shape it into a bow for the bottom of the wreath. You can also use red M&M's or Red Hots for the berries. Also for added color I use sprinkles all over the wreath.

I have also made this into "nests" for Easter. You can put in peeps & candy eggs.