Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

If your a chocolate lover, this recipe is for you. These delicious cupcakes are moist when finished cooking, and even after we stored them in the fridge overnight they were still moist the next day. If you want a delicious spongey cupcake this is it.

Ingredients:
              1/4 cup chocolate chips
              3/4 cup hot brewed coffee
              1 1/2 cup sugar
              1 1/4 cup flour
              3/4 cup coco powder
              1 tsp baking soda
              1/2 tsp baking powder
              1 tsp salt
              2 eggs
              1/2 cup vegetable oil
              3/4 cup buttermilk
              1 tsp vanilla

Add to mixing bowl and let it melt

              1/4 cup chocolate chips
              3/4 cup hot brewed coffee

In large bowl mix together

              1 1/2 cup sugar
              1 1/4 cup flour
              3/4 cup coco powder
              1 tsp baking soda
              1/2 tsp baking powder
              1 tsp salt

In another bowl (electric mixer if possible, if not use a hand mixer) beat together 2 eggs

Slowly add to eggs

              1/2 cup vegetable oil
              3/4 cup buttermilk
              1 tsp vanilla

Continue to add chocolate mixture beating until well combined

Add a quarter of the dry mixture then blend until incorporated, then add another quarter and repeat, etc

Pour batter into prepared cupcake tins lined with cupcake liners

Bake 300 for 28-32 minutes (usually done at about 28)

Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies

Personally, one of my favorite recipes, this one is a great tasting cooking that always comes out soft when made. And the flavor combination between chocolate and butterscotch is something you will not regret.

Ingredients:
              1 stick butter
              1/4 cup sugar
              1/3 cup brown sugar
              1 egg
              1 tsp + 1/2 tsp vanilla
              1/2 tsp baking soda
              1 tsp hot water
              1/4 tsp salt
              1 1/2 cup flour
              1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips + butterscotch chips

Cream together in a large bowl using pastry blender

              1 stick butter
              1/4 cup sugar
              1/3 cup brown sugar

Whisk together slightly in a small bowl

              1 egg
              1 tsp + 1/2 tsp vanilla

Add the egg mixture to the butter

In a glass measuring cup mix together

              1/2 tsp baking soda
              1 tsp hot water

Add baking soda mixture to butter/egg mixture

In a medium bowl mix together

              1/4 tsp salt
              1 1/2 cup flour

Add flour mixture last

Stir in
              1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips + butterscotch chips

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet

Bake 350 for 8-10 minutes

Greek Wedding Soup

Another hearty soup choice thats great for all. The meatballs compliment the broth and pasta perfectly and give off their own delicious flavor. This soup is a great alternative from chicken noodle soup for anyone who wants a change.

Ingredients:
             3 1/4 cups water
             2 chicken bullion cubes
             1 tbs minced onion
             2 small carrots minced
             1/3 cup very small pasta
             1/4 pound hamburger
             1 tbs parmesan cheese
             2 tbs bread crumbs
             1/4 tsp garlic
             2 tsp parsley

Place into deep pan and bring to boil

             3 1/4 cups water
             2 chicken bullion cubes
             1 tbs minced onion
             2 small carrots minced

Turn heat to simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes

In another pan fill half with water and boil

Add          
             1/3 cup very small pasta

Boil for 8 minutes or until noodles are soft

Drain, rinse and pour into broth

In a large mixing bowl mix until everything is completely combined

             1/4 pound hamburger
             1 tbs parmesan cheese
             2 tbs bread crumbs
             1/4 tsp garlic
             2 tsp parsley

Shape into marble sized circles

Place meatballs into simmering chicken stock for 6 minutes

Meatballs will rise to the surface and continue to cook

Pour into bowls and enjoy

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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are a great choice for a breakfast snack or if you just want something with cinnamon in it. These rolls have a perfect mixture of cinnamon with sugar to not overwhelm, the taste buds with more of one flavor then another allowing for an enjoyable treat.

Ingredients:
             1 pkg yeast
             1/3 cup very warm water
             1/4 cup sugar
             1 tbs olive oil
             1/4 cup milk
             1 egg
             1/2 tsp salt
             2 cups flour
             1 tbs butter
             2 tbs sugar
             2 tbs brown sugar
             1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

In a large bowl dissolve

             1 pkg yeast
             1/3 cup very warm water

Add to yeast

             1/4 cup sugar
             1 tbs olive oil

Warm 1/4 cup milk in saute pan just enough to take off chill

Add warm milk to yeast

Stir in

             1/2 tsp salt
             2 cups flour (maybe another 1/3-1/2 cup if still sticky)

Knead dough for 5 minutes until soft and pliable

Roll out dough onto lightly floured surface into very large circle

Melt 1 tbs butter in a saute pan and spread over surface of circle

Mix together in a small bowl

             2 tbs sugar
             2 tbs brown sugar
             1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Sprinkle sugar mixture over butter evenly

Roll up dough like a sleeping bag

Cut 2-3 inch intervals

Place on lightly greased pan making sure each roll touches another roll

Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before baking

Bake 375 15-20 minutes or until golden brown

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Crepe Batter

Why make pancakes for breakfast when you can make a crepe. It is just as simple, and you can fill the crepe with whatever filling you want. This recipe is simple, quick, and delicious.

Ingredients:
             1 cup flour
             1 1/4 cup milk
             2 eggs
             1 tbs melted butter (use butter to grease pan at same time)

Whisk all ingredients together until no lumps and bumps

Pour 1/4 cup batter into a hot lightly buttered saute or crepe pan

Keep temp on med-high

Rotate batter around center of pan until batter will not run

Return pan to stove top and continue to cook until top has dry appearance

Turn crepes once when golden color appears

Count to 5

Slide them out of the pan and serve with favorite toppings

Chicken Noodle Soup

Whether your feeling under the weather or just want a great soup, this dish is perfect for you. Pretty straight forward recipe that packs a wallop of a taste.

Ingredients:
             3 cups water
             3 chicken bullion cubes
             1 1/4 cup egg noodles
             1 tbs olive oil
             1 chicken breast diced
             3 small carrots sliced into circles
             1 small celery stalk minced
             2 tbs chopped onion
             1/4 tsp garlic
             1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Place in deep pan and boil

             3 cups water
             3 chicken bullion cubes

Add to water
             1 1/4 cup egg noodles

Boil for 8 minutes or until noodles are soft

Cook in saute pan over medium heat

             1 tbs olive oil
             1 chicken breast diced
             3 small carrots sliced into circles
             1 small celery stalk minced
             2 tbs chopped onion
             1/4 tsp garlic
         
Season with
             1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Once chicken is brown and carrots are soft add to noodles and turn to simmer for 5 minutes

Alfredo Sauce

This rich tasting sauce is great for topping pastas or chicken, or anything else your mind can think of and it is simple to make. If you like Alfredo sauce and do not want it out of a can, this is a great choice to make.

Ingredients:
             3 tbs butter
             1/4 tsp garlic pieces
             1/4 tsp salt
             dash of pepper
             2 tsp flour
             3/4 cup milk
             1-2 tbs parmesan cheese

Melt in saute pan

             3 tbs butter
             1/4 tsp garlic pieces
             1/4 tsp salt
             dash of pepper

Stir in using whisk
              2 tsp flour

Add and continue to stir
             3/4 cup milk

Bring to full boil and boil for one minute

Remove from heat and add
             1-2 tbs parmesan cheese

Pour over cooked pasta and enjoy

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