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3.12.2012

Cinnamon Rolls















By: Trisha
From: allrecipes.com

Dough:
1 C. Milk
1/2 C. Butter
1 C. Water
1 T. Yeast
1 C. White Sugar
1 t. Salt
2 Eggs
6 C. Flour

Filling:
2 t. ground Cinnamon
2 C. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Butter, melted

Glaze:
2 C. Powdered Sugar
3 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1 T. Butter, softened
1/2 t. Vanilla
3 T. Milk

Warm milk on stove or in microwave until it bubbles. Remove from heat and mix in Butter. Stir until melted. Add water, and cool until lukewarm.

In large bowl combine the milk mixture with Yeast, White Sugar, Salt, Eggs, and 2 Cups of Flour. Stir well. Stir in remaining Flour 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, put on floured counter and knead until smooth and elastic.

In a separate bowl stir together Cinnamon and Brown Sugar.

Divide dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle (12 x 9 size). Glaze with 1/2 the melted butter, then add half the Brown Sugar mixture. Smooth around to all areas. Roll up dough, so you have a long roll of dough. Seal the edge with water or remaining butter. Cut each roll into 12 pieces (or to whatever thickness you want). Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut dough rolls.

Place rolls into 2 greased 9 X 13 baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

For Glaze: Combine Powdered Sugar, Cream Cheese, Butter and Vanilla. Add Milk gradually until frosting can be spread. Put on warm Cinnamon Rolls.

My family loves these rolls! I don't use all the melted butter, if I do then the cinnamon mixture runs out when they are in the pan. Watch to make sure the middle rolls get cooked, but the outside ones don't burn. Enjoy!

3.03.2012

Mini Frittatas

By: Trisha
From: Jamie 













2 t. Olive Oil
2 C. diced Zucchini
1 C. diced Sweet Red Pepper
2 1/4 t. Dried Basil
1/2 t. Dried Oregano
1 1/2 t. Onion Powder
1/8 t. Garlic Powder
1/8 t. Cayenne Pepper
4 oz. thinly sliced Ham
3/4 C. shredded Mozzarella Cheese
8 Eggs

Heat Oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add Zucchini, Red Onion, and Red Pepper. Cook until vegetables are slightly softened (about 7-8 min.) Remove from heat and add spices.

Generously oil muffin tin. Line bottom and sides of muffin cups with ham. Divide vegetables mixture between muffin cups. Sprinkle 1 T. Cheese over vegetables.

Whisk eggs. Carefully pour eggs into muffin cups.

Bake for about 20-25 min at 350. Take out when Frittatas are puffed and set in the center. Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes. Run knife around edge of Frittatas to release.


Makes 12. Variations: Use vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, mushrooms and cheeses.

3.02.2012

Taco Seasoning

By: Trisha
From: Jamie H.


1 T. Chili Powder
1/4 t. Garlic Powder
1/4 t. Onion Powder
1/4 t. crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 t. Dried Oregano
1/2 t. Paprika
1 1/2 t. Ground Cumin
1 t. Salt
1 t. Black Pepper

Mix all together and store!