Cinnamon Rolls





I like this recipe because you make the dough the day before. This way you can enjoy hot fresh cinnamon rolls at any time the next day. I just wish I had doubled the recipe. I will definitely be making these again soon.

Cinnamon Rolls



1 cup water
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup cold water
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 (0.25-ounce) packages yeast
1/2 cup warm water
7 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon
1 recipe powdered sugar glaze (recipe follows)

In a large pot bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the 1 cup butter, sugar, and salt. Remove from heat. Add the 1 cup cold water. When mixture is lukewarm, add beaten eggs. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water. Allow yeast to rise about 5 minutes, until foamy. Stir into mixture. Add flour and stir together. Cover pan with lid and refrigerate overnight. When ready to roll out, divide dough into thirds. Lightly flour surface and roll dough out into a 12x6-inch rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Spread each rectangle with one-third of the softened butter. In a bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle one-third of brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over surface of dough.
Roll up jelly-roll-style and cut into about 12 rounds. Place on greased baking sheet. Follow same procedure with other two portions of dough. Let raise 2 to 3 hours. Bake one sheet at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread with powdered sugar glaze while still warm. Makes 3 to 4 dozen cinnamon rolls.

Powdered Sugar Glaze

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Cream ingredients together and spread over warm cinnamon rolls.

French Toast




I got this recipe from The Food Network website. The nutmeg makes this so delicious.

French Toast

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons sugar

4 tablespoons butter

4 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 slices bread

1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed

In a small bowl combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar and set aside briefly. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk together cinnamon mixture, eggs, milk, and vanilla and pour into a shallow container such as a pie plate. Dip bread in egg mixture. Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Serve with syrup.

Potato and Onion Bake

Potato and Onion Bake

5 potatoes, peeled & diced

1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup mild cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in a 9x13 pan and cover with foil. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and cook 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Dinner Rolls


Dinner Rolls
2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water and allow to rise until frothy (about 5 minutes). Heat milk until it almost boils. Remove from heat and combine and combine with all other ingredients, adding yeast and flour last. Place dough in a greased medium mixing bowl. Allow to rise one hour. Drop by tablespoons into greased muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full. Let rise about one hour. Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes about 16 rolls.

Souperior Meat Loaf

Souperior Meat Loaf

1 envelope Onion Soup Mix

2 pounds ground beef

3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs

2 eggs

3/4 cup water

1/3 cup ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. In 9 x 13 inch baking or roasting pan, shape into loaf. Bake 1 hour or until done. Let stand 10 minutes.

Whole-Wheat Pancakes

I have made these pancakes twice now and each time they have been eaten right up.

Whole-Wheat Pancakes

1 cup milk

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine milk and flour and beat in a blender on high speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and beat on high for 2 more minutes. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, pour pancake batter on hot griddle and cook until lightly browned on both sides. Serve with butter and warm syrup. Makes about 12 pancakes.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

I have tried a lot of macaroni recipes and this is by far the best. I made the full recipe and fed three adults and five children and we only ate half. We will be enjoying leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked



In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper until smooth; take off heat. Little by little stir in milk until smooth. Stir constantly for 10 minutes on heat until thick; take off heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Velveeta cheese, and mozzarella cheese until melted. Mix sauce with macaroni and pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle paprika and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. This recipe can be halved.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream

This is a Paula Deen recipe that I have made a few times now. Its not my kids favorite but I really enjoy it.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons butter, melted plus 4 tablespoons, divided
1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Cinnamon Cream, recipe follows
Maple syrup, for serving


Cinnamon Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a medium bowl, beat cream at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until thickened. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and cinnamon, beating until stiff peaks form. Cover and chill.

Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a small bowl, combine milk, egg yolks, and 3 tablespoons melted butter; add to flour mixture, whisking until smooth.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until stiff. Gently fold into batter. Gently fold in chocolate morsels.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter on hot griddle. Ladle about 1/4-cup batter for each pancake onto hot griddle. Cook pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Turn and cook the other side. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remaining batter.

Serve pancakes with Cinnamon Cream and maple syrup.