Chewy Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies

My cousin Angel sent this one to me:
6 T butter, softened
2/3 C packed light brown sugar
3 T, plus 1/4 C granulated sugar
1/4 t ground cinnamon
1/4 C light corn syrup
1 large egg
1 t vanilla (best quality)
1 t baking soda
1 1/2 C all-purpose flour
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray cookie sheet w/ non-stick cooking spray.
2. Beat butter until creamy. Add brown sugar and 3 T granulated sugar; beat until well blended. Add corn syrup, cinnamon, egg, vanilla and baking soda; beat well.
3. Stir together flour and cocoa; beat into butter mixture. If batter becomes too stiff, use wooden spoon to stir in remaining flour. Cover; refrigerate about 30 minutes, if necessary, until batter is firm enough to shape into 1 inch balls. Combine remaining 1/4 C granulated sugar and cinnamon; roll balls in mixture. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
4. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set and tops are cracked. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

The Ultimate Beef Stroganoff

I got this recipe from 24hourmenu , it was really good, and really easy. My kids loved it!

Put in Crockpot:

2-3 pounds stew meat
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 onion, sliced

Mix in a bowl & pour over meat:
1/4 tsp Garlic salt
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups beef broth or stock (from cubes or granules)
1 Tbs Ketchup

Cook in crockpot on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours. When cooked make a simple roux by whisking 1/3 c. flour with enough apple juice (about 5-6 Tbs.) to make a thick but still pourable flour mixture. Whisk the roux into the crockpot & add 4 ounces sliced mushrooms. Cook on high for 15-30 minutes. Then stir in 1/2 cup sour cream. Serve over pasta, rice, or baked potatoes.

Vegetable Dip

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 Tbs. parsley flakes
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp seasoning salt

Mix together & put in fridge

French Cherry Pie

1 baked 9 in. pie shell
1 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 pint whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 can cherry pie mix.

In separate bowl beat the cream cheese until soft & creamy. Add the powdered sugar & vanilla. Beat whipping cream until stiff & fold in cream cheese mixture. Put into baked pie shell and pour cherry mix gently on top

Refrigerate @ least 2 hours.

No Fail Pie Crust

All growing up my sister and I would have to split the left over pie dough when my mom made pies. ( I know it sounds weird, but I love eating the left over uncooked pie dough.) Now when I make pies I don't have to share the pie dough with anyone because my hubby doesn't like it uncooked :) Hehe.

1 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
Cut mixture until size of large peas.

1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup water
mix into paste and add to flour & shortening mixture. Mix till even consistency.

Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Make 2 pie crusts.

The BEST Cheesecake Ever!

Every year for my birthday I would always ask my mom to make me this cheesecake instead of a regular birthday cake. It is the best cheesecake I have EVER tasted! I think my mom has a special touch though, because whenever I make it, it still turns out good, but never as good as hers :)

Graham cracker crust:

1 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, rolled fine
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
Blend and press firmly into pie plate

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes

First Mixture:

4- 3 oz pkgs. cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
Pour into already baked pie crust and bake 20 minutes at 375. Cool before:

Second Mixture:

1 cup sour cream
4 tsp. sugar
Mix and pour on top and bake 10 more minutes. Cool and place in refrigerator about 4 to 5 hours before serving.

If you like cheese cake you will love this recipe! :)

S.O.S

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion minced
3 Tbs flour
1 cup milk
salt & pepper to taste
generous dash of Tabasco Sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Brown beef, add seasoning & onion. Cook until tender. Add flour until brown. Add milk & stir. (More milk can be added if thinner consistency is desired.)

Serve on buttered toast or potato pancakes.

Spanish Rice

1 medium onion
1 lb hamburger
Brown together

1 cup raw rice
1 cup tomato juice (plus some)
1 tsp. chili powder
3 cups water
salt & pepper

Simmer all together 45 min. to 1 hr.

Delilah's Delight

This is one of my hubby's favorite desserts

1. 2 small strawberry jello
1 3/4 cup hot water
Mix and set aside to cool

2. 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
Make and put in frig.

3. Make 1 yellow cake mix with:
1 cup strawberry pop (abt. 1 can)
2 Eggs
Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes

Remove from oven & make holes w/toothpick about 1 in. apart. Pour jello all over cake while cake is hot. Let Cool.

Take pudding & small container of cool whip; mix with spoon & spread all over cake.

Refrigerate

Zesty Sausage Bundt

Recipe comes from http://www.rhodesbread.com and I love it served with scrambled eggs for breakfast! :)

18 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup fresh thyme, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained

Flatten each roll into a 4-inch circle. Place butter in a shallow bowl. Combine herbs and cheese and place in another bowl. Dip 6 dough circle in butter and then in cheese mixture. Arrange circles evenly in a large sprayed bundt pan to cover the bottom. Circles will overlap. Sprinkle half the cooked sausage over dough. Repeat with 6 more circles and the remaining sausage. Dip last 6 circles in butter and then in cheese mixture and arrange on top to cover sausage. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350 degrees 35 to 40 minutes. Cover with foil last 10 minutes of baking. Remove from oven and immediately invert onto serving platter.

Zucchini Bread

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
3 eggs, beaten
2 large zucchini with skins, grated

Mix all ingredients together. Pour mixture into a greased and lightly floured bread pan. Bake for an hour and 325 degrees. Serve.

Mom's Potato Soup

3 cups potatoes, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 c celery, diced
1 med onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup water
2 cups milk
1 Tbs butter or margarine
1/4 tsp parsley flakes
shredded cheddar cheese
dash of pepper

Cook potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in water. Boil then simmer until vegetables are tender. Mash vegetables and add milk, butter, parsley flakes, and pepper. Serve warm, sprinkled with cheese.

Banana Bread

1 cup sugar
2 Tbs shortening
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup mashed ripe banana
3 cups flour
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix sugar, shortening, and egg together. Add milk and bananas. Blend flour, baking powder, and salt and add to mixture. Add nuts and pour into greased loaf pan. Bake 60 minutes. Serve.

Apple Crisp

3/4 cup margarine or butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
4 or 5 large cooking apples, sliced
cinnamon
1/3 cup water

Mix margarine, brown sugar, and flour until creamed to crumbs. Set aside. In greased baking dish, spread sliced apples and sprinkle cinnamon over them. Then cover with the crumb mixture and water. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

Autumn Soup

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups water
1 cup carrots, cut up
1 cup celery, cut up
1 cup potatoes, cut up
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp drippings (from browned meat)
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 pinch basil
6 whole tomatoes, cut into wedges

Brown beef and add onion. Cook five minutes. Add water, carrots, celery, potatoes and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Bring to boil, cover, simmer twenty minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Serves about six people.

Hawaiian Meatballs

Mix together:
2/3 cup undiluted canned milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs

Form meatballs, brown in hot fat. Pour off fat. Add sweet'n sour sauce, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

Sweet'n Sour Sauce:
20 oz. can of pineapple chunks
2 TBS cornstarch
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 TBS soy sauce
1 cup coarsely chopped green pepper

Drain 20 oz. can of pineapple chunks, combine pineapple syrup with enough water to make 1 cup, mix syrup with 2 TBS cornstarch, add rest of the ingredients except pineapple chunks and green pepper. Heat until thickened and clear. Add pineapple chunks and green pepper.

Serve over white rice.

Taco Soup

I was supposed to make "Taco Soup" for a Womens church activity and I couldn't find my recipe anywhere. So, I looked online, and found another family members version of it. None of them looked like the one I remembered or recognized as Taco Soup. So, I went through my cupboards and just kind of made up my own recipe! It turned out pretty well, I think. I liked it anyway... so here is what I did.

1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can tomatoes and green chilies
1 can condensed tomato soup
4 cans water (from soup can)
1/3 cup taco seasoning or 2 packets
2 cups salsa
1 pound ground hamburger
Shredded cheese, sour cream, taco chips (optional)

In frying pan, brown hamburger. Sprinkle about half of the taco seasoning or one packet onto the hamburger and stir. Remove from heat when hamburger is coated in seasoning. Pour soup into crock pot, along with water. Add beans, tomatoes and chilies, salsa, meat and remaining taco seasoning. Stir together. Cook on low 5 to 6 hours or high 3 to 4, stirring occasionally. Serve with taco chips, sour cream and shredded cheese.

French Dip Sandwiches

I got this recipe off of 24hourmenu.blogspot.com it's one of my families favorites and we have it often.

3 lb rump roast
1/2 c soy sauce
1 beef boullion cube
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. garlic powder
Sandwich rolls
Cheese ( Any kind you like, provolone, swiss, anything :))

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Add enough water to almost cover the meat. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 hrs or high heat for 8 hrs. Remove meat from cooker and shred. Use juice in cooker for dipping sandwiches.

Cut rolls in half and cover each side with cheese. Place under broiler for a few minutes until cheese is melted. Add the meat, and enjoy!

Crunchy Beef Bake Casserole

This is one of my favorites, I love it!

2 cups uncooked corkscrew macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) whole tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup green pepper
3/4 tsp seasoned salt
1 can (3 oz.) French Fried Onions

Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. Brown ground beef; drain fat. Combine all ingredients except French Fried Onions. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; top with French Fried Onions, and bake 5 minutes longer. Makes 4-6 servings.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 pkg. pound cake mix
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla

Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Combine half cup drained pineapple, brown sugar, melted butter and 3 Tbsp. pineapple syrup. Spoon into mini bundt pan. Prepare pound cake mix according to pkg. directions, using pineapple syrup for liquid. Stir in lemon peel, vanilla and remaining crushed pineapple. Spoon into pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60-65 min. Cool 5 min in pan, then invert.

Orange Julius

1 cup milk
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
2 Tbs sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
8-10 ice cubes

Put first four ingredients in blender. Add ice cubes one at a time blending well after each.
Makes 4 glasses

Parmesan Onion Toast

8 to 10 slices bread
butter or margarine
grated parmesan cheese
garlic salt
dried minced onions

Toast the bread.  Spread butter on toast while still warm.  Sprinkle with cheese, salt, and onions.  Cut into triangles and serve.

This was a childhood favorite my mother used to serve.

Country Six-Bean Soup Mix

1/2 cup dried red beans
1/2 cup dried navy beans
1/2 cup dried pinto beans
1/2 cup dried baby lima beans
1/2 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup Great Northern beans
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp dried minced onion
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 Tbsp beef bouillon granules
1 tsp  dried minced garlic
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
4 to 5 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with Italian seasonings
8 ounces smoked sausage links, sliced or 2 smoked ham hocks
hot pepper sauce or red wine vinegar (optional)

Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water.  Soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.  Drain beans and discard water.  Combine soaked beans, water, tomatoes, sausage, onion, parsley, bouillon, garlic, thyme, oregano, pepper, pepper flakes, and bay leaves into Dutch Oven.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Cover; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.  Serve.

***May also be cooked in a Crock pot.

Microwave Caramel Popcorn

3 to 4 quarts popped corn
1  cup brown sugar
1 stick margarine
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt.  Bring to a boil in microwave.  Cook for two minutes on high, stirring in baking soda, well.  Pour over popped corn in a brown paper bag.  Fold bag shut and microwave 1 1/2 minutes on high without shaking.  Then shake well.  Microwave another 1 1/2 minutes.  Serve warm.  Enjoy!

I like to "dry this out" by leaving it opened on the counter overnight, as well.  It gives it a more candy-like texture.  Warning: Do not try to eat this if you need dental work, because once you start eating it, you may not want to stop!

Cottage Cheese Chip Dip

1 carton cottage cheese
2 -8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup miracle whip
Salad Supreme seasoning

Cream the cream cheese.  Add cottage cheese and miracle whip.  Add seasoning to taste.  Refridgerate for 30 minutes to set.  Then serve.

My family likes to take this one on camping trips.  It makes a nice and easy snack, and works well with "snack" veggies like carrots and celery!

Broccoli Casserole

1 package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup mayonaise
1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
1 beaten egg
1 tsp chopped onion
3/4 cup heaping grated cheese
Ritz crackers, crushed
salt

Cook broccoli five minutes in a lightly salted water, drain.  Mix with egg, onion, and cheese.  Add mayonaise and soup.  Place mixture in casserole dish and top with the crushed crackers.  Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes.  Serves 6 to 8.

Sour Cream Chocolate Bit Cake

6 Tbs soft butter or margarine
1 cup plus 1 Tbs sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp each soda and cinnamon
1 cup sour cream
1 package (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips

Mix butter with the 1 cup sugar until blended, then beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir flour with baking powder, soda, and cinnamon, then blend with creamed mixture. Mix in the sour cream.

Pour batter into a greased and flour-dusted 9 by 13 in. baking pan. Scatter the chocolate bits evenly over the batter, then sprinkle with the 1 remaining Tbs of sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until cake just begins to pull away from sides of pan. Serve warm or cooled.

My family has always called this picnic cake because we would always bring it on picnics, it's not too rich...in fact I could probably eat the whole cake by myself ;)

Meat Loaf

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
Ketchup...about 1 cup
1/4 cup onion, chopped
celery and garlic salt
Salt and Pepper
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

Mix all ingredients together and shape into a loaf.

I've followed my mom's way of cooking and I like to put uncooked bacon strips across the top, and then cover them with ketchup before I put it in the oven, it adds so much flavor!

Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours.

Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 cup Ketchup
1 chopped green pepper
1 TBS. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
salt & pepper

Brown ground beef in sauce pan, add rest and simmer. I like to put it in a crock pot and let it cook for 2-3 hours to really soak up the flavor, but you don't have to. Serve over buns.

Pumpkin Roll

I got this recipe from my friend Pam at pamscooking.blogspot.com. It is so yummy and super easy to make.

Cake:
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 eggs
2/3 cup mashed pumpkin
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan. Cut wax paper to fit the bottom of the pan and leave an inch overhang on each of the short ends of the pan. Lightly grease the wax paper and sides of the jelly roll pan.

Mix the sugar, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, eggs and the pumpkin in a large bowl. Once mixed, pour mixture over the waxed paper. Sprinkle the walnuts, if using, on top of the mixture. Bake for 14-15 minutes until edges pull away from the sides of the pan and the center is done.

Lay a large dishtowel on the counter top (it is best to use a dishtowel without any texture- a tea towel or similar towel works best). Spread a thick dusting of powdered sugar all over the towel. When the cake comes out of the oven, turn the pan upside down on the powdered sugar-laden towel so the wax paper is on the top. Gently peel off the wax paper, being careful not to tear the roll. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the pumpkin cake up with the towel to cool. While the roll is cooling, mix the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar together until it is light and creamy. Once the roll is cool, unroll with an offset spatula, carefully spread filling in an even layer over the cake. Roll it up without the towel and place in the refrigerator ( covered with plastic wrap or wax paper) for about an hour before serving.

Whipped Delight

1 angel food cake or pound cake, cubed
1 Box of vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups of milk
1 container of sour cream
1 can of pie filling (Cherry, Blueberry, or Strawberry works best)
1 container of cool whip

In a casserole dish, sprinkle the cubed angel food cake or pound cake.  Set aside.  In a separate bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk.  Stir until creamy, then pour pudding over the angel food cake.  Then spread the sour cream over the pudding, the pie filling over the sour cream, and the cool whip over the pie filling.  You can then serve it, or store it in the fridge, to be served later.

Pot Roast

1 Medium to Large Pot or Rump Roast (about 5 to 7 pounds), frozen
2 packets Lipton Onion Soup mix
5-10 carrots, peeled
5-6 large potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion, peeled
1/2 cup water

In a large crock pot, sprinkle one packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix.  Add frozen roast.  Pour water over the top of the roast.  Sprinkle the remaining packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix over the top of the roast.  Put the lid on the crock pot and set to "High."  You let it cook approximately one hour per pound of meat.  It is alright to cook it longer if you want a more tender meat.  About an hour and a half before the meat is done, cut the carrots, potatoes, and onion into 1 inch cubes or pieces.  Then sprinkle them evenly around the sides of the pot roast.  The pot roast is done when the vegetables are soft enough to run a fork through.

My family likes to be served this over white minute rice, and use the drippings for gravy.

***This can also be made in a conventional oven, in a roast pan, baked at 375 degrees.

Swiss Steak

1 1/2 pounds round steak, 3/4 in. thick
2 Tbs. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
1 sm. stalk celery, chopped
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce

Cut round steak into serving pieces. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge meat in seasoned flour. Put onions in bottom of Crockpot; add meat. Top with carrots and celery and cover with tomato sauce. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours. (High: 3 to 5 hours.)
6 servings

This is really good served over rice :)

Stuffed Rolls

4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1 lb. cheese, grated
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small jar pimentos
1 can chopped olives
1 can tomato sauce

2 Dozen French Rolls

Mix all ingredients except rolls. Cut top off rolls, scoop out inside. Stuff with above mixture. Wrap in foil and heat at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 20 rolls.

We like to eat potato chips with these, not the healthiest but so yummy!