Magic Minute Chocolate Cake!

I had seen lots of different versions of "mug cake" online but thought they all seemed way too good to be true.  Warm, delicious, gooey chocolate cake in just a minute in the microwave? No way...

After reading lots of different recipes, I kind of combined them all into this amazing creation.  It is very versitile and can be adapted to many different cakes based on what candy bar (if any) you use.

Ingredients:
5 Tablespoons sugar
5 Tablespoons four
2 Tablespoons cocoa
A pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
4 Tablespoons milk
4 Tablespoons oil
A splash of vanilla
2 Hershey's kisses (or any mini size candy bar)
2 regular sized mugs or 1 extra large mug

Steps:
1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a mug.
2. Beat the egg in a small bowl and add the other wet ingredients.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the mug and mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
4. If you are using two mugs, divide the mixture so that each mug is half full of batter.
5. Add your Hershey's kisses or candy bar pieces.
6. Microwave each mug for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds (depending on how gooey or baked you like your cake).  The batter will bubble up and may spill over, so I always put a plate underneath it.
7. Give it a second or two to settle and enjoy! The top will be super gooey still... It's delish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top too.

*I gobbled this down soooo fast, then remembered that I hadn't taken a picture yet. Sorry! :)

Peanut Butter Krispy Treats

Ingredients:

*1 Cup of Sugar

*1 Cup Karo Syrup

*1 Cup Peanut butter

*6 cups rice krispy treats

*Butterscotch chips

*Chocolate chips

Combine sugar and karo syrup in pan. Heat until it dissolves. Stir frequently.

Add peanut butter. Cook till melted.

Take off stove and add to rice krispy cereal in a big bowl (note: I personally thought 6 cups of cereal made it too "rice krispy ish", if that makes sense :) So next time i will only do 5 cups)

Next, butter a pan and spread the treat mixture in, flattening until even.

In microwave melt (or on stove, your choice) half a bag of butterscotch chips and half a bag of chocolate chips. Make sure to watch closely, you dont want to over 'cook' them like I did the first time. Eek.

Now spread yummy chocolately butterscotch mixture on top of krispys. Let it sit so not so messy.

Enjoy!

Taco Soup/ Chilli

Why hello there! I apologize for disappearing for so long! But I promise to be better!!

This recipe is a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

If you love chilli (my family LOVES Chilli) then you have got to try this.

This was the first 'real' food I was able to hold down with my nausea.

Plus its become my familys favorite meal, my toddler eats a bowl of it every time- even with the spicy kick to it.

I double the recipe when I make it, for one- we all eat two bowls for dinner, and two-its wonderful as leftovers.

Ingredients:

*1 Lb Hamburger

*1- 15oz can Pinto Beans (do NOT drain)

*1- 15oz can tomato sauce

*1 15oz can stewed tomatoes (I buy the Rotel Tomoatoes and green chili's instead for added spice)

*1 packet of taco seasoning

*can of corn (optional)

*Jar of salsa

Brown hamburger in a pot (not pan, so you can add ingredients to it), drain.

Add the rest of the ingredients.

Bring to simmer.

Serve!

Easy right?

We love cheese on top served with fritos! Yumm!

ENJOY!!!

French Onion Soup (MiMI's)

I was searching for a French Onion Soup recipe that did not require 3-4 hours to cook.  I finally found one that claims to be the same soup you can find at MiMi's Restaurants all over the nation.  I tried it, loved it and I am now passing it on to you.

1/4 cup butter
3 medium white onions, sliced
3 14-ounce cans beef broth (Swanson is best)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons Kraft grated parmesan cheese
6 to 12 slices French bread (baguette)
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices mozzarella cheese
6 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

You’ve just cloned a batch of the best onion soup from any chain.
Got spoon?

1. Sauté onions in melted butter in a large soup pot or saucepan for 15 to 20 minutes or until onions begin to brown and turn transparent.

2. Add beef broth, salt and garlic powder to onions. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Add the grated parmesan cheese in the last 10 minutes of cooking the soup.

3. When soup is done, preheat oven to 350 degrees and toast the French bread slices for about 10 to 12 minutes or until they begin to brown. When bread is done, set oven to broil.

4. Build each serving of soup by spooning about 1 cup of soup into an oven-safe bowl. Float a toasted slice or two of bread on top of the soup, then add a slice of Swiss cheese on top of that. Place a slice of mozzarella on next and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan cheese over the top of the other cheeses.

5. Place the soup bowl on a baking sheet and broil for 5 to 6 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown.

Makes 6 servings.

Caramel Apple Blondies

This is one of my new favorite fall dessert recipes! Enjoy :)

ingredients:

*2/3 cup room temperature butter

*2 cups packed light brown sugar

*2 eggs

*2 tsp vanilla

*2 cups flour

*2 tsp baking powder

*1/2 tsp salt

*1 cup peeled, chopped tart apple (1 large)

*1/2 cup Kraft caramel bits (can use toffee bits)

instructions:
*Preheat oven to 350'
*Spray 9x13 baking pan lightly with cooking spray
*Cream butter and brown sugar in mixer until smooth
*Add eggs and vanilla and beat on medium until combined
*On low, add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined
*Stir in the chopped apples and caramel bits
*Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes until the center is set
{Picture above is BEFORE the oven ;) }
*Let cool completely before slicing or frosting
{Frosting recipe below--I didn't use frosting}
~brown sugar frosting~

ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter

*1 cup packed light brown sugar

*1/4 cup milk

*2 cups powdered sugar

instructions:

*Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar and milk and bring to boil.

Remove from heat. Let cool for 5 minutes.

*Stir in powdered sugar with a whisk.

*Let cool until it thickens enough to spread.

Wienie-Lottas (Think: Chili Cheese-dog Enchiladas)

~sorry no pics for this one~
I first read the recipe from my sister's mom-in-law and I just about gagged. BUT... it is actually very good & super easy to make!

Ingredients:
8-10 flour torillas
2 cans no-bean chili
1/4 cup minced onions (or a little onion powder)
8-10 hot dogs (I used BEEF dogs. I think Wrangler dogs would be amazing! Use what you like.)
1 small can tomato sauce
1/2 can green chilis (Ha! I just realized I used the whole can. Just more spicy I guess)
Shredded cheese

Steps:
Warm tortillas in microwave. Boil hot dogs. Combine chili and onion. Place a hot dog on each tortilla, top with 2 tbsp chili mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up and place in 9x13 pan until all the hot dogs/tortillas are rolled up. Mix remaining chili with tomato sauce and green chilis and pour on top of tortillas. Bake at 350' for 25 minutes. Top with cheese and bake another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Chicken Parmesan Skillet Pie

You need:

-28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I used a jar of spaghetti sauce so that my kids wouldn't "know" it was tomatoes) ;)

-1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/4 tsp ground black pepper

-3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (can use a rotisserie chicken)

-1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

-3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

-1 refrigerated pie crust, room temperature

-1 egg white

-1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
-1 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese

Then you:

-Preheat oven to 350'

-Pour tomatoes into a 9 inch cast iron skillet. Season with Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper, stirring to combine. Add chicken and stir to cover with sauce. Top with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.

-Unroll pie crust and lay over chicken and cheese. Press edges around the skillet, or tuck inside the skillet. Make a couple small slits in crust.

-Whisk egg white with 1 tsp water and brush over crust. Top with Italian Seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

-Enjoy! :)