Molten Brownie in a Mug

This is the fastest, easiest, and yummiest dessert!  It is a perfect recipe to do with kids because the steps are so easy!  My kids love making their own single serve dessert!  

Ingredients

2 tbsp Melted Butter

2 tbsp Water

1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 dash Salt

4 tbsp Sugar

2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

4 tbsp Flour

Directions

In a 12 ounce mug, whisk water, melted butter, vanilla, and salt together really well.  Add cocoa powder and whisk well.  Add sugar and whisk well.  Add flour and whisk well.  Microwave for 60 seconds for a slightly molten center.  Microwave about 75 seconds for brownie without a molten center.  When my kids make these, I split the recipe between two mugs and microwave both cups at the same time for 50 seconds.  Microwave cooking times vary of course, so start with less because these are not good when overcooked!  We sprinkle powdered sugar on ours or sometimes top with a scoop of ice cream.  Enjoy!  

Baja Shrimp Tacos

This dish is one of my family's favorites and the best part is how fast it is!

Shrimp Baja Tacos

Tortillas (any size (we use flour but corn would be good too), Jason thinks the bigger the better)

Shrimp (we have used both breaded and not breaded)

Cabbage (green or red)

Sour Cream

Southwest Seasonings

Lime

Cheese (we use cheddar but your favorite will work great!)

Cilantro

Cook Shrimp (when I use shrimp that isn't breaded, I cook them on the stove in butter garlic, dried red pepper, and a dash of salt - or a southwest seasoning.)  While shrimp is cooking, shred cabbage and cheese and mix your southwest seasoning (or a dash of cayenne, garlic powder, onion salt, paprika, and red pepper) and a squeeze of lime into the sour cream to taste.  When shrimp is done, build tacos and top with cilantro and prepared sour cream.  Enjoy!

What's For Dinner?

Today I had great expectations for my dinner plans.  But sweet baby Finn is sick.  So I spent most of my day with him in my arms.  As the dinner hour quickly approached I realized my big plans just were not going to come to fruition.  Oh well!  As I visually perused the fridge with Finn still in my arms I remembered the crescent rolls I bought at Costco last week.   YAY!!!  Ten minutes later dinner was in the oven.  Twenty minutes after that my lovely dish was being plated and Kurt was commenting on the wonderful arromas coming from our kitchen.  Success!  And before he even took one bite.  I love my husband dearly!  So what did I whip up in a jiffy?

I think I'm going to call it Sounthwest Yummy!  I know real original right!?!  All I know is that is was simple and good!

Southwest Yummy

2 tubes of crescent rolls

1 can refried beans

3 cups cooked and cubed or shredded chicken

taco seasoning

2-3 cups cheddar cheese

Cook chicken.  I use a George Forman grill to do this.

Place cooked chicken in saucepan.  Add taco seasoning and about 3/4 cups water.  I can't give you a specific amount of seaoning to add because my family like spicy so you need to add to your taste.  Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.  Once seasoned remove from heat and add cheese.  Meanwhile arrange your crescent rolls on your baking sheet in a braid or wreath pattern.  Place a layer or refried beans followed by chicken and cheese mixture. Finish off braid or wreath pattern and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes

Garnish

tomatoe

lettuce

sour cream

olives

or whatever else you like on your tacos

ENJOY!

Great served with guacamole, southwest chip dip or salsa

Now don't forget your umbrella drink!  They always make me feel special & festive!

Reading Fun!

http://storytimeforme.com/

This is a fun website where kids can hear story books read by professional actors and explore books on their own which is an essential part of learning to read!  

The best part is that it is completely FREE!  

Buttermilk Coffee Cake

This coffee cake is so so yummy!!  Great for a Thanksgiving brunch or afternoon snack served with hot cocoa or cider. 

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Mix together and add 1/2 cup brown sugar.  Cut in 2/3 cup butter.  Beat 2 eggs and add 1 cup butter milk.  Fold into dry ingredients.  Pour into greased 9x13 inch pan.

TOPPING

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Sprinkle over top of batter.  Refrigerate overnight.  In the morning bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.  Enjoy!!!

Welcome Friends!

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