Chocolate Cake

I love cake mix from a box and when I didn't have a mix I looked up this recipe and was pleasantly surprised that it tasted a lot like cake from a box or even better! I'll be using this recipe again, it's easy and tasty. Ingredients 2 C cake flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder 1 3/4 C sugar 1/2 C (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft 1/3 C vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 C milk 1/2 C brewed, cooled coffee, or water 4 large eggs Directions 1. Place a strainer over a large mixing bowl. Measure in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar. Sift/shake the dry ingredients through the strainer into a mixing bowl, to eliminate any lumps. 2. Add the butter and mix at low speed for 1 minute. With the mixer running, add the oil and continue mixing until the mixture looks like sand. 3. Combine the vanilla with the milk and coffee or water, and add all at once. Mix for 1 minute at low speed, stop and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then mix for 30 seconds. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well at medium-high speed between additions. The batter will be thin. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan of your choice (one 9 x 13 pan, two 9 in round pans, or three 8 in round pans.) Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 34 minutes for 9 x 13, 28 to 30 min for 9 in layers, or 24 to 26 min for 8 in layers. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack before frosting.

Cowboy Beans

This recipe is the BEST. What you need 1 pound bacon, cut in 2 inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup bbq sauce 2 tablespoons mustard 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 (16 oz) can white/pinto beans, drained 1 (16 oz) can butter beans, drained 1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans, drained 2 (16 oz) cans pork and beans, UNDRAINED Fry bacon in a large skillet until cooked but not crisp. Add onion and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain off bacon grease and discard or save for another use. In a large baking dish, combine all ingredients. Stir in bacon, onion, and pepper mixture. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. Serves 12. For slow-cooker method: Fry bacon in a large skillet until cooked but not crisp. Add onion and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain off bacon grease and discard or save for another use. In a slow-cooker, combine all other ingredients. Stir in bacon mixture and put the lid on. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours.

Meatloaf

This was a really good recipe and I will use it again. It's from the ward cookbook. I would even double the sauce to have enough for dipping. Meatloaf 1 lb ground beef or turkey 1 diced onion 3/4 C milk 1 egg 1 C oatmeal salt and pepper to taste Mix meatloaf ingredients and place in greased baking dish. Add topping mixture to the top. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. I add foil wrapped potatoes to the oven to bake with the meatloaf. Topping 1 C ketchup 1 tsp. dried mustard 2 Tbsp brown sugar

hamburger stroganoff

1 lb. lean ground beef 1 med. onion, chopped 1 T. Cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried egg noodles 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) Brown beef and onion in skillet till meat is done and onion is transparent. Drain grease. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and pour onto meat. Stir in garlic powder, salt & pepper and soups. Cook for five minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to pkg. directions. When done, drain . Remove meat mixture from heat and stir in sour cream and mix well. Add to noodles and mix till well blended.

healthy treat

1 egg 1 banana 1/2 c organic peanut butter 3 TBLS pure maple syrup 1 TBLS vanilla 1/4 tsp salt Spray muffin tin, bake for 10 minutes at 400

PIonono with Dulce de leche

Ingredients: 6 eggs 5 tablespoons of flour 5 tablespoons of sugar A teaspoon of Vanilla A pinch of salt Method: 1. Line a jelly roll pan with wax paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Separate egg whites from yolks. Put whites in a bowl and beat with electric mixer until hard peaks form. 3. Add sugar, flour and vanilla to the yolks and mix well. 4. Fold the whites gently into the egg yolk mixture until blended. 5. Spread batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until it is golden and starts to spring back to your touch. Do not over-bake, or it will be difficult to roll. 7. Loosen the edges of the cake by running a knife around them, then turn cake out onto a dish cloth and let it cool. Spread Dulce de Leche (or any filling of your choice) and roll up the cake. 8. Cover with melted chocolate or powder sugar, fruit, make it your own! Read more at http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=126&sid=32054057#kefESshPzRxr795f.99

Chicken fajitas

Very very tasty! Go to for fajitas! Used slightly less chile powder. 1 teaspoon pure chile powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 green bell pepper—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 8 flour tortillas, warmed in the microwave Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream, for serving   1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the chile powder with the salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, water and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, bell pepper and onion, seal and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. 2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. 3. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a large bowl and serve with the warmed tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.