Zucchini Pie

Ingredients:

4 c sliced fresh zucchini (about 4-5 medium size)
1/2 sliced onion (optional)
2 tbsp butter
8 oz shredded muenster cheese
2 eggs
1 can crescent rolls
2 tbsp yellow mustard
salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Slice onion and zucchini into thin slices
Preheat large skillet and add 2 tbsp butter
Add onion and zucchini and saute until tender
Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, italian seasoning and continue to saute.
Take off heat and let cool in pan.
In pie plate or 9 in round baking dish, cover the bottom with crescent rolls and seal all seams.
Spread mustard on crescent rolls.
In bowl mix eggs and shredded cheese, then fold in zucchini.
Add mix to baking dish and bake in oven for 30 mins until a knife is inserted and comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 mins before cutting.

Chicken Broccoli Soup: A Family Recipe

Ingredients:

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breast
4c chicken broth
2c water
1c milk
2 bags of frozen broccoli
2 boxes dried hash browns (betty crocker makes them) If you can't find them, buy 2 refrigerated bags of shredded potatoes.
16oz bag shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil

Directions:

Cube chicken into 1 inch chunks.
Heat a pan (large soup pot or dutch oven) and add 2 tsp oil and add chicken to brown.
Add stock, water, hash browns, milk and broccoli to pot.
Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
Reduce to medium, cover and stir occasionally so potatoes don't stick to the bottom.
The soup will thicken after awhile. The cook time is approximately 45mins to an hour.
Right before serving add in cheese and stir.

This makes a huge pot of soup and store well for up to a week.
It also reheats great!!

You can also make this vegetarian by omitting chicken and switching chicken broth our for veggie stock.

Pumpkin Pancakes w/ Cream Cheese Syrup: courtesy of 6 bittersweets

Pancakes
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon wheat germ
(I forgot to add this but I'm sure it adds great texture and nutty flavor)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of cayenne powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (I used canned)
1 cup buttermilk (I substituted 1% milk plus 1 teaspoon vinegar)
vegetable oil for the pan

Cream Cheese Syrup
3/4 cup cream cheese frosting (any kind but I used extra from this recipe)
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk, or more to taste

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, wheat germ, baking power, baking soda, and spices. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg until thoroughly combined, then add the oil, molasses, sugar, pumpkin, and buttermilk. (Cover and refrigerate the liquid mixture at this point if making ahead.) Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until the batter is mostly mixed but still contains small lumps. Let batter rest while pan heats, at least 5 minutes. Use 1/4 batter to make pancakes. To make the syrup, simply mix all the ingredients together until smooth. You can play around with the proportions to get the perfect sweetness/thickness for you.

Chopped Steak with caramelized onions

Ingredients:

1lb ground sirloin ( you can use ground beef 80/20 to make this on the cheap)
kosher salt 
pepper
worchestire sauce
olive oil
1 large onion
1 can beef or brown gravy

Directions:

Mix meat, a good pinch of salt and pepper, about 4-5 dashes of worchestire sauce and  a good splash of olive oil in bowl.
Make into patties ( for 1 pound you can get about 6-8 patties).
Heat large skillet on med-high and add about 2 tsp olive oil in pan.
Place patties in pan and let brown on one side for 5-6 mins (you want a good crust) Flip and do the same on the other side.
Drain any grease or oil and add gravy.
Lower to a simmer and cover with a lid.
You can leave this on a very low simmer up to 30 mins. on the stove or turn off after 15 mins.

Caramelized Onions:
Slice onions thins and separate.
Heat skillet on med-high.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil and onions.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper and toss.
To make this process faster put a tight fitting lid on the pan.
Check periodically and stir onions until brown and soft.

Pumpkin Bread: courtesy of Parents.com

Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix
1c canned pumpkin
1c mashed banana
1tsp cinnamon
4oz cream cheese
1/4c softened butter
1c powdered sugar
1/2tsp vanilla

Directions:

Mix cake mix according to box omitting water and adding pumpkin, banana and cinnamon. You can pour batter into 1 sprayed loaf pan, mini loaf pans or muffin tins. Bake at 375 until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

For frosting:

Mix cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla and slowly mix in powdered sugar. Frost cooled pumpkin bread. Keep Refrigerated!

Yummy Easy Fudge: courtesy of Anne Thornton

Ingredients:

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2c semi sweet chocolate chips
1c milk chocolate chips
1 1/2tsp vanilla extract
1tsp fine sea salt
walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

In saucepan gently heat condensed milk. Add chocolate chips and mix by folding until melted. Add vanilla and nuts. Pour fudge in any 9in parchment or wax paper lined baking dish, when lining make parchment about 4 inches to over hang(you can use this to pull fudge out). Let stand in fridge for about 3 hours. I cut them in small bite sized pieces. Keep refrigerated!

Spritzer Cookies

You do need to have a cookie gun in order to get the shapes for cookies!

Ingredients:

1c butter
3/4c sugar
1 egg
1tsp vanilla
2 1/4c flour
1/4tsp salt
1/2tsp baking powder

Directions:

Cream sugar and butter, mix in egg and vanilla. In separate bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add dry ingredients slowing into wet while mixing. After combined, place in fridge covered with plastic (this step is not necessary, I think it makes the cookies flakier). Separate dough into different bowls and add food coloring. Use directions according to your cookie gun. Use non greased, non lined cookie sheets. 375 until edges are golden brown.

Scott's Favorite Meatloaf

1/2 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb ground chuck 80/20 (you need some fat)
2 dashes worchestire sauce
good pinch kosher salt
 and pepper
3 tbs olive oil
seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg
ketchup (for top)

In bowl add all ingredients together and lightly mix.
Free form loaf and put on baking sheet or baking pan.
Brush top with ketchup
Cook on 375 for 45-60 minutes.
Let rest and slice

Now, my hubby likes his meatloaf with a nice crispy and ketchupy crust. So after an hour in the oven, I turn the oven off and let the meatloaf sit in the oven for another 15 minutes. It still comes out moist and juicy.

Tailgate Dip (from my mama)

Ingredients:

16 oz plain cream cheese
2 cans no bean chili
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings: Optional

2 scallions chopped
1 tomato diced
1/4 red onion diced
black olives

Directions:

Spread softened cream cheese in bottom of pan.
Spread chili on top of cream cheese and sprinkle cheddar on top of chili.
Heat in oven or microwave until melted and warmed through.

You can either put all topping on the dip or set up a topping bar for guests.
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

Rosemary Chicken with Red potatoes

Ingredients:

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts
6-8 red potatoes
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp dry rosemary
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp dry minced garlic or (1 clove garlic minced)
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

In large bowl mix all spices and oil together.
Wash and cut potatoes in half.
Add chicken and potatoes in bowl and toss with spices.
place chicken and potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet or baking dish.
Cook for 30 to 45 minutes depending on size of chicken.

I make asparagus with this, I blanch them in salted boiling water and serve!!

123 Easy Peanut Butter Cookies From: The Junebug's Mamas!

Ingredients:

1 c peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
3/4 c OR 1 c sugar
1 egg
chocolate kisses or mini peanut butter cups

Directions:

Cream sugar and egg together until fluffy
add peanut butter and mix until stiff
roll into walnut sized balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet
place kiss or cup onto ball and press down or press with fork if you don't want to add chocolate
bake at 375 until golden ( i like to leave mine gooey)

I AM SHARING THIS RECIPE BECAUSE I DID NOT BELIEVE THIS WAS POSSIBLE WITHOUT FLOUR, BUT THESE ARE THE BEST AND EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES I HAVE EVER MADE. THANK YOU FOR WHOEVER SHARED THEM WITH THE JUNEBUGS GROUP!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Roasted Garlic

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh brussels sprouts
olive oil
salt and pepper
roasted garlic (cut whole garlic in half, place on foil, sprinkle salt and pepper and olive oil on garlic
fold foil and place in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes, let cool and squeeze cloves out of paper shell)

Directions:

Cut bottoms off and take first few out leaves off brussels sprouts.
cut them in half and in bowl coat with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
place on baking sheet and place in oven at 400 degrees for 15 -20 minutes
turn sprouts onto the other side and sprinkle roasted garlic all over them
place back in oven for another 10-15 minutes

KEEP eye on this step to ensure you don't burn the garlic.

Yummy Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

2-3 medium ripe tomatoes
1 small red onion
1 english cucumber
olive oil
red wine vinegar
coarse salt and pepper

Directions:

Slice tomatoes into small wedges
cut onion in half and then into thin slices (in sep. small bowl add onions and 2-3 big dashes of red wine vinegar) let sit for a few mins, then add to salad 
cut cucumber into 1/4in diagonal slices
place all veg into a bowl big enough to mix
season with salt and pepper (the salt will draw out the tomato water)
give salad a good couple of turns of olive oil
mix salad together and place in fridge to let everything marry together!

make sure to taste and add more salt and pepper to your liking!

Very Delish with some crusty bread to soak up all the yummy tomato water

Breaded Ravioli

Ingredients:

your favorite ravioli (however many you may need for you and or your family)
   *if it is frozen par thaw it in microwave and let cool
1 1/2 c breadcrumbs
2 beaten eggs
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
marinara for dipping
canola or olive oil

Directions:

put breadcrumbs and parmesan in a shallow bowl & mix
beat 2 eggs in another bowl & add ravioli
one at a time, take ravioli out, let excess egg drip off and bread them

Cooking options:

You can either pan fry them in shallow oil or on an oiled baking sheet in the oven on 375 until golden brown.

I make a side of sauteed spinach to go with the ravioli.

Warm marinara and Enjoy!

Best Semi-Homemade Cake

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix (follow box and ingredient instructions)
1/2c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp butter extract

Directions:

Combine cake mix and other ingredients with mixer for about 2 minutes until nice and fluffy
Fill parchment line and greased cake pan and bake to directions on box cake mix.
Let cool and flip onto serving plate,peel off parchment, frost and decorate.

*Side Note*
       I find it easier and better tasting to chill cake in fridge before frosting.

Bria's Meatballs

Ingredients:

1/2lb ground beef
1/4lb ground pork (optional)
1 c seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tsp italian seasoning (optional, the breadcrumbs have seasoning)
1 egg
1-2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 onion grated (over bowl to catch all the onion juice)
1/2 grated parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Add ground beef and pork, salt and pepper, italian seasoning, garlic, egg and breadcrumbs
Grate onion over mix and add parmesan
Mix well and form into balls (I do medium sized)
Add olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat
Gently place meatballs in skillet and brown on each side

If you are adding to sauce, let meatballs finish cooking in sauce
If not, gently finish in pan. You can also line meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Broken Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 box lasagna noodles broken into large pieces
1-2 jars of your favorite marinara (depending on how saucy you want it)
1 container 16oz ricotta
1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bag spinach (optional)
            OR
1/2 browned ground beef (optional)

Directions:

bring pot of water up to a boil and salt, put broken pasta in about 7-8 minutes (under cook)
reserve some pasta water and drain pasta
mix pasta, ricotta, marinara, mozzarella and spinach and/or beef together (if the mixture is really thick add some cooking liquid to loosen)
put in greased baking dish

Optional:
top with more sauce and/or mozzarella
bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden on top

This will feed an army!
Enjoy

Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bag fresh spinach
3 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
4 slices gouda or mozzarella
2 eggs beaten
4 slices thin cut ham (optional)

Directions:

Butterfly chicken and pound out
salt and pepper chicken
dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs
place chicken on lined baking sheet
lay 1 piece of cheese, 1 piece of ham and a handful of spinach on one side of chicken
fold chicken over and press firmly
cook on 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until juices run clear

These make large portions and could eat them by themselves.

Good Luck and Enjoy!!!