Whole Wheat 30 Minute Cinnamon Buns

I was a little skeptical when I first found this recipe. I found it on halfbakedharvest.com. I changed a few things she did, but I think they turned out really good. Without my kitchenaide I get tired of kneading dough...I was excited this recipe required no kneading. It seriously was 30 minutes from start to finish. :)

Ingredients:

Dough:
3 cups flour (2 cups whole wheat 1 cup white)
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Filling:
melted butter (you choose how much)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Cream Cheese frosting

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spring muffin tin with cooking spray. (You could probably make them on a jelly roll pan or something else, but I followed her suggestion)

To make the dough place the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Stir in the buttermilk until a dough ball forms. Turn out onto a heavily floured surface (make sure there is plenty of flour, the dough is very wet). Roll out into a rectangle and proceed like normal cinnamon rolls. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until browned. Spread icing on top and enjoy! :)

Tortillas

I LOVE this recipe. I have tried a few different recipes for tortillas and they never turn out right. I got this recipe from a friend in Ann Arbor. They turn out perfect if you put the dough in the refrigerator for a while before cooking them. Lately I have been making a lot of dough and putting it in the fridge. Whenever we need tortillas I just use some of the dough and put the rest in back in the fridge. Here is the recipe.

Servings: 32

5 cups flour (1/2 whole wheat if you want)
1/3 cup shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 cups water

Combine everything except the water. Knead together with hands or beaters until well mixed. Add about 2 cups warm water until dough sticks together and will not stick to hands. Divide into egg size balls, roll out, throw to stretch. Cook in cast iron or heavy aluminum dry pan, hot and quick. Do not over cook.

For (15) tortillas use:
3 cups flour
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup water

Chocolate Lover's Brownies

I love this brownie recipe. I am tired for looking it up so I thought I would share it here. :) They are extra yummy with the cocoa powder I buy here. It is from the Netherlands and it is really rich and delicious. I am sending some cocoa powder back with Nate next week so you guys can try it. I seriously LOVE it.

Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions: Blend butter, sugar & vanilla in a large bowl. Add eggs; using a

wooden spoon beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder

and salt; gradually blend into egg mixture. Stir in chocolate

chips. Spread into greased 9" square pan. Bake at 350º for 20-

25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from edges of

pan.

Mustard chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 3 tablespoons honey, or more, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock, or more, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 sprigs rosemary
FOR THE MUSTARD RUB
• 1 tablespoon olive
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• To make the mustard rub, combine olive oil and whole grain mustard in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using your fingers or a brush, work the mustard rub onto both sides of the chicken.
• In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey and chicken stock. Add more chicken stock as needed until desired consistency is reached; set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add mustard mixture and sprinkle with rosemary.
• Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Cheeseburger Macaroni
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
2 cups beef broth (or water)
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions:
Brown and drain ground beef. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, beef broth, and macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 minutes until macaroni is tender.
Now make the cheese sauce:
2 Tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 4-5 minutes until it becomes fragrant and starts to turn a light brown color. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Whisk until smooth and mixture starts to thicken. Remove mixture from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. Stir gently to combine.

This is seriously good