Big apple fritters

 Ingredients:

2-3 peeled apples 1 1/2 cups when diced
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
2 TBS cinnamon sugar mixture 2 TBS sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon
Oil for frying the fritters

Instructions:

Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder, and whisk until combined. In a small bowl whisk the milk and egg until combined, add into dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
Toss the apple chunks with the cinnamon & sugar and dump the mixture into the batter, stir just a bit to move apples around.
Heat oil to 370 degrees. Fry heaping spoonfuls (or use a cookie scoop) of the batter (being sure you get apples in each scoop)until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes),
If frying in a sealed fryer, shake basked around just a bit during frying to ensure even rotation of cooking. If cooking in an open frying pan/poy, flip fritters using a spatula or fork to ensure even cooking.
Once fritters are removed from the fryer, place them on a cooling rack with paper towels under to catch any drips. If rolling in cinnamon & sugar, do so as soon as you can handle the fritters. If sprinkling with powdered sugar or dipping them in a simple glaze, allow them to cool a bit more.
To make glaze simply combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla and 1-1 1/2 TBS milk. Stir until smooth and drizzle over fritters or go ahead and dunk them in. If dunking them in, allow them to set for a few minutes and enjoy…they don’t really “keep” that way.
Fritters are best enjoyed soon after you make them while still warm. For best results fry in batches of 3 or four. I use a small cookie scoop to make dropping the batter into the oil nice.

Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

 Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce that glazes the meatloaf and adds so much flavor!

Ingredients:

1 lb   ground beef

1/2 cup   breadcrumbs

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1/2 onion, chopped

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp ketchup

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper.

Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, and shape it into a loaf.

Spread ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.

Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).

Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving

Cabbage Fat-Burning Soup

 Ingredients

5 carrots, chopped
3 onions, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 large head cabbage, chopped
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
2 quarts tomato juice
2 green bell peppers, diced
10 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

Directions

Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. May be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

 This cheesy, delicious Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe is an easy and yummy weeknight family dinner.  And you can make the entire dish in advance and simply reheat for an even easier time-saving dinner!

We have the best ground beef casserole your family will love! This cheesy ground beef casserole with potatoes has been an Easter side dish as well as a breakfast brunch item at our house. Try it and see what all the hype is about! 

Ingredients

• 1 pound crumbled ground beef 
• 1 yellow onion, diced 
•  3 to 4 pounds of potatoes, peeled and sliced 
•  8 ounces, or more Cheddar Cheese, shredded 
•  1 can Cheddar Cheese soup mix 
•  12 ounces evaporated milk, or whole milk 
•   ½ cup milk 
•   1 tsp salt 
•   ½ tsp pepper 

How To Make

1. Preheat the oven to 350*
2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with a non stick cooking spray
3. In a large skillet, add the onion and ground beef and cook until the meat is done
4. Slice the potatoes to about ¼” slices
5. Add one layer of potatoes to the bottom of the baking pan
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
7. Top with approximately ⅓ of the meat mixture and spread evenly over the potatoes
8. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the shredded cheese
9. Repeat this two more times in layers
10. The last layer should be the remaining cheese
11. In a bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese soup mix, the milk and the evaporated milk, with optional salt and pepper if desired
12. Pour the soup mix over the top of the potatoes and beef mixture
13. Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil and place in the oven
14. Bake for one hour
15. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to get a golden topping on the cheese.
16. If the potatoes are thicker, you will need to bake the dish longer

Enjoy

GREAT NORTHERN BEANS IN THE CROCKPOT

This Great Northern Beans in the Crockpot recipe brings the best northern flavors to your table. Do not stop trying it.

INGREDIENTS

• ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Onion (Chopped)
• 1 ½ lb. Smoked Ham Hocks
• 1 lb. Great Northern Beans
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour the beans into the bottom of the Crockpot.
2. Add the onion, ham hocks and brown sugar on top.
3. Cover the beans in about 2 inches of water.
4. Cook on high for 2 hours.
5. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 4-5 hours.
6. Remove the ham hocks from the crockpot. Shred off the meat, and return the ham meat to the crockpot with the beans. Stir and serve with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Enjoy!

 

Homemade German Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

For the  chocolate cake

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For Coconut and Pecan Frosting

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make Homemade German Chocolate Cake

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease two 8 or 9-inch round baking pans. I like to cut a round piece of wax or parchment paper for the bottom of the pan also, to make sure the cake comes out easily.

For The Cake:

Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. In a separate bowl combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla and mix well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Stir in boiling water (batter will be very thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake for 25 – 35 minutes (depending on your cake pan size. The 9” pan takes less time to bake) or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with few crumbs. Cool 5 minutes in the pan and then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.

For the German Chocolate Frosting:

In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely before layering it on the cake.

For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa powder. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed to thin the frosting, or a little extra powder, until you reach your desired consistency. Stir in vanilla.

Cake Assembly:

Place one of the cake rounds on your serving stand or plate.

Smooth a thin layer of chocolate frosting over the cake layer, and then spoon half of the coconut frosting on top, spreading it into a smooth layer. Leave about 1/2 inch between the filling and edge of cake.

Stack the second cake round on top. Smooth chocolate frosting over the entire cake.

Spoon remaining coconut frosting on top of the cake. 

Caramel Glaze Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

For the Caramel Glaze:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter:

• In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.

1. Bake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan.

1. Prepare the Caramel Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

1. Glaze the Cake:

• Pour the warm caramel glaze over the slightly cooled cake, spreading it evenly.
• Let the cake sit for a few minutes to absorb the glaze.

1. Serve:

• Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
• This cake is simple yet incredibly satisfying, with a rich caramel flavor that permeates each bite. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! Let me know if you’d like any variations on this recipe.