Maple French Toast

2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract
8 slices texas toast bread
2 Tablespoon butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar (if desired)

Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. (or use a griddle) Beat eggs, milk, sugar, and maple extract together. Coat bread in milk/egg mixture. Add to the frying pan. Flip bread when its crispy on the bottom. Continue to cook other side until its crispy as well. Sprinkle with powdered sugar (if desired)

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
I created this by messing around in the kitchen. This picture doesn't do it justice. Its soooo good! I don't even use syrup.

Bbq chicken pizza

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package dry active yeast
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons oil
1/2 cup- 1 cup bbq sauce
1/2 cup- 1 cup shredded chicken
1 cup cheese ( I used 1/2 Mozzarella, 1/2 Cheddar)
2 teaspoon cilantro (if desired)

Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease a 12x9 sheet. Mix together flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in yeast. Make a hole in the center of flour mixture. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 cup lukewarm water in the center of flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surfaceand knead gently for 5 minutes. Roll out dough and press into prepared sheet. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Then bake 5-7 minutes. Top with sauce, chicken, and cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
Yummy! I suggest a spicy bbq sauce!

Tortilla pizzas

Flour tortilla shells (how many you want)

sauce of choice (pizza sauce, ranch dressing, salsa, or beans)

topping of choice (chicken, hamburger, veggies, or whatever you want)

cheese of choice (mozzarella, cheddar, ect.)

Preheat oven to 350. On a greased cookie sheet, place tortilla shells. Top with sauce, toppings, and cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortilla is crunchy. Cut into pieces.

additional notes: 5 star rating *****
Perfect for an easy pizza fix!

Mexican chicken lasagna

1 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups cooked cubed chicken
2 cans (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 pkg. enchilda seasoning packets
2 eggs
1 lb. mexican shredded cheese
1 lb. mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
12- no cook lasagna noodles

In a large skillet, cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in chicken, cream of mushroom soups, tomato sauces, and enchilda seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, In a small bowl, combine eggs, half of the cheeses, and cilantro. Spread 3/4 cup of chicken mixture in a 13x9 greased baking dish. Lay 3 noodles on top. Then 2/3 cup cheese mixture. Then 3/4 cup chicken mixture. and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Then  uncovered and bake 10-15 minutes until bubbly. Sprinkle with extra cilantro, if desired. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****

This is one of my favorites!

Taco soup

1 lb. ground beef
2 cans rotel tomatoes
1 can corn (drained)
1 can chili beans (drained & rinsed, unless its in a chili sauce)
1 can pinto beans ( drained & rinsed)
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 pkg ranch mix
1 large onion (diced)

Garnish: (if desired)
Tortilla chips
diced onions
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Brown hamburger with onions. Drain grease. Add 1/2 cup water and taco seasoning. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, and ranch mix. Simmer 30 minutes. Garnish with tortilla chips, cheese, diced onions, sour cream if desired.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
Yummy and so perfect on a cold night.

Mexican dip

1 can (16 oz) refried beans
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 pkg (1 oz) hidden valley ranch dip mix
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis (rinsed and drained)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives (rinsed and drained)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
sliced jalapenos (if desired)

Spread beans on a 10" serving platter. Blend sour cream and ranch mix together. Spread over beans. Layer rotel, olives, then sprinkle cheeses over top. If desired, add jalapenos. Serve with tortilla chips.

Additional notes: 5 star rating*****
Yummy and easy enough to throw together for unexpected company!

Lemon sponge cake

1 pkg. (16 oz) angel food cake mix
1 can (32 oz) lemon pie filling

Mix together and bake in a greased 9x13 cake pan at 350 for 20 minutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar after cooled. Serve with strawberries if desired.

Additional notes: 4 star rating ****
This was good, but not as lemony as I expected. When I make it again, Ill add lemon extract.

Sausage-egg souffle

1 lb. sausage
1/2 cup diced onions
6 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bread, cubed

Cook and crumble sausage with onions in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat. Meanwhile, beat eggs with milk and seasonings. Stir in sausage, onions, and cheese. Then bread. Stir to coat bread well. Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours or longer. Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with more cheese on top, if desired.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
This is perfect for a busy morning, since u make it a day in advance.

Taco Tator tot Casserole

1 lb. hamburger
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup water
1 taco seasoning pkt
1 roll crescent dough
1 lb. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 bag doritos, crushed
8 oz. sour cream
1 bag tator tots


Bake tator tots at 350, 20 minutes or until brown but not crispy. (they will finish cooking on the casserole) Brown hamburger and onions. Drain grease. Add water and taco seasoning. Simmer. Press crescent dough in the bottom of a 9x13 greased casserole dish. Layer meat mixture, doritos, sourcream, & 1/2 cheese. Top with brown tator tots. Sprinkle with other 1/2 of the cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 350.

Addtional notes: 5 star rating *****
Yummy and sooo easy!

Mozzarella bread sticks

1 tube (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 Tablespoon butter, melted
1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Press dough onto bottom on a greased cookie sheet  to seal edges. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder and then top with cheese. Bake at 375 for 15-17 minutes. Cut into strips. Serves 8

Additional notes: 4 star rating ****
Great with pasta!

Cinnamon apple crisp

Cinnamon apples (see recipe) http://rachelsbestrecipeseasyandsimply.blogspot.com/2013/04/cinnamon-apples.html
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Heat oven to 375. Grease an 8x8 square baking dish. Add cinnamon apples. In a medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Stir until combined. Sprinkle over apples. Bake until golden brown. About 20 minutes.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
This is perfect, if ur looking for something sweeter than the cinnamon apples recipe.

Smoky smokies

2 lb. mini smokies
28 oz. bottle of bbq sauce of your choice
1 1/4 cup water
3 Tablespoons worchestershire sauce
3 Tablespoons steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix well. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours.

Additiuonal notes: 5 star rating *****
I love the smoky taste. The best bbq sauce to use is one the has smoky or spicy flavor. Not sweet.

Ham and cheese pinwheels

8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
8 oz. sour cream
4 oz. can drained green chilis
4oz. can drained chopped black olives
1-2 bunches sliced green onion (greens and whites)
1/2 lb.-1 lb. deli sliced ham (shredded)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon season salt
1 pkg. flour tortillas

Mix all together except tortillas. Spread a thin layer over a tortilla shell. roll up. Roll in saran wrap and refrigerate over night. Repeat. The next day, cut into 1/2" pieces.

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
These are soooo good. For parties, I suggest making some without onions, some without olives, and some without both. So everyone can enjoy some. You can label them by using masking tape and a toothpick. By making a flag.

Cinnamon Apples

6 large apples (peeled, cored, cut into 16 wedges)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoon flour
2 Tablespoon cinnamon
6 Tablespoons butter, melted


Place apples in slow cooker. (I suggest using a liner) Drizzle with lemon juice. In a medium bowl, Mix together sugars, flour, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples. Stir gently to coat apples.  Drizzle with butter. Return lid to cooker. Cook on LOW 3 hours or HIGH 2 hours. or until apples are tender to ur liking.

Additional notes: 4 star rating ****
These cinnamon apples are not very Sugary. They are sweet, but mostly a cinnamon flavor.

Easy Mushroom Meatballs

2 bags of frozen meatballs
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
2 small cans of mushrooms
2 envelopes of brown gravy mix
1 (8oz) container of sour cream

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Place in a crockpot, cook on low 6 hours, or high for 4 hours. or longer if desired. Just stir after 4 hours

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
This recipe I got from my mom. Its soooo yummy!

Rachel's Candies

4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup crushed pecan pieces
1 (8oz) bag heath bits
2 cups marshmallows

Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and melt the chocolate stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Drop spoonfuls on wax paper and let cool. You can make these any size u want. But make them smaller then desired because they seem to spread out some. ENJOY!!!

Additional notes: 5star rating *****
These were a big hit at work! Great for any gathering. I just created these by throwing a few items I had on hand together. Feel free to change it up to ur liking.