Perfect and Easy Fall Dessert

So, I have a confession to make. I have been VERY bad with posting recipes lately. I suppose that is what pregnancy and the summer will do to you. Here is one for now. This is so delish and SO easy. Recipe credits go to a friend who has a rather High Bottom. (yes, she is one of the few that reads this blog and she knows who she is!! HA!!)


Easy Apple Dumplings

2 Granny Smith Apples
2 cans of Crescent Rolls
2 stick of Butter
1 1/2 cup Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
Cinnamon
1 can of Mountain Dew (I used 8 oz can rather than a 12 oz)

Peel, core and cut apples into 8 pieces. Wrap a crescent roll around each apple slice. Put into greased 9x13 pan. Melt butter and add sugar and vanilla; barely stir. Pour over apple slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour can of Mountain Dew into dish (do not pour directly over apples, but just along the sides of the dish.) Bake at 350* for 35-40 mins. Serve warm with ice cream and top with extra sauces from dish.

Bread Maker Rye Bread

8-9 oz water
1 t. salt
1 T. veg. oil
1 & 1/2 T. honey
1/2 t. white vinegar
2 c. bread flour
1 c. rye flour
1 & 1/2 T. powdered buttermilk
1 T. caraway seeds
1 & 1/2 t. vital wheat gluten
1 & 3/4 t. active dry yeast

add in order given. put yeast in a well made in dry ingredients. select basic or french setting. or use dough setting. put in bread loaf pan and let rise until double in size. bake 350 for 30 minutes.

Sweet Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

1 head cauliflower
1 bunch brocoli
1 small onion
1 lb. bacon, fried and crumbled
2 c. shredded cheddar chesse
1 (16 oz) pkg. colored rotini noodles

cook noodles according to package directions. cut cauliflower adn broccoli into small bite-sized pieces. add onion, bacon, cheese and cooled noodles.

Dressing:
2 c. mayo
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1/2 c. white vinegar

mix all ingredients together and toss over vegetables.

WARNING: this makes a HUGE batch.

mmmmm good and kid friendly

I was digging around looking for recipes that would be quick for making after work. I stumbled upon this one and thought I would give it a try. It was tasty delicious and as I was eating it I got to thinking that those of you with kidlets might enjoy this as it seems somewhat kid friendly.

Pepperoni Pizza Skillet

5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped pepperoni
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t oregano
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

*Cook noodles according to package directions.

*Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is not longer pink; drain. Stir in the pepperoni, pizza sauce, soup, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and oregano.

*Drain noodles; stir into skillet and heat through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

*Enjoy!