Oatmeal-Cinnamon Muffins

INGREDIENTS
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter melted
cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine oats and buttermilk; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in eggs. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; stir into oatmeal mixture just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Spread melted butter over tops and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Comments:
Made these this morning. Again super easy muffins! I did add a tsp of Vanilla and also couldn't find my can of regular oatmeal. Just used some from the instant oatmeal box and it worked fine. For the topping I didn't spread over the tops. I actually dipped the top of each muffin into the butter and then into the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Much easier and a lot less mess I think and a more even covering of the topping.

Chicken Nugget Casserole

Ingredients:
1 package frozen chicken nuggets
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

Directions:
Place chicken nuggest in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken in heated through and cheese is melted.

Virgin Watermelon Margaritas

Ingredients:
4 Cups of watermelon chunks (no seeds)
6 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp Sugar
4 Cup ice cubes
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 lime cut into wedges for garnish

Directions:
Combine all in blender, puree smooth. Divide into 4 glasses & garnish with lime wedges.Just add tequila for a regular margarita!

Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients
1)2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
2)1 avocado, chunked
3)1-2 fresh ripe tomatoes, chunked (I used canned)
4)chopped onion 1/4-1/2 cup
5)juice of 1 lime (I use 2 small ones)
6)chopped fresh cilantro
7)dash of cumin

Directions:
Chop it all up and put it in your serving container. This actually tastes better after chilled or even overnight although it seldom lasts that long.

Egg, Sausage, Potato Breakfast

Ingredients:
2 Medium potatos
4 Eggs
1 smoked sausage roll, we use the hot and spicy one
chopped onion
vegetable oil

Directions:
Peel or clean the potatos and then chop into small cubes. Brown in pan with vegetable oil and onion. Slice the sausage and add to the potatos. Cook until the potatos are soft and the sausage is browned. Remove from pan into bowl or place lined with paper towel. In same pan make scrambled eggs. Once eggs are cooked add potato and sausage mixture back to pan and mix completely.

This works great for breakfast or dinner. We do use the hot and spicy sausage for a little added flavor but you could use the milder ones if needed.

Crunchy Party Mix

Ingredients:
1 cup cooking oil
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic salt
7 cups round toasted oat cereal
5 cups small pretzels3 cups salted mixed nuts
3 cups bit size shredded wehat
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Several drops bottled hot peppers sauce

Directions:In sauce pan heat oil, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and hot pepper sauce. in large roasting pan combine all other ingredients but parmesan. Stir oil mixture well, drizzle over cereal and toss to coat evenly. Bake at 250 for 2 hours stirring every 30mins. Sprinkle with parmesan.

Crock Pot Meatball Hero Sandwiches

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef1 egg
1/2 cup itial seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 jar pasta sauce
4 italian rolls about
6 inches halved length wise
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:Combine ground beef, egg, and bread crumbs in medium bowl. shape mixture into 12 meatballs.Arrange meatballs in crock-pot. Pour pasta sauce over meatballs. Cook on LOW 8-10 hours or HIGH 4-6 hours or until meatballs are done. Serve meatballs and sauce in rolls, topped with cheese.

Serves 4.

Prep time approx 10 minutes

Chocolate Chip Muffins

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg, milk, vanilla and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Makes 12-18 Muffins