Mini Red Velvet Donuts

My mom bought me a mini donut pan about 2 months ago and I have been dying to use it. Since Christmas is right around the corner I thought why not make red velvet donuts with green sprinkles. These donuts are baked and they are fluffy and so yummy.

Ingredients for the Donuts:

•  2 3/4 Cup of Red velvet cake mix
• 3/4 Cup of Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons of Butter, Melted

Ingredients for Vanilla Glaze:

• 2 Tablespoons of Hot water
• 2 Cups of Powdered sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon of Milk
• Sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large mixing bowl add cake mix, buttermilk, eggs and melted butter.

Mix batter until it is smooth without any lumps. Batter will be a little thick.

Spray donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Put batter in a pastry bag. Cut the tip of the bag making sure that the hole is not too big. Pipe the batter into pan about 2/3 full. Place pan in oven for 7 to 9 minutes.

Remove donuts from pan and place on cooling rack. While donuts are cooling, start on the vanilla glaze.

In a small bowl add all ingredients. Mix until sugar is completely dissolved.

Dip the donuts in the glaze and place back on cooling rack. Add sprinkles while the glaze is still wet. If your glaze starts to get hard you can add a little more hot water.

Enjoy!!

With Love,
Jen

Cheddar Cheese Muffins

These cheddar cheese muffins are so yummy! They are super easy to make and are great to take to any party.

Ingredients:

• 1 Egg
• 3/4 Cup of Milk
• 1 1/2 Cups of Flour
• 1 Cup of Sugar
• 1 Cup of Shedded cheddar cheese
• 4 Tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Vanilla extract

Preheat oven 400 degrees. In a medium bowl add all of the ingredients and mix until well blended together.



Spray mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fill muffin pan with a small ice cream scoop. Place in oven and bake them for 12-14 minutes. If you would like to make these in a large muffin pan bake them for 20-22 minutes. This makes about 24 mini muffins and 12 large muffins.

I like to eat mine with a litte bit of butter!! Enjoy!!

With love,
Jen

Broccoli Fritters

This picture does not do it justice!

I really love broccoli. So when I find a new recipe with broccoli I always have to give it a try. This recipe will have the whole family eating broccoli (yes that is how good it is!!).  I found this recipe as I looked for some quick and healthy meals on the Taste of home website. I changed it a bit. I used a bag of frozen broccoli florets because I didn't have fresh broccoli at hand.

Ingredients:

• 1 Bag of frozen broccoli florets
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 Egg whites, ligthly beaten
• 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1/2 Teaspoon pepper
• 4 Tablespoons of vegetable oil

I roasted the broccoli instead of steaming it. It is your choice which way you would like to do it. Personally I like roasted broccoli better. Defrost the broccoli and put it in a bowl. Drizzle with some E.V.O.O. and season with salt and pepper.

Mix in E.V.O.O., salt and pepper making sure you coat the broccoli.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place broccoli on a greased baking sheet. Cook for 25 minutes.

Remove broccoli from oven and let it cool.

Coarsely chop broccoli and set aside.

In a bowl add 2 whole eggs and 2 egg whites.

Lightly beat eggs.

Mix in cheese, flour, salt, garlic and pepper.

Stir in broccoli.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Drop batter in pan and press them down lightly to flatten.

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Enjoy!!

With Love,

Jen   





















  

Honey garlic glazed Pork chops

These Pork chops are delicious! You really have to try them. I found the recipe here. We had them the other night and they are definitely going in my recipe book! 

Ingredients:

• 4 Bone in Pork chops
• 1/4 Cup of Honey
• 1/4 Cup Lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons of Soy sauce
• 1 Garlic clove minced

Season the Pork chops with salt and pepper to your liking.

Put seasoned Pork chops in a large skillet coated with cooking spray.

Brown Pork chops on both sides. Cook over medium heat until the juices run clear.

Remove Pork chops from skillet and put them in a 200 degree oven to keep them warm while you make the sauce.

In a bowl add the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic. Mix until it is all combined and runs smooth. 

***TIP*** Spray measuring cup with cooking spray before you pour the honey and the honey will not stick to the measuring cup!

Pour mixture into the same skillet that the Pork chop were in. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes stirring occasionally.

Pour sauce over the Pork chops and Enjoy!!!!

By the way, today we are going take JJ to the Pumpkin patch so he can get his very first pumpkin!! I think I am more excited than he is! I will post pictures soon!!



With Love,

Jen