Good Eats

Applesauce Puffs

These little bites of delight are super easy to make and are so light and airy they simply melt in your mouth. A huge hit around my house, and made with ingredients usually kept within the house, this is a win-win situation all around. I made these for one of my dinner nights with my dad and lets just say I kept getting requests for seconds and thirds. Great for Fall and they taste like a cinnamon sugar donut! What's not to love?

Ingredients:

• 2 c. Bisquick
• 3/4 c. sugar (divided)
• 3 t. cinnamon (divided)
• 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1 egg
• 2 T. oil
• 5 T. melted butter

Directions:

1. Combine Bisquick, 1/4c. sugar and 1 t. cinnamon.
2. Stir in applesauce, milk, egg and oil until well mixed.
3. Fill greases muffin pan 2/3 full.
4. Back at 400 for 10 min.
5. In a bowl mix 1/2 c. sugar with 2 t. cinnamon.
6. Dip hot puffs in bowl of melted butter and then in bowl of cinnamon sugar.

Chocolate Scotcheroos

A Delectable Dessert

If you're looking for a yummy dessert to serve, look no further. Chocolate Scotcheroos were made at many family functions over the years; mainly by my aunt Arlene and grandma. These decadent treats please the taste buds with creamy peanut butter and a topping of butterscotch and chocolate morsels. My mouth waters just thinking about them! When I asked Justin what he wanted for our anniversary he said scotcheroos. Always a crowd pleaser and quite simple to make, these little bars should be a staple in everyone's recipe book.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels
• 1 cup butterscotch morsels
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 6 cups Rice Krispies

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and syrup in a large saucepan. Cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently until mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in peanut butter, mix well. Add Rice Krispies, stir until well blended. press mixture into 13x9" pan.
3. Mix chocolate and butterscotch morsels together over hot, but not boiling water, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat, spread evenly over Rice Krispie mixture..
4. Cool until firm and cut into bars.

Good Eats

Italian Wedding Soup

Since both my parents and I share wedding anniversaries so close to one another, theirs is September 22nd and mine September 24th, I decided to make Italian Wedding Soup in honor of the celebrations. This was also the soup served at our reception dinner. A favorite with everyone and sure to be a smash at your next dinner, here is the classic recipe. Bon appetit!

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
  

• 1 lb lean ground beef
  

• 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
  

• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  

• 1 pkg mirepoix
  

• 2 cartons chicken stock
  

• 1/3 fresh chopped escarole
  

• 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  

• Parmesan Cheese
  

Directions:

1. Beat egg slightly in medium bowl; add ground beef, parsley, and bread crumbs. Mix well with clean hands. I also added some cheese into the mix. Form into small meatballs, using about 1tsp ground beef mixture for each.
2. Brown meatballs on all sides in olive oil in a pan on medium, about 5 min. Remove meatballs; drain off all but 1 tbsp pan drippings.
3. Add mirepoix; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 min, until veggies are soft, but not browned.
4. Add meatballs and stock; bring to a boil on high. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 5 min. Ass escarole; return to simmer on medium-high. Add pasta; let simmer about 5 min until pasta is tender.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with grated cheese.