Note To Self.......

Ok...i have found plenty of recipes i like today. And as you can see i have posted them all. HA! Well my blog serves as a "Note to Self". I found this cute recipe that i have to remember come next valentines day. :)

Lots of Lovin' Cinnamon Rolls

Dough Ingredients:(or use a loaf of frozen bread dough, let is rise, and join us at assembly directions)

Dry ingredients2 cups unsifted unbleached floured

¼ c sugar

1 Tbs salt

2 packages of active dry yeastIn sauce pan heat up (until just warm, not boiling):

2 ¼ c. milk

¼ c. cooking oil

Dough Directions:Mix dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 egg to flour mixture along with warmed liquid from sauce pan.Beat it for 30 sec. on low speed, followed by 3 minutes on medium speed.By hand, gradually stir in 4-5 cups of flour to make a soft dough.Kneed it on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 1 minute.After kneeding let it rise covered in a warm place until doubled (45-60 minutes).

Assembly Directions:Punch down dough. Separate dough into two equal portions. Roll out to form two large squares (about 9 x 11 inches). Spread ¼ c. melted butter on top of dough. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar to heart’s desire (be generous with cinnamon and sugar).

Slice rolls with dental floss about 1 ½ inches thick. Pinch bottom to form heart shape. Place on greased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise for another 45-60 minutes.

Bake for 13-18 minutes at 350 degrees. Frost with your favorite icing tinted with just a drop of red food coloring. We used buttercream icing, but cream cheese is good, too! (click on the frosting names for recipes). Enjoy!

Yummy New Snack.....

While surfing other blogs i found this on Gourmet Mom on-the-Go!

Banana Nut Cheerio Bars (from Cheerios)

Ingredients:3 tablespoons margarine or butter (do not use spread or tub products)

1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows

(5 1/2 cups)6 cups Banana Nut Cheerios cereal

1/3 cup roasted sunflower nuts

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon canola oil

Directions:1. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave margarine uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss until coated. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth.2. Stir in cereal and sunflower nuts until well blended. Press evenly in pan.3. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring very 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars.4. Cool 1 hour or until glaze is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

Optional: Melt a few peanut butter chips and drizzle those on as well. Yum!