Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

CRUST:

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup butter, softened

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

3 (8 OZ) packages of cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

APPLES:

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

2 Tbs Sugar

STREUSEL TOPPING:

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup butter, softened

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl combine your CRUST ingredients together with a pastry cutter or 2 forks until mixture turns crumbly. Press evenly into the 13 x 9 baking dish that's been coated with cooking spray. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the 3/4 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over the warm crust.

In a small bowl, stir together the chopped apples, 2 TBS sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over the cream cheese filling. Then combine all your STREUSEL TOPPING ingredients into a small bowl mixing well, and then pour all of the streusel topping over the apples.

Bake for 45 minutes in 350 degree oven, or until filling is set. Let cool for 1 hour on countertop, then chill for a few hours or overnight in the fridge! ENJOY :)

Pizza Dough & Sauce

SAUCE

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1.2 tsp onion power
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, Mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. Stir in other spices.
2. Makes enough for about two pizzas.
   
   
   
   Pizza Dough

•   2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, sugar, garlic, basil, and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in oil and warm water. 
2. Let rise in bowl for 30 minutes
3. Spread out on a large pizza pan.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes
5. Top as desired and back additional 15-20 minutes.
6. Enjoy :)

Company Cheesecake

1-1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 Tb sugar
3 Tb butter melted
19 0z cream cheese softened (2-8oz and 1-3oz)
1 cup sugar
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
topping

Heat oven to 350 deg. Stir together graham cracker crumbs and 2 Tb sugar. Mix in butter thoroughly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 300 deg. Beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon peal and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour over crumb mixture.

Bake 1 hour or until center is firm. Cool to room temperature. Chill at least 3 hours. Loosen edge of cheesecake with knife before removing side of pan.

Cinnamon Roll Cake

CAKE:
3 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Sugar
4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 1/2 cups Milk
2 Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/2 cup ( 1 stick) Butter, melted

TOPPING:
1 cup ( 2 sticks) Butter, softened
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Flour
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
GLAZE:
2 cups Powdered Sugar
5 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 glass baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In an electric or stand mixer add the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Once combined well , slowly stir in the melted butter. Pour into the prepared 9x13 baking pan.
For topping, In a large bowl mix the 2 sticks of butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon together until well combined and creamy. Drop evenly over the batter by the tablespoonfuls and use a knife to marble/swirl through the cake.
Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes or when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean.
FOR GLAZE: In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together with a whisk. Drizzle evenly over the warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1/4 cup butter
1/2 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 lb fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup carrot, shredded and chopped
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese**
4 ounces grated Colby jack cheese**
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter over medium heat. Add in the flour, stirring constantly. Add in the half and half, milk, and chicken stock. Bring to almost a boil.
Add the broccoli and carrots. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
Season the soup with the saltand pepper. Stir in the cheeses (and you can play around with the amounts; use however much or little you like) and let simmer for 10 minutes longer before serving.

**I just used a colby and monterey jack cheese blend and it was amazing!

Ham and Cheese Sliders

24 good white dinner rolls
24 pieces good honey ham
24 small slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip

Sauce:
1 T poppyseeds (optional)
1 1/2 T yellow mustard
1 stick butter, melted
1 T minced onion
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Spread mayonnaise onto both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls and place them into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. Let sit 10 minutes or until butter sets slightly. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover and cook for 2 additional minutes. Serve warm.

Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
4. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely coo