Bread machine ‘Homemade cinnamon rolls’

Add to bread machine in the following order.

1 cup warmed milk (not over 110 degrees F)

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 Tablespoons soft butter

1 large egg

3 cups flour

1 Tablespoon yeast

Mix in bread machine on the dough setting. This usually takes approximately 1:30.

After removing from bread machine roll out (on a floured surface) into a 12 inch by 18 inch rectangle.

Brush dough with 1/4 to a 1/2 cup softened butter

Sprinkle about 1 cup brown sugar over butter 

Sprinkle with cinnamon (about 2-3 Tablespoons)

Tightly roll up dough lengthwise.

Cut dough into 12 - 1” slices

Place in 9 X 13” cake pan, cover and let rise in a warm place about an hour.

Bake at 325 degrees about :15 minutes or until slightly browned.

Frost with powdered sugar frosting. (Add cream cheese if you like the flavor in the frosting)

Enjoy 😊 

Recipe from ‘the stay at home chef’ 

This is a manageable, easy cinnamon roll recipe. A special treat!

Dinner brought to the field

1 pound ground beef - browned

1 yellow or white onion- chopped and sautéed with the ground beef

3 garlic cloves- peeled and diced, add to ground beef

Add the following;

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 can beef broth

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Bring the above to a boil and turn down to simmer for about :15.

Add

2 cups macaroni

Cook an additional 10 minutes or so. 

Before serving add;

1-2 cups of your favorite cheese, mix and serve warm. 

This is similar to a one dish meal I would rake to the field during planting, haying or harvesting. Meals outside taste so good!! 

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

 1 Tbsp coconut oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 Tbsp tomato paste 

2 Tbsp curry powder

4 cups veg broth

1 can full fat coconut milk (400 g)

1 can diced tomatoes (400 g)

1.5 cups dry red lentils

Salt and pepper

Garnish: chopped cilantro and sour cream

In a stockpot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat and stir fry the onion, garlic, and ginger until the onion is translucent, a couple min. Add the tomato paste, curry powder, and cook for another minute. Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 20-30 minutes until the lentils are very tender. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and sour cream. 

Evan and I both love this soup. Plus it smells amazing when cooking.