Crepes

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour
3 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups milk

PREPARATION
In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, butter, and sugar, stirring until ingredients are slightly mixed.

Add the milk ½ cup at a time, stirring vigorously, making sure the milk is completely incorporated into the batter and that the batter is smooth before adding more milk.

Repeat with the rest of the milk. The batter should be very liquidy and have no lumps.

In a pan over medium heat, pour ⅓ cup of the batter in the center and swirl the batter around the edges of the pan until set.

To know when the crepe is ready to flip, lift up one of the edges about ⅓ of the way. The bottom side should be golden brown. Flip the crepe and cook until the edges are starting to slightly crisp.

Remove from heat and cover with a paper towel.

(Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/your-brunch-game-will-be-at-peak-levels-after-you-make-crepe?utm_term=.taBm9aalL#.yyw7DJJ4n)

Flatbread Pizza with Spinach, Caramelized Onions, and Feta

Naan or other flat bread
Alfredo sauce (either store bought or home made, but you only need a tiny bit)
Fresh baby spinach leaves
Cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, pre-cooked frozen strips, baked, etc.
Caramelized onions*
Feta cheese

* thinly slice onions and saute them in a skillet on med-low heat with a couple of pats of butter. After about 15 minutes when they're nice and soft add a sprinkle of sugar (either brown or white) if you want to enhance the sweetness. Continue cooking until they're caramel colored. It can take 20-30 minutes depending on the heat of your pan and the thickness of the onion.

Instructions

Layer the above ingredients on flatbread and cook in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes.

(Source: http://ourbestbites.com/2010/07/flatbread-pizza-with-spinach-caramelized-onions-and-feta/)

Venecia's White Bread

6 cups flour
2 tsp salt
1 Tbls yeast
1/2 cup sugar or honey
2.5 cups warm water
1/3 cup oil

Mix all ingredients for 10 minutes.

Turn into greased bowl and let rise until double.

Punch down, divide into two loaves and place in bread pan.

Let rise until double.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

(Source: my friend, Lisa James)

Korean Beef & Rice

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
salt and pepper
1 bunch green onions, diced
Rice, cooked

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown beef with garlic in the sesame oil.

Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions.

(Source: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/02/korean-beef-and-rice.html)

Perfectly Fudgy One Bowl Brownies

INGREDIENTS:

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
1/3 cup walnuts, optional

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13" pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt. Stir in eggs and then oil until completely moistened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).

Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.

(Source: http://www.crazyforcrust.com/2016/10/perfectly-fudgy-one-bowl-brownies/)

Crockpot Lasagna Soup

Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) petit diced tomatoes
32 oz low sodium beef broth
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 oz dried pasta, any shape
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Toppings
Mozzarella Cheese
Ricotta Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil & Parsley

Cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains; drain. Place in slow cooker.

Add all remaining soup ingredients except pasta & spinach. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Stir in cooked pasta and spinach. Cover and cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Spoon into bowls and top as desired.

(Source: http://www.spendwithpennies.com/crockpot-lasagna-soup/)

Banana Muffins

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium ripe bananas
1 large egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add egg, oil and vanilla; mix well. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full.

Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

(Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/basic-banana-muffins)

Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS
2 lbs | 1kg potatoes Yukon Gold or Carisma
A light spray of olive oil
3 tablespoons melted butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese

Pre-heat your oven to broil (or grill) settings to medium-high heat (about 400°F).

Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil; cook, covered for 30-35 minutes or until just fork-tender. Drain well.

Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange potatoes onto the sheet and use a potato masher to LIGHTLY flatten the potatoes in one piece (not too hard or they will end up mashed).

Mix together the butter, garlic and parsley. Pour the mixture over each potato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly spray with olive oil spray.

Broil (or grill) until they are golden and crispy (about 10-15 minutes). Remove from oven, sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.

To serve, season with a little extra salt and parsley, and serve immediately.

(Source: http://cafedelites.com/2016/03/19/crispy-garlic-butter-parmesan-smashed-potatoes/)