Monday, March 8

Cinnamon Rolls

I love cinnamon rolls, but I am not good at making rolls from scratch, at all. So this recipe was a total expirment, and they turned out really yummy! If I can make them, you can too.
Ingredients1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 1/2 cups flour

FILLING
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 cup margarine, melted

ICING
4 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 oz cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
1. For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes.
2. Add sugar, margarine salt, eggs, and flour, mix well.
3. Knead the dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted with flour.
4. Put in a bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
5. Roll the dough out on a floured surface, until it is approx 21 inches long by 16 inches wide. It should be approx 1/4 thick.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
7. To make filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
8. Brush the margarine over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the surface.
9. Working carefully, from the long edge, roll the dough down to the opposite edge.
10. Cut the dough into 1 3/4 inch slices, and place in a lightly greased baking pan.
11. Bake for 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
12. While the rolls are baking combine the icing ingredients. Beat well with an electric mixer until fluffy.
13. When the rolls are done, spread generously with icing.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Cinnabon-Cinnamon-Rolls-76864

Mooshu Chicken

You need hoisin sauce to make this. And some good hot chili sauce. I buy both (the chili sauce is pictured) at any grocery store in the Asian section. They are worth your investment because they are in some great recipes that will add variety to your meals. And they're not that expensive really.


Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (10 ounce) bag packaged coleslaw mix
1 (8 ounce) bag carrots, shredded
4 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 flour tortillas, 6-inch
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (I have used canned chicken before and it was fine)
hot chili sauce, to taste

Directions
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, coleslaw mix, carrot and scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
2. Stir in the hoisin and soy sauce and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken; stir to combine with vegetables and heat through.
3. To serve, heat tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture down center of tortilla, add hot sauce if desired, and roll up.

http://www.recipezaar.com/family-circle-moo-shu-chicken-358801