German Apple Pancakes

Ingredients:
4 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 medium apples, thinly sliced (peeled if desired)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
sour cream, plain yogurt, or applesauce
brown sugar

Directions:
Heat oven to 400 F. Place two 9-inch round pans in the oven. Beat eggs, flour, milk and salt in a small mixing bowl on medium speed for one minute. Remove pans from oven. Place 2 tablespoons butter in each pan. Rotate pans until butter is melted and coats sides evenly (you may need to put it back in the oven for a minute to melt completely). Arrange half the apple slices in each pan. Divide the batter evenly between pans. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each pan. Bake until puffed and golden brown. Cover warm pancakes with sour cream, plain yogurt, or applesauce, and then brown sugar. Allow the sugar to melt into a brown glaze.

Notes:
I'll never forget when my sweet roommate decided to serve each girl in the apartment. For me, she decided to make me a special breakfast, which is a fabulous way to show love to me, I love breakfast. This is a great breakfast recipe. If you prefer, you can just top the pancakes with syrup, or other toppings of choice.

Source: Amy Wright Thurston

Chocolate Butter Frosting

Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups powdered sugar, divided
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
additional milk

Directions:
Beat butter til fluffy. Gradually add cocoa powder and 1 1/2 powdered sugar. Slowly beat in the 1/4 cup milk and vanilla. Slowly beat in remaining powdered sugar. Beat in additional milk to reach spreading consistency.

Notes:
Great frosting recipe. Use on peanut butter bars.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick oats

Directions:
Cream together sugars, butter, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla. Add baking soda, salt, flour and oats. Mix well. Spray a cookie sheet. Press and spread. Bake at 375° F for 12-15 minutes. Spread more peanut butter on while still warm. When completely cooled, frost with 1 recipe of chocolate frosting.

Notes:
Killer delicious! I sometimes use rolled oats instead of quick oats.

Source: BYU 6th Stake Enrichment booklet, February 24th, 2007

Pizza & Pasta Sauce

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Directions:
In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until golden. Add all else and simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes. Spread over pizza dough or serve over pasta.

Notes:
Quick, easy, and delicious! I found this online and wrote it down a long time ago, so I can't remember where I found it.

Master Pizza Dough

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour (use 1 cup of wheat flour)
1 envelope rapid rise yeast
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup very warm water (120-130° F)
2 tablespoons olive oil
cornmeal

Directions:
Combine flour, yeast, and salt. Stir in water and olive oil. Knead 4-6 minutes. Cover and rest 10 minutes. Shape on cornmeal-c0ated pan. Top with pizza sauce, your preferred toppings, and cheese. Bake 400° F 20-30 minutes.

Notes:
I love this pizza dough recipe! I can't remember which web page I found it from, but it's definitely a keeper.