Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini Muffins

This recipe was shared with me by my sister and comes from Mrs. Paauwe, a friend of my sister's family. She has passed away, but her muffin recipe will always remind us of her!

Mix these ingredients together in large bowl:

• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 T cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 T baking powder
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup raisins

Then mix these ingredients in a separate bowl:

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla

And add them to the dry mixture.

Mix together. Fill cupcake liners and bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes.

Primo Pasta Sauce

Primo Pasta Sauce

Whenever I made pasta sauce, I never had a recipe to follow, so I would just wing it. Each time I headed to the kitchen to make it, I would feel frustrated because I never knew how it would taste since I just threw stuff together. I really wanted a recipe that became my own and would pass on to my kids. Where do you go when you're looking for a recipe? Pinterest! I found two different recipes that sounded good, so I decided to combine them and it turned out delicious! It's especially yummy when you can simmer it all day to let the flavors blend. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 (14 oz) cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
• 2 cups water (if you are simmering a long time. If you aren't simmering it very long, add less.)
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Brown ground beef and sausage with onion and garlic (in large pot if simmering sauce on stovetop).

2. Drain grease and return to large pot or transfer to 5 quart slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients, mix well.

3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

4. Serve over your favorite pasta with garlic bread. 

Best Brownies Ever!

I ran across this recipe on Pinterest. It doesn't tell the pan size, but I use an 11 x 7.

They are DELISH!

2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
3/4 c. cocoa
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
dash cinnamon

Mix ingredients and bake in greased pan at 350 for 30-35 minutes.