Meatloaf

You will need:

• 1 1/2 pound of ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 cup of dried bread crumbs
• salt 
• pepper
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 2 tbs prepared mustard
• 1/3 cup of ketchup

Directions:  

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine he meat, egg, onion, milk and bread.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place in a lightly greased 5x9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. In a small separate bowl combine brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. Combine them well and spread on the top of the meatloaf.
6. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

            ~ Ahhhh meatloaf, my favorite meat dish. This always goes perfect with some mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, corn, salad, and biscuits. This is a major favorite of mine :)   ~

My Favorite Scrambled Eggs

You will need:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (any)
• 2 strips of bacon
• 1 garlic clove
• Pepper

Directions:

1. Place the bacon in a small frying pan and put it over medium heat.
2. In a medium mixing bow, mix together your eggs, cheese, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
3. Flip the bacon.
4. Dice the garlic and add to the mixing bowl.
5. Once the bacon is done, make sure to dry off the grease with a paper towel.
6. Dice the bacon and add it to the egg mixture and whisk it all together until everything is fully mixed.
7. Butter your medium- large frying pan and put a small slice of butter in to grease the surface.
8. Pour your egg mixture in and scramble them until they are fully cooked.

            ~ I make this every Sunday for my mom and my uncle. It is easy and quick to make and goes well with toast and jam and a cup of milk or orange juice. It is one of my favorite breakfasts to make. Enjoy! ~

Ginger Bread Men

 You will need:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 3/4 cup of softened butter
• 3/4 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add the molasses, egg ,and vanilla... mix in well.
4. Slowly beat in the dry ingredients until they are all fully combined.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours OR overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured working surface.
8. Cut out gingerbread men with 5 inch cookie cutters.
9. Place them on ungreased baking sheets 1 inch apart.
10. Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes.
11. Let them cool on wire racks.
12. Once they are all cool you may decorate them to your liking.

            ~ I have never made gingerbread men before. My grandma made them once for Christmas and they were so cute and amazingly tasty. I plan on trying to make a batch or two this year. These yummy cookies are perfect for the holidays and they are very very yummy. I can never get enough :)    ~