CINNAMON SWIRL CRUNCH BREAD

Batter
8 TBL unsalted butter, softened1 C granulated sugar
1 C milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Sprinkle
1/2 C granulated sugar
1 TB cinnamon

2 TBL unsalted butter, melted

Mix batter ingredients together
Mix Sprinkle ingredients together
Greased 1 loaf pan
Pour 1/2 the batter
Sprinkle with 1/2 the sprinkle
Pour the rest of the batter
Pour on the melted butter
Sprinkle with the rest of the sprinkle
Swirl with a knife

Bake 350 for one hour

Enjoy!

ASIAN VELVET BEEF

 VELVETED BEEF

The secret on how to prepare the most tender beef for Asian dishes.

1/2 lb rump or tenderloin, sliced thinly against the grain

¼ tsp Baking soda

2-3 tbs Water

2 tbs Cornstarch

SEASONING

1 tsp Chicken bouillon powder

¼ tsp Dark soy sauce

1 tsp Yumyum aka MSG

½ tsp Salt

½ tsp Sugar

½ tsp White pepper

1 tbsp Cooking oil

1 tsp Sesame oil

1 tsp Cooking wine

Place the sliced beef in a large bowl

Add baking soda and water, and stir the beef until well combined

Add the cornstarch and stir until the beef has completely absorbed all the water

Season the beef with chicken powder, dark soy sauce, salt, sugar, YumYum, sesame oil and cooking wine

Cover and allow the beef to rest overnight to be used the next day or a minimum of 1 hour

Alternatively, freeze it for up to a month

*for the best result the beef should be frozen first and defrosted before use

TACO PIE

1 package of refrigerated crescent rolls

1 pound of ground beef or ground turkey

1 packet of taco seasoning (optional)

1 can refried beans.

1 cup of shredded cheese

Toppings½ cup sour cream

¼ cup red taco sauce

½ cup shredded lettuce

grated cheese

avacado

sliced olives

chopped onions

Fresh cut tomatoes (amount based on preference)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Prepare a 9" pie dish with non-stick spray.

Press Remove crescent roll triangles into the pie dish to form crust.

Bake 375 degrees for about 11-12 minutes, or until the bottom of the pie is golden.

Remove the crescent pie crust from the oven and set it aside

Meanwhile Cook the ground beef until cooked through.

Add taco seasoning and beans and just heat through.

Add the ground beef mixture to the pie crust

Sprinkle the cheese on top.

Cut into wedges and serve with toppings.