mini cinnamon rolls

• 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Unroll crescent rolls, and separate each dough portion along center perforation to form 4 rectangles; press diagonal perforations to seal.

Stir together butter, brown sugar, pecans, and sugar; spread evenly over 1 side of each rectangle. Roll up jellyroll fashion, starting at long end. Gently cut each log into 6 (1-inch-thick) slices, using a serrated knife. Place rolls, 1/4 inch apart, into 2 (8-inch) greased cakepans.

Bake at 375° for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Cool 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir together powdered sugar and remaining ingredients. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Scrambled Eggs

• 16 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
• Non-stick spray

Spray pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into hot pan. Stir constantly. When eggs start to set, add cream cheese. Stir until well mixed.

Taco casserole

1 lb ground turkey
2 cans refried beans
1 jar salsa
1 package taco season
4 cups broken tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheese
lettuce, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and green onions are all optional


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Brown meat, add taco seasoning, refried beans, and salsa. Stir well.
In a casserole dish, layer meat mixture, broken tortilla chips, and cheeses like you would a lasagna.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted. Add toppings as desired.

homemade maple syrup

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon maple flavor

Put the brown sugar into a medium saucepan. Put the cornstarch into a small bowl or cup and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the water. Stir or whisk with a fork until the cornstarch is dissolved, then add it to the saucepan along with the rest of the water.

Stir or whisk constantly over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil one minute, still stirring.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely. When it is cool, stir in the maple flavor.

Store in the refrigerator.

Dishwasher soap

1 cup washing soda
1 cup borax
1/2 cup salt
10 packets of unsweetened lemonade
vinegar

Mix first 4 ingredients together in large container. Use about 1/8 of a cup per load of dishes. To help with spots on your dishes, fill the rinse aid spout with white vinegar.

Laundry soap

1 bar of naturally made soap (I made my own and used lemon scents), grated
2 cups borax
2 cups washing soda (different from baking soda. Can be found on the laundry aisle at the grocery store)
1 cup baking soda

Mix together ingredients in large container. You can also use various scents for the soap you use. Also, you can add in a few drops of matching essential oils. Shake container very well. Use 1/4 cup per load of wash.

Tub Scrub

1 cup baking soda
1/4 cup salt
15-20 drops essential oils (I used orange)


Pour all into a bowl, put lid on, and shake very well. Put a little of the dry mixture on a scrubbie and clean the tub. No fumes to avoid, no need to wear gloves, and works just as well as the name brand scrubs that can harm your tub or assault your senses!