Superior Cinnamon Rolls

I have used a different cinnamon roll recipe in the past. They are good, but these are easier and they are so light and fluffy! This makes 24 rolls, but I have halved it and they were still fine.

Mix and let sit for 15 minutes:
3 1/2 c. warm water
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 T. yeast (yes, that really is tablespoons)

Then add:
1 T. salt
3 eggs (when I halved, I used 2 eggs)
10 1/2 c. flour

Mix together for 10 minutes, then sit for 10 minutes. Oil countertop, dump out dough. Divide in half. Press one half out into rectangle. Spread with ¼ c. melted butter and then with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll up tight, but not too tight. Divide into 12 rolls and place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with other half of dough. Let rise. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400.

Cinnamon-Sugar
1c. sugar
1 T. cinnamon

Frosting
1 cube butter >> or swap out partially for cream cheese, my preference
2 dashes salt
2 t. vanilla
6 c. powdered sugar
milk added to get to the consistency you prefer

Via Pinterest

Skinny Chicken Caesar Salad

A lovely dinner salad adapted from http://cafedelites.com/2015/03/10/skinny-chicken-and-avocado-caesar-salad/

Salad:
2 whole chicken breasts
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Pinch of salt
7oz bacon, cut into strips
head of romaine washed and cut
1 Avocado, sliced
½ cup shaved parmesan cheese

Dressing:
⅔ cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
Juice of ½ a lemon
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper for seasoning

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Ingredient:

3 1/4 cups old fashioned oats

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 by 8 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk oats, spices, and salt together. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, pumpkin, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over oats and stir well, until all of the oats are moist. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Evenly press oat mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. The pumpkin keeps the bars moist, so make sure they are golden and set-you don't want them to be under baked. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Remove from pan and let cool completely.

6. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the fridge.

http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-granola-bars/print/