Apple Syrup

1 cup apple juice
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
4 T. cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
2 T. butter

Cook over stove on medium heat until thick. Add in butter until mixed well and melted. May add more apple juice if needed to thin it.
Serve with German pancakes, french toast, waffles etc.

Buttermilk Syrup

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup white Karo syrup
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cube butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan except the vanilla.  Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes as low heat. Remove from the heat and add vanilla. Serve over waffles, pancakes, scones etc.

Wicked Waffles

4 eggs
2 cups butter milk
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
Mix above ingredients together then add 3/4 cup of melted butter to the mixter.

Cook as usual in a waffle iron.

Sturdy Whipped Cream Frosting (can be piped)

This yummy frosting will not melt at room temperature. Also makes a great dip for fresh fruits.

1 eight-oz package of cream cheese, softened
1/2 C white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract*
2 C heavy cream

Combine first four ingredients in a stand up mixer. Change to whisk attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Slowly add cream. Stop and scrape sides and bottom frequently. Continue whipping until frosting can hold a stiff peak.

*You can use any flavor. Lemon is good. Or skip and just let the vanilla carry the flavor.

Surprise Cupcakes

1 pkg chocolate cake mix
paper muffin-tin liners
1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese
1/3 C sugar
dash salt
1 C chocolate chips
frosting (optional)

Prepare cake mix according to directions. Place paper liners in muffin tin. Fill each 2/3 full with batter. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar together, then mix in salt and egg. Add chocolate chips and stir well. Drop one rounded teaspoonful of cheese ixture into batter in each muffing cup. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. Cool and frost if desired. Store in refrigerator and serve cold.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

1/2 C butter
1/2 C oil
1 3/4 C sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 C flour
4 TB cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
2 C zucchini, shredded or finely chopped
chocolate chips

Mix together the butter, oil, and sugar Add eggs and mix well. Add sour cream and vanilla. Then add flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and zucchini. Put in greased 9 x 13" pan. Sprinkle a layer of chocolate chips over the top and bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

*One half of the fat can be replaced with applesauce

Zucchini Vegetable Bake

4-6 large carrots, peeled, sliced in rounds
1/2 C onion, finely chopped
4-6 small zucchini, sliced in rounds (about 3 cups)
1 C sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 C chicken broth
1/4 cube butter
salt and pepper
1/2 C grated swiss or jack cheese

Par boil carrots and onion until carrots are almost tender, don't overcook. Place carrots, onion and squash in casserole dish. Add chicken broth, seasonings and top with butter. Cover and bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees or microwave for 5-7 minutes. Top with cheese and bake 2 minutes more (uncovered) until cheese melts.