3 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This is a recipe every girl should have handy! It's quick, it's easy, and it's so yummy!! It can serve 2 people if you are feeling generous :)

3 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts (high). The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! ENJOY!

Root Beer Cookies

This is one of our favorite recipe's for large gatherings! I have found in my experience, that the dehydrated buttermilk does not work well for this recipe, you need the real stuff! Also, using real butter instead of margarine in the frosting really does make it better. I've used margarine in the cookie batter, and I can't tell a big difference.

Root beer Cookies
2 sticks (1 cup) butter (soft - not melted)
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp. root beer extract
2 eggs
1 ts. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 cups flour

Cream butter, sugar, and buttermilk. Add root beer extract and eggs, cream again. Add salt and soda, and mix again. Add flour 1 cup at a time mixing well each time, scraping the sides of the bowl often.

Spoon onto cookie sheet (do not grease or spray!) and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting (about 30 minutes).


Frosting
1 stick of butter
3 cups powder sugar
3 Tbsp. milk
2 tsp. root beer extract

Cabbage Salsa

This was a recipe that was shared with us a few years ago. It is super yummy, and different than your normal tomato based fresh salsa's. It's not a very wet salsa, but it is full of flavor! If you like more moisture in it, add more orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time.

1 small head of green cabbage, finely chopped
1/2 of a small red onion, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, remove seeds and veins
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
5 TBSP fresh squeezed orange juice
5 TBSP fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar

Mix all ingredients, refrigerate for 2-3 hours to let flavors blend. Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips!