Sticky Buns, AKA, Cinnamon Rolls

1️⃣ Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp salt

1 large egg

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)

1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)

2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whisk warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Add sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg. Mix well. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.

Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.

Roll dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Roll up tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.

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2️⃣ Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 tsp salt

1 egg

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup butter, softened (for filling)

1 cup brown sugar (for filling)

1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)

1 large apple, peeled and finely diced

1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)

2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for icing)

Instructions:

Mix warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let bloom for 5 minutes.

Stir in sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg. Add flour and knead until smooth. Let rise in a covered bowl for 1 hour.

Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter on top.

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the butter. Scatter diced apples evenly over the sugar mixture.

Roll the dough up tightly and cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 9x13 pan. Let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Whisk powdered sugar and cream; spread over rolls while warm.

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3️⃣ Cream Cheese Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1/2 cup sugar

6 tbsp butter, melted

1 egg

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter, softened (for filling)

1 cup brown sugar (for filling)

2 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)

4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)

1/4 cup butter, softened (for frosting)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

1 tbsp milk (for frosting)

Instructions:

Combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.

Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and flour. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Roll dough out on a floured surface. Smear with softened butter. Top with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Roll into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Arrange in a baking dish. Cover and rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

While baking, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy.

Spread frosting generously over rolls immediately after removing from the oven.

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4️⃣ Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

1/2 cup warm milk

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 egg

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup butter, softened (for filling)

3/4 cup brown sugar (for filling)

1 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1 tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)

1 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions:

Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5 minutes.

Whisk in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in flour to form a dough.

Knead for 5 minutes, then let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.

Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Roll up, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased pan. Rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk for the glaze. Drizzle over baked rolls.

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5️⃣ Pecan Sticky Rolls

Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 tsp yeast

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 egg

3 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup butter, melted (for topping)

3/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)

1/4 cup corn syrup or honey (for topping)

1 1/2 cups pecan halves

1/3 cup butter, softened (for filling)

1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)

1 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)

Instructions:

Prepare dough by mixing milk, yeast, sugar, melted butter, egg, and flour. Knead and let rise for 1 hour.

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and corn syrup. Pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over the syrup mixture.

Roll out dough. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with filling sugar/cinnamon.

Roll up and cut into 12 slices. Place slices on top of the pecan mixture in the pan. Let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.

Remove from oven and immediately invert the pan onto a large serving platter so the pecan topping is on top.

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6️⃣ Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 tsp yeast

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 egg

4 cups flour

1/4 cup butter, softened (for filling)

1/2 cup sugar (for filling)

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 tsp lemon zest

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

2 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions:

Activate yeast in warm milk for 5 minutes. Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and flour. Knead until smooth and rise for 1 hour.

Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter.

Sprinkle sugar and lemon zest over the butter. Gently press blueberries into the dough (distribute evenly).

Carefully roll up the dough to avoid crushing berries. Cut into 12 rolls.

Place in a greased pan and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together. Drizzle over the rolls.

Spicy Shrimp & Cheesy Penne in Creamy Velveeta Sauce

Spicy Shrimp & Cheesy Penne in Creamy Velveeta Sauce 🍤🧀

Ingredients:

1. 12 oz penne pasta

2. 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3. 2 tbsp olive oil

4. 3 tbsp unsalted butter

5. 4 cloves garlic, minced

6. 1 small onion, finely diced

7. 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

8. 1 cup chicken broth

9. 2 cups heavy cream

10. 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

11. 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese

12. 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

13. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

14. 1 tsp red pepper flakes

15. Salt and black pepper, to taste

16. Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the penne until it's just right, then drain and set aside.

2. Dry the shrimp and lightly season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the shrimp until pink and slightly browned, then set aside.

4. Melt butter in the same skillet, add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.

5. Sprinkle flour over the mix and stir until everything is coated.

6. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

7. Add cream cheese, Velveeta, and Cheddar. Stir until melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.

8. Mix in cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

9. Return shrimp to the skillet and mix into the creamy Velveeta sauce.

10. Add penne and gently toss until coated in the cheesy garlic butter sauce.

11. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.

12. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: Serves 4"

Homemade Condensed Milk

Homemade Condensed Milk! 

Ingredients: 

2 cups fresh milk

1 cup white sugar

Pinch of baking soda

Steps:

This will take 30-40 minutes of your time.

In a saucepan, add milk and sugar. Whisk together until combined. Bring to a boil. Keep stirring. Let it simmer and thicken for about 20-30 minutes. Add a pinch of baking soda. Mix well for about a minute. Turn off the heat and let it cool before transferring to a clean jar.

Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

👉🏻 Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp yellow mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.

2. Add cooked beef and all remaining ingredients to the crockpot.

3. Stir well to combine.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. Spoon over hot dogs and enjoy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3–4 hours

Servings: 6

🌭 Perfect for hot dogs, chili cheese fries, or game-day nachos 😋

Punch

🍹 1. Tropical Party Punch

Ingredients

 • 4 cups Pineapple Juice

 • 3 cups Orange Juice

 • 2 cups Lemon-Lime Soda

 • 1 cup Ginger Ale

 • 1 cup Grenadine

 • Sliced Pineapple & Oranges

 • Maraschino Cherries

Instructions

 1. Pour pineapple juice and orange juice into a large punch bowl.

 2. Add grenadine and stir gently.

 3. Slowly add lemon-lime soda and ginger ale.

 4. Add ice, sliced fruits, and cherries.

 5. Serve chilled.

🍓 2. Berry Sparkle Punch

Ingredients

 • 3 cups Cranberry Juice

 • 2 cups Strawberry Juice

 • 2 cups Lemon-Lime Soda

 • 1 cup Club Soda

 • 1 cup Mixed Berries

 • Lemon Slices

Instructions

 1. Combine cranberry juice and strawberry juice in a punch bowl.

 2. Add lemon-lime soda and club soda.

 3. Stir gently.

 4. Add ice, mixed berries, and lemon slices.

 5. Serve immediately.

🍋 3. Citrus Cooler

Ingredients

 • 3 cups Orange Juice

 • 2 cups Lemonade

 • 1 cup Lime Juice

 • 3 cups Lemon-Lime Soda

 • Sliced Lemons, Limes & Oranges

Instructions

 1. Pour orange juice, lemonade, and lime juice into the bowl.

 2. Mix well.

 3. Add lemon-lime soda slowly.

 4. Add ice and citrus slices.

 5. Chill and serve.

🥭 4. Mango Mojito Punch

Ingredients

 • 4 cups Mango Nectar

 • 2 cups Club Soda

 • ½ cup Lime Juice

 • ½ cup Simple Syrup

 • Fresh Mint Leaves

 • Lime Slices

Instructions

 1. Add mango nectar, lime juice, and simple syrup to the punch bowl.

 2. Stir until well mixed.

 3. Add fresh mint leaves and lime slices.

 4. Pour in club soda slowly.

 5. Add ice and serve cold.

🍉 5. Watermelon Party Punch

Ingredients

 • 4 cups Watermelon Juice

 • 3 cups Lemon-Lime Soda

 • 1 cup Pineapple Juice

 • 1 cup Vodka (optional)

 • Watermelon Balls

Instructions

 1. Combine watermelon juice and pineapple juice in the bowl.

 2. Add vodka if using.

 3. Pour in lemon-lime soda gently.

 4. Add ice and watermelon balls.

 5. Serve fresh and chilled.

🎄 6. Holiday Punch

Ingredients

 • 3 cups Cranberry Juice

 • 2 cups Orange Juice

 • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice

 • 1 cup Ginger Ale

 • ½ cup Vodka (optional)

 • Cranberries & Orange Slices

Instructions

 1. Mix cranberry juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice in the bowl.

 2. Add vodka if desired.

 3. Pour ginger ale slowly and stir gently.

 4. Add ice, cranberries, and orange slices.

 5. Serve cold.

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