Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Mug

3 TBS AP flour
2 TBS cocoa powder
3 TBS granulated sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
3 TBS vegetable oil
3 TBS milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
3 TBS chocolate chips

In a large (12-ounce) microwave-safe ceramic mug**, 
combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. 
Blend thoroughly with a fork. 
Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla and blend until smooth. 
Stir in the chocolate chips.  
Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Do not overcook or the cake will be dry. 
Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating.

Most "mug" recipes I have tried look good, but leave a lot to be desired.  
This one, however, came out perfectly moist, chocolaty, and delicious!

**I don't have any large mugs, so I just used a small, deep bowl.

Instant Hot Wassail

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups powdered Country Time Lemonade
1 cup Tang powder
2 TBS cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Mix until well blended and even in color.
Fill jars and label for gifting.

To serve, mix 2 - 3 teaspoonsful in a cup of hot water.
Stir and enjoy!

(similar to Russian Tea, but tea-less)
Makes enough to fill 5 8-oz canning jars

Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients

24-28 Oreo cookies
4 tbsp melted Butter

1 cup Peanut Butter
8 oz softened Cream Cheese
1 cup Powdered Sugar
8 oz package Cool Whip thawed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350.
Place cookies in food processor and pulse until they're small crumbs.
Add the melted butter and stir with a fork to combine.
Press into a pie pan and bake 7 minutes or until set.
Allow to cool completely.
Combine peanut butter and cream cheese and beat until combined.
Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Add in whipped topping and blend until completely incorporated.
Pour into the crust and smooth the top.
Chill before serving.

Doug's Chili Verde

2 - 3 large onions, diced medium
4 stalks celery, diced
2 TBS chopped garlic
3 LBS boneless pork chops, cut into bite-size pieces
3 small cans diced green chiles
2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes
2 16-oz cans tomato sauce
4 cups water
3 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 TBS dried oregano
2 tsp Cavenders Greek seasoning
Olive oil for sauteing

In a large pot, place enough olive oil to coat the bottom...
Add onions, celery, and garlic - saute until onions are tender.
Add pork and cook and stir until pork is browned.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer at least 1 hour.
Serve with rice and/or flour tortillas.

Peanut Butter Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
1-2/3 cups creamy peanut butter
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
1 tsp vanilla

Line a 13 X 9 baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Spray with cooking spray.

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk.
Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.

Add peanut butter and stir until well combined.
Add marshmallow creme and vanilla.
Beat until well blended.
Spread in prepared pan.  Cool.  Cut into pieces.

FLUFFY YEAST ROLLS (Makes 12 -16 rolls)

1 cup warm water
1 pkg (2 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast OR 2 tsp instant yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
3 TBS softened butter
1 egg, beaten
3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour

Put water and yeast in mixer .
Add sugar, salt, butter, and egg.
Beat with dough hook until well blended.

Add 3 1/2 - 4 cups flour and mix in mixer for about 5 minutes
until a soft dough forms...
Should be soft but NOT sticky.
Place dough in a greased (or sprayed) bowl; cover with plastic wrap,
and allow to rise in a warm place 45 minutes.
Remove dough to a flat surface sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
Gently roll to form about a 12 inch log.
Cut log in half, then cut each half into 6-8 pieces.  (12 - 16 altogether)

(I prefer making larger rolls, so 12 pieces)
Shape each piece into a ball pinching closed at the bottom.

Place smooth side up in a greased (or sprayed) 13" X 9" baking dish.
Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 for 17 to 20 minutes.
Brush tops of rolls with butter.

Recipe is easily doubled.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

2 TBS vegetable oil
1 TBS minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 large onion, finely chopped
*2 cans chicken broth PLUS enough water to make 6 cups
1 LB dry split peas, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup carrots, diced small - optional
1 cup kielbasa or ham, diced - optional

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until onion is translucent - careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the broth/water, salt, and peas; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and allow simmer about two hours...
Peas will cook down producing a thick soup - if too thick, add water.
If using carrots, add during last hour of cooking.
If using kielbasa or ham, add during last 1/2 hour.
Serves about 6 - Recipe is easily doubled
*If no broth is available, plain water may be substituted.