Basic Pancakes and Syrup

My all-time favorite breakfast is whole wheat pancakes with a glass of milk.  I hope they have that in heaven.  But as for my husband, he loves his Bisquick pancakes.  Eww!  I can't even stomach them.  I have to give him credit though because he hates store bought syrup and is all about homemade. 

In an effort to give the Bisquick box the boot, I found an easy alternative.  I can have the dry ingredients ready to go and all my husband will have to do is throw in the wets.  It's just as simple as using Bisquick.

Easy Pancakes
1-1/2 cups flour
3-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbs sugar
1-1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tbs butter, melted

In a bow, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.  Create a well and add wet ingredients.  Whisk until smooth.  Cook as usual.

And because I didn't know how to make basic maple syrup {nor did I know people even made it!} until my husband taught me after we got married, I'm including that too.

Maple Syrup

1 cup sugar
1/2 water
1/2 tsp mapeline extract

Mix it all together and boil.

Now there is no excuse to ever use a boxed mix or store bought syrup again!

Crockpot chicken tacos

I got this recipe over on kukis kookbook blog and it is tasty and easy.

2 to 3 chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
1 package taco seasoning
1 Cup salsa
1 can corn- I used frozen and it worked fine.
1 Can black beans drained

Place all ingredients in the crockpot for 3 to 4 hours on high. Just before serving, shred chicken and mix in one cup sour cream and 1/2 cup shreddded cheese. It will be runny. you can serve in tortillas, taco shells or on scones or on chips. top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avacados, or anything else you like.

Dessert Ball

This recipe is rich, but so so yummy.

1 8oz. pkg of cream cheese
1 Cube of butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 TBsp brown sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup chocolate chips (chopped)
1/2 cup diced nuts (walnuts or almonds.- Optional)

Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and pwdered sugar together. pour in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and mix.
Let it chill overnight.
Form into a ball and roll in remaining chocolate chips and nuts. serve with graham crackers.