Salads

 Taco Salad

We like taco salad but for two of us its to much at one time. The chips get soggy the next day and even though its good its not as good as day 1.

When I make chili as an example I take a bit of the browned hamburger and put it aside. The next day I literally throw a taco salad together. It  makes just enough for two. I also add more veggies. 

Just throw it together. The browned hamburger, cheese, onion, lettuce and I use romaine, chips crushed, taco seasoning and I don't eat Dorito's. Throw in anything you like stir it and add more if needed. Top off with French dressing or what ever you want. 

BLT salad

Noodles - bacon - lettuce - tomato - mayo and mix. Really add what you want: cheese, onions, anything. 

Creamy Cucumber Salad Ingredients:

4 large Cucumbers
1 medium Sweet Onion
1 cup Mayonnaise
 ½ cup White Sugar
¼ cup White Vinegar
 Salt and Pepper to taste

CREAMY CUCUMBERS 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 English cucumbers
• ½ cup Sliced red onions
• ¾ cup Sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon Chopped fresh dill
• 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• Pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Chocolate Candy

Homemade chocolate chips 

1/2 cup of cocoa powder - 1/2 cup coconut oil - 1/4 cup maple syrup - Heat together - dump - firm - cut

Peanut butter cups

Line a cupcake pan with liners

Add a bit of melted chocolate then 

Add peanut butter then more chocolate 

Then freeze and eat. 

Mounds bars can be made the same way. Mix coconut with sweetened condensed milk. Then add chocolate then coconut mix then more chocolate then freeze. 

Jello & Pudding & Ice Cream

 Chocolate Pudding

1/4 cup  unsweetened cocoa - 1/2 cup sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla - 2 cups milk - 3 Tablespoons corn starch or arrowroot .  Cook til thickened. 

Homemade jello

Ingredients 

3 cups fruit juice (I use organic cherry, apple or and grape)

1/4 cup cold or room temp water

1/4 cup hot water - not quite boiling 

1.5 tablespoons gelatin from grass fed cows - Amazon

Optional honey - didn’t use 

Directions

Add the gelatin to the cold water and stir until the texture is smooth and consistent. Add the hot water and stir again (this will thin the mixture back to a water-like consistency). Add this gelatin mixture to the fruit juice (sweetened if you so choose) and stir some more.

Then pour your jello mixture into a large bowl, and place it in the fridge to set for at least 2-3 hours (or you can pop it in the freezer if you’re impatient!). Add fruit if you want. Make jello chiffon by waiting till it’s partially set and mixing in whip cream. 

Last but not least, enjoy!

Simple vanilla ice cream

1 & 1/2 cups milk

1 & 1/8 sugar - I used just under a cup

3 cups heavy cream

1 & 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract 

Mix - pour in - 20-25 minutes

Simple chocolate ice cream 

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2/3 cup sugar 

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 

1 & 1/2 cups milk

3 & 1/4 cups heavy cream

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 

 Combine cocoa powder and sugars. Stir. Add whole milk and use a hand mixer on low to combine. Stir in cream and vanilla. 25-30 minutes. 

Chocolate mint ice cream

1 & 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup chocolate syrup

3 Tablespoons sugar

3 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon peppermint 

1 cup mint morsels or Andes mint chips or peppermint candies

Mix with hand mixer milk, chocolate syrup and sugar. Stir in cream and peppermint. 20-25 minutes. 5 minutes before done add Andes or whatever you choose. 

Ice milk 

4 cups of milk

 1 Cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla 

20-25 minutes 

Mason Jar Ice Cream - Good

1 cup heavy whip cream

2 Tablespoons sugar

1 Tablespoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

Shake - Freeze - Enjoy

I shake it then put in a small container to freeze. Depending on how big your mason jar is you need to be able to get the ice cream out of the jar.

Pecan Pie/Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

Mix 2 eggs slightly beaten and 1 1/2 cups pumpkin
Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar (I use my homemade and don't pack it)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt (I don't use that much)
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves (I don't use them don't like them)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Blend into pumpkin mixture. Stir in 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk ( I just use my regular whole milk)

Pour into your favorite pie crust

Bake at 425 degree's for 15 minutes, then 350 for 40 minutes. Mine always takes longer to bake. Maybe because I use regular milk. Not sure.

Brown sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon molasses equals brown sugar

Pie Crust

1 1/2 cups flour  - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 stick of butter cold  - 4-5 Tablespoons ice water

Butter pie pan. Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter. Add ice water to form dough. Roll out on floured surface.

If prebaking bake at 425 degree's for about 8 minutes. Otherwise fill and bake.

I roll my crust thin so this recipe makes 2 pie crust's. Also I normally use more ice water then what it calls for.

I saw a cute idea where instead of using a top pie crust you can cut shapes to put across the top of pie. I saw one using stars. At Christmas you could use cut outs.

Maple Pecan Pie 

Pie Crust

1 1/2 cups flour  - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 stick of butter cold  - 4-5 Tablespoons ice water

Butter pie pan. Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter. Add ice water to form dough. Roll out on floured surface. Place in pie pan. 

I roll my crust thin so this recipe makes 2 pie crust's. Also I normally use more ice water than what it calls for.

FILLING

5 Stars4 Stars3 Stars2 Stars1 SFilling

• 2 and 1/2 cups (250g) shelled pecans (pecan halves)
• 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour*
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup (240ml) pure maple syrup
• Whip cream when serving.

Instructions

1. The filling: Carefully spread pecans evenly inside pie crust. Set aside. Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and flour together in a large bowl until combined and thick. Whisk in the vanilla extract, salt, eggs, and pure maple syrup until combined. Pour evenly over pecans.
2. Bake the pie for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. The pie filling will set as it cools.
3. Don’t forget you can use maple syrup in place of corn syrup with all recipes. And thanks to our Children Jodi and Andrew we will never run out. They make it every year. Of course all glory to God for providing the tree’s. 

Hamburger Gravy/Meat balls or loaf

 Hamburger Gravy

1 pound ground beef - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp pepper - 1/2 tsp garlic salt - 1 tsp minced onion - 4 Tbsp butter               1/4 cup flour - 2 cups milk 

Always prepare whatever your putting gravy over first. If you cook the gravy to long while waiting it gets to thick.

In a skillet, over medium high heat, season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic salt and onion and cook until meat is done. 

Add butter and melt. Sprinkle flour over the top of beef and stir. Cook flour 1 to 2 minutes. 

Slowly pour in milk and whisk or stir to incorporate into the flour beef. Stir occasionally let it cook until it thickens. About 5 minutes or so. 

Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, toast, noodles or rice. It is good.

Meat loaf or Meat balls

1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup onion diced, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, one egg, 1/4 cup parsley chopped, 1/4 cup Parmesan shredded, salt and pepper to taste. Mix and bake. I do 375 but it says you can do 400 18 to 20 minutes.

Meatloaf - very good too

2 1/2 pounds hamburger/venision

1 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs

1 egg

Ketchup - mustard - barbecue sauce 

My seasoning 

Real onion chopped

Drizzle with avocado oil 

Kombuca

3 qts distilled water - 12 cups. Boil. Then add 1 cup sugar (Should be cheap sugar not organic) and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from burner add 4 bags black tea and steep for 10 minutes then remove and stir. Marylin told me to use more tea bags. 

Cool tea for at least 45 minutes. Then pour into a gallon jar. Cool for another 2 hours. You want it room temperature before you add the scobby. After 2 hours check it. Sometimes I let mine go a bit longer.

After its room temperature in the gallon jar add almost a cup of liquid from the scobby container and place the scobby dark side down in the jar. Cover with a coffer filter and use a rubber band to keep it on. Sit on counter out of sunlight. Let sir 7-10 days.

Make your own scooby

1 cup raw and unpasteurized store bought kombucha. 

1/3 cup sugar

1 qt water

4 tea bags

Make a tea batch with these measurements. Let sit 10 days untouched in warm place. 

Cooking Substitute

You can substitute mayo in your cake for the eggs and oil. 

Example if your just substituting the oil 1/2 of mayo = 1/2 of oil

Also substitute mayo for eggs. 1/4 cup for each egg. 

Self-rising flour is made by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup all purpose flour.

I use healthy oils for baking. I also replace oil for butter. If you want though you can substitute oil by using: applesauce, fruit puree or yogurt. I have used applesauce. If you make brownies and add applesauce instead of oil your kids might complain, mine did.

If you don't have buttermilk you can make your own but adding 1 Tablespoon of either fresh lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk. I have made it using the vinegar.

Out of eggs? Use any of these substitutes in place of 1 egg: 1/4 cup applesauce or 1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup mashed banana.

Cut a recipe in half: 

3/4 cup is 6 Tablespoons - 2/3 cup is 1/3 cup - 1/2 cup is 1/4 cup - 1/3 cup is 2 teaspoons plus 2 Tablespoons - 1/4 cup is 2 Tablespoons - 1 Tablespoon is 1 1/2 teaspoons - 1 teaspoon is 1/2 teaspoon - 1/2 teaspoon is 1/4 teaspoon. 

Heavy Cream Substitute 

If you need heavy cream for a recipe, make your own by combining 2/3 cup whole milk with 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter. This will give you 1 cup of heavy cream. (I normally don't use unsalted butter and recipes that call for it I just use salted butter.)

Maple syrup instead of corn syrup.

  

Carrot Cake - Chocolate Cake & Frosting

My husband’s favorites 

Old Fashion Carrot Cake

Ingredients

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 cups sugar (I used less then 2 cups and used half white half coconut sugar. Next time will try all coconut).

1 cup canola oil (I don’t use junk oils. I used almond oil or avocado. 

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups grated carrots

FROSTING:

1/2 cup butter, softened

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

1 cup chopped walnuts, optional 

Optional: Orange and green food coloring

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture. Stir in carrots.

2. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. I use an oblong cake pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. For frosting, in another large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for decorating if desired. If desired, stir walnuts into remaining frosting. 

4. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If decorating the cake, tint 1/4 cup reserved frosting orange and 1/4 cup green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #7 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with orange frosting. Pipe 16 carrots on top of cake, so each piece will have a carrot. Using #67 leaf pastry tip and the green frosting, pipe a leaf at the top of each carrot. 

5. Store cake in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Cake

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (I use coconut sugar)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon salt (I don't use that much)
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla (I don't use)
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda AND powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil (right now I have always used avocado oil but sometime I will try almond oil)

Oven to 350 degree's. Grease and flour two nine inch or one oblong pan.
Mix all the ingredients together. Now add 1 cup boiling water. Pour into prepared pan or pans.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

You can substitute mayo in your cake for the eggs and oil. 

Example if your just substituting the oil 1/2 of mayo = 1/2 of oil

Also substitute mayo for eggs. 1/4 cup for each egg. 

Frosting

Creamy Chocolate Frosting

2 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar
6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
6 Tablespoons butter softened
5 Tablespoons evaporated (I use regular milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Cream butter then add the rest of ingredients. Frost and enjoy. 

Butter Frosting

1/3 cup butter softened
4 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the sugar. Beat well. Slowly beat in the milk, vanilla and remaining sugar. Beat well. Frost and eat.

Homemade Extracts

All the same basically. They all use Vodka. They all take 5-6 weeks. They all store in cool dry place. They all say tilt and turn upside down every few days. Someone told me they use bourbon instead of the vodka or half and half. I have made the vanilla. Very good. 

Vanilla Extract

3 whole vanilla beans - Vodka

Cut your vanilla beans in half, then split open each half to expose the vanilla seeds on the inside of the pod. Place cut vanilla beans inside your glass bottle. Add vodka, filling up to the neck of the bottle. Seal tightly and store bottle in cool, dry place. Every few days, tilt the bottle upside down to gently mix the liquids inside. After 5 to 6 weeks, you have extract. If you leave the beans, when you start running low you just add more vodka and wait a little time.

Mint

1/2 cup mint leaves - Vodka

Stuff mint leaves into your glass bottle. Using a chopstick, skewer, or other poking device, lightly bruise/crush the leaves inside the bottle. Add vodka, filling to the neck of the bottle. Every few days tilt bottle. Can't save the leaves this time and you should sieve to another bottle to get remaining leave pieces out.

Orange 

1 large navel orange - Vodka

Peel thin strips of zest from 1/2 of your orange. Place zest in bottle. Add vodka, filling up to the neck. Every few days tilt and turn upside down. 5-6 weeks later. Leave orange peel in bottle if you want. I probably won't.

Lemon 

1 large lemon - Vodka

Peel thin strips of zest from your lemon. Place in bottle. Add Vodka to the neck. Tilt.

These are from Gemma. She has almond too but a bit more complicated.

Cole Slaws

Apple & Poppy seed Coleslaw

2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 Granny Smith apple, julienne d
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and apple.
In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour mixture over cabbage mixture and stir using a rubber spatula until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Serve cold.

Apple Cranberry Coleslaw - Favorite 

1 Large apple - any kind

1/2 cup dried cranberries

3/4 teaspoon dried ginger - I used a little less. Wasn't sure about it. 

4 green onions

6 Tablespoon honey - might use a bit less next time.

3/4 cup mayo

1 -14oz bag mixed colors coleslaw 

1/2 walnuts - any will do or none

3/4 plain yogurt - I used Strawberry (I use less now or it’s to running after it sits. Just a heaping tablespoon or so).

Very very good.

Sweet and Sour Coleslaw Dressing

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup cold water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon mustard seed (I use ground if that's all I have)

1/2 celery seed

Coleslaw Dressing

1 cup mayo

2 Tablespoons sugar

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt  

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/8 teaspoon celery seed  

5 cups cabbage

Shred cabbage. Mix all ingredients and pour over cabbage.

Lots of Homemade Dressings

Ranch Dressing

2 Tablespoons dried Parsley
2 Tablespoons dried Chives
2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon dried Dill Weed
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Pepper (I don't use cause I don't like)

I use Organic spices. Mix all of these together and the next time you want the best dip ever just add a Tablespoon or so to sour cream. Mix it to your liking. 

To make it a dressing combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayo or milk and 1 Tablespoon the Ranch spices. Chill for an hour. Just make sure it isn't to thick.

Dry Onion Soup Mix

2/3 cup dried, minced onion

3 teaspoons parsley flakes

2 teaspoons onion powder#

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon sea salt (I always use Himalayan salt)

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon pepper (I don't normally use pepper)

Shake well. Use 4 Tablespoons a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. 

Thousand Island Dressing

1 cup mayo
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup sweet pickle relish
pinch of salt and pepper if you want. I also don't add that much relish.

Put 1000 island on your burger and its better then a big mac.

Coleslaw Dressing

1 cup mayo
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon celery seed 
5 cups cabbage

Shred cabbage. Mix all ingredients and pour over cabbage.

Honey French Dressing:       
                                                            
1/2 cup Organic Ketchup
1 cup Organic Olive Oil  (I use grape seed oil)
1/4 cup Organic Apple Cider Vinegar                 
1/4 cup Honey
1/4 cup Organic Onion (coarsely chopped) (I use powder)
1 tsp Sea Salt (I use Himalaya salt)
1/4 tsp Organic Ground Black Pepper (Don't use)
1 small clove of Garlic (I  use powdered)
Combine everything in your blender and blend until smooth! Will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge, enjoy!

Western dressing from Dixie - Very good

1 cup ketchup 

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 

3 teaspoons honey

Cayenne pepper

Sweet and Sour Coleslaw Dressing

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed (I use ground if that's all I have)
1/2 celery seed

Poppy Seed Dressing 

3/4 cup just mayo
1/3 cup sugar (a bit less)
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seed

Potato Salad Dressing

1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cup just mayo
1 Tablespoon mustard
1 teas salt
1/4 teas pepper (Don't use pepper)

Add some ranch dressing to spice it up. Very good.

Quick & Easy Barbecue Sauce

Makes: 1 cup

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 Tablespoons spicy mustard (I use Guldens' Spicy Brown Mustard)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder (NOT powdered chili pepper)

Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté onion & garlic for 2 minutes until golden brown.
2. Add everything else and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about
25 minutes. Sauce with thicken as it cools.

Deans Dressing

1\4 cup oil - 1/3 cup vinegar - 1/2 cup sugar or less - 1 teas celergy seed - garlice pd & salt

Boil and stir till clear. Let cool. 

Meals/Desserts in a Mug

Macaroni & Cheese in a mug

1/3 cup pasta
3/4 cup water cold
4 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch or aka corn flour
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper

In a large microwavable mug or large bowl add in the macaroni and the water. You need a large mug as the water will boil up. Microwave for roughly 3 1/2 minutes. You want the pasta to be fully cooked. Again based on a 1200 watt microwave oven. Pour off the remaining water. Stir in milk, cornstarch and shredded cheese and mic for a final 60 seconds to create your sauce. Stir well, season with salt and pepper and enjoy.

Breakfast Burrito in a mug

1 large 9 inch tortilla
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
salt and pepper
Garnish
salsa
sour cream

In a large microwaveable mug press in a fresh tortilla. It will naturally fold into shape of the mug and find its way. Crack your eggs and whisk up with a fork, taking care not to tear the tortilla. Now add in your favorite burrito mixins like cheese, beans, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper and mix together. Whatever ingredients you have on hand will work great. Microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Check, and if the eggs are still liquid, cook for another 15-20 seconds. Keep and eye during cooking so the eggs don't overheat. You don't want an egg-splosion in your mic. Cook time based on 1200 watt microwave. Once done, let it sit for 3 minutes to cool and serve with some sour cream and salsa on top. You could eat a bit out of the mug and then your able to pull it out of mug and roll it like a burrito.

Mug Pizza

 Serves: 1

Ingredients

4 tablespoons all purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
1/16 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon marinara sauce
1 generous tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
5 mini pepperoni
½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil or oregano will work)

Instructions
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a microwavable mug
Add in the milk and oil and mix together. There might be some lump but that is okay.

Spoon on the marinara sauce and spread it around the surface of the batter.

Sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni and dried herbs.

Microwave for 1 minute 10-20 seconds, or until it rises up and the topping are bubbling (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary). My microwave is only 1000 watts so my time will be just a tad more.
Enjoy straight away!

Notes
Cooking time will vary greatly depending on your microwave and the width and depth of the mug. The mugs I use are small, roughly 6oz (¾ /1 cup)

Always keep a close eye on your mug while in the microwave so it doesn’t over flow or over cook.

⅛ teaspoon is simply a ½ of a ¼ teaspoon
1/16 teaspoon is simply a ¼ of a ¼ teaspoon

Desserts in a Mug 

Brownie in a Mug 
                     
2 T butter melted in a mug
Add  2 T water, 1 t vanilla and dash of salt
Mix with fork
Add 2 T cocoa pd, stir, 2 T sugar and stir 4 T flour and stir
Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds

The recipe calls for 4 T of sugar but its great with just the 2.

Chocolate Mug Cake

4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 teaspoon flavorless oil (sunflower, coconut, canola)
4 tablespoons  milk
Mix together - 40 -50 seconds in microwave.

Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie 

1 tablespoon room temperature butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Mix together, wet first then microwave 40-60 seconds.

Jelly Doughnut in a mug

2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon strawberry jelly

Place butter into a microwaveable mug and microwave until just melted. Add in the remaining ingredients; mix well with a fork until just combined. Once the batter is mixed place the spoonful of jam down into the batter to get a jammy center. Microwave for 45 seconds or until it is firm on top. This time is based on a 1200 watt microwave so time may vary. Always keep a close eye while cooking.