Lindsey's Crisp

8 - 10 apples
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
8 tablespoons cold butter (1 stick)

Peel, core and slice the apples; toss in a bowl with lemon juice. In another bowl combine flour, brown sugar, spices and oatmeal. Slice butter into 8 pieces, then cut it into the flour with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture is crumbly. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread apples in the bottom of the baking dish, then cover with the crumble mixture. Bake at 375° for 45 - 50 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is browned. I love it served warm with vanilla ice cream or for breakfast with milk. Enjoy! Lindsey Jo Gunderson

Mom's Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

I think I make this at least every other week. My family is nuts for spaghetti. Not just any spaghetti though. Sauce from a jar is...well, gross. Why eat it? Sauce "a la Mom" is delightful and delicious. And bonus: it's also easy! It just takes a little planning to make sure it's done in time. A slow simmer brings out all the flavors, and the time it takes is worth it.

Mom's Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

1 lb hamburger
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (6.5 oz) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce (or 1 (6 oz) tomato paste & 1 cup water)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. oregano
salt
pepper

In a large skillet, brown hamburger with onion and garlic. Add mushrooms, tomato sauce, bay leaf, and oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Toss in your Al dente pasta, and you're good to go.

For you carbohydrate conscious people (diabetics) out there, I figure a cup of pasta with sauce is about 30-35 grams.

The most dangerous cake recipe
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large hot chocolate mug

Add dry ingredients to mug. Mix well. Add the beaten egg. Mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil. Mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract. Mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. 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! (this could serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now you are only 5 minutes away from
chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!