So, how are you spending this Presidents Day?  I thought I would share a few recipes while I am sitting trying to take it somewhat easy to get over this awful cold virus!  The viruses seem crazy this year for some reason!

Let’s start with some amazing Muffins:

Cappuccino Muffins

Ingredients

• ESPRESSO SPREAD:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• MUFFINS:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• In a food processor, combine the spread ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine milk and coffee granules until coffee is dissolved. Add the butter, egg and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with espresso spread. Yield: about 14 muffins (3/4 cup spread).

Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid.
• In another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Add the milk and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved cooking liquid. Yield: 4 servings.

Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed and drained
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup french-fried onions
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, chicken, soup, milk, cheese, onions and seasoned salt. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, separate crescent dough into two rectangles. Seal perforations; cut each rectangle lengthwise into four strips. Working quickly, weave strips over warm filling, forming a lattice crust. Bake 15 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.

I pray you have an incredibly blessed week!

God Bless,

Janet Scott