5-minute cake

i learned about this concept at church and after finding the recipe, tweaked it to my own liking (reducing sugar and subbing some applesauce for oil). cures your gooey chocolate needs. using a large mug allows ample space for the near-required scoop of ice cream on top. careful, they are too easy to make.

1 Coffee Mug
4 Tbsp Flour
3 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Baking Cocoa
1/8 tsp Baking Power
3 Tbsp Water
2 Tbsp Oil
1 Tbsp apple sauce
A Pinch of Salt
Splash of vanilla
1 Tbsp milk choc chips
1-2 Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)

add dry ingredients to a micro-safe mug, combine. add wet ingredients and mix well. add vanilla, chips (and nuts if using), mix well. micro on high for 2 minutes. let cool and eat out of the mug. top with ice cream or whipped cream for more delight.

vegetable soup

the perfect cold weather pick me up. light, clean and surprisingly filling. easy to make with any variation of veggies you have on hand.

8 C water
3 boullion cubes
4 med potatoes, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 C shredded zucchini
1 onion
4 carrots
2 tbsp butter
frozen 3 pepper medley
1 can green beans
3 tbsp rice
black pepper
garlic salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp corriander
1/2 tsp thyme
parmesan cheese

add boullion to water, boil until dissolved. Add potato, can of tomato, zucchini and garlic. meanwhile, melt butter in a pan over med heat, add onion and carrot until just tender and aromatic. add frozen peppers and saute until thawed and soft. add fresh ground black pepper and garlic salt to taste.

add cooked veggies, seasoning (as desired) and simmer over med heat. add can of green beans and rice and cook approx 15min before serving.

serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread.