Zuccini Bread

3 cups flour 
2 tsp.  cinnamon 
1 tsp. baking soda 
1 tsp. salt 
1/2 tsp.  baking powder 
1/2 tsp.  nutmeg (optional)
2 eggs 
2 cups sugar 
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini 

1/4 cup cooking oil 

*Grease the bottom and sides of two loaf pans. In a medium bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder,  and nutmeg.  * In another bowl combine eggs, sugar, zucchini and oil - add this mixture to the flour mixture stir until moistened (batter may be lumpy).* Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

12 Hawaiian Rolls

12 slices deli ham

12 slices cheddar cheese ( or swiss)

2 Tbls. mayonnaise

1 Tbls Dijon mustard

1 stick butter, melted

1/2 Tbls. onion powder

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 

Poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning to sprinkle on top

Preheat oven to 350*.  Cut rolls length wise and set tops aside.  Spread mayonnaise on bottom buns, and layer with ham and cheese, replace tops.  Mix remaining ingredients and brush liberally over the top and sides of the sliders.  Bake covered 10 minutes, remove foil and cook 10 minutes more.  Serve warm.  

Maple Walnut Coffee Cake

Streussel 

• 1/4 cup  all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup  finely chopped California walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons  unsalted butter, melted
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Coffee Cake:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon  salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
• 8 ounces sour cream, at room temperature

Topping:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.

1. In a small bowl, combine all of the streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly.

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and walnuts. In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, oil, milk, eggs, and maple extract. Stir in the sour cream. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
2. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the streusel. Spread the remaining batter over the streusel. Sprinkle with the remaining streusel.
3. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes.

1. In a small bowl combine the sugar and maple syrup until a thick, pourable icing forms. Drizzle over the warm cake. Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers, covered, at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Bacon-Chicken-Ranch sliders

12 Hawaiin Rolls
1 pound thinly sliced deli chicken
8 slices cooked bacon, or real bacon bits

12 slices Colby jack or cheddar cheese
⅓ cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
½ cup butter
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tsp garlic salt
½ tsp onion powder
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with silpat.
Using a serrated knife cut through the middle of the potato rolls. Place the bottoms side by side on the pan. Set the tops aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the softened butter, chives, garlic salt and onion powder.
Brush the bottoms of the sliced rolls with about ⅓ of the seasoned butter.
Layer ½ of the cheese on the bottom, then arrange the chicken and bacon crumbles over the cheese. 
Drizzle with Ranch dressing. Top with the final layer of cheese.
Brush liberally with butter mixture. Place the tops on the cheese.
Brush the remaining seasoned butter on top and sides. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Cover loosely with foil. Bake covered for 10 minutes then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden.
Cut apart and serve immediately with additional Ranch dressing, if desired.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

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• ▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup softened butter
• ▢ 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
• ▢ ½ cup sugar
• ▢ 1 large egg + 1 Egg Yolk
• ▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 tablespoons milk
• ▢ 2 cups chocolate chips 

• Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 pan. 
• Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until well combined.
• Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir well.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
• Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until completely combined.
• Add milk and stir again until mixture is well incorporated.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Transfer batter to prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly into pan.
• Bake on 350F for 30 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
• Allow to cool before cutting and serving.

Blondie Brownies

3/4 cup butter
3 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray 9x13 glass pan with non-stick spray.  Cream together softened butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs.  Add remaining ingredients and combine. Bake for 40-50 minutes and remove from oven.