Not So Meat Loaf Meatloaf

2 lbs lean ground beef
4 Ritz crackers smashed to powder
1/4 cup spicy BBQ sauce
1/4 cup plain/original BBQ sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chipolte chili powder
2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
2 garlic gloves smashed and finely diced
1/4 of a red onion diced finely

Spruced up Sloppy Joes

Decided on an easy meal for dinner, and I always have at least a couple of seasoning packets laying around for just such days. But, I find it extremely difficult to just keep with the instructions on the back, I just can't do it, maybe its the words telling me what to do I can't take or that I just want to make it into something more delicious. And I had a horrible experience with a can of sloppy joes, the seasoning packets are A LOT better, and you can change it up a little more in any way that you wish and not even use it for sloppy joes...? Yea, I have a recipe for a few others too. But this is what I came up with for tonight, and it was pretty killer. If you don't like pineapple then just try adding a tomato slice to the sandwich or a nice crispy piece of lettuce, bacon anything to give it a little oomph. Sloppy joes can be a little overwhelmingly "one" flavored, if you do that try using beef or chicken stock instead of the water. That gives it even more!

Marinara Quesadilla

--makes 4 quesadillas

1/2 cup favorite marinara, I usually make my own but I have my "emergency" stash of jars, I use Newmans Own, delicious and friendly
4 tortillas
large mozzarella "log" ball
nonstick spray

Heat large pan over medium heat, spray nonstick spray and place the tortilla inside add 4-6 slices of mozzarella cheese to one half of it and about 4-5 tablespoons of the marinara, or more if you would like. Fold over half of the tortilla and cook for about 2 min, flip and cook another 2 min, reduce heat if it starts to brown too much. Slice and eat up!
We made this as just a quick fix little meal, and it was killer. My daughter said "Daddy? You know Momma made dis, dis is awesdome" lol

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

1-8oz pkg of cream cheese

juice of 3-4 oranges/tangerine ( I prefer organic oranges, they aren't as bitter or tangerines)
1/4-1/2 cup of powdered sugar, depends on how sweet you want
zest of the oranges/tangerines juiced

Let the cream cheese reach room temperature, I usually leave it sitting out while I make the cinnamon rolls so that its ready to go. Once to room temperature beat until smooth add in the orange juice and the powdered sugar, start with 1/4 cup, taste and add more if desired. Next zest the oranges/tangerines. Mix it in and dollop it on top of the cinnamon rolls. This is also really good to dip banana bread, zucchini bread into also delicious with the cinnamon wheat thins

Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

DOUGH
1 1/2 cups hot but not boiling milk
2 eggs

1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
5 cups bread flour

Juice of 1 orange or tangerine
Vanilla pudding mix 4.6oz

DUSTING FLOUR
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups bread flour

Pie Crust

1/2 cup butter/margarine or butter flavored shortening
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water/ sometimes a little less

Mini Apple Pies

5 medium sized granny smith apples
6 tablespoons of brown sugar
4 tablespoons of butter
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons of nutmeg


To cheat you can buy two of the packages of the premade pie crust or make from scratch, I will post that recipe next.
Remember I used the mini pie cutters/molds from: http://www.pauladeenstore.com/Product/detail/Tovolo-2-pc-Petite-Pie-Mold-Set-Star-and-Heart/356872
If you do not have these than just taking a saucer, medium sized, and cutting around it will work.