Streusel Squares

Mix together and allow to dissolve for 5 minutes:
4 Cups Warm Water
2 TBSP Instant Yeast

Then add:
1 TBSP Salt
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Egg

Knead in 9 cups of flour. Let rise until double in size.

Divide dough in half and roll out into 2 greased 12x16 sheet pans. Cover with a light coating of butter and then crumble topping on top of dough.

Topping:
6 TBSP Butter, melted
1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar
6 TBSP Flour
2 TBSP Cinnamon
Nuts, if desired

Cut dough into desired size pieces. Let rise for another 30 mins. and then bake at 400 for 20-25 mins. While warm frost with frosting.

Frosting:
4 TBSP Butter, melted
6TBSP Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Dash of Cinnamon
Powdered Sugar to make a glaze consistency

Frozen Yogurt Drops

-Spoon favored yogurt into a baggy.
-Cut a small hole in the corner and squeeze yogurt drops onto a cookie sheet.
-Place in freezer for 30-45 minutes and then enjoy.

Tomato Avocado Mozzarella Salad

2 avocados; cubed
2 tomatoes; cubed
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons basil
salt and pepper to taste

-Add the avocados, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl.
-Drizzle the EVOO over top and add the basil, salt and pepper.
-Mix lightly and enjoy!

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Orzo

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 cup apple juice

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 red pepper, finely chopped

42 oz canned tomatoes (I used a 26 oz can and a 14 oz can)

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

2/3 cup orzo pasta

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (I didn't have any and used dried basil. Not exactly sure how much. I did it to taste.)

salt to taste

1 pint heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup butter

-In a soup pot heat oil and apple juice over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and red peppers. Saute until onions are soft but not brown (about 10 minutes).

-Add tomatoes and broth. Remove from heat and puree in a blender. Return soup to pot.

-Add orzo pasta and cook on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes stirring frequently.

-Stir in butter and cream. Simmer for about 10 minutes string often (do not boil).

-Add basil and serve.