Lita's Deviled Eggs

4-6 eggs
3 large spoonfuls of miracle whip salad dressing or 2 large spoonfuls of ranch dressing
3 tablespoons of spicy brown mustard
2-3 shakes of onion powder or 1 tablespoon of crushed onions
2-3 shakes of garlic powder
3-4 shakes of chili powder
2 shakes of crushed red pepper

Placing eggs inside a small pot of water, bring to a boil. Boil eggs for 20-25 minutes. Yolks should be solid. While eggs are boiling, combine all the other ingredients in a small bowl (I normally combine the miracle whip and mustard first then add the spices but the order doesn't really matter). Once eggs are fully cooked, strain and run under cold water, shaking the colander up and down so the eggs crack. Peel shells off eggs then slice them longways. Once all the eggs are cut, gently pop out the center yolks into the mix bowl. With a fork, cut in the eggs yolks until blended. Once combined, spoon out appropriate portions for each egg slice (some yolks section are larger than others).

I prefer my eggs still warm when I eat them but some people prefer them cold so feel free to Saran Wrap them and chill for as long as needed. Enjoy!

Tip: I always make one extra egg as a tester to see if the eggs are ready. While keeping the water boiling, if its been 20 minutes I take out the extra egg and crack it, cut into the center then check to see if the center yolk is cooked all the way through. If it isn't completely solidified the let the cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Lita's Meatloaf

1 lb ground beef
2 cups of Quaker Oats
3 eggs
1/2 cup of spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1/2 cup of chopped onion or 2-3 shakes of onion powder
2 shakes of chili powder (optional)
3-4 shakes of garlic powder or a handful of dried garlic chips
2 large celery stalks chopped (optional)

Preheat oven at 350. Prep all vegetables. Set aside. In a small mixing combine eggs, mustard, ketchup, soy sauce, and spices until well blended. Put meat in a larger mixing bowl (make sure meat is all the way thawed). Using a wooden spoon, combine meat with oats and vegetables; then add in sauce. Make sure everything is combined thoroughly and evenly.

In a sprayed loaf pan, place meatloaf mix. Add extra ketchup to the top if desired. Place in oven for 35-40 minutes, or until loaf is cooked all the way through.

Tips: This is great for meatloaf sandwiches the next day! This recipe also goes well with mashed potatoes, macaroni salad, or potato salad. One thing about my cooking, as I've mentioned before, is that I don't normally measure when I cook so feel free to adjust the measurements as needed!

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Updated French Toast Recipe!

Makes for 2 slices of French Toast

2 eggs
1/8 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 slices of Italian sourdough bread
2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar

Break eggs and beat with a fork until some what blended. Add milk, cinnamon, and vanilla; continue beating with a fork until blended. Spray a medium size frying pan with cooking spray, then heat pan over medium heat. Dip bread slices into egg batter one at a time, flipping the bread so it is evenly coated on both sides. Once coated, place bread into frying pan one at a time. Flip when needed until bread is golden brown. Repeat for each slice. When all the slices are toasted, lightly sprinkle toast with brown sugar instead of using syrup!

Hawaiian Baked Chicken

This is a recipe that I got from a Taste of Home cookbook a few years ago. It is so delicious and sweet! I prefer to use 6 chicken breasts instead of 12 chicken thighs but it's good either way! I like to serve this with couscous but it would go well with a salad. Here's the original recipes:

12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 (8oz) cans unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 chicken broth
1/4 cup brown mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tbspn butter, melted
1/2 tsp paprika

Arrange chicken in a shallow baking dish that is coated with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl combines pineapple, brother, mustard, honey, and butter; mix well.

Spoon pineapple mix over chicken; sprinkle paprika. Bake uncovered at 400 for 35-45 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 180.

Delicious French Toast

Simple recipe that my boyfriend uses a lot when he makes me french toast for breakfast. I'm so lucky that he spoils me so! The banana in this recipe is optional but I love eating my boyfriend's french toast with the banana topping :)

2-3 eggs
1/2 cup of milk or Silk brand vanilla soy milk
3 teaspoons of vanilla extract
3 teaspoons of cinnamon
4-6 slices of multi-grain bread
1-2 bananas, sliced (optional)

Preheat a medium size frying pan for about five minutes. In a small bowl combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until blended. Once blended, dunk one bread slice at a time in the eggs mix, coating evenly both sides. Once coated, put one slice in frying pan. Turn as often as needed until each side is golden brown or lightly browned (NOT BURNT). Once all the toast has been cooked, slice up the bananas into medium to thick slices. Then spread the banana slices randomly on the toast. Add maple syrup and you're all set!