Bread machine rolls

This is my absolute favorite roll recipe. I make it all the time. Well, that isn't entirely true. I make about 4 batches and then freeze them after they rise. I can't wait to get a Kitchen Aid so I can do it easier. :o) I got it from my friend Jennifer. I was waiting for her to put it on here, but she just had a baby, so it could be awhile. ;o)

Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
1 cup water
2 T. butter (softened)
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 T yeast, active
3 1/4 cup flour, white or wheat or a mix of both (whatever you wish)

Place ingredients in order into the bread machine. Set on dough setting and start. After cycle is complete (just the mixing cycle, not rising cycle), remove from machine. With buttered hands, shape dough into balls (about the size of a golf ball, but a little larger). Place into a buttered 9x13 pan. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise (around 45 min) until doubled in size.

Bake 375 F degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Ham and Cheese Soup

Need a nice winter-time soup to use up those ham leftovers? Here's a great one!

What you need:
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1/2 onion or small onion
-3 cloves garlic
-Salt/pepper to taste
-chicken bullion (4 cubes)
-4 c water
-1 c cooked/cubed ham
-1 c. frozen peas
-1 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 c cheddar cheese (I used pre-shredded)
-1/4 c milk

What to do:
Put olive oil in skillet and heat up on med. Add diced onion and garlic and cook till soft. Add 4 cups of water and chicken bullion. Stir occassionally. Add the peas and ham. cook some more for about 15 minutes. Taste and add pepper and salt. Wisk in cornstarch and bring to boil. Turn down to simmer and add cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring it until melted before adding more. Finish off with milk to add richness and depth.

Serve hot, with crackers or bread. Yum! Excellent leftovers, so make a big batch.

Curried lentil soup

I got this from my sweet sister-in-law, Brooke. She gave it to us in a beautiful decorative jar with some other Christmas treats. This could be made ahead and kept around until you are ready for it. And it doesn't take up freezer space. And did I mention it is delicious?!

I'm trying to figure out a way to make individual serving sizes. LOL! Wish me luck!

curried lentil soup
16 oz lentils
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbs dried onion (i didn't have any and used about 1 Tbs onion powder)
1 Tbs curry powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup dried apple pieces, cut into pieces
1 Tbs parsley

combine in sauce pan with 7 cups H2O. boil on high. cover and simmer on low 20-30 min.