Caramel cake icing

This is Ray's favorite cake, and an old family favorite, but it's incredibly hard to make and have it come out right. The one we made for his birthday (Christmas day) turned out great...so here we go at trying to duplicate the recipe.

2 cups of sugar
1 can of evaporated milk
1 1/4 stick of butter

Blend in pot, stirring constantly, until boiling for quite a while and at the same time, in an iron skillet melt 1 cup of sugar. Combine the two and cook until soft ball stage. Remove from heat and use mixer to beat it while it cools. Poor onto cake. :) Watch for dribblies off the side and just put them back on top. Caramel should harden and become smooth.

Taco Soup

It seems like everyone has their own version of taco soup. I think this one is the easiest and the best.

In a large pot, brown 1 lb. ground beef. Add 3 cans of beans (i.e. black, kidney, pinto, etc. with the liquid), a can of whole kernel corn, a can of diced tomatoes, a can of Ro-Tel tomatoes, a package of taco seasoning, and a package of dry ranch seasoning. Done! Let simmer and add as much water as you want. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, and tomatoes and lettuce if you like.

Cinnamon Biscuits

I've been neglecting this site, but I found a recipe that I didn't want to lose, so I figured it would be easiest just to add it here. I found it in a No Greater Joy magazine. It has to be one of the most fattening things on earth, but it is so good, and it's going to be so hard not to go make this right after I type it. Idea! Maybe I can make it for Ray to bring to work, that way it doesn't stay here and I don't eat them all. aha!

Mix together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of self-rising flour. Stir in 3/4 cup of buttermilk. Do not over-stir. Scrape out onto floured surface, sprinkle with flour, and lightly pat down. Sprinkle onto the dough about 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup raisins (I omitted these), 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Fold dough over 3 or 4 times. Don't over fold. Pat it down lightly, then, using a cup as a cutter, cut out your biscuits. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix 2/3 cup melted butter, 1 to 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 cup of cream. Pour over very hot cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!