Apple Fritters

 I’ve had his recipe forever; it makes crispy little fritters!

1 c flour

1/4 c sugar

1 1/4 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon 1 egg

3 tbs milk, or more if needed

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 tbs melted butter 

1 diced apple

Mix dry ingredients and stir into the wet ingredients. Fold in the apple until incorporated. Drop 1 tbs of batter into hot oil and fry until golden. Drain on paper towel then place on a baking rack. Top with sugar or powdered sugar. You can also drizzle or dip into a glaze.

Glaze Recipe

1/2 c powdered sugar

1 tbs soft butter

1 tbs milk

Splash of vanilla

Pinch of salt

Whisk until smooth.

Italian Seasoning Blend

I grow a great variety of herbs at my home, so when I went to buy Italian seasoning blend at a store and all the herbs in the jar were yellow instead of green, I knew I had to make my own. I love this blend and will never buy store brands again. If you have homegrown herbs, just dry and jar them for personal use, and share your own herb blends as gifts👌🏼

2 tbs dried basil

2 tbs dried oregano

2 tbs finely chopped dried rosemary 

2 tbs dried chopped parsley

1 tbs dried thyme

1 tbs crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried chopped marjoram