CHOCOLATE SYRUP BROWNIES WITH ICING

1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
4 large eggs
1 can chocolate syrup (I prefer Hershey's)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream the sugar, butter, and eggs together; add the syrup and mix well.  Add the flour, salt, and baking powder mixing well.

Spray 9 x 13-inch baking pan and pour the batter evenly into the pan.  (Or use a cookie sheet with sides for thin brownies, if desired.)  Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

ICING:
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
6 tbsp milk
6 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Combine the sugar, milk, and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute.  Stir in the vanilla and chocolate chips.  Cool slightly and spread over the brownies.

MEATBALLS IN BROWN GRAVY

1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup Panko crumbs
1 tbsp canola oil
2 cans (10.5-oz each) brown gravy
hot cooked rice for serving

In a medium bowl combine the ground beef, egg, and Panko crumbs mixing together well.  Form mixture into 16 meatballs.

In a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.  Drain well.  Add the gravy and simmer on low for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.  Serve over the hot cooked rice.