Heather Solos Dear Home Ec 101, I made some pottage the other day. (Lentil beans, brown rice, leeks, garlic.) It was really good! Last night in some sort of mad crazed binging spree my boyfriend and I were munching on it and somehow left it out all night, uncovered. *sigh* So out, uncovered, for about 10 hours …
Heather says:
These traditional Christmas cookies can be found under many names: Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cakes, sand tarts, or butterballs.
Ingredients:
Directions after the jump.
Heather says: It’s time for the age old Christmas classic, sugar cookies. I will be honest, royal icing is too sweet for this salt loving gal, but it is indispensable for its gorgeous sheen. If you are not scared of a mess, let the kids get in on the decorating. There are tons of new …
Heather says: Growing up, I thought I hated beef stew. I avoided it at all costs. Then came the day I was on complete bed rest during my first pregnancy. I had just gotten out of the hospital, and my ex-husband’s grandparents were kind enough to bring over dinner. Not knowing the depths of my …
Heather says: Many thanks go to Crystal for submitting her family’s recipe for pepparkakor. This version has been simplified if you would like a traditional version, take a peek here. 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp molasses 1 tsp boiling water 1 large egg 3 cups …
Dear Home Ec 101: I don’t use softeners or softener sheets and every piece of clothing we own is being ruined by these grease stains. I have no idea what it is but I can only assume its from the dryer. And I know, with kids, stains are highly likely but even their brand spanking …
Heather says: Don’t let the idea of toasting pecans scare you away from making these Oatmeal Scotchies with Toasted Pecans. Simply scatter pecans on a baking sheet and place in a 300F oven for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring once. Be careful not to leave them in too long, as they will be be cooked …
Heather says: While it is easiest to just let butter soften at room temperature, sometimes you just don’t have time. Such as when a child “suddenly remembers” they were supposed to bring cookies to class the next day. I do not recommend using a microwave, as it is way too easy to skip softening and …
Heather says:
I make this every year for Christmas parties and brunches. Biscotti are twice baked cookies and the name comes from the Italian words bis and cotto. This recipe freezes well and can be made up to a month ahead of time.
Pictures will be added soon.
Chocolate Biscotti
Ingredients:
Directions after the jump.
Heather says: The first time I heard this, I assumed the person was off their rocker, but I tried it years ago. Have you ever noticed that coffee tastes better when your server pours from a height? Try it, but please practice with cold water until you are quite sure you have the method down. …