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Honey Butter Star Cookies Recipe

Heather says: This is just a simple tweak on a basic butter cookie. It was going to be more complicated, until I was distracted while measuring. Also my stars didn’t always look like starfish, but my four year old used my new cookie cutter with his playdough. Instead of getting mad I went with the …

Zucchini and Mushrooms

Heather says: My friend has asked for more side dish recipes, so here we go. If you’re cheap frugal like me, you wait until the vegetables you need are in the marked down produce. I was able to get four zucchini for $0.99 and a 10oz package of mushrooms for $0.89. The other ingredients are …

Chocolate Cookies With Peanut Butter Chips Recipe

Heather says: Tonight was tree decorating night, so while I wrestled with the lights (I’m picky, so it is my job) Mr. Heather whipped up a batch of cookies. These are good without being overwhelming either on the chocolate or peanut butter side. Ingredients: 1 1/8 cups unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large …

Heather says: While I will always prefer the beer battered and deep fried fish, this version is a close second and is much healthier. Nearly any white-fleshed fish will do: cod, walleye, or whiting for example. If you would like the chips done completely in the oven, follow the directions for these potato wedges, omitting …

Cookie-a-day: The sometimes things don’t work out edition

Ivy says: So Heather’s having problems with her internet connection being spotty and I’ve been sick for the last 2 days. I am feeling loads better today although I’m still not totally up to par. So Heather asked me to make the cookies today and I told her, “No problem!” Except, since I was sick …

Chocolate Crinkles or Black and Whites Recipe

Heather says: As you can tell this fun little cookie has several names – chocolate crinkles, black and whites, krinkles, or kringles. Soft and chocolatey, the powdered sugar adds a nice counterpoint, both with color and taste. It makes an attractive addition to your holiday baking. Chocolate Crinkles Cookie Recipe [There is a printable recipe below …

Keeping All Those Cookies

Dear Home Ec 101, When should one begin their holiday baking if they want to give out cookie platters the week before Christmas? Last year I did all my baking in 2 days and it nearly killed me, but I don’t want to do it too far in advance or the cookies won’t be fresh. …

Cookie-a-day: Italian Knots Recipe

Heather Heather says:

Today’s cookie was conributed by my longtime, non-blogging friend Carol.

Italian Knots

2 sticks butter

6 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1 1/4 c sugar

6 c flour

6 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

Directions after the jump.

Forecast: Freezing Temperatures

Dear Home Ec 101, A friend and I were talking earlier today. She is a big fan of doubling casseroles and freezing half for later. I was telling her that I don’t because I usually freeze my meat before cooking it and you can’t refreeze meat. She said that as long as you cook it …

Almond Button Cookies Recipe

Heather says: These soft, cake-like almond button cookies are straightforward and not overpoweringly sweet. If you would like, feel free to substitute almond extract for up to half the vanilla. These cookies are simple and nicely complement a cup of coffee as an afternoon or after dinner treat. Almond Button Cookies Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup …