If you’re anything like us (and hey, you might not be, we are strange), you have too many books. Go ahead and admit it, you have more books than you need. (We plead the fifth.) Go through them. Keep the ones you want to read repeatedly, keep the ones you plan on reading in the …
Heather says: Digging through old cookbooks you may come across some strange ideas, especially concerning gelatin. However, there are many classic recipes forgotten or replaced by new convenience items. A perfect example is tomato gravy. Sure, the name doesn’t invoke images of glamour or haute couture, but not everything in life has to. Tomato gravy …
These cookies may also be called penuche oatmeal drops. Penuche describes the original flavor of fudge. It’s what fudge was before someone brilliant decided to add chocolate. They are very simple cookies. However, if you don’t like the texture of oats in your cookies, they will not be a good fit for you. They are …
Heather says: Beef pepper steak is a great meal that can be prepared in about the same amount of time it takes to make rice. It’s also flexible enough to play with. Use different colored bell peppers for variety and if you’d like, toss in extras like: bean sprouts, snow peas, or mushrooms. This meal …
This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ‘snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne pepper. This version is kid-friendly but is a great base recipe for experimenting to find your favorite flavor combinations to make …
These are the black sheep of the cookie family. Not a whole lot of class, but we love them anyhow. Don’t let the no-bake name fool you. These are less kid-friendly than most baked cookies, as the hot butter and sugar mixture could cause serious burns. If you have a little one helping in the …
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: I took today off, but Malia was kind enough to send in her recipe and instructions for snickerdoodles; just the name makes me grin. Malia is currently on break from her blog Live.Laugh.Love, but she can be found at Music City Bloggers where she is a contributing author. Snickerdoodles While the origins …
These molasses cookies are like soft ginger snaps. These are delicious any time of year, but especially good for holiday time. How to round your cookies. These are large cookies, so you will need a wide-mouth ring for mason jars or a small bowl for these. While the cookies are cooling, place the ring over …
Heather says: These chocolate chip cookies call for real butter, a splash of milk, and extra vanilla. For variety consider adding chopped walnuts or M&Ms. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks butter) melted 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 …