Heather says: These are not a copy cat recipe for Pecan Sandies, but with some tweaking they may be quite close (a little extra sugar and perhaps almond extract in addition to the vanilla, but I have not tested these thoughts). These cookies are buttery and taste of toasted pecans, simple flavors are sometimes all …
Heather says: If you just can’t decide whether to make oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies this is the joyful union of both. These are a little chewy, a little soft, and a whole lot of chocolate. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup all purpose flour …
Heather says: This is a great use for that half bag of dried cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving. Biscotti was originally created to be a sturdy baked good that would travel well; this was way before Tupperware. It’s a dunker’s delight and should be enjoyed with tea or coffee. Cool these completely before storing in a …
Dear Home Ec 101, I love making brownies; it makes the house smell so good! I’ve got everything in my cupboard; I’ll try to make them tomorrow. Got a question for you all, when I make brownies, often the outer edges are done way before the center is; the edges are overcooked and the center …
Hey ladies! I’m planning on baking some cookies and shipping them as Christmas gifts. I’m thinking I’ll make some chocolate cookies, chocolate no-bakes, and snickerdoodles. Do you think these will travel well? If not, can you give me some suggestions? Thanks! Signed, Cookie Monster’s Sister Ivy says: It’s true, some cookies travel better than others. …
We know it seems like a stretch, but you really don’t need a box mix to bake brownies. In fact, you may already have everything on hand. Why not surprise a neighbor if you can’t eat a whole batch? It’s not like you’ll make an enemy offering chocolate. From Scratch Brownie Recipe [There’s a printable …
Dear Home Ec 101, I can’t get to the store today and this recipe calls for buttermilk, do you have an easy substitution? Signed, Sour Sue Heather says: Most recipes that call for buttermilk do so for the acidity it brings to a recipe. Sometimes the acidity is used to help tenderize meat such as …
Dear Home Ec 101, My cookies keep ending up flat, hard and chewy, what can I do? I have tried 5 different recipes and my cookies all come out the same, flat. I watch them in the oven and they puff all up and then it is like bubbles popping and they flatten out before …
Heather says:
After getting the hang of basic white bread, these rolls should be a cinch. There are no fancy ingredients, but you will need a rolling pin.
Ingredients:
Directions are after the jump.
Dear Home Ec 101, I used to live about as close to sea level as one can get, but recently we moved to the mountains of New Hampshire. Do I have to worry about the high altitude directions? Signed, High on the Hog Heather says: At sea level air there is about 14.7 lbs of …