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Simple Pizza Crust Recipe

Heather says: My kids love pizza night. They are young enough that the whole process is fascinating to them and there is a lot of excitement for little cost. My husband and I are in search of the “perfect” pizza crust that is doesn’t require a huge amount of advance preparation. This one is close. …

Pizza Sauce Recipe

Heather says: This pizza sauce can be simmered on the stove or made with a slow cooker (Crock-pot® folks, Crock-pot®). Pizza night’s order of operations are as follows: I start the sauce, begin a crust, chop the veggies, roll out the dough, and finally add all the toppings. The kids help by eating all my …

tomato gravy over white rice in the foreground on a black plate in the background on the left are pinto beans and on the right is sautéed greens

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 …

Triple Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Heather says: Welcome to the penultimate episode of cookie-a-day. Today I have another recipe from Kendra. (Why have friends if you can’t abuse them?) I hope y’all have enjoyed this series, it’s definitely been a challenge sometimes. Thank you to everyone who contributed recipes. If I didn’t get to them this year, it won’t be …

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe

Heather says: Many thanks to my friend Kendra for providing today’s cookie and picture. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter – softened 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract …

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 …

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 …

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 …