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Iced Oatmeal-Applesauce Cookies
By DIANETHORNTON
Directions Make cookies: Preheat oven to 350
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chunky-style applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
By DIANETHORNTON
Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Chocolate-Spot Cookies
By DIANETHORNTON
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 1/2 (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups black and orange mini candy-coated chocolates
My Husband's Favorite Zucchini Recipe
By DIANETHORNTON
I asked my husband if there was anything he wanted me to post and he said the zucchini dish I make mostly during th...
- 3 zucchini (3 if you use the size you get in the store)
- 1 medium onion sliced in rings cut in half
- 1/2 c water
- 1/4 c butter or margarine
- 1/2 to 1 c sour cream (can use up to 1 cup depending on how creamy, i usually use 1 cup)
- 1 Tbsp corn starch mixed in a little water for thickening
- salt and pepper to taste
DR. PEPPER CAKE
By DIANETHORNTON
Heat butter, cocoa and Dr
- 1 c. butter
- 1 c. Dr. Pepper
- 4 tbsp. cocoa
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 1 tsp. soda
- 2 c. flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. Dr. Pepper
- 3 tbsp. cocoa
- 1 (16 oz.) box confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. chopped nuts
*Tip - Fluffy Baked Goods
By DIANETHORNTON
The lemon juice SUPER activates the baking soda/powder and makes baked goods SUPER FLUFFY and yummy!!!
- For the fluffiest baked goods EVER, add a teaspoon or two to baked recipes that include baking soda or powder and BE AMAZED!
Tropical Temptation
By DIANETHORNTON
Pour tequila, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and grenadine into a glass filled with ice
- 1 shot tequila (recommended: Jose Cuervo)
- 1 shot pineapple juice
- Splash lemon juice
- 1/2 shot grenadine syrup
- Club soda
- Pineapple wedge, for garnish
- Ice, for serving
Fresh Orange Margarita
By DIANETHORNTON
Pour 1/2-ounce of the tequila into a small saucer
- 2 ounces 100 percent agave silver/blanco tequila, divided
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 limes, divided
- 1/2 small Hamlin or Valencia orange
- 2 tablespoons light agave nectar
- 3/4 cup ice cubes, about 3 to 4
Avocado Fritters with Avocado Cilantro Cream Sauce
By DIANETHORNTON
A bite-sized fiesta in fritter form
- For the fritters
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 Tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 6 oz cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels (I just grilled mine)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (more or less to taste)
- 4 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (more or less to taste)
- 2 avocados, diced
- For the dipping sauce
- 2 avocados, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Bacon-Cornbread Stuffing
By DIANETHORNTON
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 pan cornbread (8-inch square), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, diced small
- 2 stalks celery, diced medium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Coarse salt and pepper