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Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
By draingal
26 jumbo cookies Preparation time: 45 minutes Baking time: 10 minutes per pan
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups) real semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
Sweet Potato Kale Chili - Instant Pot
By draingal
In large pot, sauté onion and bell pepper in half of the orange juice for 8-10 minutes until onion is soft and tra...
- 2 pounds of sweet potatoes, diced (no need to peel if organic)
- 1 large red onion (approximately 10 ounces), finely chopped
- 2 – 15 ounce cans kidney beans (rinse if not salt-free)
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 2 – 14.5 ounce cans Muir Glen salt-free fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon salt-free chili powder
- 2 teaspoons SMOKED paprika (makes a difference when it’s smoked)
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder (or more to taste)
- 8 ounces of Lacinto Kale, finely shredded like cabbage for coleslaw
- 3 cups of orange juice
Kale with Garlic and Bacon
By draingal
Stack a few kale leaves and roll lengthwise into a cigar shape
- 2 1/2 pounds kale (about 4 bunches), tough stems and center ribs cut off and discarded
- 10 bacon slices (1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups water
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
By draingal
Blend butter and sugar until fluffy; set aside
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 5 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. nutmeg
- Garnish: fine colored sugars
Balsamic Fig Salad Dressing
By draingal
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients until smooth
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped shallots
- 3-4 whole dried figs, sliced or chopped (or 3 tablespoons fig jam)
- 1 tablespoon honey, if additional sweetness is desired
Basil-Oregano Butter
By draingal
A nice compliment to all fish, whether baked, broiled, grilled, or fried
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 tbsp. dry sherry
- 2 tbsp. snipped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp. fresh oregano
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- dash of salt and black pepper
Zucchini Pie
By draingal
This is my Mom's recipe..
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Dash of parsley
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 1/2 cup Sharp cheese
- Dash of Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups zucchini; sliced and shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Donut Puffs with Coffee Mousse
By draingal
For the Cake: Prepare a 9-inch spring form pan with a parchment round and a collar that is 1-inch higher than the s...
- DONUT PUFFS:
- 1 package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets (thawed, 2 sheets)
- flaky sea salt for garnish
- COFFEE MOUSSE:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup coffee
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- BITTERSWEET GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
Egg Drop Soup
By draingal
Serves 2
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp Oriental sesame oil
- Chicken broth
- 1 Beaten egg
- Scallions
Pastry Dough Options
By draingal
Refer to the "Easiest Ever Pastry Dough" recipe
- To 1 Savory Thyme Pastry Dough, skip the sugar and add 1 tablespoon thyme leaves.
- To 1/4 1 Poppy Seed Pastry Dough, trade out sugar for 1/4 cup each finely grated Cheddar and Parmesan and 1 tablespoon poppy seeds.