It has taken me years to get this one right. Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate…
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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
This is a modified Toll House recipe. Definitely a family favorite. Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies (depending on size) 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups quick oats 5 1/2…
Pepper Steak
There are SO many recipes out there for Pepper Steak, and NONE that I liked the sound of. So, I created my own. I hope you like. 2 pounds top sirloin (slightly frozen is best for perfect thin slices) 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 6 bell peppers (I use red, yellow and orange when in…
Grandma Sophie’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
I recently found out that this awesome recipe originated with my grandmother. So, of course I had to give her the credit. Thank you Gramma for many years of yummy cookie munching! Enjoy, from our family to yours! Yield: 3 dozen cookies 1 chocolate cake mix 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup…
Hot Dog Bites
My kids could never wrap their heads around something called “pigs in a blanket” so I call these hot dog bites. Both recipes can be made with either regular hot dogs (whatever your dog of choice is) or Lil Smokies. Make these for a picnic, weeknight soccer practice or a Sunday ballgame and watch how…
Adventures In Cooking (#3)
We put a fire pit in the yard this summer and I have made it a point to cook outside at least two nights a week. Last night, we were eating our burgers, baked beans and corn on the cob and I realized it was time to start picking the apples from the trees in…
Chicken and Mushrooms with Brown Rice
A good, quick weeknight dinner. Yield: 4 servings 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add…
Spinach Mushroom Sautee
This is a great side dish for chicken or pork. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves, cleaned and torn 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan on medium-high…
Easy Fruit Salad
This recipe reminds me of pot luck dinners. When was the last time you went to a pot luck and didn’t find some kind of fruit salad with marshmallows? 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved 1 large orange, sectioned (you can substitute a small can of mandarine oranges, drained) 1 banana, sliced 1 red apple,…
Easy Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Green Beans
This recipe is quick and delicious. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. I use fresh green beans and fresh mushrooms but you could certainly use canned and save even more time with preparation! Yield: 4 servings 4 pork tenderloins (about 1/2 inch thick) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil…
Easy-Cheesy Quiche
This is a quick and easy alternative to my standard quiche recipe. 1 pound breakfast pork sausage 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup salsa 12 ounces velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes 1 dozen eggs, beaten 1/3 cup sour cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease…
Hamburger Gravy
This is a staple in our family. A very simple, yet satisfying comfort food. Serve over mashed potatoes with green beans and home made bread. 1 pound ground beef 1 10 ounce can cream mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk garlic salt and pepper to taste Brown the ground beef, add garlic salt and pepper…
You Bake Me Crazy 