Oct 14, 2012 |
What could be easier than making a drop cookie? How ’bout making a drop cookie from a mix? That’s right, you heard me. Today I took the easy way out and used a pre-mix for our cookies. And you know what? I’d do it again!
Who hasn’t heard of Betty Crocker? Their product is a staple in almost any kitchen. And with the busyness of the upcoming Holiday season, they’re definitely invited to my house any time.
I started the mix by hand, but soon realized my KitchenAid could do it better.
After lining the cookie sheets with parchment paper, I used my cookie scoop to drop the mix.
The cookies baked for eight minutes then cooled on the pans for one more.
After they completely cooled on the racks, we frosted them with Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Frosting.
And then we enjoyed them. Well, some of them. The rest… I hope they make it through the week.
But with Betty Crocker’s easy pre-mix, I’m okay if they don’t.
And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!
Dec 5, 2011 |
I know it’s a little early to make my New Year’s Resolutions list, but let’s face it, we’re all already thinking about it. We all have the mental checklist to go through before we publicly (or privately) admit to those things we want to make better come midnight New Year’s Eve: Is this important? Would the benefits outweigh the work? Would I want to share this with (public, self, God, anyone)? If the answer to all of these is “yes”, you know you can add it to your list.
So, right now I’m thinking of how to really spruce up my cooking in 2012. And right now, that means what recipes do I want to conquer?
Let’s pretend for a moment that I already have my dream kitchen built. Lots of room. Lots of counter space. Lots of shelves. Lots of appliances. Lots of ingredients. Lots and lots and lots… pretty, isn’t it? And so functional!
Insert Chef (me). In this happy world, I get to not only make some old favorites, but try out my list of new recipes that all turn out heavenly tasteful. These are just a few on that list. (I know some of these are basic, I’ve just not yet got around to making them.):
Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon
Roast Duck
Venison Stew
Veal Lasagna
Fruitcake
Key Lime Pie
I want to learn about wines. Which wines taste better with which foods. Just because a wine is expensive doesn’t mean it’s lovely; and just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s tasteless. I’d love to learn about wines.
I also want to experiment with some traditional recipes I love to make:
Potato Chip Casserole
Slow Cooker Ratatouille
Tator-Tot Casserole
And cookies. Lots and lots of cookies. In fact, I would love to be the Cookie Queen.
I guess I better get started. The more I cook, the more I find to cook. I just love recipes. Don’t you?
And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!
Dec 4, 2011 |
The dual purpose word: COLD. It’s a feeling. It’s a virus. And right now, it’s both. At least, it’s trying to be.
All that to say, with the onslaught of winter winds, I’ve come under the weather so to speak, and am not feeling up to writing a conquering post.
Instead, here’s a few photos of my Christmas decorating.
How do you decorate for the Holidays?
This Year's Favorite Ornament
More Treats Under the Tree
Christmas Wagon
My Mantle at Night
Treats Under the Tree
Chocolate Martini made with Scharffen Berger Chocolate
Lights in the Dark
Easy Start
The cookies baked for eight minutes then cooled on the pans for one more.
After they completely cooled on the racks, we frosted them with Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Frosting.
And then we enjoyed them. Well, some of them. The rest… I hope they make it through the week.
