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Category Archives: Recipes
Easy Cherry Berry Dessert
I love Dessert, and I created this one to take care of my sweet tooth with no guilt. It’s so simple to make and is ready in no time. Continue reading
A Melted Root Beer Float?
I definitely have a sweet tooth, and sometimes I just need something sweet. This is a recipe, that I think I invented, and it certainly satisfies my craving. It’s low in calories as well.
Ingredients
Root Beer and Milk
That’s it
Simply pour root beer into a glass and add four ounces of milk. Stir and enjoy.
I use diet root beer and non fat milk, but you can vary that if you wish.
It tastes like a melted root beer float, and I love it.
I hope you’ll give it a try.
Sourdough Bread Made Simpler
Last night I baked sourdough bread, and it was delicious. Continue reading
Easy and Delicious Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites. I love cookies and I think of oatmeal cookies as being a healthier choice. I’m smiling at myself right now. It has been a very busy week, but I’m finally posting the recipe I promised several days ago. These cookies are delicious and the recipe is easy.
Ingredients
1 cup margarine or butter softened 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking soda
1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 1 tsp salt
2 eggs 3 cups oats uncooked
1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup raisins or 1 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cream butter and sugars until smooth.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl combine and blend thoroughly flour,cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Beat these dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture. Stir in oats, and raisins or walnuts, which ever you prefer.
Drop rounded teaspoons full onto greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to brown.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
Cool on a wire rack. Eat and enjoy with a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of milk. They are also great to give as a seasonal gift to friends, neighbors, and family.