Gingerbread Man Cookies

3 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. ground ginger

3 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cloves (SO Important!!)

6 tbsp. (1/4c. + 2 tbsp) c. unsalted butter

1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar

1 large egg

2/3 c. unsulphured molasses

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat together sugar and butter. Add egg ad molasses, gradually add flour mixture.

Roll out.... bake at 350º for 8-12 min.

My Favorite~ Chili with Fritos!

Chili with Fritos!

1/2 onion finely chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 12-oz can contadina crushed tomatoes
1 can golden sweet corn-- YUMMO!
seasoning: cumin, garlic salt, chili powder, fresh dried rosemary all to taste

I make chili a lot--- but this recipe is SO good. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the seasoning AND the ratio of ingredients. (Not too much of one thing).

Serve with sour cream and fritos!

Really Delicious, Simple Easy Pasta

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1 small can of tomato paste
1 or 1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning, or

1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. fresh bunch of basil, chopped

Cook 2 c. any kind of noodles al dente
Top with Sauce, Stir
Add meatballs, and shredded fresh mozzarella
Bake in a 400º oven for 20 min. or until melted

OH my goodness... so good!


Serve with rolls, green beans, and fruit salad

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake: for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

For the shortbread, combine in food processor:
1 1/4 c. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cold butter
add a tiny bit ice water if too dry

bake in a 325º oven for 25-30 min. or until just brown at edges.

cook down a cup or 1 1/2 c. strawberries with 1 c. sugar
strain (save syrup for pancakes!)

Top shortbread with strawberries and real whipped cream!