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Daily Archives: November 2, 2016

Coffee Cookies

One of my fondest childhood memories of the holidays is of my mom baking cookies… and she baked lots of cookies. This recipe is a family favorite and gets high praise whenever I make it to share with family, friends, and co-workers. Now it is my turn to share it with you! Save Print Coffee Cookies Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  12 mins Total time:  32 mins   Ingredients ½ cup shortening ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cloves or ¼ teaspoon of each 1 egg ½ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in ½ cup cold coffee 2 cups sifted flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup raisins, chopped ½ cup walnuts, chopped Instructions…

Brown Butter Cheese Omelette

Have you ever considered how versatile the omelette is?  From a simple cheese omelette to any combination of ingredients, this often overlooked breakfast dish is easy and satisfying – especially when cooked in in butter that browns ever so lightly imparting that additional flavor to the eggs. Here is my take on the simple omelette… let’s get cracking! Save Print Brown Butter Cheese Omelette Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  2 mins Total time:  7 mins Serves: 1   Ingredients 2 large eggs or ½ cup egg substitute ⅛ cup cream 1 tsp Tabasco sauce pinch of salt a few grinds of black pepper 2 tsp butter ¼ cup shredded cheese, plus 2 tbsp reserved dried parsley (optional) Instructions Heat a…