Thanks to my husband for finding this recipe on the back of the Safeway oats carton. Here is recipe #3 from my cookie baking stash: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies 2 sticks softened unsalted butter 1 1/2 c packed dark brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs 2 c Safeway Old-Fashioned Oats cereal 1 1/2 c…
Entertaining
Chocolate Pistachio Wafers
Here is the second cookie recipe that my husband found on the inside of the Challenge Butter package. He said we should try it. What a smart man! Chocolate Pistachio Wafers 3/4 c or 1 1/2 sticks of salted butter 1 c sugar 1 egg 3/4 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 c flour 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa…
Recipe File: Chocolate Filled Raspberries
For the party, I made chocolate filled raspberries and they were scrumptious. I got the recipe from Sweet Paul and you will need the following: fresh raspberries dark chocolate chips Simply place a chocolate chip in each raspberry. Put the pointy end of the chip in. Finished. Unbelievably good and addictive! Enjoy! *Tina
Hummus
As promised, here is the hummus recipe: Hummus 1 can cooked garbanzo beans 1/2 c. lemon juice 3 cloves garlic 1/3 c. tahini 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste Drain garbanzo beans. Put the beans in a small saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer…
Effortless Entertaining: 50th Birthday Party
We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday on Saturday with a magnificent party. We started with a wine and cheese spread followed by a light dinner and finished with birthday cake. Here is how I did it: Dishes and Glasses: I used a combination of pressed glass dishes, china, small cheese plates, and a collection of…