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S’mores Cookies & Ginger Snaps
Every year around the holidays I have this list of things I’d like to do during the season. And one thing that is always on my list is to make Christmas cookies. To me, Christmas cookies don’t have to be decorated just so, but there have to be enough to share. And ideally, I’d put them in bags, tie pretty bows on them and give them to my neighbors. Well, it liked to kill me, but mission accomplished! I have to thank Brogan for this feat, because first thing this morning, he started asking for us to make cookies. Since the hub’s new job means he works every weekend, anything…
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Maple Peanut Butter Cookies
Brogan and I decided to make some cookies this morning so I thought we’d try out a peanut butter cookie recipe from Pinterest. The recipe was for Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies, but I was low on honey. I decided to improvise and go with my go-to sweetener, maple syrup. So I subbed butter in place of shortening and maple syrup in place of honey and these cookies were delish! The maple really adds something great to the flavor, however it’s very subtle. Maple Peanut Butter Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1…
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My Go-to Marinade
After years of experimenting, trying store-bought sauces and making dozens of recipes, I’ve finally found my go-to marinade! It’s pretty simple – Dijon, maple syrup and garlic – and it goes great on pork tenderloin, chicken and salmon. I have long been a fan of Dijon in or on almost anything, but the maple syrup idea came from the Pinterest-famous Man Pleasing Chicken. Add some garlic and some salt and pepper, and voila! you’ve got some really good tasting meat! Dijon Maple Marinade 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 cloves garlic (or the equivalent in minced garlic) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp pepper Yes, I…
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Caramel Corn Cupcakes
I am not a baker – I am a wanna be baker. I feel like I’ve got the cooking thing down, but baking is such a different animal. There’s too much science involved – you can’t just add a little of this or that; the measurements have to be exact. But nevertheless, I want to bake. Especially cupcakes – I love everything about cupcakes! I should also add that we found out a couple of months ago that my oldest son Brogan has tree nut allergies, so no more baked goods from a bakery (unless it’s a nut-free bakery). This means that anytime someone at his preschool brings baked goods…
