Submitted by Carli
| 1 egg | 1 c. light brown sugar | |
| ¾ c. Hershey’s syrup | 1½ c. flour | |
| ¼ tsp baking soda | Dash of Salt | |
| 1 stick melted butter | ¾ c. chopped pecans, optional |
Heat oven to 350°F, grease a 9″ square baking pan. Beat egg, add brown sugar & syrup, beating until well blended. Stir together flour, baking soda, & salt; add to egg mixture, beating until blended. Fold in butter & nuts. Bake 30-40 minutes.
Submitted by Carli
| 3 c. unpeeled chopped apples | 2 c. raw cranberries (or Craisins) | |
| 1 c. granulated sugar | 1½ c. oats | |
| ½ c. packed brown sugar | 1/3 c. flour | |
| 1/3 c. chopped pecans | ½ c. melted butter |
Combine apples, cranberries, & sugar in an 8″ square dish, mix thoroughly to blend, then set aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients until crumbly & spread evenly over fruit layer. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until fruit is fork tender. Great served warm with ice cream!
Submitted by Carli
Yields About 2 Dozen large Cookies
| 1 c. softened butter | 1 c. brown sugar | |
| 1 1/3 c. white sugar | 2 eggs | |
| 1 tbsp vanilla extract | 1 tsp baking soda | |
| 1 tsp baking powder | 1 tsp salt | |
| 3½ c. flour | 2 tbsp crushed instant coffee | |
| 16 oz. chocolate chips |
1. Cream the butter & sugars until fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs & vanilla extract.
3. Combine dry ingredients & beat into butter mixture.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Bake at 375°F on parchment for 11-14 min., depending on how big you make the cookie.
Submitted by Carli
| 1lb tube pasta (rigatoni, penne, etc.) | 1 tbsp olive oil | |
| 1lb kielbasa sausage, cut into 1″ chunks | 2 bell peppers (1 red & 1 yellow), diced | |
| 2 c. broccoli florets, bite size | 1 tbsp minced garlic | |
| 1 14oz. can chopped tomatoes | 1 c. shredded mozzarella |
Cook pasta per directions until firm-tender. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage & heat through. Remove with a slotted spoon & set aside. Add peppers, broccoli, & garlic & cook until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes & add sausage back. Increase heat to high & cook uncovered until hot, stirring often. Drain pasta & return to pot. Add sausage mixture, then toss to mix. Spoon into serving dish & top with cheese.
Submitted by Carli
| 20-24 frozen Taquitos (corn is best) | 1 small can enchilada sauce | |
| 2 c. shredded cheddar | 1 small can sliced black olives | |
| sour cream | shredded lettuce | |
| chopped tomatoes |
Place frozen taquitos in 9″x13″ pan, cover with enchilada sauce. Top with cheese & olives. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Garnish with lettuce, sour cream, &/or tomatoes before serving.
