Saturday, September 26, 2009

Computer Problems

I've been having some computer problems.  As soon as I get them fixed I'll post all of the recipes I've done so far.  Sorry, but not to worry, yummy-ness is on it's way!

Monday, September 7, 2009

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

You will need-
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup white chocolate chips


Heat oven to 350°F.
In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
Add oats, cranberries and chocolate chips; mix well.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely....or not. 
Enjoy!


Roasted Potato Fries with Bacon Chive Dip

Roasted Potato Fries with Bacon Chive Dip
You will need-
4-6 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
olive oil
salt
pepper
1 pint sour cream
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Start off by roasting the potatoes- 
Put the potatoe wedges on a large sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Toss to coat and spread into a single layer. 
Cook in a 425 oven until golden brown, flipping the potatoes half-way through cooking to ensure both sides brown.
Meanwhile-
Mix the bacon, chives, salt and pepper into the sour cream and mix thoroughly. 
When the potatoes are done serve with the dip and enjoy!