by Allison on December 27, 2008
A creamy potato soup that tastes like a loaded baked potato. So good and super easy! Great for using up extra baked potatoes!
Recipe for Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup flour
- 7 cups milk
- 5 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed, about 5 cups
- 1 large onion chopped, OR a few green onions
- 10 to 12 strips bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled OR 1 cup cubed, cooked ham
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
by Allison on December 27, 2008
Chocolate chip cookies with walnuts are simply divine! Wonderful texture and flavour make this recipe a classic!
Recipe for Chocolate Chip Divinity Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl beat sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture and blend in nuts and chocolate.
by Jillian on December 26, 2008
These triple chocolate chip cookies should satisfy any chocolate craving. Try serving with vanilla ice cream for a great dessert!
Recipe for Extreme Triple Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup margarine
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cups chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In large bowl cream together first 5 ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
by Jillian on December 24, 2008
Bran muffins are delicious and super healthy! Great for breakfast or a snack.
Recipe for Bran Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups white flour
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups raisins
- 3 3/4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 4 cups wheat bran
- 1 1/3 cups olive oil OR canola oil
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup honey OR 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix flours, baking soda, baking powder, and raisins in a large bowl.
by Allison on December 12, 2008
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a great holiday treat, but are good anytime. Citrus flavor with the goodness of whole cranberries!
Recipe for Cranberry Orange Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Grease cookie sheets.
