Monday, October 29, 2007

Pumpkin Cookies

Yesterday I made Pumpkin cookies for the first time since last year and the smell filled my house, the smell that made it officially fall. I got to thinking that it might be fun to make my blog a recipe source. If I find a good one I will pass it on to friends that might enjoy, I know I would love a new recipe now and then. So here is my first stop to yummy.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cream
2 eggs
3/4 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 Tbl Baking Soda
1 15 oz can of pumpkin
Mix in
3 c. flour
1 tsp each cinn, cloves, nutmeg
chocolate chips
Bake at 375 for 12 min. frost with cream cheese frosting if you want
When I made them yesterday I had to put extra flour, sometimes when the weather is cold cookies take almost a cup extra.
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine softened
2 tsp. vanilla
Beat together until light and fluffy. Add 2 c. powder sugar and beat. Then add 2 3/4 c. more sugar and beat until smooth.
So today I made another tasty meal that was such a kid pleaser all of you that struggle to get your kids to eat dinner need to try this one.
Creamy Chicken & Pasta
8 ounces penne pasta (I used curly noodles, they were fun)
3 small carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 medium zucchini sliced (I didn't have any so I left it out)
1 c. frozen peas
1 lb chicken cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbl oil
3/4 c heavy cream (I used whole milk cause I had it)
1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
pinch nutmeg
Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 12 minutes. Add veggies except peas during the last 4 minutes. then add peas during the last 1 minute. Drain and put in large serving bowl.
Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Heat oil in skillet over med-high. Cook 8 minutes, or until cooked through.
Add cream, cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper and nutmeg to skillet. Boil for 2 minutes until thick. Toss with pasta and veggies.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

The Blog has started

I have finally become computer literate. Thanks Meta. Tonight will be the beginning of a new me. Now I can start to show off my cute boys. Look me up every day!