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.