Author: Amelia

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

(Amelia’s variation from Chicken ala King) 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced 12 oz bacon, cooked, drained and broken up into small pieces 1 tablespoon butter 2 stalks celery, diced 1/4...

ALMOND JOY COOKIES

ALMOND JOY COOKIES

from the kitchen of Cyndi Olsen (2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange) 1 (14 oz) bag sweetened coconut flakes 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ⅔ cup chopped lightly salted almonds 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed...

Royal Frosting for Dia de los Muertos cookies

Royal Frosting for Dia de los Muertos cookies

4 lbs. powdered sugar 3/4 c. meringue powder 1 1/3-1 1/2 c. warm water 2-4 tbsp. oil-free extract or flavoring Whisk together sugar and meringue powder. Ad flavoring to water and slowly incorporate to...

ETHEL’S SUGAR COOKIES 

ETHEL’S SUGAR COOKIES 

from the kitchen of Amelia Miles (2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange) ¾ cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Blend butter,...

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

from the kitchen of Amelia Miles (2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange) CREAM TOGETHER: 1 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla MIX IN: 1 box chocolate cake mix ½ Cup chopped walnuts...

Chocolate Mint Crinkles

Chocolate Mint Crinkles

from the kitchen of Diane Hirst (2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange) 2 cups flour 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 4...

DIANNA’S OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

DIANNA’S OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

from the kitchen of Dianna Mikulecky (2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange) 2 cups flour 2.5 cups oatmeal, put through blender or food processor 1/2 tsp. salt 1 teaspoon  baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 4.5...

Mincemeat Bars

Mincemeat Bars

from the kitchen of Shirley Goldstein (2017 Christmas Cookie Exchange) 3/4 cups firmly-packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon molasses 1 Tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda...

ARROZ CON POLLO (chicken and rice)

ARROZ CON POLLO (chicken and rice)

My Tia Lico taught me to make this. Hers is so much better. When I go out to eat at a Mexican restaurant, my favorite is the rice. 4 pieces of chicken, boiled, skinned,...

MUG BROWNIE

MUG BROWNIE

1 coffee mugs (microwave safe) 3 Tablespoons flour 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder 3 Tablespoons oil 3 Tablespoons water pinch of salt 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons chocolate chips In...