Giant Ginger Cookies

Giant Ginger Cookies To create the chewy texture, be sure to make them with shortening, not butter or margarine. 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour 4 teas. ground ginger 2 teas. baking soda 1 1/2 teas. ground cinnamon 1 teas. ground cloves 1/4 teas. salt 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs … Read more

Ginger Cookies

Ginger Cookies 4 1/2 cups flour 4 teas. ground ginger 2 teas. baking soda 1 1/2 teas. ground cinnamon 1 teas. ground cloves 1/4 teas. salt 1-1/2 cups shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup coarse or reg. sugar for rolling dough in. Laura, I remember your asking for the list … Read more

Kathy Lee’s Wassail Bowl

Ingredients for cider. I just slice orange rather than peel & zest. Dear Laura, I’m glad you plan a nice dinner with friends–and dogs. I expect Paige to come in anytime tonight, according to when she gets started. Celia’s will likely come tomorrow as will Craig’s. Your mom is having the dinner as I am … Read more

Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread

Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread Source: sweetsaltysc.blogspot.comINGREDIENTS Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread (serves 2-3)1/8-1/4 c dried cranberries (to taste)1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for mixing1/4 c red wine (water may be substituted)4 oz creamy goat cheese, room temperatureCrackers for servingDIRECTIONS Put cranberries and cinnamon in a heat-proof bowl. Heat wine in a small saucepan until it comes … Read more

Andrews Dry BBQ Rub

Andrews Dry BBQ Rub 1 ½ cups paprika 1 tbsp+ (heaping) cayenne 3 tbsp+ sea salt 2 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tbsp yellow curry 2 tbsp cumin 2 tbsp hot paprika 2 tbsp dried mustard 2 tbsp chili powder Mix well, store in airtight container. Basically… everything in even amounts except salt, … Read more