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Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by Laurie Alves

I am absolutely enamored with a cookie. My favorite cookie of this Season of Cookies so far is this one!One would think "How could a Fresh Homemade Oatmeal Cookie get better"? Well It has...Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Raisin CookiesIngredients:Instructions:Preheat oven to 350°.Line Baking Sheets with Parchment PaperCream together Butter…

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Good Old Fashioned Dandy Cookies

Good Old Fashioned Dandy Cookies by Laurie Alves

I love a Sweet Simple little bite of a cookie, that just gives a nod to the days of old. My Grandmother used to love a "plain" cookie to go with tea. I have to agree in this case. The brown little edges, the sweet little bite the freshness of the citrus..It is just a perfect little nosh with a nice hot cup of Tea! I know you'll enjoy…

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A Simple Rugelach ...

A Simple Rugelach ... by Laurie Alves

The very first time I decided to make such a traditional cookie I was terrified. Rugelach is intimidating. So many layers so many ingredients. I was afraid if I missed something the whole cookie would be ruined.Rugelach is a fantastic flaky, pastry-like cookie with a fruit and nut filling . They take very well to different fillings…

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Cocoa Dreams ..the 5 Ingredient Cookie!

Cocoa Dreams ..the 5 Ingredient Cookie! by Laurie Alves

I love easy to make Cookies. Especially when you have to make so many.I also love cookie batters that can be frozen and don't lose flavor .This is one of those recipes!!You are going to Love em!Enjoy!Cocoa DreamsIngredientsInstructions:Preheat Oven to 350° fLine a Baking Sheet with ParchmentIn Large Mixing Bowl: Beat 2 eggsAdd…

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Squash Bread Pudding

Squash Bread Pudding by Laurie Alves

Hey All, I know it's a busy week and we all have alot to cook and get ready. I just had a quick thought and threw together something really quickly. It came out fantastic and I thought I'd pass it on.I had to clean out my fridge for the turkey day shopping tomorrow , in doing so I found that I had alot of extra bread and some acorn…

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Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding...My Way

Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding...My Way by Laurie Alves

It has been my experience that I cook I am adventurous but I bake from memory. I very often share and gear toward what I know and am comfortable with when I bake. When I venture out on a new culinary adventure, I do it on the savory side of the kitchen. This may be for a couple of reasons. Baking is harder. It is an exact science most…

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Surf and Turf, The Anniversary Dinner

Surf and Turf, The Anniversary Dinner by Laurie Alves

This weekend was the 10th Anniversary of my first date with my Boyfriend. As we are not married this is what we consider to be our anniversary. I love cooking for him and he loves eating for me! We have such a good relationship that way..LOLThis year I decided surf and Turf was the order of the day.Ralph makes the most delicious Steak…

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Cocoa Dreams Ice Cream Sandwiches, A Last Summer Hoorah

Cocoa Dreams Ice Cream Sandwiches, A Last Summer Hoorah by Laurie Alves

Being a South Florida resident saying farewell to Summer is different than in other parts of the country. Summers ends on the calendar well before it does in our weather forecast. We are still experiencing sunny 90 degree days well into October and sometimes November. So when I think of the Labor Day weekend as the end of summer I…

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad by Laurie Alves

When I am planning a meal I sometimes get caught up in the Main Dish that I lack in the accompaniment. The other night I had some inspiration. I had gone grocery shopping that day. This is usually my biggest inspiration. I found some beautiful Strawberries. They were plump and beautifully red and ripe! I knew they were going to be as…

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The Ordinary yet Not so Ordinary Dinner...

The Ordinary yet Not so Ordinary Dinner... by Laurie Alves

I had taken out a Boneless Chicken Breast to make "Him" something for dinner. I had no idea what I was going to do, but I would marinate it anyway...I added the Chicken Breast to a Tupperware container with some Italian dressing, Crushed Garlic and some Frozen Adobo sauce from my chipotle peppers. It marinated for a few hours.When I…

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