Cutest Cookies-Natalie does it again.

I have the most talented girls, they do so many things and cooking is one they all do well.  It was a big day for our youngest Granddaughter and Natalie made the adorable cookies for all of those her attended the blessing.  Nothing more needs to be said except maybe YUM!

Brussels Sprouts (Roasted)

1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t red pepper flakes
Olive oil for coating
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 325.  Put Brussels sprouts and garlic in bowl and toss with olive oil.  Place them on a baking sheet and sprinkle with red pepper, salt and pepper.  Roast in oven for 10 mins.  Cover the pan with baking foil and continue baking for another 15-17 minutes.

(This is from one of the books on my shelf, we didn't feel the covered baking time was adequate so I added my own extra time. The original called for 10-15.  Also we put the pepper flakes in with the oil and will not do that again, too spicy.)

Raspberry Rhubarb Crubmbles (Martha Stewart)

(For the "gourmet guy" and I we only made 1/2 of the recipe but made the full crumble topping recipe and it was perfect!)

Raspberry Rhubarb Crumbles

1/2 t orange zest
2 T orange juice
2 c raspberries, strawberries, or combination of the two
1 1/2 lb. rhubarb (2 c. frozen)
1 1/4 c sugar
2 T tapioca
pinch salt

Combine ingredients and place in ramekins (6).  Top with crumble mixture, place on foil lines baking sheet.  Bake at 375 until topping is golden brown and juices bubble up.  Cool on wire rack for 30 mins.  Top with ice cream or vanilla yogurt.

Crumble topping

6 T butter softened
1/4 c brown sugar
1 c flour
1/4 t finely grated orange zest, for Raspberry and Rhubarb recipe

Work together



Spanish Rice

Over the years I have tried a variety of different recipes for Spanish Rice and this has become my go to recipe.  (From Suzanne Price)

 



Spanish Rice

 

3 c rice

5 c water

1 c tomato sauce

1 t cumin

1 med onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

 

Brown the rice, saute with onion and garlic.  Mix rice mixture with liquids and cook for 25-30 mins.