Another all time favorite. After school, in a lunch box, that ‘little something sweet’ after dinner. These are a standby that is sure to please any cookie lover.
Month: August 2016
Butter Horn Cookies
This is a Christmas cookie standard. It’s pastry like dough melts in your mouth, it’s powdered sugar coating announcing the great tastes that are to come. It also looks great on a plate with a variety of other holiday treats. You know the holiday’s have arrived when these confections are on your dessert plate.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This was the most popular recipe in our house when the boys were in school. I would make a double batch almost every other day. It wasn’t just the McGowan boys’ favorite, it was the neighborhood favorite. More than once, a group of smiling faces would come to the door to see “if the boys…
Oatmeal Cookies
The oatmeal cookie rose to popularity in the early 1900’s. It has been one of my favorite’s ever since (he! he!) O.K. so I probably didn’t find out about them until some delicious day after 1941! I love the moist chewy flavor with an occasional sweet raisin surprise. If you are trying to justify eating…
Cream Wafers
These are not your typical ‘cookie jar’ cookies. They are delicate pastry-like rounds with a rich filling. A lovely addition to cookie trays for a tea or reception. They would also be a hit at any cookie exchange. Print Recipe Cream Wafers Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Passive Time 1 hour Servings dozen…
Snickerdoodles
And old standby for sure. Great cookie for kids because they aren’t real messy.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
This is Jason’s favorite cookie. So much so that in my 50 year old recipe book I have crossed out the name Chocolate Crinkles and re-named them Jason’s Cookies. I have to say they are probably my favorite too. What can I say, they are CHOCOLATE, and moist and chewy and festive looking with their…
Salsa
There are many good tomato salsa’s on the market but in July, August and September when your tomato plants are in full production fresh tomato salsa comes to mind. This recipe is simple and delicious. Print Recipe Salsa Prep Time 6 mintes Servings cups Ingredients 2 or 3 medium sized fresh tomatoes stems removed1/2 red…
Brownies
This bar cookie became popular in the roaring 20’s. You know it’s good to have lasted that long. It is still popular for picnics, lunch boxes, and of course there is always that decadent dessert, the brownie sundae. This particular recipe produces a wonderful moist, chewy, chocolate treat that will be one of your favorites too.
Baked Potato Soup
This soup can be made in a crock pot or on top of the stove. You may also throw in some chopped cooked chicken at the end. However you fix it, it will be a welcome sight and smell on a chilly fall day. Leftovers are great too! Print Recipe Baked Potato Soup Prep Time…
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
If you mention scalloped potatoes in any McGowan house this is the recipe that will come to mind. It is a perfect side dish for ham, or any other dish that cries out for scalloped potatoes. Once you’ve tried it, it will be your standard version of the dish.
Smashed Potatoes
Looking for another way to serve that standby carbohydrate, the potato? This is a method the family hasn’t seen and will soon be a favorite. Quick and easy and attractive on the plate. Try them and see what they say! Print Recipe Smashed Potatoes Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings Ingredients 1…