Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes per batch Materials: 2 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature 1 cup sugar (plus additional 1/4 cup for dipping) 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp….

Puff Pastry Apple Danish

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Materials: 6 apples (I used McIntosh) peeled and chopped into cubes 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp cinnamon Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. corn starch mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water Glaze…

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12-14 minutes per batch Materials: 1 2/3 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp. cinnamon 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature) 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs (at room temperature) 1 tbsp. vanilla extract…

Sweet/ Spicy Barbecue Grilled Drumsticks

Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: Materials: 2-3 lbs. chicken drumsticks 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp. white rice vinegar 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp marjoram 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Process: In a small…

Grilled Fingerling Potatoes

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Depends on size of potatoes and heat of grill Materials: 1.5-2 lbs. fingerling potatoes (if large cut them in half) 2 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary diced 1 tbsp. dried oregano Fresh parsley for garnish Materials: In a large mixing bowl combine…

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 5-8 minutes Materials: 2 cups chopped strawberries 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup softened mascarpone cheese 12 store bought vanilla cake shells Process: In a small sauce pan add in the chopped strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat…