Sugar Cookies (Mary Moe)

I always like it when there is a name to go with a recipe. It somehow makes the recipe seem more approachable. Like if the recipe comes from someone you know and trust, there is an inherent understanding that it is going to taste good and probably make up well. Unless you are buddies with … Continue reading

M-M Cookies

This reminds me of a recipe for easy party cookies that I make all the time. Some times I don’t use MnMs. I use chocolate chips, white choc chips and cranberries, mint chocolate chips…whatever. They bake up nice and are always a hit. M-M Cookies 1 cup shortening 1 cup br sugar 1/2 cup white … Continue reading

Russia Tea Cookies

A couple years back I posted a recipe called Russian Teas that is basically the same recipe as above. I really like these cookies. They aren’t always as sweet as modern cookie preferences, and I like that. Too often the sugar overpowers the rest of the flavors. On this recipe, chop the nuts fine enough … Continue reading

Seven Layer Bars

I remember someone’s mom made these when I was a kid and I thought they were the most amazing, sinful things I had ever eaten. I haven’t much changed from that opinion since then, heh. It’s funny how she used oleo (margarine) when there is so much that is not low fat. I’d probably just … Continue reading

Meat Balls

Make up a batch of meatballs, place on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once solid, place them in freezer storage bags. Take out a few when needed and add to spaghetti sauce, soups, etc. Meat Balls 2 pounds ground beef 1 c sour cream 1 pkg dry onion soup mix 1 1/2 c bread crumbs … Continue reading