Snickerdoodles

2 ¾ c. basic cookie mix

2 tsp cream of tartar

2 tsp cinnamon

1 c. butter

¼ c. water

1 ½ c. white sugar

·         ¼. White sugar

·         2 TBSP cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350F

 Mix the cinnamon and the cream of tartar into the basic cookie mixture. Cream together the butter, sugar and water. Place the ¼ c. sugar and 2 T of cinnamon in a Ziploc bad seal and shake, then set it aside Slowly combine the dry mix into the creamed mixture until all of the powder is moist and forms dough. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form the cookies and drop them into the Ziploc bag and shake. Then place dough balls on the parchment paper lined cookie sheets and press down slightly. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. Allow them to cool before removing them from the cookie sheet, at least 5 minutes.

Basic Cookie Mix

Basic Cookie Mix Mix together:

8 cups of Flour
2 TBSP Baking Powder
1 tsp salt
6 T powdered egg

Store the mixture in an airtight container and then use as needed

Potato Soup

Potato Soup

4 medium sized Baked potatoes (cold is great)

1 c. chopped celery

1 c. chopped onion

1 c. chopped carrots

1-2 tsp Garlic powder

1-2 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Celery salt

Chicken or vegetable broth

½ # bacon (optional) cooked to your preference more if desired

Use a crock-pot for this recipe or on the stove top. Chop up all ingredients and add them to the crock pot or pan. Pour enough broth over the ingredient to cover all of it and add seasonings to taste. You can use water if you do not have enough broth. Slow cooking will bring out the best flavors. Cook in a crock-pot all day.

You will get more flavor out of your potatoes if you are using baked potatoes instead of boiled potatoes.

Toasted Asiago Garlic and Herb Bread

Artisan Bread sliced

Grated Asiago cheese

1/4c oil

¼ c. melted butter

1-2 tsp Garlic powdered or minced

 1-2 tsp onion powdered or minced

1 T dry basil or parsley

Preheat oven 350F

Slice a loaf of the artisan bread and lay on a baking sheet. In a small bowl mix the olive oil, butter, garlic and herbs together. Brush liberally onto each slice. Bake the slices oof bread in the oven for 20 minutes or until toasted to golden brown.

Other option - take a fresh clove of garlic peel it then rub ut all over your sliced bread, then sprinkle with herbs.

Instead of using pasta for spaghetti take your marinara sauce and put over this bread. It is amazing

For croutons cubed the bread and toast, stirring occasionally, until crunchy golden brown.