December 13, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio
Clearly, the Wishbook was a formative part of my life. I miss the fact that we don’t get them in the mail anymore–just a pile of catalogs that have none of the magic. So, go gander at the old wishbooks and see if you see things you wanted for Christmas (or sadly enough, I see stuff I STILL want for Christmas)
Any fond wishbook memories out there?
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December 12, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio
These classic cookies always photograph well for cookbooks I think. My children always pick them out based on the picture. I did the same as a child. Fortunately, they are also pretty tasty in addition to their pretty appearance. Keep in mind the dough should be refrigerated for a few hours before baking, so mix them up first thing in the morning. Then go on to the rest of your cookie baking for the day. (or holiday decorating)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. eat oven to 350ºF. Grease cookie sheet. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat. Shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
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December 11, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio
These are quick. These are easy. Perfect for the young ones who want to help but don’t have egg cracking skills and get flour and sugar all over the house. But, they give that “real cooking” experience that your refrigerated dough or mix does not.
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
1 pkg (6 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
Heat oven to 350. Blend milk and peanut butter until smooth. Mix in crumbs and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2″ apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Makes 4 doz cookies.
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December 10, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio
This is the actual not very retro meat loaf we are having for dinner tonight. I don’t know how well it will go over. Wish me luck. I will let you know.
2 lbs ground beef
2/3 cup taco sauce
4 tablespoons packaged taco mix (add more if you like a spicier loaf)
2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients. Shape into loaf. Place in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 3 1/2 to 5 hours.
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