Saturday, June 19, 2010

Oatmeal Coconut Chewies

Oatmeal Coconut Chewies

recipe from My Kitchen Cafe


1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened to cool room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut
1 cup quick oats

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl cream together the sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased or lined (silpat or parchment) baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes, until the cookies are set but not overly browned (bake a few minutes longer for a crispier version).

Friday, June 18, 2010

Totally Tangy Baked Fries


Totally Tangy Baked Fries

allrecipes recipe


Ingredients:
4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4
inch thick fries
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, chili powder, mustard, and pepper. Add the potato slices, and stir until evenly coated. Arrange fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Then, turn the fries over, and continue to bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, until crispy and browned. Season with salt, and serve.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Fry Bread


Fry Bread


Instructions:
  1. In big mixing bowl, sift all dry ingredients together.
  2. Add warm water until sticky – approximately 2-3 cups of water.
  3. Add additional flour until able to handle without sticking to hands.
  4. In heated cast iron pan, fill half full with vegetable shortening or olive oil.
  5. Heat oil until slightly smoking.
  6. Roll out dough into balls the size of fist.
  7. Flatten balls till fourth of an inch thick.
  8. Put hole in middle of dough.
  9. Place in oil and cook until golden brown then flip and repeat.

Makes approximately 20-30 fry bread.

For Navajo tacos – place taco beans/meat mix on top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and other favorite toppings.

Additional toppings for fry bread – honey, honey butter, powder sugar, jam, or cinnamon sugar.

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