I love snickerdoodle cookies.  They remind me of Christmas because my mom made them ever year for her holiday cookie plates.  This is my mom’s recipe.  It is an easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe and is so delicious that they can be enjoyed all year long.
In a large bowl, combine:
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
Beat until combined and smooth.  Then add:
2 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Once all ingredients are combined, chill in refrigerator for about an hour.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  …

I love ribs and am always looking for different ways of preparing them besides BBQ sauce. This is an excellent take on Southwestern flavor. The ribs are sweet and spicy and so easy to prepare.
In a small bowl, whisk until combined:
1 cup vegetable oil
juice from 2 limes
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
In 1 or 2 large zippered plastic bags, place:
2 baby back rib racks, cut into 2 pieces (about 5 pounds)
Pour marinade …

This is a great winter salad because the bacon and fennel can be served on the spinach a little warm. The caramelized bacon is a great compliment to the fennel which gives a bold flavor to the salad. I usually find fennel too strong, but caramelizing it makes it more mild and sweet. This is an easy salad that looks beautiful.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl combine:
6 slices of uncooked bacon, chopped
1 bulb of …

If you like peanut-butter and chocolate, you will love this version of a “rice krispy treat”. This is an easy recipe and looks complicated because of the layers of chocolate and peanut butter.
In a *double boiler, melt:
1 cup peanut butter
6 oz butterscotch chips (about 1/2 a bag)
Remove from heat and stir in:
4 cups rice krispies
Spread half the mixture into a 9×13 inch pan, by pressing lightly with fingers. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile, in double boiler, melt:
6 oz chocolate chips (about 1/2 bag)
1 tablespoon milk
Pour …

This heavenly recipe comes to me from a close family friend. She makes it for every weekend get together and no one lets her in the door without it.

In a large mixing bowl, cut:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour

Once coarsely combined, sprinkle with:
2 tablespoons water

Mix with fork or pastry cutter until combined. Make dough into a ball. Divide in half and pat 2 strips (approx. 12″ x 2″) on ungreased cookie sheet, about 3″ apart. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat to a boil:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup …