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Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

April 2, 2010 by Shanna Hatfield

A few weeks ago I needed to make some cookies to take to a meeting and of course, seemed to be out of everything I needed to make the cookies I wanted. Feeling a bit inspired, I threw some miscellaneous ingredients together and ended up with a batch of pretty tasty cookies. I finally remembered what I put in the original recipe and made the cookies again this week. Although I have a hard time not eating the dough, these cookies are a little different with a great flavor.

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsps. cinnamon

1 1/3 cups flour

1/4 tsp. salt

3 cups oatmeal, uncooked

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

1 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In large bowl, beat together butter and sugars with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add to butter mixture; mix well. Stir in oats, cranberries, nuts and chips; mix well.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until cookies are set but not yet brown for soft cookies or 10-12 minutes and turning brown for crispy cookies.

Happy Entertaining and enjoy!

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Popovers Add Pop to Mealtime

March 26, 2010 by Shanna Hatfield

Popovers are a wonderful little addition to any meal. With a great egg texture, these little gems are crispy outside and filled with steamy goodness inside. They come together quickly and and so good, piping hot from the oven.

Popovers

2 beaten eggs

1 cup milk

1 tbsp. oil

1 cup flour

1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray six custard cups or a large 6-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk and oil. Add flour and salt. Mix well, beating until smooth. Fill the cups half-full. Bake 40 minutes or until very firm. Remove from oven and quickly poke the tops with a fork to let out the steam.  You can return to the oven for another five minutes for extra-crispy popovers or serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Happy Entertaining!

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Feather Your Nest for Spring

March 23, 2010 by Shanna Hatfield

I don’t know what it is about cute little nests, but to me they just call out “spring.” For a touch of fun and whimsy in your spring decor, think about feathering your nest with a few little nests.

You can find nests at the craft store or in the craft section of your local department store. You can add fake eggs for a for a natural look, nestle a glass bowl inside with pastel candies or add a fake bird. A large nest (or a grapevine wreath can also work) is a lovely container for  spring floral arrangements. Just make sure you are placing a container inside that is water tight to hold the flowers.

Add a few spring plants to a nest for a colorful centerpiece or accent.

Tuck tiny nests among the piles of books on your coffee table or library shelves. Add them to groupings of glass bowls. Hide them in your houseplants.

I guarantee every time you see one, it will make you smile and think “Ah, welcome Spring!”

Happy Entertaining!

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Simple Chicken Croissant Sandwiches

March 19, 2010 by Shanna Hatfield

If you are looking for something that is fast and easy to make for an appetizer, or serve as a main course, these sandwiches are the ticket.

You can use mini-croissants for appetizers or use full-size croissants for a quick and simple meal. The blend of crunchy, nutty flavors is awesome!

Chicken Croissants

1 package of fresh croissants (mini or large)

3 cups cubed cooked chicken

2/3 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup cashew pieces

1/2 cup green seedless grapes, sliced in half

1/3 cup mayonaisse

2 tbsp. ranch dressing

Mix chicken with celery, cashews, grapes, mayo and ranch dressing. Slice croissants in half lengthwise, but do not completely separate. Create a “hinge” by not slicing all the way through one edge of the croissant. Spoon in filling and chill until ready to serve. If you are in a big hurry, buy pre-cooked, grilled chicken pieces.

Enjoy!

Happy Entertaining

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