Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 vegetable oil 3 1 oz. squares unsweetened chocolate 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder powdered sugar for rolling Directions Combine first 4 ingredients. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add milk. Combine baking powder with flour and add to [...]

Ingredients for Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice [...]

Ingredients 12 tablespoons butter 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup evaporated milk 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 jar (7 oz.) jar marshmallow cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter Directions In heavy saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. [...]

Ingredients 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Hershey Kisses Directions Mix shortening, margarine, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Combine dry ingredients and blend them into mixture. [...]

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Peanut Butter Cups Directions Mix sugar, brown sugar, butter, peanut butter, egg, vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to mixture. Cover and [...]

Easy and festive December snack. We took help from the grocery store on this one! Hey, sometimes even the Culinary Couple’s oven needs a break.

A Wiley family favorite! And an easy and fun project for kids. Ingredients Oreo cookies Chocolate frosting Malted milk balls Candy Corn Red Hots Directions Twist Oreo cookies in half. Spread chocolate frosting on plain half. Assemble candy corn like turkey feathers. Place malted milk ball “body” and red hot “head.” Secure to white half [...]

Simple. Festive. Tasty. First made for a 2007 holiday gathering in State College. Baked Brie (Printable Recipe) Makes 12 servings. Ingredients 1 10 oz wheel brie 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten, with 1 tsp water (egg wash) Directions Preheat oven to 375°F and [...]

Made for 2007 holiday gathering in State College. A hearty favorite! Ingredients 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 can whole tomatoes 1 cup carrots 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 cup [...]

Guaranteed to warm you up on a winter evening. Ingredients 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 small onion salt and pepper 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes 1 (14 oz.) can low-sodium chicken stock 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 [...]