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Did you know... Try an use Canola oil for frying.  It is low in saturated fat and has a high burning point.

Recipe: Soft and Chewy Orange Cranberry Cookies

I love orange cranberry muffins and I wanted to bring those flavors into a soft and chewy cookie.  After a few trials and errors this recipe turned out and my family and friends loved them.  I hope you do too.

Soft and Chewy Orange Cranberry Cookies

Zest of 2 oranges
1 cup sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups butter (3 sticks) unsalted and softened
1 ½ Tbsp orange juice
3 large eggs
2 ¾ cups flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 ½ cups oats
10 oz of Dried Cranberries

Preheat oven to 350.  Mix zest and sugars together on med speed.  Then add butter and mix until light and fluffy.   Add the orange juice and eggs and mix until combined.  In another bowl mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt together with wire whisk.  Then gradually add to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.  Add cranberries.   Bake cookies on parchment paper leaving at least 2 inches between cookies.  Bake for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden brown.  Let cool and ready to eat…ENJOY!

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Did you know... To make fluffier pancakes substitute club soda for milk in the batter.

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Did you know...  Left over heels from loaf of bread can be ground up and frozen for bread crumbs at a later date.

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Did you know... Storage tips: Spices and Herbs will last longer if stored in a cool, dark, and dry space.  I know it is more convient to store above you stove, but this will make them loose their flavor quicker.

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Did you know...  To buy ripe mangoes, focus on feel rather than color. Choose fruit that is slightly soft to the touch.

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When you are planning to melt cheese it should be brought to room temp first.  This prevents toughening and oil and liquid separations.

Recipe: Barbeque Boneless Pork Ribs

Barbeque Boneless Pork Ribs

Ingredients

1 tsp canola oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 onion, diced (large)

1 1/4 cup ketchup

2/3 cup molasses

1/2 cup brown sugar

4 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

4 tbsp distilled vinegar

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Dash salt

4 lbs. Boneless Pork Ribs

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, being careful not to burn them (garlic may become bitter). Reduce the heat to low. Add the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, chipotle peppers, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt and stir. Allow to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Taste after simmering and add whatever ingredient it needs (more spice, more sugar, etc.  Make it your own).

Season ribs with salt and pepper and grill.  15 minutes before you pull ribs off grill brush all sides with sauce.  Add a salad or your favorite side dishes.