Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Using a solid shortening, grease a 9″ x 5″ bread pan. Set aside.

Mixing the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, combine the Dry Ingredients (the first 6 ingredients for bread mix). Mix well and set aside.

Mixing the Wet Ingredients

1. Using a standard Stand Mixer, whisk the eggs. Then slowly add the Buttermilk and oil. Blend well.
2. Add vanilla and blend until well combined.

Combining the Dry and Wet Ingredients

1. Mixing on medium-low speed, slowly add the Flour mixture, one cup at a time, to the Egg mixture, making sure to scrape down the sides between additions. Note: mixture will be sticky/gummy.

Making the Cinnamon-Sugar Layer & Topping

1. Note: You may make this at the beginning and set aside, while making the loaf part…or make it at this step.
2. In a small bowl, mix the 4 Tablespoons of sugar with the 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Next, cut in the cold butter with a sharp knife and blend until crumbly.

Putting it All Together

1. Pour half of the Bread dough mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly.
2. Sprinkle half of the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture on top of this layer.
3. Pour remaining Bread Dough mixture on top of the Cinnamon layer. Spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle top with remaining Cinnamon-Sugar mixture.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let rest for about 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool on a rack before slicing. Enjoy!
   

1. Gather all your ingredients.
   

The Flour Mixture

1. In a large bowl, combine the Flour, *Xanthan Gum (only if needed), Baking Soda and spices. Mix well and set aside.
   

The Shortening Mixture

1. In a small saucepan, melt the shortening, remove from heat and cool for about 10-15 minutes (this is so you don’t cook the eggs when you add it).
2. While the shortening is cooling, combine the Molasses, Sugar and egg using a Stand or Handheld Mixer. Add the cooled shortening and mix well.
   

Combining the Wet and Dry Ingredients

1. Slowly add the Flour Mixture to the wet mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition.
   
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours – I find that chilling the dough overnight gets the best results.
3. When ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4. While the oven is preheating shape the dough into small 1″ balls (you can use a small cookie scoop to get more uniform cookies) and roll in a bowl of granulated sugar, coating well.
   
5. Space cookie balls at least 2″ apart on an ungreased cookie sheet lined with a baking mat or parchment paper.
   
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are covered in “cracks.”
   
7. Let cool for about 2 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely…try one (or two) while they’re still warm!
   
8. Once they are completely cooled, you can package them in cellophane gift bags
9. Enjoy!
   

1. In a small bowl, mix the honey and soy sauce until well blended. Set aside.
   
2. Arrange the pork chops in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with the Ginger and Garlic Salt on both sides.
   
3. Pour the honey mixture over the pork chops, being certain to flip over several times to evenly coat. Stab the pork chops with a fork in several places to help the flavors penetrate the meat.
   
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or longer…the more they marinate, the more flavorful they become). I flip them over once during this time period to evenly marinate both sides.
5. When ready to cook, be sure the grill is nice and hot before placing the pork chops on it.
6. Grilling time will vary depending upon the thickness of the meat. The 1″ pork chops took about 8-10 minutes per side.
   
7. Serve with rice or potatoes and your favorite veggies. Yummy!!!
   

1. Gather the ingredients
   
2. Pipe around the bottom of a Hershey Kiss with the decorating icing.
   
3. Place the Hershey Kiss rightside up on top of solid chocolate side of the Fudge Stripe cookie and press gently to secure.
   
4. Next, “draw” a bow with the decorating frosting on the Hershey Kiss and cookie (see photo).
   
5. Repeat with the rest of the cookies and Kisses until done. I usually make enough for each child/adult to have 2 cookies.
   
6. I hope you and your family enjoy these as much as we do!
   

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   Gather the ingredients.
   
2. In a wide, shallow bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan Cheese and Parsley. Set aside.
3. Place a chicken breast between plastic sheets (or wax paper) and pound to about 1/4″ at the thickest point (usually at the center of the breast). Repeat with the rest of the breasts.
4. On each breast, place 1 slice Ham, 1 slice Cheese and top with 1-2 Tablespoons of the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle with Marjoram.
   
5. Roll up each breast and secure with wooden toothpicks.
6. Next, dip each breast in the melted butter, coating well, then roll each in the crumb mixture, coating well. Place in a shallow baking dish.
   
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
   
8. Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides!
   

1. Gather the ingredients
   

Making the Ginger Lime Sauce

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and blend well. Set aside.
   

Cooking the Chicken

1. In a large saucepan, heat up the Coconut Oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until almost done (about 5 minutes).
   

Putting it All Together

1. Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces and continue cooking over low heat for about another 5 minutes.
   
2. Serve over rice and top with whatever toppings you desire. I usually squirt a little extra lime juice over the chicken just before serving.
   

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Gather your ingredients.
   

The Topping

1. In a small bowl, mix the flour and 1/2 cup sugar together. Set aside.

The Filling

1. Peel and cut apples into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl (you may leave peels on the apples, if desired). If the apples start to brown, add cold water and a few ice cubes. In a separate small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon together.
   
2. Dump the sugar mixture over the apples and gently toss with a large spoon making sure all of the apples are well-coated.
   

The Pie Crust

1. Let pie crust sit out for about 15 minutes before unrolling into the pie dish – this makes it much easier to unroll and press into the dish. Do NOT prick the dough with a fork.

Assembling the Pie

1. Simply dump the filling into the freshly rolled out pie crust and spread out evenly.
   
2. Sprinkle the sugar/flour topping evenly over the apples. Then cut the cold butter into tiny squares and place them evenly on top of the apples.
   
3. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.
   
4. Serve with or without vanilla bean ice cream!
   

Making the Chicken Barbecue Filling

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. In a large non-stick skillet, dump the chicken, ketchup, tomato soup, onion, vinegar and sugar.
   
3. Mix well and simmer for 30 minutes.
   

Making the “Cups”

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. While the Barbecue Filling is simmering, roll out the biscuits on a floured surface, then press each into a muffin tin.
   

Assembling the Barbecue Chicken Cups

1. Fill each cup with the Barbecue Filling (you will have some leftover filling).
   
2. Top with the shredded cheese.
   
3. Bake for 8-11 minutes or until the edges of the biscuits are a light golden brown.
   
4. Let rest for a couple of minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.
5. Serve with a fresh green salad and Enjoy!
   

Making the Pumpkin Spice Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   Gather the ingredients.
   
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat. Set aside.
3. Using a Handheld or Stand Mixer, combine the softened butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and pumpkin. Mix thoroughly.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and spices. Mix thoroughly.
   
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and blend well.
   
7. Using a spoon or a Medium-sized scoop (makes 2″ size balls), drop cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheet.
   
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes (cooking time varies by oven). Cool on pan for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely before adding the frosting.

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Using a Handheld or Stand mixer, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until well-blended.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing until well-blended and creamy.
3. Add the Cinnamon and mix thoroughly.
4. Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy!