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Wednesday, February 28, 2007 My New Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies


2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips

Cream shortening, butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl; blend in eggs and vanilla.

Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixtures. Mix until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 7- 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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Pasta Aioli

A yummy new find.

1/2 lb. whole wheat spaghetti (Do try whole wheat. It is way tastier than the white pasta!)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 egg yolk
1/2 c. sundried tomatoes, softened in warm water for 5 mins and sliced thin
2 tbsp. chicken stock
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. minced parsley

Prepare pasta according to packaged directions, cutting back 2 minutes on cooking time. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skilled, warm oil over medium -low heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until mixture begins to sizzle; remove from heat and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, tomatoes, chicken stock and parmesan cheese.

Return darined pasta to pot over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture and toss. Add garlic mixture and salt; toss again. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickend and starts to stick to pasta. Toss with parsley just before serving.

* from Natural Health magazine, Feb. 2007

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