Grandma’s Ginger Cookies

Ingredients¾ cup shortening1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling1 egg¼ cup molasses1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground ginger½ tsp ground gloves1 tsp salt2 cups flour DirectionsCream shortening and sugar.  Add egg and mix well, then add molasses.  Mix in the remaining ingredients, cover and leave the dough the fridge overnightContinue reading “Grandma’s Ginger Cookies”

Shepherd’s Pie

INGREDIENTS3 large baking potatoes1 medium onion, diced1½ cups carrots, sliced1 can of Whole Kernel Corn1½ lbs ground round beef1 pouch of Brown Gravy (like McCormick’s)½ cup butter½ cup milkSalt and pepperPaprika DIRECTIONS Mashed PotatoesPeel and cut the potatoes into 1½ inch pieces.  Transfer potatoes to a pot and fill at least 1 inch above the potatoes with cold water, addContinue reading “Shepherd’s Pie”

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed3 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup fresh sage, chopped1 tsp ginger, grated 1 tbsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp ground nutmeg3 cups vegetable or chicken broth½ cup heavy cream1 tbsp butterSalt & Pepper for seasoning DirectionsIn a large pot, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes.  Add the butternut squash,Continue reading “Butternut Squash Soup”