"Killer Oatmeal Raisin Cookies"

As requested by Peanut, here is a recipe for some oatmeal cookies that are THE best I've ever eaten.
This recipe was given to me by my BFF since second grade.....Sue

"KILLER OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES"
2/3 C Shortening
2/3 C Butter
4 C Old Fashioned Oats
1 TSP Salt
1 TSP Baking Soda
1 C Chopped Nuts (I prefer walnuts)
1 C Raisins
1 1/2 C Flour
1 C Sugar
1 C Brown Sugar (Packed)
1 Egg (Large)
2 TSP Vanilla Extract

• Mix shortening, butter, sugars, egg and vanilla
• Blend remaining ingredients and drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet (I prefer to use a well seasoned baking stone)
• Bake at 375 for 8 - 10 minutes
• Let cool on sheet for 2 minutes before moving to waxed paper to cool
• ENJOY!!!
  

Shepherd's Pie

A great "comfort food" dish, that's quick and easy to make, and costs pennies per person. Being a SBPK( Southern Baptist Preacher's Kid), I learned real early in life that you can't be a Baptist and not have a casserole dish....lol We can make ANYTHING into a casserole! :)

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  Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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  Take 1 lb lean ground beef ( I use 96/4) and brown with 1/4 chopped onion
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  Drain grease and put browned beef and onion mix in bottom of 2 1/2 - 3 quart casserole dish
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  Take 1 can whole kernel corn and spread evenly on top of this mixture
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  Using 5 medium potatoes, peel and bring to boil
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  When potatoes are soft, use enough milk and butter to make them creamy smoothe mashed potatoes
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  Put this mashed potato mix on top of layer of corn
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  Grate enough cheddar ( I prefer extra sharp) cheese to cover top layer of mashed potatoes and cook in your 350 degree oven until the cheese has melted
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  We eat sliced tomatoes for our side dish, but a nice green salad would go well with it too.

This recipe will feed 4 people easily. Nope, it's not low calorie or low in fat, but OMG it is SO good when you just need a little warm comfort on a rainy or cold day.

Southern Style Salmon Patties

Last night I made salmon patties, which is always a favorite at my house. It's cheap, easy to make, and salmon is rich in vitamin E. This recipe will make 4 large patties - perfect for a light supper for two. We like to have scalloped potatoes on the side, but baked potatoes with sour cream is good with them too. Round out the meal with a cool, crisp salad, green beans, or peas.

Simply take:

1 can pink salmon

2 eggs

1/2 onion, minced

seasoned bread crumbs

1. Drain salmon and use fork to flake into small pieces

2. Mix in minced onion, eggs and bread crumbs together. I don't measure how much bread crumbs to put in - I just mix in enough until it's dry enough to make into a ball, without sticking to my hands.

3. Turn burner on medium heat, and spray skillet with Pam

4. Brown patties to a nice golden color - about 5 - 7 minutes each side
A friend asked if this would be good with lemon and dill....YES! A sprinkle of lemon pepper or a couple of drops of lemon juice and a few sprigs of dill would be excellent on these!