Roated Potatoes--Lipton Style

I love carbs.  It is a weakness.  I could eat them all day, everyday.  This past week, I relied on a family favorite of roasted potatoes Lipton Style.  They are easy, simple to make, and only require a little bit of chopping.  I have to admit, I had three servings on Monday night with these ;)!

Roasted Potatoes--Lipton Style

1 envelope Lipton's Onion Soup Mix
1/3 cup of oil (vegetable or olive)
potatoes-diced (I leave the skin on).

Directions
1.  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2.  Chop up the potatoes.
3.  Place in a 9x13 pan with oil and soup mix. 
4. Mix well.  Use your fingers, they are the best tools in the kitchen.
5.  Place in oven and stir occasionally.  They should be done in about 40 minutes or when they are tender and golden brown.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brian loves dessert, but this recipe, which is a Toll House recipe, comes from making seven dozen cookies this weekend for Second Sunday at church.  This is a classic recipe that is easy to follow and easy to make.  We enjoyed them as did the students last night.

Choclate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz package) chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional--we didn't add)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a smal bowl.  Beat butter, granualated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy.  Add eggs, once at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in morsels and nuts.  Drop by roudned tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Wedding Cake Martini

This is per a request from my sister, April. I am not a big fan of alcohol (trying to get there), but this is by far one of my favorites. When Brian was a bartender, his manager made this one night for a client and gave me a try. I was hooked. This is a great drink that taste like a Wedding Cake. I mean what can get better than that! Ingredients: Vanilla Vodka Pineapple Juice Cranberry Juice Directions: You will need to put equal parts of Vodka and Pineapple juice together and a splash of cranberry juice. Mix it all together and here is the kicker. Smell it. When it smells like a wedding cake, it is done. Shake with ice and serve in a martini glass. **Side Note--sorry for the delay in posts, the Newby Clan has been extremely busy the past few weeks. I promise to be better. I have a few posts in mind!**