Yummy Brazilian Food

In Brazil, there are street vendors and hole in the wall places that are really great. When I was there I ate these hand held foods called pastels. They can be either sweet or savory. I finally found a recipe that is soooo yum! This particular recipe is savory. If you would rather have one that is sweet, you can fill it with bananas, strawberries, chocolate, or anything that you desire that can be fried.

http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/snacksstreetfood/r/Pastel-Frito-De-Frango-Recipe-For-Brazilian-Pastel-With-Chicken.htm

I "tweaked" it a little. I only use one green pepper and for the dough I use butter instead of shortening. Love. It!

It's already Christmas?!?!?!

It's Christmas Eve and I cannot believe it's here! I have had lots of changes recently and it has been pretty exciting. I had my cute little one on August 11th! He is SUCH a doll. I am sitting here blogging while watching Curious George. He is trying to make the monkey noises George is making.... :) I am so grateful  for my family and especially my hubby. He does so much for us and is such a rock in my world! So for this holiday season, I hope everyone makes good food, has fun, and starts to think of those resolutions! I heard someone on the radio say that instead of resolutions they think of it as "Operation 2012". It takes the pressure off of January! Hope you have a great holiday season!


howsweeteats.com recipe... yummy!


Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cups rolled oats

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

optional: 1- 2 tablespoons milk, if dough is crumbly

Preheat oven to 375.

Beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well until combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon with the mixer on medium speed. Beat in oats. Mix until dough comes together. Add in 1 tablespoon milk if the dough is crumbly. If dough is still crumbly, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it comes together. Fold in chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Remove dough from fridge and roll into big 1 1/2 inch balls. Set on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly press down on dough to flatten it. Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes.

                                                 Merry Christmas Everyone!