For this week's episode, we are once again looking, not at an entree, but this time at everyone's favorite part of a meal- the dessert! This recipe is one that I learned early on, and has been a favorite of mine and my friends every time. This is a sweet cookie, but also has a good molasses flavor behind it. And best of all, it's easy and quick to make! So I hope you have a big sweet tooth, because today we are making cookies! Time- 45 minutes Difficulty (1-10)- 4 Ingredients- 1 cup sugar 3/4 cups shortening 4 tablespoons molasses 1 egg 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger cinnamon sugar mixture (1/8 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon works well Tools- Mixing bowl spatula oven, preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit baking sheets (usually 2) non-stick spray or parchment paper cooling rack

Today, we're going to take a break from some main courses and focus on a different food group- bread. This is a simple bread recipe that allows you to make fresh, hot bread with only a few ingredients and a little time. So, I hope you'll join me as we make some fresh bread! Time- 90 minutes Difficulty (1-10)- 2 Ingredients- 2 packages yeast, or 4.5 teaspoons of yeast 1/2 cup warm, not hot, water, in a container that you can mix in 1.5 cups warm water, separate 2 tablespoons cooking oil (canola or vegetable work well) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2.5 teaspoons salt 4-4.5 cups all-purpose flour, with extra for dusting Tools- Mixing bowl Spatula or other stirring implement Oven, preheated to 375 Fahrenheit 2 loaf pans (1 if making a half recipe) measuring cups

This is a very simple version of the dish known as paella. It takes a little bit of time to cook, but the results are well worth the wait. So join me as me make paella! Time- 45 minutes Difficulty (1-10)- 3 Ingredients: I package (roughly 6.8 oz) Spanish rice with a flavor packet 1 package Kielbasa (already cooked 1 pound shrimp (cooked, de-veined, tail off) 1 can corn 1 can diced tomatoes 1.5 cups water 2 tablespoons (tbs) of butter 1/2 cup salsa Tools: Hot plate or burner, large enough to hold the pan steady 12-inch or larger pan, with lid or other covering (make sure it is several inches deep) Spatula Cutting board or other cutting surface Sharp knife

For our first recipe, we’re doing a simple chicken dish that is sure to spice up your dinner plans. Join me for our first episode of this culinary journey! Time: 25 minutes Difficulty (1-10)- 2 Ingredients:  Chicken breast (thawed) olive oil spices (your choice) rice (optional side) Materials:  pan (10 inch works well) spatula cutting board knife hot plate or burner pot and lid (if you are making rice)

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