Barbara’s Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup margarine, softened1 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon baking soda 1 cup raisins1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups sifted flour3 cups uncooked rolled oats1 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix together margarine, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add raisins, white sugar,… Continue reading Barbara’s Oatmeal Cookies

Our Favorite White Beans to Top Our Polenta With

This one is a quicker and simpler version of another recipe I blogged, “Fagioli all’Ucelletto (Beans With Sage)”. 1 can tomatoes, 15 ounces – diced, peeled, or whatever you’ve got 1 can cannellini beans, 15 ounces, drainedor1 ¼ cups cannellini beans, home-cooked 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half½ teaspoon rubbed… Continue reading Our Favorite White Beans to Top Our Polenta With