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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Peanut butter blossom cookies are probably one of my favourite cookies of all time. This recipe for peanut butter blossoms makes a soft cookie with just the right amount of chocolate from the Hershey’s Kisses. These easy to make cookies are perfect for Christmas or any other holiday. Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Makes 42 Cookies Adapted from allrecipes.com Ingredients 1 cup shortening 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract  3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 42 Hershey Kisses or Hugs, unwrapped White sugar for rolling Directions Preheat the oven to 375F and line some baking trays with parchment paper.  Beat shortening, peanut butter, and sugars  in a large bowl until well combined. Beat in vanilla and eggs until fluffy.  Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Scoop out walnut size balls of dough and roll between your hands to shape a ball...

Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj)

Persian Spinach & Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj)

This yogurt is delicious served as a dip or alongside one of the many Iranian rice dishes that are out there. Make sure you brown the onions and garlic enough without burning them so they become sweet rather than bitter.


Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj) 
Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
  • 1 1/2 cup plain yogurt (thick is better)
  • tiny pinch of saffron dissolved in a teaspoon hot water
  • salt
  • pepper
Directions
  1. Over medium high heat, fry onions and garlic in butter until golden but not burnt.
  2. Add spinach and mix well to combine.
  3. Remove from heat and cool completely before mixing with the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Refrigerate for several hours before use.
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