Christmas Lizzies Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Add the pasta, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the pepper and chile flakes if using and toast for 30 seconds. Add the oil and heat until warm. Add the lemon zest and juice and the reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and vigorously whisk in the cheese. Toss in the pasta and parsley if using, then serve .

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. (Cookies are best after a few days.)

Steps:

• 1. Prepare fruit and nuts by mixing with half the flour.(keeps the fruit from becoming sticky)
• 2. Cream together the butter and sugar;add beaten eggs one at a time
• 3. Sift remaining flour with soda and salt and add to egg mixture. Add liquids and then add the fruits and nuts. (Mixture is very thick; use hands to mix.)
• 4. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until medium brown.
• 5. *Orange juice may be substituted for the bourbon in this recipe.