Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4  - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups quick cooking oats

 

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.  Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Twenty Minute Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) packages sliced fresh button mushrooms
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash chicken breasts, pat dry with paper towels, and cut each breast in half.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken briefly, turning until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms, onions, and garlic, if using; cook until they are nice and soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour contents of both skillets into a baking dish, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake about 5 minutes.