Back to School

As summer begins to fade into autumn and the children are back at school, it’s time to start thinking about those healthy snacks and quick healthy meals for your family.

The Electrolux ICON High Speed Oven may just be your answer. This oven has state-of-the-art technology to make cooking up to five times as fast without sacrificing taste. Our next Electrolux Product Demonstration is Tuesday, October 11^th at 6:30 pm in our Huntington NY showroom. Come see our complete Electrolux product line ‘live”. The corporate chef will be here using his culinary expertise to offer you information as well as complimentary food samplings. Call me for details - 631-418-1009;

In the meantime, I am going to share with you a simple back to school snack for the family to enjoy.  

Happy Cooking!

CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES

* this crisp tender cookie provides healthy eating with 1/3 less sugar than regular recipes

Ingredients

1 C vegetable shortening

1 C packed brown sugar

1 extra large egg

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp vanilla extract

3 C old fashioned oatmeal uncooked

1 C all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

1 ½ C raisins or cranraisins

1 ½ C walnut pieces

Cream shortening in mixer on high speed until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to beat. Add egg and beat to a soft light batter. Add salt and vanilla and continue to beat.

Reduce speed and add oatmeal, flour and baking soda. Mix well.  Increase speed slightly and add raisins and walnuts. Mix only until blended.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten slightly. Bake 3 cookie sheets in pre-heated 375 degrees Convection Bake oven for 13-15 min. Remove and cool on wire racks and store in air tight containers. Cookies freeze well for 60 days.