Lemon Poppyseed Cookies

Lemon Poppyseed Cookie Recipe

CourseCookiesPrep Time1 hour 20 minutesCook Time7 minutesTotal Time1 hour 27 minutesServings3 dozenAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 1 C butter room temperature
• 1 C granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 whole egg plus 1 yolk
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 C all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
• Glaze:
• 2 C powdered sugar
• lemon juice to make a good spreading consistency.
• Extra poppy seeds for garnish

Instructions

• Cream together butter, sugar, salt and zest in a bowl. Mix until light and fluffy.
• Add yolk, and beat and then add whole egg and vanilla.
• Beat until incorporated
• Add in flour and mix just until it is mixed in.
• Add in poppy seeds.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degress F.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Use cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
• Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
• Cool and then frost with glaze and sprinkle with poppyseeds.

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Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad Recipe

CourseSaladPrep Time15 minutesCook Time20 minutesTotal Time35 minutesServings6 -8 servingsAuthorLeigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C chicken broth
• 1 C uncooked quinoa rinsed
• 1/4 C red bell pepper chopped
• 1/4 C yellow bell pepper chopped
• 1/3 C red onion finely chopped
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes juiced
• 1/3 C toasted sliced almonds
• 1/2 C shredded carrots chopped fine
• 1/2 C dried cranberries
• 2-3 green onions chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Pour chicken broth into pan and bring to boil. Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and chill.
• Add chilled quinoa into a bowl and add in remaining ingredients.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill before serving.

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