Orange Marmalade Cookies!!!!

The sun is shining through the windows and the birds are singing in the trees!! Spring is here!! Oh happy day!! Nothing screams tis spring like sitting outside on the patio with a cup of something to enjoy the beautiful weather that is now upon us.

But wait!! My fingers feel empty! And my tummy is growling! Oh what is a Niblet to do?? Bake some cookies of course!!! Something sweet and delectable to go with this cup of Earl Grey.

These cookies are awesome. Deliciously sweet notes of orange marmalade complimented by the yummy white vanilla make these light cakey on the inside crispy on the outside cookies something that isnt going to stick around long.

You can thank me later. Orange-you glad I shared it?? ;)

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1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 egg

2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp white sugar

1/3 cup margarine

6 tbsp orange marmalade

grated rind of one orange

1 1/2 tsp white vanilla**

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Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another bowl and then combine!

Drop by rounded tsp onto an air bake or parchement lined pan. Bake for 8-12 minutes at 375F oven depending. Let them cool on pan and then enjoy!!!!

**Why white vanilla? Well double strength white vanilla is fantastic thats why! Not only does it not impart a dark coloring to the cookie, but the aroma and flavor cannot be beat. Its sweeter and more delicious!! Go get some!!!! :D

The Best Saskatoon Muffins in the World!!

This is bar none the best saskatoon recipe ever invented. Yes, I am that confident. You can replace the saskatoons if you want for blueberries, I won't scold you for it ;)

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup margerine

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

3/4 cup milk

1 1/2- 2 cups saskatoons or blueberries

1 tsp white vanilla*

* White vanilla can be found at most specialty stores or through Watkins

In one bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl mix margerine, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Then add the milk and mix. Add the moist to the dry ingredients. Fold in the berries.

Scoop into muffin paper lined pan and bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes. Makes 12 muffins

No Yeast Focaccia Bread!!

This is a little bit different in texture compared with the types made with yeast, but it's tasty, quick and makes enough to add to any meal without having to eat a pile of baking for the next week.

2 cups white flour (you can use wheat, but it's a little tougher texture)

1 cup water

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp garlic (chopped jar kind)

chopped or dried herbs (basil, chives, oregano)

Herbs, spices or seasonings for the top

Mix all the ingredients together but the oil. Make the dough into a ball, and place in a large greased or sprayed pan or baking sheet. Flatten it so it's uniform at 1/2" using the oil on your fingers. Now, top with whattever you want. Rosemary, chives, olives, really its up to you.

Bake in a 425 F oven for 20m minutes or so (oven depending) take out and add cheese to the top (if desired) and pop back in for another 5 minutes. (Or leave it in there to finish) Serve warm