I Dreamt of Things...

I dreamt that I had a giant Russian Tea Cookie the size of a beach ball. I held it in my arms as I proceeded to gnaw on it like a mouse would a huge piece of cheese.

Here’s my favorite (and easy) recipe for Russian Tea Cookies... These are Matt’s favorite!

1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup pecans
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add vanilla, then flour, salt, and pecans. Chill for an hour. Roll into balls. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar after they have finished baking.

YUM!

Mango Salsa

I’ve been on a kick all summer making mango salsa... I tried to make some tonight, but all my mangoes were bad... I just bought them yesterday! I thought I’d share the recipe with you so perhaps you can make it with your own fresh mangoes. At least someone will be able to enjoy it!

Ingredients:

4 mangoes, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped

1/3 small red onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeno, diced

1 tbsp cumin

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp. lime juice

Mix it all together and enjoy!