Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut with your choice of cutter. Place the cut-outs on an ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.
References :

* 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
* 1/4 pound bacon
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1 cup evaporated milk
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 2 tablespoons grated onion
* 1 1/2 cups, about 6 ounces, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

PREPARATION:
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water as package directs. Drain the cooking liquid into a 2 cup measure. If necessary, add more water to make 2 cups. Fry bacon; remove to paper towels to drain. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat; add 2 tablespoons butter.
Stir in flour. Slowly stir in evaporated milk and 2 cups water. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to the boiling point; season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and onion. Add cheese and continue to heat over low heat until cheese is melted. Add cooked macaroni; mix well. Serve with crumbled bacon on top.
Macaroni and cheese recipe serves 4.
References :
This comfort food is always a favorite. The bacon adds a nice twist. For more mac & cheese recipes see:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/macaroniandcheeserecipes/r/bl30131y.htm

Chicken & Apple Fajitas

Ingredients

450 g (1lb brambly apples peeled, cored and thickly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsps oil
2 medium onions thickly sliced
2 gloves garlic, finely chopped
1 – 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp coriander
1tsp cumin
450 g (1 lb) chicken fillets cut into thick strips
Seasoning
1 tbsps fresh coriander, chopped
8 wheat tortillas

Method:

1. cut each apple slice in half and put in a bowl with the lime juice and toss together
2. heat the oil in a large frying pan, add onion and cook over a high heat for 2 mins, add garlic, chillies, spices and chicken then fry stirring for about 5 minutes until chicken is golden. Lift chicken out of the pan and set aside
3. Add apple with lime juice and 5 tbsps of water to the pan and cook with the onions for 3 minutes.
4. Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, until apples are tender but still hold their shape
5. Heat the tortillas as directed on the pack. The quickest way is to transfer them to a plate, cover with film and microwave on high for 20 – 30 secs
6. Season filling with salt and pepper, then add fresh coriander.
7. To serve, place 2 heaped tbsps of filling in each tortilla, roll up and enjoy!
References :
http://www.therecipecafe.com