Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

¾ cup (167 g) salted butter, softened ¾ cup (160–200 g) dark brown sugar, packed (use dark for richer flavor) ¼ cup (60 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola or neutral oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 1½ tablespoons (12 g) cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (or substitute ground ginger) 1½ cups (150 g) old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup (90 g) semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup (90 g) butterscotch chips ⅓ cup (50 g) raisins ⅓ cup (45 g) chopped walnuts or pecans Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup (167 g) salted butter with ¾ cup (dark brown sugar) and ¼ cup (granulated sugar) until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and we...

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika  1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme  1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp tomato paste 12 oz beef kielbasa or ham, sliced  2 1/2 cups beef broth 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes  1 cup jasmine rice 1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp Hot sauce, to taste Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over a medium heat. Add the onion, peppers and garlic and saute until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in all ingredients, except rice, shrimp and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is done and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add the shrimp and cook, covered, for 5 minutes more, or until shrimp is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with hot pepper sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40–45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Category:  Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Add  ⸻ Ingredients Egg Base 3 large eggs 1½ cups milk ½ cup baking mix Add-Ins About 1 cup add-ins of choice: Diced ham Sautéed onion Sautéed mushrooms Diced bell peppers Green onions 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon Well-drained spinach Cheese ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ⸻ Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch skillet, pie plate, or square baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix with a small amount of the milk, stirring until smooth. Add the eggs and remaining milk. Beat for 2–3 minutes, or until well blended. Stir in the add-ins and shredded cheddar cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. ⸻ Jessica’s Notes Best ser...