Super Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies

super soft snickerdoodle cookies

I know what you’re thinking… Are they really soft? And are they really super soft?

Honestly, those are the types of questions that run through my mind when I see some slap the word “soft” in front of cookie. But trust me, these really are soft!!! Like cakey soft! The best soft cookie ever! And they hold up really well afterwards (ie. still super soft!), only if you’re able to not eat them all after the first 2 days :)

I googled quite a bit of recipes before I stumbled on this one, and just fell in love with it! I loved how all the ingredients listed in the recipe, I already had (expect the flour but that’s no biggie because I was going to the store anyways :)! And it has nutmeg and that made me super happy because I have a bottle of nutmeg that has barely been touched, and I didn’t have to splurge on a bottle of cream of tartar which I don’t really know what it can be used for other than sugar/snickerdoodle cookies… So if anyone knows, please do let me know! I need to be educated :)

By no means am I a baking expert, but I think what makes these cookies cakey soft is that you use eggs rather than cream of tartar which is typically used in traditional snickerdoodles.

Typical list of dry ingredients include: flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt…

and the wet ingredients include melted butter, eggs and a splash of vanilla extract.

Martha Stewart’s Baked Ravioli

martha stewart’s baked ravioli

As promised, here’s part one of my cooking extravaganza date night!

These baked raviolis were yummy and so easy to make, err prepare…lol. There isn’t much work required into making this  and it’s also very customizable so obviously this was a date night success!

PS, baked ravioli is now up there with my lasagna/lasagna rolls for his favorites :)

If you love meat, I would definitely suggest adding in some ground beef with the onions…

Battle of the Salmon Steaks & Ginger Jasmine Rice

NOTE: Eeep, I was going through my drafts and just realized that this was never published! Oh what a night that was! Definitely do give the ginger jasmine right a try, so good! Hope you all enjoy reading our fun date night! Have a wonderful day, xoxo!

We had a large filet of salmon so we decided to do a cook-off challenge, appropriately dubbed “Battle of the Salmon Steaks”.

The challengers: Kat vs. Boyfriend

The boyfriend made his specialty,baked salmon à la mon ami…

baked salmon à la mon ami

I remade an old favorite, but this time with salmon…

blackened cajun salmon

It’s really hard to say who the winner is because both salmon dishes taste delish in its own right! His is packed with buttery goodness, whereas mine is crisp and spicy.

I made ginger jasmine rice as a side dish for these salmons. The rice is packed full of gingery flavor, and who knew ginger and garlic would go so well together? I just love simple rice dishes like these! Let me know if you have other rice dishes I should try!

Do you do cook-off competitions at home?

xoxo, kat

Blackened Cajun Salmon

• salmon filet
• cajun/creole spice mix
• olive oil

Directions:

1. Rinse and pat the salmon fillet dry. Completely coat both sides of the fillet with the cajun mix, and shaking off any excess.
2. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, and pour some olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Once the pan is hot and sizzling, and cook until blackened, about 4-5 minutes. Then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until blackened.

Baked Salmon À La Mon Ami

• salmon
• roasted garlic herb compound butter (or butter)
• olive oil
• dried herbs (oregano, rosemary)
• salt/pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Rinse the filet of salmon with cold water and pat the salmon dry.
3. Rub both sides of the salmon with olive oil.
4. Season with salt, pepper and any dried herbs according to your taste preferences.
5. Coat the top of the salmon with a compound butter.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
7. Serve immediately.

Ginger Jasmine Rice (adapted from Food.com)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cup water
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat butter or oil in pan over medium to low heat. Saute garlic, ginger & salt for about a minute at most or until fragrant. Add rice and stir well.
2. Add liquid. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, simmer about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice tender.

bits of my weeks…

I hope everyone is having a fantastic start to a great weekend! It’s Mother’s Day weekend! What are you plans? Mine just includes family dinner, pretty boring huh?

Here’s a recap of my past week in photos:

Monday started off with this…

look at what my boyfriend surprised me with! i’m going to be a dot com soon!!! well, as soon as I learn to transfer it over lol. be sure to bookmark www.shecooksandheeats.com! is that not the bestest present ever? :)

These were my favorite munchies throughout the week…

mmm so good! it’s a kat approved snack :)

And this color made me happy…

my nails are summer ready with essie tart deco :)

I even got to squeeze in a little bro & sis time…

sushi date with the third most important man in my life :)

A special he cooks, she eats moment (recipe here)…

he made noodles from scratch!

Look mom! I found the world’s tiniest scissors!

My week ended with date night…

i got to cook and bake! haven’t been able to do either one in a while! i even loved doing the dishes! i’m probably the only person that loves doing dishes lol. i’m not lying here, just ask my boyfriend :)

martha stewart’s baked ravioli! i can’t wait to blog about everything i made :)

super soft snickerdoodles! trust me, they live up to their name! (recipe coming soon!)

Phew, quite a week in food! Hope you had just of a great week as I did! :)

I’m dedicating today’s post to my boyfriend! Thank you for the past 1,077 days (SE ± 5 days, hehe :) Only a month away from the big 3! This one’s for you :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo, kat

ps, who are you dedicating the weekend too? and if so, which song? :)

Kitchen adventures…

My cooking extravaganza day! I’m making Martha Stewart’s baked ravioli and trying out a new snickerdoodle recipe! Hope everyone is having a beautiful day! I better get started :) xoxo

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Feed me…

When you’re lazy, hungry and there’s only a small handful of food in the fridge…meet my scrambled egg concoction! Two eggs with mozarella, grape tomatoes, and two types of deli meat and a splash of Louisiana hot sauce. We need groceries lol. Tomorrow night I’m making Martha Stewart’s baked raviolis for date night! So excited!! What’s everyone eating tonight? My boyfriend is making me fresh pasta noodles for dinner, I can’t wait to eat! :) Have a wonderful night! xoxo, kat

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Nom nom nom

Sushi + mussels date with my brother for dinner tonight! I already spilled food on my bright red pants lol  :)

I’m on the lookout for a new sushi joint in the OC, any recs for me?

Have a lovely night!
xoxo, kat

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Snickerdoodle Shortbread Bars

snickderdoodle shortbread bars

This is what happens when your outfit of the day is a pair of cozy uggs, pj bottoms and boyfriend’s flannel and the boyfriend has left you for a business lunch meeting… as promised, snickerdoodle shortbread bars!

Think delicious buttery cookie sprinkled with equally delicious cinnamon sugar! And yes, it really took that much butter…

I love how shortbread cookies don’t contain any eggs!

Going solo…

Hope you’re all having a beautiful sunny day!

Lunch sans boyfriend means Trader Joe’s for me! My favorite “salad” and gummy bears :)

What are you eating today?

xoxo, kat

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May the 4th be with you

photo troythewolf.tumblr.com

We’re finally in May! The months, weeks, and days are going by so quickly! Where has time gone? Oh my, I swear I’m an 80-year old lady trapped in a 20-somethings body haha.

How was your week? I sure hope your week has been going well :)

Here a just a few smiles and happy moments from my week…

Favorite day of the week:

tuesdays are spam musubi days! here i have 3 types: chicken katsu, original, and portuguese sausage…mmm yum!

Favorite way to start the day:

a plate of bacon with a side of eggs with fresh cherry tomatoes

Favorite sweets (recipe coming soon!):

snickerdoodle shortbread bars