A couple of recipes!

Here are some of the delicious recipes we enjoyed at our last cooking group:

Pasta with Peas and Lemon

1 lb dry spaghetti or fettuccine
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced(optional)
Zest of 1 lemon, grated
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan(optional)

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp of oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, jalapenos, and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is golden but not browned, 4-5 minutes. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Heat until warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Transfer the pasta to individual plates and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Glazed Lemon Cookies (Martha Stewart Everyday Food)

2 Cups all purpose flow (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Lemon Glaze :whisk the following ingredients until smooth.
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 Tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cups fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and lemon zest. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Add egg, vanilla and lemon juice and beat until just combined. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until the edges are golden. 15-10 minutes total, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool two minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread cookies with Lemon Glaze and let set, about 1 hr.

Thanks for the recipes sisters!!! Please e-mail any other recipes you would like posted to chris.sirstins@gmail.com. I know there were many more tasty dishes shared!