Pepper nut (Pfeffernusse) cookies

 parchment covered cookie sheets, 15'@ 325F, then let cool and set up

Blend dry ingredients together and set aside

• 2 c. flour
• 2 t. cinnamon
• 1 t. anise
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. cloves
• 1/4 t. cloves
• 1/4 t. nutmeg

Cream together 

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. brown sugar

Then add one at a time and mix after each addition

• 2 T. molasses
• 1 t. grated lemon peel
• 2 t. lemon juice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1.5 c finely ground walnuts
• blended dry ingredients

then drop pressed teaspoons onto cookie sheet and bake.

Lemon Cookies

 ref: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/lemon-meltaway-cookies/

parchment paper covered cookie sheet, 15-20'F @325F

Cream together till fluffy

• 1 c. butter
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Then mix in

• 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds
• 2 c. flour, white or gf
• 4 t. lemon juice
• +2 t. lemon zest

Roll into balls, place on cookie sheet, and bake. Let cool 10' as they cool and firm up.

Can roll in additional powdered sugar if you like

easy hard boiled eggs

 ref: https://deviledeggs.com/

1. Rest eggs on sides in fridge the day before if making deviled eggs
2. Put eggs in pot not touching. Add cold water to cover and 1 tsp salt.
3. Put lid on pot. Set on gas burner a little smidgey less than high and bring to a boil in about 6 minutes
4. Remove pot from heat when get big bubbles and steam. (Egg whites solidify at 140-149F, Yolks coagulate at 149-157F.)
5. Add 1 Tbs. vinegar
6. Let sit 30 minutes
7. Cool eggs quickly in ice water for about 20 minutes.
8. Tap egg to fracture shell all over.
9. Put back into ice water for 10 minutes.
10. Roll between palms under running water to peel. Might have to pick at it to start peeling.
11. Rinse peeled eggs to remove any shell prints and dry.
12. Let eggs sit in fridge for 30 minutes.
13. Use paring knife to cut in half
14. Pop out yolk and mash
15. Make filling
16. Fill egg whites using plastic ziplock freezer bag with corner snipped off
17. Garnish with paprika, chives, chopped olives, etc.