Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients 

• 1 c. butter softened
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg 
• 1 tsp. vanilla 
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. flour
• jam to fill thumbprints 

Directions 

• Preheat oven to 325º and line baking sheets with parchment
• In medium bowl cream butter and sugar
• Mix in egg, vanilla, baking powder, and salt
• Mix in flour 1/2 cup at a time
• Roll dough into 1” balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet
• Press a thumbprint into center of each ball, 1/2 deep, and fill with a little jam
• Bake 12 to 13 minutes (edges a little brown)

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Arroz Con Pollo

 Ingredients

6 chicken thighs

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 bell peppers, chopped

2 10oz cans can chopped tomatoes with peppers

8 oz can tomato paste

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup rice

salt & pepper

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper

Fry chicken in oil, turning until well browned, then remove

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens

Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, sprinkle salt & pepper, and bring to a boil

Lower heat and stir in the rice, add the chicken, and simmer for 30 minutes

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