Shortbread Hearts

2 C all-purpose flour
1/2 C sugar
dash of salt
1 C cold butter, cubed
1 T cold water
1 t almond extract
1/2 lb dark chocolate candy coating, melted
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and almond extract until mixture forms a ball.
On a lightly floured [...]

Stovetop Sausage & Rice

Using Allrecipes.com as a guideline, I concocted a decent dinner tonight with the ingredients I had on hand. Tredways, 1. McDonald’s, 0.
1 T canola oil
2 medium carrots, shredded
2-3 t dried minced onion
1 T minced garlic (more or less, according to taste)
1/2 lb Kielbasa sausage, cubed
1-14oz can stewed tomatoes with onions, celery, green pepper
1-14oz can chicken [...]