Oatmeal raisin Cookies

INGREDIENTS :

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 cups rolled Oats

PREPARATION :

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fluffy.
3. Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Now add this mixture into butter mixture and finally Stir in oats and raisins.
5. Drop by using a teaspoon onto the cookie sheets.
6. Bake 8-9 minutes for chewy cookies or 10-11 minutes for crunchy cookies.
7 . Cool them completely and transfer to air tight container to enjoy!

Tomato Bisque

INGREDIENTS :

Heavy Whipping Cream- 1 small packet
Tomato Sauce/Puree- 2 medium cans
Onions- 2 large (finely diced)
Garlic- 5-6 pods (finely diced)
Summer Vegetables: Zucchini, Mushroom,Yellow Squash, Carrots, Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow,
Orange)
Italian Seasoning

PREPARATION:

1.Take olive oil in a pan.Sauté garlic and onions.
2. Once they are translucent, add the vegetables. Add enough water for the vegetables to cook. You may also add chicken stock instead of water for additional flavor.3. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook for about 7-10 minutes, till the vegetables are done.4. Now add the cans of tomato sauce, add more Italian seasoning, little chilly powder.
5. Cook for another 7-10 minutes. Add water if its too thick. Then add the cream. Simmer for 4 minutes.

It tastes delicious when served with toasted bread~