Cookie Swap: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Show of hands, who else has a serious case of the Mondays?  Whew, glad I’m not the only one! Luckily, I have a batch of these cookies waiting for me at home. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla…

Slow-Cooker Sunday: Short Rib Ragu

Slow-cooker Sunday for me doesn’t necessarily mean breaking out the crock-pot.  In this instance it means breaking out a big heavy pot and letting the oven do all the work! I love taking the time to slowly craft a perfect dish on the weekends.  There is something incredibly relaxing about dicing, searing, stirring, and bringing…