Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, we can bake too! These cookies are sure to make you the most popular person at your next get-together. I try not to make these too often because they are extremely addicting...but this was for a good cause. My fried Lola brought me this plate. Each time it is passed along, Kitchenaid donates $5 to breast cancer research.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
3.5 cups NESTLÉ semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and peanut butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients
6 ounces penne pasta
1 onion, chopped
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
1-2 teaspoons Chachere's Seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded Italian Cheese Blend

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, saute chicken and onion in olive oil until cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder, and heat through. Add Italian cheese blend. Serve over cooked penne pasta and garnish with green onion.