Italian S Cookies

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup + 2 1/2 tablespoons butter (softened)
3/4 cups + 3 tablespoons sugar
pinch salt

Instructions
1. In a small bowl beat slightly the egg yolks, whole egg, zest and vanilla.
2. In a large bowl add the flour, make a well in the middle and add the butter, sugar, salt and egg mixture. With a
fork mix until almost combined, then move to a lightly floured flat surface. Knead gently to combine (don't over
knead). Dough will be soft. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate one hour.
3. Pre-heat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Remove dough from the fridge and break off small pieces of dough, soften the dough slightly between your
finger and roll into approximately 4-6 inches, form into an S shape. Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake
for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 320F (150C) and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool
completely before serving. Enjoy.

Pic and Recipe: https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/s-cookies/

Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1/3 green bell pepper, minced
1/2 large yellow onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash of hot sauce (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat butter and oil in large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat.  Add beef and brown, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to colander to drain.
Add onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft.  Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.  Add beef back to the skillet and add tomato paste.  Stir well.

Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper.  Stir well to combine.
Cook over MED heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking.  Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.

recipe + picture: https://www.thechunkychef.com/best-homemade-sloppy-joes/