BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GRAPES

1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 lb seedless grapes
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
3 slices of raw bacon, chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss all ingredients together on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange Brussels sprouts cut side down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

LYNN'S CRUNCHY COOKIES

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cup oatmeal
Nuts, raisins and chocolate chips

Mix sugars, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Add nuts, raisins, and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 minutes.

DELICIOUS PORK CHOPS

Zest of 2 limes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons steak seasoning
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3 tablespoons EVOO
4 pork chops

Combine marinade/paste and spread over pork chops. Allow to marinate for 1- 24 hours. Grill low and slow so sugar doesn't burn.

LAURIE'S LUSCIOUS LEMON CUPCAKES

CAKE
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
2 - 8 oz cartons sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. Beat butter on high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add flour mixture and sour cream alternating each several times. Stir in lemon peel. Fill tins with 1/4 cup batter and bake 18 minutes.

FROSTING
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2-3 tablespoons milk
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Beat in lemon juice and vanilla. Beat in 1 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar. If needed, add milk. Stir in lemon zest.