These are simply the best chocolate chip cookie I've made! They are a great treat, easy and delicious. Freeze well for lunches and snacks too!
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter (softened) or Crisco/butter combination if your running a bit low on butter!
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp vanilla (or more to suit taste)
2 eggs
2 cups milk chocolate chips (that's a bag of about 326g)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat oven: to 375 degrees
1. Cream butter, sugars, vanilla and eggs.
2. Add flour, soda, salt.
3. Mix thoroughly add chocolate chips (and nuts if using them).
4. On greased cookie sheet (or parchment lined cookie sheet), drop by teaspoonful size.
5. Bake for about 9 minutes.
6. Remove from pan and cool. Store in airtight container or freezer containers.
TIP: Watch the BOTTOM of the cookies not the tops to check for when they are done. Cookie bottoms should be golden brown. The top of the cookie may look unbaked, but will finish baking... if you remove the cookies when the tops look 'done' or golden, the bottoms will be darker, and the cookie will be crunchier. For soft cookies, remove when bottoms are golden.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies. Cookies are about 1 1/2" when baked.
Make these on a rain or snow day when you're stuck inside and freeze them for picnics, school lunches, midnight snacks or just because you'd like a cookie!
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Hummus
A delicious dip for vegetables or spread on crackers. Nutritious, inexpensive and healthy; everything you'd love in one easy recipe!
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup tahini paste
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (fresh, minced) or more depending on your personal taste
juice of 2 medium lemons
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1. In a food processor (or blender) puree chickpeas.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning if needed, and mix.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Tahini paste: this is sesame seeds ground up, sold in a jar and can be used as a substitute for peanut butter intolerant individuals. This may be found in specialty markets with middle eastern foods, in a grocery store with international foods or organic shoppes. If you cannot find it in your local super market, ask if they can order it for you. One jar is about $4-$7 (depends on brand, type (organic, etc), location (speciality market, etc) but typically makes several batches and keeps for a long time in the refrigerator.
When I first tried Hummus, I didn't know what was in it; I could taste the garlic but not the distinct taste of chickpeas which I actually despised! I read the ingredient list and was literally amazed to find chickpeas as the main ingredient!
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup tahini paste
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (fresh, minced) or more depending on your personal taste
juice of 2 medium lemons
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1. In a food processor (or blender) puree chickpeas.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning if needed, and mix.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Tahini paste: this is sesame seeds ground up, sold in a jar and can be used as a substitute for peanut butter intolerant individuals. This may be found in specialty markets with middle eastern foods, in a grocery store with international foods or organic shoppes. If you cannot find it in your local super market, ask if they can order it for you. One jar is about $4-$7 (depends on brand, type (organic, etc), location (speciality market, etc) but typically makes several batches and keeps for a long time in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Who can resist a fresh baked cookie? These cookies are a great freezer friendly recipe to have on hand for school lunches or midnight snacks!
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp milk
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips (personal favourite: milk chocolate chips)
Preheat oven: to 350 degrees
1. Cream butter and sugars.
2. Add egg, vanilla and milk.
3. Sift & add dry ingredients.
4. Mix well & add oatmeal and chocolate chips.
5. Drop 2" apart on greased (I use parchment instead) baking sheet.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Cookies are done when they are golden on the bottom; don't look at the tops because you may find the bottoms will burn by the time the top "looks" done.
Store in an airtight (childproof locked cupboard if you want any for the next day!) or in freezer bags.
Delicious cookie, easy to make and a great recipe for a budding baker to try!
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp milk
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips (personal favourite: milk chocolate chips)
Preheat oven: to 350 degrees
1. Cream butter and sugars.
2. Add egg, vanilla and milk.
3. Sift & add dry ingredients.
4. Mix well & add oatmeal and chocolate chips.
5. Drop 2" apart on greased (I use parchment instead) baking sheet.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Cookies are done when they are golden on the bottom; don't look at the tops because you may find the bottoms will burn by the time the top "looks" done.
Store in an airtight (childproof locked cupboard if you want any for the next day!) or in freezer bags.
Delicious cookie, easy to make and a great recipe for a budding baker to try!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Mini Zippy Pizzas
Kids love to help in the kitchen, this recipe let's everyone in the family have their own creation for dinner! Time saver and cheaper than ordering pizza for delivery! Making memories in the kitchen is fun and simple with this recipe.
1 package (of 6) English Muffins (split open will make 12 pizzas)
1 can of pizza sauce
12 slices of mozzarella cheese or about 2 cups shredded cheese
Preheat oven: to 375 degrees
1. Split English muffins and place on a baking sheet.
2. Spoon sauce over each pizza.
3. Top with your favourite toppings!
4. Load up the cheese!
5. Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese melts.
Topping suggestions:
Meats:
Sliced pepperoni
Cooked bacon pieces
Cooked sausages
Cooked hot dogs
Bologna pieces
Cooked chicken pieces
Vegetables:
Chopped/Sliced:
Green peppers
Red peppers
Onions
Mushrooms
Pineapple
Cooked broccoli
Olives (green or black)
Crushed Garlic
Hot Pepper Rings
Jalapeno peppers
Herbs & Spices:
Fresh/dried sweet basil & oregano
Cost of this recipe is very reasonable when compared to ordering a pizza dinner from a restaurant or for delivery. Serve with a green salad and tall glass of milk to complete your balanced diet for this meal!
1 package (of 6) English Muffins (split open will make 12 pizzas)
1 can of pizza sauce
12 slices of mozzarella cheese or about 2 cups shredded cheese
Preheat oven: to 375 degrees
1. Split English muffins and place on a baking sheet.
2. Spoon sauce over each pizza.
3. Top with your favourite toppings!
4. Load up the cheese!
5. Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese melts.
Topping suggestions:
Meats:
Sliced pepperoni
Cooked bacon pieces
Cooked sausages
Cooked hot dogs
Bologna pieces
Cooked chicken pieces
Vegetables:
Chopped/Sliced:
Green peppers
Red peppers
Onions
Mushrooms
Pineapple
Cooked broccoli
Olives (green or black)
Crushed Garlic
Hot Pepper Rings
Jalapeno peppers
Herbs & Spices:
Fresh/dried sweet basil & oregano
Cost of this recipe is very reasonable when compared to ordering a pizza dinner from a restaurant or for delivery. Serve with a green salad and tall glass of milk to complete your balanced diet for this meal!
Tasty Tuna Melts
Tired of the same ol' lunch for the kids? Try these easy tummy pleasers! These are great as a snack on their own, for lunch with a bowl of tomato soup or a late night hunger-buster for growing teens!
3 English Muffins, split open (will equal 6 melts)
1 can of tuna, drained and mixed with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip dressing
3/4 cup shredded cheese (old cheese keeps the cheese flavour while baking) OR (processed slices cut in half diagonally)
Preheat oven: to 400 degrees
1. Place split English muffins on a baking sheet.
2. Spread a layer of tuna.
3. Top with shredded cheese (or triangle of processed cheese).
4. Bake until cheese melts.
Cheese will be hot, use caution when serving children.
Alternatives:
* Add hot pepper rings on top of tuna melt for a kick.
* Mix cheeses (mozzarella and cheddar)
* Add finely chopped onions, garlic or other tuna add-ins.
3 English Muffins, split open (will equal 6 melts)
1 can of tuna, drained and mixed with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip dressing
3/4 cup shredded cheese (old cheese keeps the cheese flavour while baking) OR (processed slices cut in half diagonally)
Preheat oven: to 400 degrees
1. Place split English muffins on a baking sheet.
2. Spread a layer of tuna.
3. Top with shredded cheese (or triangle of processed cheese).
4. Bake until cheese melts.
Cheese will be hot, use caution when serving children.
Alternatives:
* Add hot pepper rings on top of tuna melt for a kick.
* Mix cheeses (mozzarella and cheddar)
* Add finely chopped onions, garlic or other tuna add-ins.
Easy Beef 'n Gravy
My best friend gave me this recipe many years ago, it is very easy, fast and flavourful. Can be served with rice, mashed or baked potatoes, noodles of any kind! Don't like mushrooms? The beef over takes the flavour of this dish and mushrooms go almost unnoticed!
1 lb fresh stew beef (can be pre-frozen)
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
1. Cut meat into bite sized pieces.
2. Pour mushroom soup into baking dish and stir to coat meat pieces.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (optional)
4. Bake with a lid for about 30-40 minutes, until meat is tender.
Serve hot with your favourite potatoes, rice, noodles and a vegetable!
Alternatives:
* Cut up a steak for even more tender meat
* Try using other meats in place of beef (and vary the creamed soup to accompany it).
Optional Add-Ins:
* Chopped onions and garlic prior to baking
* Add 1 cup of your favourite frozen veggie prior to baking.
Sodium content:
* Canned soups are notorious for high salt contents. Try choosing low salt alternatives or make your own soups.
1 lb fresh stew beef (can be pre-frozen)
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste
1. Cut meat into bite sized pieces.
2. Pour mushroom soup into baking dish and stir to coat meat pieces.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (optional)
4. Bake with a lid for about 30-40 minutes, until meat is tender.
Serve hot with your favourite potatoes, rice, noodles and a vegetable!
Alternatives:
* Cut up a steak for even more tender meat
* Try using other meats in place of beef (and vary the creamed soup to accompany it).
Optional Add-Ins:
* Chopped onions and garlic prior to baking
* Add 1 cup of your favourite frozen veggie prior to baking.
Sodium content:
* Canned soups are notorious for high salt contents. Try choosing low salt alternatives or make your own soups.
Lime Yogurt Dip
1/2 cup plain yogourt
1 Tbsp. honey
1 grated peel of one medium lime
Mix together and serve with fruit and cheese.
Suggestions:
* Cubed cheese
* Seedless grapes
* Strawberries
* Mandarin or Clementine oranges
* Pineapple chunks
Great with fruit kabobs! Serve for a snack, breakfast or brunch accompaniment or light dessert.
Super Simple Peanut Butter Cookies
This recipe is modified from the Kraft peanut butter jar; I think this is the best recipe for peanut butter cookies I have ever tasted! With no flour in the dough, you really taste the peanut butter.
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
Preheat oven: to 300 degrees.
1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Roll into balls.
3. Flatten with a fork~ slightly.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
Alternatives:
* Add in any mini candies (M&M's, Smarties, etc) that you'd like.
* Use crunchy or smooth peanut butter
Cookies freeze well.
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
Preheat oven: to 300 degrees.
1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Roll into balls.
3. Flatten with a fork~ slightly.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
Alternatives:
* Add in any mini candies (M&M's, Smarties, etc) that you'd like.
* Use crunchy or smooth peanut butter
Cookies freeze well.
Pudding Pops
Frozen treats are a great way to cool off in the summer but tend to be pricy, here's a great way to make a pudding mix fill the freezer and keep money in your pocket!
1 package instant pudding mix (any flavour you like!)
1. Prepare according to package directions.
2. Fill popsicle moulds.
3. Freeze.
4. Enjoy!
Alternatives:
* Layer two kinds of pudding in the moulds for a special treat!
Add one of the following to the pudding mixture while mixing:
* A small handful of mini- M&M's candies.
* A small handful of Smarties candies.
* A small handful of coloured sprinkles (works especially well for the vanilla pudding mix).
* A small handful of mini chocolate chips.
Cost per serving depends on what you add to the mixture, brand of pudding mix and milk you choose to use. For sure the cost is less than buying a prepackaged box of frozen pudding pops and you get to choose flavours and add-ins that you can't buy ready made! (I like the pistachio pudding frozen pops myself!)
1 package instant pudding mix (any flavour you like!)
1. Prepare according to package directions.
2. Fill popsicle moulds.
3. Freeze.
4. Enjoy!
Alternatives:
* Layer two kinds of pudding in the moulds for a special treat!
Add one of the following to the pudding mixture while mixing:
* A small handful of mini- M&M's candies.
* A small handful of Smarties candies.
* A small handful of coloured sprinkles (works especially well for the vanilla pudding mix).
* A small handful of mini chocolate chips.
Cost per serving depends on what you add to the mixture, brand of pudding mix and milk you choose to use. For sure the cost is less than buying a prepackaged box of frozen pudding pops and you get to choose flavours and add-ins that you can't buy ready made! (I like the pistachio pudding frozen pops myself!)
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