focaccia or panini? yes.

We have a friend from Italy who says there are places in Italy where focaccia is what we know as a panini.  That is kind of cool, because if you ask me, focaccia is the best kind of bread for a panini.  And if you ask him this recipe produces authentic tasting focaccia.

"neiman marcus" cookies

I got this recipe about 15 years ago,  It was being spammed around the email world claiming that some lady had been tricked into paying $450 for the recipe so she was getting them back by emailing it to the world for free.  The claim was totally false but the cookies are totally good. 

I think the recipe has been propagated fairly widely but I still get asked for it on a regular basis.  Yes, it is the one with blended oatmeal.

freezing cookie dough

Nothing is worse than wanting to use that yummy cookie dough from the freezer and pulling out a brick of it that takes hours to defrost.

okara oatmeal cookie

Lovin' these oatmeal cookies.  They are healthy and delicious and if you want a little more health try adding some ground flax and wheat bran. Okara is soybean meal. It is a good source of protein and high in fiber.

quinoa salad with tempeh nuggets

tempeh bake

Another family favorite. Tempeh is a fantastic source of protein. It has a nutty flavor and a firm texture. This recipe is from The Tofu Cookbook, which I love.

sweet cinnamon quinoa

I found this recipe online and loved it. We really love quinoa at our house and this is a fantastic way to enjoy it for breakfast.

pumpkin pie filling

This is a great vegan pumpkin pie filling. Delicious and very easy. Try doing things a little differently with the spices or top with pecans and enjoy.

pie crust - vegan

This recipe is awesome for a great vegan pie crust but it also works well with adding vegan chocolate chips and forming into dough balls.  Cook them as cookies or just enjoy them raw.  

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Welcome to Chopped! The rules are simple - you have 15 min to create your dessert masterpiece and you must use every ingredient in the basket. Today’s mystery ingredients are…

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