Chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients: 2 and 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour, measured correctly 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks or 170 grams) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, loosely packed 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup (180 grams) chocolate chips or chocolate chunks Directions: Toss together...

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Black-Bean Veggie Burgers

*We adapted this recipe from www.thefrontburnerblog.com along with several other black bean burger recipes online. Ingredients: (makes 8-10 burgers) 4 cans black beans (rinsed and drained) 4 carrots, grated 1 cup dry rolled oats 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp whole cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp of chipotle powder 2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black...

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spaghettini and gooey mozzarella meatballs

TOMATO SAUCE 2 cans of plum tomatoes, each 28 oz2 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced5½-oz can tomato paste1 cup Italian parsley, coarsely chopped½ tsp salt and pepperPinch of chili flakes1 bay leaf 1 lb spaghettini MEATBALLS 1¼ lb ground beef2 slices day-old bread, cubed¼ cup 2 per cent milk1 small onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced1 egg, beaten¼ cup grated parmigiana reggiano¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped2...

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summer macaroni and cheese

1 ear fresh corn1 medium red pepper, diced, about 2/3 cup1 small zucchini2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, dividedButter or nonstick cooking spray
1 cup uncooked small elbow macaroni1 Tablespoons flour1 1/4 cups milk1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese1/4 cup parmesan1/4 cup goat cheese1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a quart baking dish with butter, oil or nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Remove the corn from the cob...

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Watermelon Slush

"fabulous and so easy.....add a shot of gin for the adults!!! " INGREDIENTS 3 cups diced watermelon 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup crushed ice 1/2 cup water PREPARATION Blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, ice and water in a blender until smooth. NUTRITION Per serving: 48 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1...

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Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites

Sweet satisfaction in seconds! INGREDIENTS 8 1/4-ounce squares bittersweet chocolate 4 teaspoons almond, cashew or pistachio butter PREPARATION Top each chocolate square with 1/2 teaspoon nut butter of your choice (almond, cashew, pistachio). NUTRITION Per serving: 79 calories; 6 g fat ( 2 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 6 g added sugars; 1...

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Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter 1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted PREPARATION Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted...

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