Tuesday, October 4, 2011

The BEST oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

My sister used to make cookies for my dad's company. This is her recipe, and it is dangerous!! Easy and delish!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter softened
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups quick oats
1 cup semisweet choc chips
1 cup milk choc chips

Cream together the sugars, butter and egg and rest of ingredients and mix well. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes. 6 minutes makes soft cookies and 8 will make them crunchy. When you pull them out squish the edges of the cookies towards the center to make them lumpier and prettier :) Enjoy! These are great fresh and make great milk cookies a few days later!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

"Ham"burger


I know grilling season is coming to an end, but if you get a hankering for a yummy burger, and it's warm outside, you should give this recipe a try.
“HAM”Burger by:
  • 1 pound hamburger (I used ground turkey)
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage (hot or mild)
  • 2 tablespoon ginger (ground or minced) I used dried ground
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (ground or minced)
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 4 each toasted buns or steam buns
Baconaise (I didn't make)
I mixed sriracha and mayo to how spicy I like it. YUM
  • 1/4 cup yolk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup canola
  • 1 cup bacon fat, warmed
  • Water
  • Salt and Pepper
Optional
  • Bacon strips
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1/3 cup baconaise
  • 2 each tomato sliced
  • 1/2 each cucumber sliced
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
Preparation
In a blender on medium speed add the yolks/lemon juice slowly drizzle in the fat twice. Season and set aside for everything. If it gets too thick add water as need.
Combine all the HAMburger ingredients and form 4 to 6 patties. (I thought as 4 patties they were huge!) Grill over moderate heat until desired temperature is achieved. Pick from optional accompaniments and get your HAM ON!!
I used ground turkey instead of beef. I bet you could use turkey sausage too, might be a little better for you. :)