Feel Better Soon! Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ever heard the phrase "If I go down, we all go down"? Apparently, this philosophy has been adopted by my family. First, my son got an ear infection. Then my husband and I both got a sinus infection. Next thing I know, my daughter has pink eye, which is ironic since it's in both eyes! And, being the ugly, highly contagious funk that it is, I have become it's next victim.  It's been an ongoing nightmare for a week now.  So, obviously we need something to make us feel better...cookies! Pair a couple of cookies with a cold glass of milk and you've got a dynamic duo sure to put the pep back in your step.

Banana Bread

It's cold outside, and I'm looking for comfort. I've got 3 bananas and an idea.....Banana Bread. I made this recipe for Christmas, and included 1/2 cup dates, 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, and 1/2 cup walnuts. Unfortunately,  I didn't have those things on hand, but I highly recommend making it that way. However, either way you have a comforting, warm slice of Heaven. I prefer to eat mine still warm and slathered with butter and my daughter likes it with a smear of peanut butter. I imagine this would be good as a French toast too! The possibilites are endless!

Caliente Brownies

Ever heard the song, "Baby, did a bad, bad thing", by Chris Isaak? Well, every time I make these brownies, that song starts playing in my head. These brownies are a sinful blend of cinnamon, cayenne, and melted dark chocolate chips. And, yes maybe they aren't heart healthy, but they will do wonders for your mood! You might have noticed that the picture of the brownie I posted is slightly undercooked. Well, that's because I can't wait for them to set. Is that bad?

Oh, My! Turkey Pot Pie Soup and Hearty Biscuits

Today, I took my little boy to the doctor's office and found out the lil' gherkin has an ear infection. Whenever I was sick, as a little girl, my Mom always made me Chicken Pot Pie. It always made me feel better. So, of course I thought this would be the perfect thing for my lil' one.  However, I decided to make my Mom's version with turkey instead, since I made turkey and stock yesterday. And, rather than thickening it up with a flour slurry like she does, I whisked in a Béchamel sauce. And, because lil' gherkin loves biscuits, I nixed the traditional pie crust. 

Hippy Wheat Pizza Dough and Simple Pizza Sauce

Since I was "let go" from my job, I've returned to my comfort... my domestic side. Hence, the birth of this blog and the desire for cooking and crafting. I wanted to make pizza for the kids not only because it's their favorite thing to eat, but also because I needed something inexpensive to make with our tight budget. However, just because we are pinching pennies doesn't mean I'm willing to sacrifice our healthy eating habits. So, I decide to take a crack at making my own pizza dough recipe. And, I must say, I think I hit this one out of the park.