The mind is a beautiful thing. And, the way a mind or brain works especially in creative adventures in the kitchen intrigues me, especially my mind. So, I wake up and have a hankerin’ for oatmeal cookies, but not just a plain ol’ grandma oatmeal cookie, not that there’s anything wrong with grandma’s cookies~~hey, I’m a grandma, so here’s to ... Read More »
It’s really hard to mess up these cookies! This recipe is a variation of one that I’ve used for a while from the ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ cookbook copyright 1970! That was my very first cookbook, and its wear and tear, stains, dog-ears, and tattered cover are evidence that this book has been well-used! Another recipe I’ve used for oatmeal ... Read More »
These cookies are pretty to look at. These cookies are easy to make. These cookie keep well for a few days or freeze well in an air-tight container. These cookies go perfectly well with a cup of coffee or tea or a big ol’ glass of frosty cold milk! Let’s see…what else? Leave your comment, let me know, and I’ll ... Read More »
It’s always a fun thing to take an admired and talented fellow foodie’s recipe and re-create it with your own spin or twist. One of my favorite foodies is Stevie Wonder…that would be Steve from The Black Peppercorn! He always comes up with some great recipes, and I must say, I’m totally sucked into the aura of his creations by ... Read More »
This is a quickie recipe that can be done in a pinch when you need something sweet! It’s also great for storing a few days…well, if it lasts that long…plus, you can make these mounds of love and give away~~for me, it’s like having a cookie almond joy~~Coconut Roasted Almond Chocolate Cookies! Makes: 12-15 Preheat Oven to 300 What you need: 12-15 chocolate store ... Read More »
This recipe was ‘boho’d’ from the original recipe from ‘My Crowded Kitchen‘ one of my favorite foodies in the universe! When I saw the this incredible stack of chocolate love cookies that It’s Yummilicious had shared, I went right to her page then on to the blog to see what MCK had done! I immediately liked the recipe…it was straightforward ... Read More »
I’m always amused at how my whacky mind works when coming up with recipes. Sometimes I dream during the night, and wake up with new ideas. When I’m biking long distances, snowshoeing, hiking or just walking, I always come up with more ideas…maybe it’s the fresh air, the endorphines and dopamine pumping, or possibly just a smell or sight along ... Read More »
Who doesn’t like to stretch a recipe making it into something different with just a few tweaks? Well, that’s precisely what I’ve done with a basic coconut mound macaroon recipe! This recipe, well, minus the oatmeal and chocolate chips, is the same for the Fresh Basil Lemon Nutty Mounds. But, when you switch out a few of the ingredients, well, you ... Read More »
It’s a basil pahhhlooozzza! I absolutely find every way I can to incorporate it into whatever I cook. Sure there are the traditiona expected failsafe ways to use sweet basil, but myBohemian nature wanted to stretch my beloved basil! So why not…. …Fresh Basil Lemon Nutty Mound cookies! I am amazed at how deeeliciousomo these cookies are! They have many of ... Read More »
I decided to make three basic batters then experiment with accessorizing and combining each into something new. Kind of like what you see with traveling with 7 pieces of clothing and making 20 outfits! Well, this is a COOKIE AND CUPCAKE PAHLOOOOOZA, which is kinda sorta like the 7 pieces of clothing and 20 outfits. I’m sure more combinations can be created. ... Read More »
Ally's Kitchen
