Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #15, Cookies? Cookies.

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Chocolate Chip. Sugar. Ginger Snaps. Macaroons. Macarons.

Just a few names of the many (and there are a lot) varieties of the much loved cookie. This versatile confection can be chewy, soft, fluffy, dense, crunchy and even crispy. It’s no surprise that this popular baked good is part of a classic childhood snack combo: milk and cookies.

As you may know from a previous post, I enjoy a macaron or two, but I have a few other favorites that you need to try: Continue reading

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #14, Low-Key Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi

Remember those mashed potatoes you made for that roast this past weekend? The mashed potatoes that are now sitting in a large tupperware container in your fridge because you made way too much? You could just reheat it and eat the same mashed potatoes for the rest of the week, but we all know by Wednesday you’ll be sick of that side dish, and it’ll end up in the trash.

Well, now you can stop throwing out all of those leftover mashed potatoes (or any leftover cooked potatoes for that matter) and make a meal that will transform those spuds into delicious gnocchi.  Continue reading

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #13, Mad About Matcha Brownies

Quite possibly the hottest ingredient in food today, matcha is everywhere. The finely ground green tea leaves have been a part of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, but didn’t gain worldwide popularity until recently. From drinks to cakes, cronuts, and even cocktails, this tea powder is a culinary matcha made in heaven (I’ve got food puns for days).

Thanks to a craving for both matcha and brownies, and a quick google search, I made a batch of tasty treats I’m calling Mad About Matcha Brownies. Continue reading

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #12, My Mylkshake Brings All the Vegans to the Yard

Rich, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness, milkshakes are a classic warm (and cold) weather treat. The problem is, milkshakes are chock full of sugar and unhealthy fat. Plus, those who can’t eat dairy or don’t by choice, can’t enjoy a milkshake. Until now.

By playing mad food scientist (as I often do), I have made a fantastic, vegan mylkshake that rivals any traditional dairy based shake. Seriously, it is so good.

I give you… Continue reading