Sunday, August 7, 2011

Kale Chips

got this recipe from food network... Erik loves them and they are good.

Ingredients

1 head kale, washed and thoroughly dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt, for sprinkling
Directions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.


Remove the ribs from the kale and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Lay on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt. Bake until crisp, turning the leaves halfway through, about 20 minutes. Serve as finger food. 

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Chocolate chip oatmeal bars

I tweaked the recipe found on the web... to healthier!


CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES OR BARS
1 c. healthy margarine like olive oil margarine...or real butter
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar/splenda substitute found at the market
2 eggs
1 tbsp. hot water
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 - 1 c. chopped nuts (optional) i added chopped almonds!!!!

Cream margarine or real butter, add sugar, cream together. Add eggs, hot water, mix together. Add flour, soda, salt. Add oatmeal, chocolate chips, cinnamon and nuts slowly. Mix well. Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees, 10-12 minutes.
For bars put in greased 9x11 inch pan. Bake 350 degrees 20-25 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Put on top while still hot. After melted, spread.