Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Oatmeal Cookie Pie Crust

I love cheesecake and I do love traditional graham cracker crust, but I also love oatmeal cookies. Like. A lot. So, I decided to try this oatmeal cookie crust with my low fat cheese cake and I have to say. Damn. It is yummy! 


  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 inch spring form pan. I use butter, crisco or sometimes cooking spray

    2. 2. Mix the flour, cinnamon, and salt and then add the oats

    3. 3. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the brown sugar, butter, and vanilla 

    4. 4. Using low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix very lightly, just until it is combined

    5. 5. Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides 

    6. 6. Bake 10 minutes. I find it easier to place the pan on a cookie sheet to avoid dropping it

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Moroccan Chicken and Lentils

I love middle eastern food. Like. Love. I also love lentils and am always searching for new ideas. I've made this recipe, or similar to it a few times and it has always turned out well!  It is a one pot meal, if you want it to be that. So yeas, I used a slow cooker.  I don't like giving exact measurements because it is not necessary when cooking savory so adjust as you see fit.

2 cups lentils
Chopped vegetables: carrots, onion, rutabaga and anything you might like.
Chopped garlic
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ginger (dry or fresh)
chicken stock

Chicken
Chicken thighs - Pre- bake them to develop flavor and use your favorite spice rub


1. Put everything into a crock pot, but not the chicken. Stir to mix
2. Put the chicken over the lentils and vegetables.
3. Pour the stock over everything. Use enough to cover the lentils, but not the chicken or else you will have soup.
4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Enjoy!