Better Than Those Fancy-Schmancy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that beats fancy department store cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C

The softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract should all be mixed together well and creamy in a large bowl

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Put the flour, baking soda, and salt in a different bowl and mix them together

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix them in until they are just combined

If you want to, add the chopped nuts and chocolate chips and mix them in

Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto baking sheets that have not been greased

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before moving them to wire racks to cool all the way

Enjoy your tasty chocolate chip cookies that you made yourself

AIP Nomato Sauce

Particularly for people on the Autoimmune Protocol AIP or Paleo diets, AIP Nomato Sauce is a tasty and colorful alternative to traditional tomato sauce. The flavor and color of butternut squash, beets, and carrots combine to create a rich sauce. Its a tasty and nourishing complement to your Paleo cooking.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
• 1 cup peeled and diced beets
• 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper omit for AIP
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish optional

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a big saucepan over medium heat

Add the minced garlic and onion, and saut for two to three minutes, or until the ingredients are softened

Stirring occasionally, add the diced butternut squash, beets, and carrots to the saucepan and cook for an additional five minutes

After adding the apple cider vinegar and filtered water, bring the mixture to a boil

Once the vegetables are soft, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes

After taking the saucepan off the burner, allow it to cool slightly

Puree the mixture in a regular blender or with an immersion blender until its smooth and creamy

If youre not following AIP, add the ground black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, and dried basil to the sauce once its back in the saucepan

To allow the flavors to meld together, simmer for a further five to ten minutes

Serve the AIP Nomato Sauce as a dipping sauce or over your preferred Paleo-friendly pasta

If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves

Have fun

Baked Eggs with Wilted Spinach and Salmon

This recipe for Baked Eggs with Wilted Spinach and Salmon is a tasty and healthy way to start the day or have a light dinner. Easy to make, this dish is delicious and comes together quickly with soft spinach, salty smoked salmon, and fluffy baked eggs.

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 slices smoked salmon
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions:

Turn on your oven and heat it up to 375F 190C

Pour olive oil into a small dish that can go in the oven and spread it out evenly on the bottom

Add the chopped spinach to the dish

If you want, you can add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste

Combine well

On top of the spinach, put the slices of smoked salmon

Carefully crack two eggs over the salmon, making sure the yolks stay whole

Add Parmesan cheese that has been grated on top of the eggs and spinach

Put the pan in a hot oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still a little runny for a creamy texture

Take it out of the oven, let it cool a bit, and then serve it hot

If you want, you can add more Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs as a garnish

Have fun with your baked eggs with salmon and wilted spinach

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip

This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip is the ultimate game day appetizer. Its creamy, flavorful, and packed with irresistible bacon and cheese. Perfect for dipping chips, crackers, or veggies, its sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, sour cream, and chopped green onions

Mix until well combined and smooth

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together

Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or veggies for dipping

Gluten-Free Chicken Asparagus Casserole

A tasty gluten-free casserole with soft chicken, bright asparagus, and gooey mozzarella cheese baked in a creamy sauce for a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
• 1 cup gluten-free sour cream
• 1/2 cup gluten-free mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C

Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it

Shred the chicken, add the asparagus, and mix in the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl

Evenly spread in the baking dish that has been prepared

You can mix the chicken broth, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a different bowl

Put this on top of the chicken and asparagus

After the oven is hot, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly

If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with fresh herbs