RECIPE: Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies don't last more than two days in our house. Partly because we are self-proclaimed Peanut Butter Fanatics but mostly because these are incredibly moreish and satisfying! The taste of warm caramel notes from the brown sugar with hints of saltiness from peanut butter, is hard to beat. The addition of oats make these quite wholesome and adds to the chewy texture. (Dark chocolate drizzle, optional)

115g butter
115g crunchy peanut butter (the cheap, creamy, added salt and sugar type. "healthy" versions won't work for this recipe)
60g soft light brown sugar
60g caster sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla essence
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda
pinch of salt
85g plain flour
115g rolled oats

-Beat the butters and sugars together until pale and creamy
-Beat in the egg and vanilla essence.
-Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and soda in a bowl. Stir into the other mixture along with the oats.
(At this point you could also add chocolate chunks or fudge pieces, if you wish).
-Place tablespoonfuls of  mixture onto a baking/parchment paper lined tray. Flatten slightly with a fork  Allow space in between as the mixture will spread.
-Bake for 9-10 mins until the edges are just golden. Do not be tempted to leave them in longer, or they will go hard and wont have a chewy texture. (Also, the residual heat from the baking tray continues to cook them).
-Leave them on the tray for 5-10 minutes (as they will initially be very soft), then transfer on to a cooling rack.
(Makes approx. 20)

 

 

 

 

 

RECIPE: Best Ever Veg Toastie

This toastie is definitely a cut above the average sandwich. The layered vegetables melded together with oozy cheese delivers in both flavour and texture. It is colourful, extremely tasty and ideal as a light lunch. Enjoy! 

Ingredients:
Wholemeal/Seeded bread
Tomato, sliced
Spinach, steamed/cooked with a dash of salt and pepper
Red onion, finely chopped
Sliced cheddar/mozzarella
Ripe avocado, sliced
(You could also add jalapenos, sweet corn or peppers)

 

 

 

-Simply layer the above on the bread and finish off with a sprinkling of salt, pepper, crushed chillies, peri-peri spice grinder and mixed herbs.

-Place another slice on top and brush the top with olive oil or spread with butter.

-Use a toastie maker/sandwich press (We used the George Foreman Health Grill)