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peanut butter s’mores pastries.

Hang onto your hat.  It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Well, maybe not bumpy.  More like crazy, over the top, decadent. Read more

banana peanut butter whoopie pies.

Another favorite at Luke’s party last weekend, these banana peanut butter “mud” pies (as we called them) were quite a hit, especially with the kids.  I think you’ll like them too. Read more

honey peanut chicken.

Here’s what I love about stir frys:  You kinda can’t mess them up.  Unless, of course, you forget some major ingredient like garlic or chicken.  In that case you might just need to pick up the phone and call for takeout.  But don’t do that, because it costs way more than making it at home for $5.39.  Just follow this easy recipe, which doesn’t have many ingredients anyway so you should be good to go.  Enjoy! Read more

flourless pb&j thumbprints.

Now that I have 2 small kids I’ve regressed a little in my eating habits.

For instance, for breakfast I’ll often forego my usual egg on whole wheat, opting instead for bowl of cheerios (which we buy by the metric ton). I’ve also taken to loving pretzels, popsicles, Pirate’s Booty, a last minute grilled cheese, and the occasional handful of goldfish.

But nothing says kid food like peanut butter and jelly.

This is it’s own pb&j, except it’s a pb & j… & s & e & bs. Peanut butter. Jelly. Sugar. Egg. Baking Soda. Just 5 simple ingredients. That’s it.

Roll them up into little balls, press down with your index finger, and plop on a bit of your favorite jelly. Then be prepared to become a kid again.

Flourless PB&J Thumbprints

(2 dozen)

What You’ll Need:

1 cup natural peanut butter ($.72 at $1.69/jar at tjs)

1 cup white sugar ($.30 at $.60/lb)

1 egg ($.12 at $.12 per)

1 tsp. baking soda (trace)

1/4 cup preserves ($.36 at $.12/tablespoon for strawberry preserves at TJs)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine peanut butter and sugar for about 2 minutes until well mixed. Add egg and baking soda and blend another 2 minutes. Dough will be quite crumbly; roll it in teaspoon size balls and place on a baking sheet. Press down with your index finger and fill the hole with jam.

Bake 12 minutes, or until slightly browned. Cool on a baking rack.

TOTAL: $1.50 or $.06 per cookie

Nutrition:

114 calories per cookie

6 grams of fat

13 carbs

4 grams protein

.7 grams of fiber

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