Daddy's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I have made many-a-cookies in my 23 years.  Of course there has been a variety of textures, tastes, and turnouts... but never a point where I open the oven and think "What is happening in there?".  That is, until last night.  And after the observations from last night, I realize just how amazing my Daddy's cookie recipe actually is.  No questions asked, these cookies survived an on-fire oven (flames and all), both under- and over-cookage, and ridiculously terrible consistency.  Not only did they survive, but they were delicious...

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Coconut Cupcakes

Some friends and I had a Monty Python party... which of course is an excellent reason to make coconut (non-migratory ones of course) cupcakes decorated with armless knights, monty python shields, and fake swords.  I happen to be allergic to coconut and didn't attempt to eat these, but based on the reviews of others, these are delicious! Frosting (Test Kitchen):2 T. heavy cream1 t. coconut extract1 t. vanilla extractPinch salt2 sticks unsalted...

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Carrot Ginger Soup

Mac's parents came to visit last weekend and brought with them an arsenal of garden produce.  I was eternally grateful, until I realized that there was no way the two of us could consume all the yummy vegetables before they went bad.  So, I've been creative this week attempting to use them up without getting sick of them.  Today's attempt was carrot ginger soup.  2 lbs of carrots and one onion later, we have soup in the freezer...

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Chocolate Zucchini Bars

Courtesy of my wonderful mother-in-law, Kathy. You might as well just call these brownies and then all those green-haters would never know they ate something good for them!! Chocolate Zucchini Bars Ingredients:3/4 c. butter, softened2 c. white sugar2 eggs3 T. unsweetened cocoa2 1/4 c. flour (I use 1 c. white, the rest whole wheat)1 t. baking soda1 t. salt2 c. shredded zucchini1/4 - 1/2 c. milk if using fresh zucchini Frosting:4 T. unsweetened cocoa6...

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