the best cookies

if you are searching for a simple cookie recipe, look no further. these cookies are the best, by far. i could eat an entire plate of them. oatmeal and m&m.

who prefers a raisin to an m&m? not i.

oatmeal m&m cookies

mix together:

• 1 cup of butter
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs

then (slowly) mix in:

• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons of salt
• 2 cups of flour
• 3 cups of oatmeal
• 1.5 cups of m&ms (or more, if you please!)

bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.

et voila! scrumptious.

dandelion pesto

dandelion pesto is the perfect summer treat.

ingredients:

• 2 cups tightly packed dandelion leaves, rinsed and dried
• 1 dozen large basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

directions:

in a blender, pulse together dandelion leaves, basil, garlic, and nuts. scrape down the sides of the bowl. with the motor running, add olive oil and process until a smooth paste forms. pulse in cheese. season to taste with salt and pepper. makes 3 1/2 cups.

et voila! make it. i think you'll like it!