chocolate chip biscotti

lots of steps but I promise they are all easy. warning: do not attempt if you don’t have a mixer, unless you have super strong arms. makes… 24ish pieces.

• 10 tbs butter, softened to room temperature

• 1 1/3 cups sugar

• 3 eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla

• 3 1/4 cups AP flour

• 1 tbs baking powder

• 2/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for melting/drizzling if desired

Preheat oven to 350º. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper (or leave unlined because who tf has parchment paper.)

Beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla one at a time. Gradually add in flour and baking soda, and mix until combined. Add in chocolate chips.

Lightly flour your hands. Divide the dough into two and create two loaves on your cookie sheet: approximately 3-4” wide and 10” long. They will spread, so give yourself enough room.

Bake for 30-40 minutes until they are completely dry on the outside and the edges are golden brown. I tend to undercook at this step because no one likes dry biscotti.

Let them cool completely.

Once cooled, use a bread knife to slice on the diagonal into 3/4-1” slices. Place cut side-down on the cookie sheet. Return to 350º oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Allow to cool. If desired, melt additional chocolate and dip the pieces or drizzle over.

honey butter lemon chicken

the name says it all. serves 2 generously.

• 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied

• salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste

• 1/4 cup flour

• 1 tbs olive oil

• 2 tbs butter, divided

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• juice of half a lemon

• 2 tbs honey

Sprinkle your chicken with salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste, then dredge in flour.

Add the oil and 1 tbs butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side. When you flip it over, add the garlic.

Once cooked through, remove the chicken to a plate. In the same pan, add the broth, lemon juice, honey, and 1 tbs butter. Deglaze the pan (scrape all the brown bits up from the bottom.)

Once combined, add the chicken back in and cook until heated through and the sauce has reduced. Scoop extra sauce on top of the chicken when serving.

turkey burgers with aioli

the perfect low-carb meal. makes 4 small burgers (enough for 2 people) but can be easily doubled.

• 1 pound ground turkey (80% is ideal for burgers and meatballs)

• 1/8 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or whatever you have)

• 1 tsp each: parsley, paprika, onion powder, black pepper

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 1 egg per person for serving (turkey can be a little dry no matter what you do to it so a fried egg is the perfect topping)

• cooking spray

aioli: (also good on sweet potatoes or deli sandwiches)

• 1/2 lemon

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup mayo

First, combine the garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl for the aioli. Allow to sit while you prepare the burgers.

Mix all burger ingredients together (minus the eggs) and form patties. Spray your pan and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side.

Once you flip the burgers, start frying the eggs. Heat a saucepan over medium. When the pan is hot, spray with cooking spray and crack both eggs directly into the pan. Top with black pepper. Cook until whites are opaque but yolks are runny.

To finish the aioli, stir the mayo and the dijon mustard into the bowl with the garlic and lemon. Serve on top of burgers and finish with a fried egg.

balsamic pasta salad

perfect for warm weather and keeps well in the fridge. serves 4 generously.

• 12 ounces bowtie or other small pasta: cooked, rinsed, and cooled

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

• 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup red onion, diced

• 8 oz. (1 cup) mozzarella cubes (I use chopped string cheese when feeling lazy)

• could also add 1 lb. grilled chicken, diced

dressing: (also phenomenal over any kind of salad)

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 3 tbs balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbs mayo

• 2 tbs Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 tbs dijon mustard

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp dried basil

• salt and pepper to taste

Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor, blender, or jar with secure lid and blend well.

Once the pasta is completely cool, combine with vegetables and cheese. Toss with half of the dressing before putting in the refrigerator, and serve with extra dressing.

cookie dough pie

good for using up random baking ingredients in your cabinet.

• 1 graham cracker crust

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Preheat oven to 325º. Combine eggs, sugar, flour, and vanilla. Stir in melted butter followed by chocolate chips and pecans. Pour into crust.

Bake ~1 hour or until middle is set. Pro tip: at about the 45-minute mark, remove the pie, slice into 8 pieces, and place back in the oven. It helps the middle cook all the way through.