Repeating Recipe: Monster Cookies

I've always been a fan of peanut butter cookies. Oatmeal Raisin is pretty boss, too. Chocolate Chip has it's place but it comes in a distant third, I guess.

Argue all you want, you won't change my mind. BUT! Maybe we can come to a compromise? Eh? Why not combine them all into one crazy cookie? A monster cookie, as it were? YES!

I know that back in elementary school (Kegonsa represent!) when it was cookie time, I was always rooting for Monster Cookies! And not even because I liked them better than any other cookie. It was because I was hoping and praying with all my might that this time, THIS TIME, they'd look like real monsters.

Alas, they never looked like anything more than lumpy M&M cookies. Which is why fate forced my hand to make this pattern today.


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Repeating Recipes: Mile High Lasagna

There's nothing more delicious than an Italian dinner, and lasagna is king of foods! It's an easy recipe that produces a ton of food, and a lot of left overs (depending on how many people you decide to share it with).






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Repeating Recipe: Vegan Taco Non-Meat

Taco's are a crowd pleaser, who doesn't love a mother freakin' taco?! Jerks, I guess, maybe. Only a jerk would dare to not like tacos.

I came up with this recipe when trying to use up the massive amounts of vegetables we got from our CSA this summer.

I use seitan for the protein but if you're not vegetarian feel free to use anything your heart desires in it's place!

Although I totally recommend the seitan either way, it's probably my favorite protein out there. Specifically Upton's Naturals. It's the best and the packaging is pretty awesome too!

Anyway, throw this mix on a tortilla with all the regular taco fixin's you want and I guarantee it'll be a party in your mouth! A cute taco party!


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Repeating Recipes: Happle Bagel Sandwiches

When I was in second grade, we made a cookbook full of recipes of things that we (as second-graders) could easily make with a little help from our parents. Happle Bagel Sandwiches are a concoction I still turn to in a pinch for a quick and delicious lunch.


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Repeating Recipes: Maryland Crab Dip

You might be thinking to yourself, "what is this crab dip you speak of?". Well, I'm glad you asked! It's only the most delicious concoction of cheesy, melty, crabby, goodness. It's also a Maryland specialty, and like any Maryland crab dish this recipe contains a healthy dose of Old Bay. I'm not sure if you can find Old Bay in the stores out here in the midwest or in other places in the world, BUT you can buy it online here, so don't fret.


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Repeating Recipe: Strawberry Spinach Salad

Some people might crave candy, ice cream or bacon but I crave salads. Some days all I can think about is biting into a crisp, fresh salad and it drives me nuts if I can't find one. The key is that it's got to be an amazing one, which is trickier to find that you might think.

That's why I have a few go-to salad recipes for a pinch and this Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of my absolute favorites.


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Repeating Recipes : Tomato Basil Soup for Lunch

I don't know about you, but I am getting colder by the minute. Winter is harsh over here, and today I splurged for two pairs of long johns and a new coat. Maybe I need a little more meat on my bones? Or maybe I just need to warm up with a good cup of soup when I have the chance.



Today's recipe is one of my very favorite soups. I've chosen to illustrate this recipe, which can be made in both a regular and a vegetarian option. I also happen to think this would be great paired with a quick and dirty grilled cheese sandwich, if you needed a bit of lunchtime variety!


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I'm in a soup-y mood this week, so I think I'll be enjoying a bowl of this myself!
Happy eating!

Repeating Recipes: Old Fashioned Doughnuts

My mom's Grandma Frances used to make these all of the time. She used to bake and cook a lot in general. When it came time to find some recipes I knew what I had to do–get a chair and reach for the highest kitchen shelf where mom keeps the box of old recipes (pretty convenient, visiting the family for the holidays).


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Repeating Recipe: Cucumber Spread on a Salt Bagel

This recipe for Cucumber Spread is actually from my mom (who was also the inspiration for Lindsay's recipe). Traditionally it's a dip for chips but I'm counting it as a breakfast food because it is sooooo doooope on a salt bagel. You just don't know.

It's simple, it's delicious and it's a family favorite! It's also healthy because it has TWO vegetables in it! Right?


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Repeating Recipes : Norwegian Blueberry Breakfast Crepes

After a long drive on December 23rd, Chris and I finally arrived at his mom's house in Stoughton, Wisconsin. A grueling seven hours after we set off from Minneapolis, we unfolded ourselves from the car, stretched, grabbed our bags, dogs and presents, and wobbled up the stairs to a room filled with the Chris's ever-growing family. There were babies, siblings, pets, and great food there to greet us.

Myra, Chris's mom is wonderful, caring and very into her Norwegian heritage. Her home is decorated with a beautiful collection of Norwegian art, including a wall of intricate Rosemaling paintings.
When I thought if what kind of food to pick for my very first repeating recipe, I skipped some of the first things that come to mind, and went to something a little fun, and a little sweet.

Norwegian Blueberry Breakfast Crepes
I have limited cooking experience with Crepes, but I am a master of eating them. I love crepes of all kinds: sweet AND savory. I figured I'd choose something easy, yet beautiful to share with you! I could eat these by the truckload.


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I found this delightful recipe on Food.com, contributed by a person self-named 'Dreamer in Ontario'. It's easy to use, and delicious!

This sure beats a recipe for Norwegian Lefse, doesn't it!

Repeating Recipes! A New Daily Pattern Project & Contest!

Are you enjoying the last week of the year? Starting to think about your New Year's resolutions? I am. I haven't quite narrowed them down to something manageable, but I do know that going to bed at a reasonable hour is one of them. Good thing it isn't the first of the year yet. Apparently I'll still continue with my old ways of staying up til 3am and posting on the blog until I absolutely have to change my ways.

So! Without further ado!

For the rest of this year, and up through January 27th, we'll be adding a fun facet to our Daily Pattern Project! As you might have known, all of us went home this weekend to visit our respective families over Christmas and were delighted with home cooked meals, desserts a-plenty, and tons of dishes we haven't tasted in far too long. This month, we want to share some of those flavors with you by doing a whole month of patterns around the topic FOOD.

And for those of your asking about our daily pattern contests? You're in luck and we're starting up our pattern contests again this month on the topic of Food!
Think of your own favorite meals! What kind of edible goodies might you want to turn into patterns?
Watch for the official invite later this week with all the contest details and a photo of this month's prize!

Ok, ok, I'll hurry up and get to bed already.
Hope you're setting more reasonable New Year's resolutions than I am. This habit is going to be a hard one to break!