Cookies 2 Ways

The top plate - semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies.

The bottom - semi-sweet chocolate chip & bacon cookies.

Most Recent Visit To Kuma's

A few weeks back I had a chance to go to Kuma's Corner.  And for the second visit in a row I challenged myself with the task of finishing a Led Zeppelin.  The picture is a bit on the dark side.

I succeeded.

As I walked through the door I decided to order something to go.  Why not keep this meal going a few more times.   Deciding on a Make Your Own Mac & Cheese with bacon, peas, and scallions.

Delicious and it turned out to be about four servings.  It was a meal over three days.  Can't wait for the next time I get to go.

Pizza

I made pizza again this week - not straying too far from what I usually do.  The dough from Whole Foods, Muir Glen sauce, the cheese was Supremo Chihuahua and some provolone.  Looked and tasted great!

Pretzel Time!

More homemade soft pretzels. Delicious as usual.

Holiday Cookies?

Cookies with semi-sweet & dark chocolate, cinnamon, and nutmeg. They came out great, sweet and a bit savory.

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies w/ semi-sweet shavings, dark chocolate chunks, and cinnamon.

Cinnamon Cookies

I came up with a recipe based on what I use to make chocolate chip cookies. They look great, but could be a but more cinnamony. Is cinnamony a word? I think you get what I mean, next time I'll up the cinnamon.

Greetings! from Fatburger Las Vegas On The Strip

I got a chance to go to Las Vegas over the weekend, and whenever I go a stop at Fatburger is necessary. I made my stop on the way out of town, a perfect send off.  They have locations on both coasts and oversees, use the "find a location" tab at the top right corner of the page and see if one is near you. This particular location also boasts the FatBar so you can relax with a cocktail if that's your thing.   Pretty simple concept, check out the menu.  I ordered a medium with pickles, onions, mayo, mustard, cheese, and bacon.  Also got Fat Fries and a Coke.  

and a closer look  at the burger...

I normally get an egg on my Fatbuger but passed because this thing was on my face...

eggs and facial hair don't mix well.

I think the burgers and fries are really tasty.  Whenever I am around a Fatburger, I'll be eating there.  Maybe next time I'll try something else...or just stick to the burgers

Room Service @ Golden Nugget LV

Quesadilla for breakfast!
Flour tortilla w/ tomatoes, mild chiles, jack & cheddar cheese. Served w/ salsa, guac, & sour cream.

The Internet Sensation Recipe...No Flour/Butter Peanut Butter Cookies

Earlier this week I wanted to make cookies but had no butter.  I searched and found The Internet Sensation Recipe...No Flour/Butter Peanut Butter Cookies. After I started making them I noticed about a 1/2 cup shortage of peanut butter.  I substituted with almond butter and chocolate almond butter.  I also added salt.  I made some with chocolate chips.  Both were good, the ones with chocolate chips a bit more chewy.  

Pizza, Well Done…& Shane Helped

The usual, dough from Whole Foods Market, Muir Glen Sauce, Solé Queso Fresco and I think chihuahua cheese. That's what was in the fridge, out of package. Shane helped out with the sauce…

and made a funny face...

A bit crispier than usual, still super delicious!

Fancy Hot Dog Dish

Beef hot dogs w/ Solé Queso Fresco & Tabasco Chipotle.
Not bad for hot dogs

Last Weeks Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 semi-sweet 1/2 milk chocolate…

Breakfast

Scrambled eggs w/ Solé Queso Fresco and Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce.
Pretty simple & very good!

Pretzel Bread Sandwich

Pretzel bread w/ cheddar cheese and bacon, how can you go wrong?

Chilaquiles...

Chilaquiles
Mine...
Scrambled eggs w/ cheddar cheese tortilla chips & Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

With milk & semi-sweet chocolate chips. The best part was that Shane helped me make them.

Greetings! from Spunky Dunkers

Not too long ago I visited Spunky Dunkers.  They have two locations...

20 S. Northwest Highway Palatine, IL. 60074
847.358.7935

and

3441 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL. 60005

847.255.6677

            

I visited the Palatine location.  They offer donuts, coffee, ice cream, and more.   They have many varieties of donuts! This visit I just went with donuts. The three I chose...

Bavarian Creme, Sugared, and Taffy Apple.

All were super delicious!  Next visit I'll be sure to try some ice cream, and definitely more donuts.  

Breakfast for Dinner

Dana made breakfast for dinner! Toast w/ butter, scrambled eggs w/ salami, and oatmeal.

Pretzel Sandwich

Roasted turkey with cheddar jack cheese on whole wheat pretzel bread.
Last nights dinner. It was really good.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Knocked out some whole wheat chocolate chip cookies as well. Good cookies, not bad with the whole wheat…

Chocolate & Chocolate Peanut Butter Soft Pretzels

Again with the whole wheat, also adding chocolate & chocolate chips to the mix. The seem to have better consistency than the straight whole wheat. I even put some peanut butter in a few. I'll make these again with some adjustments…

Whole Wheat Soft Pretzels

I used the usual recipe but subbed whole wheat flour. They taste good just seem a bit heavier.

Things I Made 2 Weeks Ago...

I've been working some overtime lately and been slacking on this....

Pizza with homemade dough, Muir Glen sauce, and Sole queso quesadilla....

Homemade soft pretzels...

A homemade soft pretzel w/ chocolate chips...

And as always chocolate chip cookies...

Pretzel Bread Pizza (it was better this time)

I think I fixed the issues I had last time. The dough tasted more pretzelly…

Sunday Dinner

Dana made chicken mole tacos w/ guacamole salad(on tacos), rice & beans, corn on the cob, & broccoli.
Very tasty.

More Homemade Soft Pretzels

Same recipe as before…

Chocolate Chip Cookies

w/ semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Pizza!

1/2 carmelized onion 1/2 cheese, all good!

Pizza dough from Whole Foods, Muir Glen sauce, & Solé queso quesadilla.

I Made Homemade Cheesesteaks!

Rib-eye steaks, frozen, then sliced thin and cooked with onions. On
top of all that goodness, also with Cheez-Whiz on a hoagie roll.
These were so good, I can't wait to make them again.

Pizza

Pizza! The dough from Whole Foods, Muir Glen sauce, onions and Solé queso fresco. It was very difficult to stop eating this.

Blueberry Pancakes

Dana made wheat germ blueberry pancakes this weekend, I had a plate this morning. Delicious way to start the day!

Long Overdue

It's been quite some time since I've had time to cook. Working overnights can be screwy. Anyhow, I made burgers & fries. For the fries I just sliced a potato then baked with salt & pepper. A quick and easy thing to do, especially if you don't want to deal with frying. I diced some red pepper, red onion, bacon, & garlic to put in the burgers. Then theres more bacon & red onions melted under the cheddar cheese. The burgers were really good, very big. Next time I'll cut the fries more evenly, some were too crispy, and a few less than crispy. A very good meal…

Chicken Sandwich

Coconut chicken w/ cheddar cheese on a pretzel roll.

Lasagna Sticks

Found this treat @ Summerfest, made by a place called Angelo's. Pretty much lasagna wrapped in a wonton wrapper & fried. Delicious

More "almost" Triple Threat

Cookies with semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, & bacon.

Pizza on Pretzel Dough

It was a two pizza kind of day, this one with the same dough I made for the pretzels.  It doesn't taste too pretzelly (is that a word??) but still very good. I think I know what to do next time to fix that, but we'll see....   Muir Glen sauce, colby and muenster cheeses.

I Made Pretzels Again...

Same recipe as before, this time Shane helped.

They turned out just as good!

Pizza

Dough from Whole Foods Market, Muir Glen sauce, colby and muenster cheeses.  The dough was a bit uncooperative but it tastes great!

Homemade Soft Pretzels

I was eating a microwavable soft pretzel this morning and thought to myself, I should try to make these.  I found a recipe online and went for it.  The recipe was easy to make and they came out great!

Next time I think I'll try to stuff them with cheese!

And Dessert…

Homemade shortcake biscuits and whip cream, with strawberries.
Delicious!