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Wants to gain some extra kilos..??

In this Neoteric world, mostly people seem to lose their weight or lose some kilos, but there are people who want to put on some weight and gain some extra kilos. These are the people who are thin as a stick and for gaining extra kilos they tends to move towards unhealthy food or junk food. They believe that extra intake of this unhealthy food would help them to gain some amount of fat, but in reality it is not so. These foods help them to add weight, but at the same time they add bad fat to our body and make it unhealthy. So it is suggested to have such food in our meal which tends to increase the amount of nutrients in our body and increases our energy level.

People may be skinny and underweight due to a variety of reasons other than the hierarchy problem. It may be inadequate habit of feeding, long amount of gap between their meal time, bad selection of dishes, large workouts, etc. Sometimes diseases may also be the cause of underweight like cancer, tuberculosis, eating disorders and hormonal imbalances. So apart from sticking to the fact that you are underweight you must change your eating habits, selection of food and get back to a normal health. Eat butter, cheese, paneer in your meal is the very common advice you can get from everyone. But the question is: Are these three things sufficient for gaining weight?? Actually, extra intake of these items can have a bad effect on the heart

Salmon is the food which is rich in protein, so daily intake of two servings would help you to increase your protein level and helps in gaining weight. It consists of omega-3 fatty acid in it which helps it earn a title of health-supportive food.

You can take peanut butter too. It is a paste made from roasted peanuts. It is being a good source of saturated fats and vitamins helps to increase the energy and make you more fit and fine. It is preferred and generally served with bread so that with just one serving 192 calories is added to our diet. This is the healthiest way and the best choice for the people who are trying to gain weight. While taking this, make sure it contains a less amount of sugar in it. This is the main source of Vitamin B3 and folate.

You can take eggs with your meals and this is the only food which suits to everyone’s pocket. It provides proteins, Vitamin A, D and E and add a good amount of cholesterol to our body and helps in gaining extra kilos.

Start your morning with Granola. It is the most nutritious diet one can have in his/her breakfast. It consists of nuts and oats, which are sufficient for providing a good amount of calories in our body. Natural Granola is a cereal which has no added sugar in it. We can also add some dry fruits to it and enjoy this with thick yogurt to have a delicious experience.

For glowing and shiny skin you know nothing could have been better than the fruit juice, but do you people known it plays a significant role in gaining extra kilos too. With the intake of fruit juices, whether it may be of watermelon, apple, strawberry, etc. increases our energy and nutrient level. And also due to the presence of sugar it helps in gaining weight. According to food experts’ mango, banana and pineapple are the best choice you can make and if it is not possible to eat all of them one by one then you can blend them together. This serving would be full of sugar and can provide you energy.

You can take dry fruits and oats at least one time in a day and if possible morning is the best time. It is very fast and quick method to add calories along with the nutrients to the body rather than fresh ones. Oats contain fibre together with various nutrients so intake of these seems to be good for skinny people.

Bananas are the most easily available and in budget fruit in the market. Intake of two bananas in a day can prove to be fruitful. Generally people used to take these bananas with the milk in the morning so that along with the calorie proteins also add to our diet. People who used to workout, take these bananas on a daily basis as it is a good source of carbohydrates and nutrients.

Indulge yourself in a habit of exercising every day. It will regularly tune your body and maintain the level of intake of nutrients. It maintains the flexibility of our body and helps to make our muscles stronger. It indirectly helps in gaining our weight.

These are some of the ways to shut the mouth of those people who usually comment you as skinny and thin. Try these and gain some extra kilos to look more perfect.

July 1, 2014
That Nutty, Creamy Peanut Butter!

Do you like peanuts? Do you love peanut butter? I know most of you do and why not, it’s way too delicious and can make anything more tastier. Peanut butter is too good for you and your diet. One superb thing is its filling, appetite satisfying and healthy too, with suffice nutrients. A bread piece or a cookie or anything with peanut butter spread on it is a perfect snack for your evening or morning. It can be a good substitute for any sweet, sugary or salty thing. It can go with anything and can be taken with anything. If you think that peanut butter sandwiches are for kids only, you are missing out something really good for your health and body. As, this protein rich, creamy delight is suitable for everyone and has become very popular now.
Peanut Butter is a rich, creamy paste made primarily from ground dry roasted peanut, which is actually a legume and not a nut. It is very popular in many countries and The United States is a leading exporter of peanut butter. It is mainly used as a sandwich spread along with other variants as chocolate sauce, jam or jelly, cheese or vegetable. The peanut butter originated by the Aztecs, who ground peanut butter into a paste. In the United States, January 24 is observed as National Peanut Butter Day. Generally, there are two types of spread; Crunchy and smooth. The crunchy one has little chunks of peanut butter in it and smooth one is creamy, smooth paste. Both are loved and eaten by all. These are a good source of unsaturated fats. However smooth butter doesn’t have as much fiber as crunchy one. The peanut butter has many nutrients and vitamins, which makes it a healthy choice. It contains proteins, Vitamin B3 and E, magnesium, folate, arginine, dietary fiber and also high levels of antioxidants p-coumaric acid. It also contains saturated fat and some amount of sodium. Having all these essential nutrients, let’s go through some of the key benefits of peanut butter, which will make us famish it more.

Why peanut Butter is so good for you and your health:

The enviable combination of protein and fiber in peanut butter is awesome and way healthier and prove to be a very good substitute for meat protein. Just 2 tablespoons full of peanut butter have had 188 calories, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of protein, and 16 grams of fat. Each serving of protein, is really beneficial for the body as it uses amino acids to build and repair muscle tissue and helps in building metabolism-boosting muscle and such protein rich food also keep you feeling full for longer and in turn helps in losing weight. Alongwith this, peanut butter, having high content of mono-unsaturated fat, is really good for the heart and reduces the amount of harmful cholesterol in the bloodstream and even help in balancing the good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). Many studies have shown that regular peanut taking can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health conditions. Peanuts also contain high amount of poly-phenolic antioxidants, which has shown results in reducing the risk of stomach cancer by decreasing the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. This spread is an excellent source of Resveratrol, which is an antioxidant and provides protection against heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s (Neuro degenerative disorder) and fungal and viral infections. Also, peanut butter is a great source of iron, which helps in maintaining blood circulation throughout the body. Being so rich in nutrients and proteins, it gives you energy and boosts your metabolism and keeps you active for a long time.

So, what are you waiting for? Go enjoy your healthy favorite spread. It’s worth it.

Things you can do with your Peanut Butter:
Well, I recommend one should buy natural and organic peanut butter from the grocery store as it will really benefit your health. Also, you can do a variety of things with this incredibly versatile ingredient and can enjoy that big jar of creamy, crunchy spread with your creativity and as per your taste in many ways. Here’s some easy quickies you can do with your favorite peanut butter;
You can use it as a filling in your grilled desserts as it gives your dessert a creamy richness. Just pair a spoonful of spread with bananas, chocolate, honey, brown sugar and toss it into toasty bites.
Top it on your morning cereal and drizzle it nicely on the cornflakes or salad and enjoy the creaminess and nuttiness.
You can stir the creamy butter in the stew, which is slowly cooked and it will make it velvety smooth and just too delicious to resist.
You can glaze your vanilla or chocolate chip cookies or even your frost your teatime cake with this creamy spread and enjoy the lusciousness.
You can even add the peanut butter to your smoothies, whether its banana or vanilla or strawberry or any smoothie and give it a protein boost and even add it to maple syrup and improve its taste.
You can use it as a base dressing for a salad or use it as a spread in your world-famous traditional sandwich with chocolate or jam or even in your veggie burger and sandwich.
Enjoy it as you like. Even if, peanut butter has fat content present in it, the health benefits and versatility of it is enough to adopt it with a happy heart and spread its deliciousness on breads, cookies, waffles, toast, apple slices, celery, carrots and so many other foods. It can prove to be healthy and yummy choice for everyone.

Keep munching on Peanut Butter!

July 1, 2014
Street Food Made Easy Part-2

Okay, for those of you who have read the previous edition to this article, I am not going to bother with an explanation regarding what street food is, how it tastes, what are its benefits and the like. However, for those who are reading about street food for the first time, this article will surely prove to be a pleasant surprise. And dare I say both for the tummy and the mind!

Street food can be of various types. It can include heavy or light food items as per your hunger pangs. Well, in this article, I would like to satisfy those among you who prefer the former category.

Often while returning from work or from school or from college, you find your stomach rumbling. Really loudly! Well, what to do? You know that having food from the street is not really the safest bet for your health. But what is the alternative then? It is really simple actually. Just make those street food items which you have been craving for God know how many days at your own home! Follow the recipes given below to get the most satisfying and sumptuous results with the utmost amount of ease on your part. I assure you that you will not be disappointed in the least. Simply read on to find out more!

(1) Dahi Papdi Chaat:

Dahi Papdi Chaat is a very popular north Indian (Maharashtrian) street food item. Chaat essentially means a Hindi word which literally means ‘to lick’. It is now used to describe a whole range of savoury snacks and fast food items across Indian and in some places abroad as well. Papdi refers to the special crisp fried dough wafers which are made in a special way by using refined white flour and oil (mustard usually) as the main ingredients.

Ingredients:

•Crisp Papdis: 24.
•Whisked Yoghurt: 1 ½ cups.
•Salt: According to taste.
•Sugar: 1 tbsp.
•Boiled and Chopped Potatoes: 2 medium sized.
•Blanched Sprouted Green Gram: ½ cup.
•Red Chilli-Garlic Chutney: ¼ cup.
•Green Chutney: ½ cup.
•Sweet Tamarind Chutney: ¼ cup.
•Roasted Cumin Powder: 1 tsp.
•Chaat Masala: ½ tsp.
•Red Chilli Powder: ½ tsp.
•Fresh Coriander Leaves: According to use.
•Sev: As required.
•Peeled Pomegranate (Anar): 2 tbsp.

Preparation:

•Add salt and sugar to the yogurt and whisk further till it has arrived at a smooth consistency. Keep the mixture in the refrigerator till use. In the meantime, arrange the Papdis on a medium-sized plate.
•Place some of the chopped potatoes over each Papdi. Over that, put some boiled sprouted moong. Drizzle a little Red Chilli-Garlic Chutney, Green Chutney and Sweet Tamarind Chutney over those.
•Sprinkle cumin powder, chaat masala, a little red chilli powder and salt. Top it all up with the chilled yogurt mixture.
•Drizzle some more of the Sweet Tamarind Chutney and the Red Chilli-Garlic Chutney. Then add the coriander leaves, Sev and the pomegranate pearls on top at the end.
•Serve immediately.

Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes.

Serves 4.

(2) Pav Bhaji:

Pav Bhaji is an exceedingly popular Maharashtrian street food item that traditionally originated in the Mumbai cuisine. While the Bhaji part of the dish is a traditional Indian name for a vegetable dish, the Pav or Pau or Pao was the Portuguese word for bread (small rolls). Pav Bhaji is native to Mumbai and has now become popular in almost all the metropolitan areas in India especially in those of central and western Indian states such as Gujarat and Karnataka.

Ingredients:

•Turmeric Powder: ¼ tsp.
•Pav Bhaji Masala Powder: 1 ½ tbsp.
•Ginger Garlic Paste: 1 ½ tbsp.
•Finely Chopped Tomatoes: 3 medium sized.
•Tomato Sauce (Optional): 4 tbsp.
•Lemon Juice (Optional): 1-2 tsp.
•Finely Chopped Onion for Garnishing (Optional): 1 small sized.
•Coriander Leaves for Garnishing: According to requirement.
•Butter/Oil for Bhaji: 1 tbsp.
•Additional Butter for Pav: According to requirement.
•Pav (Buns): 6 to 8.

Preparation:

•Add the butter or oil in a pan and heat it up. Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn translucent. Then, add the ginger garlic paste and fry till it gets fragrant.
•Add the chopped tomatoes, the turmeric powder and then sprinkle salt. Continue to fry till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
•Add the chilli powder, extra salt and Pav Bhaji Masala powder. Mix well and fry for another 2 minutes.
•Pour water so that it is just enough to cover the vegetables.
•Add the coriander leaves. Mix well and mash the curry if you desire a smooth Bhaji.
•Cook till the consistency of the gravy becomes thick.
•Slit the Pav buns horizontally leaving one edge intact.
•Heat the butter on a pan. Open the buns and toast it for a minute or two. If you like to make it spicier, sprinkle some Pav Bhaji Masala Powder on the inner side.
•Garnish with onions and serve either hot or warm.

Preparation Time: 25-30 minutes.

Serves 3-4.

So, there you are. I am sure that you must be salivating by now if you have read through the recipes and seen the pictures. Especially if you are on an empty stomach! Well, then. Why the wait up? Go to the kitchen and start cooking. Nobody is going to stop you from devouring these delicious food items once you are done!

Happy snacking folks!

June 15, 2014
The Veggie Kitchen

I’m going vegan for a week.

Being a meat lover and someone who hardly has her vegetables at meal time, this was turning out to be quite a hellish challenge to overcome.

I spent the first two days craving for some meat. Anything meaty. Any meat look-a-like. Today is the sixth day and I’m more than okay. I guess I’ll survive.

I was always a fussy eater. Not this. Not that. This is soggy. That looks weird. Eww. “Mum, the fish tastes fishy. I don’t like it.” I made up all kinds of excuses to not eat my meals properly, especially the greens.

Well, I’m twenty now. These excuses work no more.

Anyway, when mum dared me to go all vegan for a week, I readily took up the challenge. I had to prove her wrong, didn’t I?

Why? Why did I have to prove her wrong? *sighs*

Since my bruised ego had already done the needful, I braced my taste buds and entered the Veggie Kitchen.

(I would rather not admit this, but I don’t hate the green beings any more. The Vegetable Mornay is one of the yummiest vegetable dishes I have had so far. As far as egg-less desserts go, the Peanut Butter Fudge is my favourite. )

From the Veggie Kitchen:

Vegetable Mornay

Time – 40 minutes

Serves – 4

Ingredients – 2 to 3 carrots, 2 leeks, 1 head of broccoli, 1 cauliflower, 25g butter, 1 tbsp plain flour or cornflour, 500-700ml milk, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional), 100g mature cheese (grated, 75 g for the sauce and 25 g for the topping), ½ tsp mustard, Black pepper to taste

Method – Preheat the oven to 180C. chop the carrots into sticks, slice the leeks and cut the broccoli and cauliflower into manageable florets. Place in a steamer and cook until the cauliflower is tender but not soft. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt the butter gently in a saucepan in medium heat. Add the flour or cornflour and stir well with a wooden spoon. Add the milk a little at a time, continuing to stir to avoid lumps. Switch to a balloon whisk. Continue to stir over a medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. The balloon whisk will also help to eradicate any lumps that may have materialized. Add more milk as necessary to get the desired thickness. The sauce should be the thickness of custard. If you are using nutritional yeast flakes, add these before the grated cheese as they will reduce the amount of cheese you will need. Add the cheese and mustard and stir well. Season with black pepper. When the vegetables are ready, transfer them to an oven proof dish. Pour over the sauce and garnish with the remaining grated cheese. Bake in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or grill until the top is golden.

Creamy Beetroot Curry

Time – 50 minutes

Serves – 4

Ingredients – 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 onions ( very finely chopped), 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds, 3 tbsp Madras curry paste, 1 kg raw beetroot (peeled, halved and thickly sliced), 1 green chilli (halved lengthways), 400g can chopped tomatoes, 3tbsp ground almonds, 4 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt (plus extra to serve), basmati rice (to serve, optional)

Method – Heat the oil in a large lidded pan, stir in the onions and cook for 8 minutes until soft. Tip in the mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute until toasted. Stir through the curry paste and sizzle for 3 minutes. Mix the beetroot through the spicy onions, then add the chilli, tomatoes and 2 cans of water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beetroot is tender. Remove the lid, turn up the heat and cook until the sauce is thick. Take off the heat, then stir through the almonds, yogurt and some seasoning. Top with yogurt and serve with basmati rice(optional).

Coconut and Lime Rice

Time –22 minutes

Serves –4

Ingredients – 250g basmati rice, 5 tbsp desiccated coconut, zest and juice 1 lime, small pack coriander (roughly chopped)

Method – Cook the rice. Add the coconut about 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Stir in the lime zest and juice, and the coriander. Serve immediately.

Chickpea Patties with Carrot and Raisin Salad

Time –15 minutes

Serves –2

Ingredients –

For the Patties: 400g chickpeas (drained), 1 garlic clove, 1 egg, 1 tbsp ground almonds, 2 tsp harissa, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 tbsp chopped parsley, 2 tsp rapeseed oil (for frying)

For the Salad: 1 tbsp raisins, 1 carrot and 1 courgette (shaved into ribbons with a peeler), 5 radishes (thinly sliced), 2 handfuls from a bag of watercress, rocket and spinach, 1 tsp each hemp or rapeseed oil and white wine vinegar, or lemon wedges (optional)

Method – Tip the chickpeas, garlic, egg, almonds, harissa and cumin into a bowl and blitz with ahand blender until smooth. Stir in the parsley. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and dollop in the mixture in 8 big spoonfuls, spaced apart. Cook for 5 minutes on each side.

For the salad, toss the raisins and all the vegetables together, but don’t dress with the oil and vinegar until you are about to eat. If taking to work, add a wedge of lemon to squeeze over instead of the dressing.

Peanut Butter Fudge

Time – 1 hour 20 minutes

Serves – 4

Ingredients – ½ cup butter, 2 ¼ cups brown sugar, ½ cup milk, ¾ cup peanut butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar

Method – Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to the boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over confectioners’ sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth; pour in to an 8×8 inch dish. Chill until firm and cut into pieces.

Vegan Brownies

Time – 50 minutes

Serves – 16 brownies

Ingredients – 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 2 cups white sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method – Preheat the oven to 175 C. Ina large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, vegetable oil and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread evenly in a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the toothpick inserted in the brownie comes out clean. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Recipe Courtesy: allrecipes.com, bbcgoodfood.com

Picture courtesy: allrecipes.com, bbcgoodfood.com, aliveandcooking.com.au, toriavey.com,

May 29, 2014
Cooking And Kids

“When I cook with my son, I might chop vegetables and have fun with different shapes. Cooking is a way to teach kids about other things, like reading or math with all of the weights and measures. There are so many things that are part of cooking that are also very educational.”

– Emeril Lagasse

Cooking with kids is super easy and fun. These days, recipes for kids are readily available on the internet, as well as, in the How-To-Cook-With-Children books. A toddler, a school-age child or an older child – anyone can help in cooking, ranging from snacks to main meals. From creating a menu together to building an organized work station – while one cleans the veggies, another fries a potato, a third grates some cheese, a fourth sautés the veggies, a fifth cleans the utensils, a sixth serves the food on the plates, a seventh sets the table, and so on ( NO, I don’t have the Von Trapp Children in mind) –it is quite an engaging activity.

Watching MasterChef Junior, among other cooking shows, one is full of awe at kids, not even the height of one’s waist, intently cooking with dexterity. Most kids enjoy cooking. Moreover, learning to cook at an early age leads to big bonuses in the later years, when one is in college or about to settle down and start a family.

I have two young cousins who love to cook; one is a boy of six and the other a girl of 12. From dressing salads to making ice popsicles – every tiny step excites them. It sure is fun when it’s time to put the chef’s whites on.

So, here are a few easy-to-cook recipes which are an all-time hit among children:

Mac and Cheese

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients: 2 shallots (peeled), 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, 3 pieces of bacon (diced and cooked, reserving 1 tbsp bacon fat) ,2 tbsp flour, 4 cups of heavy cream, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 pound penne pasta (cooked) , ½ cup Panko bread crumbs, 2 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Place shallots and garlic in a small aluminum foil pouch and drizzle with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from foil and chop. In a large sauté pan, reheat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add roasted shallot and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and thyme. Reduce by a third. Stir in cheeses until melted, creamy and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta. Place in a 9X13 casserole dish. In a small bowl, mix together diced bacon, breadcrumbs, butter and parsley. Top Mac and cheese with Panko mixture and bake uncovered at same heat until bubbling and lightly browned on top (say, 20 to 25 minutes).

Brownies

Cooking Time: 22 minutes

Yield: 12 brownies

Ingredients: 1 package chocolate brownie mix (prepared to directions on box- ½ cup oil, ¼ cup water, 2 eggs), 1 cup peanut butter chips, softened butter (for greasing your baking dish), 1-2 ounce package chopped nuts, ¼ cup mini marshmallows

Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. To mixed brownie batter, stir in peanut butter chips. Grease an 8 by 13-inch baking dish with softened butter and line with foil. Spread the brownie batter into an even layer. Sprinkle the brownie batter with chopped nuts and bake 20 to 22 minutes. Top with marshmallows in the last 3 minutes of baking. Remove from oven and cut into 12 brownies.

Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treats

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 18 bars

Ingredients: 6 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for greasing), 4 cups miniature marshmallows, ½ cup smooth peanut butter, 6 cups puffed rice cereal, ½ cup whole roasted peanuts, 4 ounces good-quality semi-sweet chocolate (chopped), flakes sea salt (optional)

Directions: Lightly butter a 13 by 9 inch baking dish.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low to medium=low heat until light brown specks start to form and the butter starts to smell nutty (10 to 12 minutes). Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted. Add the puffed rice cereal and peanuts. Stir until well coated. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Cool completely. Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled crispy rice treats and sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired. Cut into 18 bars.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 26 cookies

Ingredients: ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar, ¾ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, ½ cup oil, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, ¾ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp fine salt, 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chunks, 4 ounces dried cranberries or dried cherries

Directions: evenly position 2 racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone sheets. (If you only have 1 baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches.) Whisk the sugars, eggs, oil and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk the flours, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon; take care not to over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks and dried fruit. Scoop heaping tbsp of the dough onto the prepared pans. Wet hands slightly and roll the dough into balls. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart on the pans. Bake until golden but soft in the center; about 12 to 14 minutes, depending on how chewy or crunchy you like your cookies. Transfer hot cookies with a spatula to a rack to cool. Serve. Store cookies in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.

So, what are you waiting for?

Grab your apron, cook and have fun with your kids!!

Recipe Courtesy: foodnetwork.com

Image Courtesy: momtrends.com

May 23, 2014