I used to love getting  peanut butter cookies from local bakeries but once I discovered how easy to make and delicious the homemade version is, I have never looked back! Plus, you can control what goes into the cookies when you make them yourself. I came up with a recipe with no flour, no refined sugar, and loaded with peanut butter goodness!

Here's the link to my channel to watch loads of other videos. Be sure to subscribe! :): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbdJdSoa0dXHqgr_BDUQ7YA

Makes 12 cookies
20 minutes, plus 30 minutes in the fridge. Total: 50 minutes.

Ingredients:
-1 cup peanut butter (I use peanut butter made from 100% peanuts)
-1/3 cup oats (I use quick-cooking)
-3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1 egg
-1/3-1/2 cup maple syrup 
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
-Pinch of salt (I didn't count this as an ingredient)

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, vanilla, egg, and manly syrup. Beat with an electric mixer until combined. 
2. In a small bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, and baking soda. 
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and beat until combined. 
4. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 an hour. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F (176 C). 
6. 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, roll into a ball and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing each ball a few inches apart. 
7. Place into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy! :) 

-Jordan Weber
Blog: teenchefjordan.com
Instagram: @teencooking
Twitter: @teenchefjordan
Contact: jordankalif@gmail.com

Cobb salad is not your average salad. With the addition of avocado, hard boiled eggs, tomato, baked chicken, BACON, and topped with a homemade blue cheese dressing, every bite is packed with flavor! 

These ingredients are just my favorite toppings, but feel free to change it up. Sautéed mushrooms and shallots are delicious! Ranch or basaltic vinaigrette can be swapped for the homemade blue cheese dressing, too! Make it your own. 

Subscribe here for weekly videos!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbdJdSoa0dXHqgr_BDUQ7YA

Ingredients: 
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 avoado, chopped
3 strips bacon, chopped 
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces (about 1 chicken breast) 
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Olive Oil

Dressing:
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons mayo (I used the olive oil variety)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Salt and Pepper
2 teaspoons reserved bacon fat, optional
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce, optional

Directions:
Salad: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add in the bacon and cook until crispy, about 7 minutes. Place the bacon on a paper-towel lined plate and set aside. Reserve the bacon fat for the dressing, optional. 
To assemble the salad, place the lettuce on a platter. Vertically lay each component next to each other; the cooked bacon, cooked chicken, avocado, hardboiled eggs, and tomato. 
Dressing: In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients. Toss with the salad. Enjoy! :) 

*To make the perfect hardboiled eggs, heat a few inches of water in a large skillet. Cold water boils faster. Gently place the eggs in the boiling water. Cover, cook for 12 minutes. Peel and eat for breakfast, a snack, use them in this recipe! 

-Jordan Weber
Instagram: @teencooking
Twitter: @teenchefjordan
YouTube: YouTube.com/c/TeenCooking
Contact: jordankalif@gmail.com

The title of this post says it all! Everyone is always on the lookout for recipes that contain all three of these adjectives. Oh, and this Indian dish of chickpeas in a spiced tomato sauce happens to be super flavorful and it makes your house smell amazing, too! Here's the video: 

Subscribe here for weekly videos!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbdJdSoa0dXHqgr_BDUQ7YA

Because this dish cooks quickly, I recommend to have all your ingredients set out and prepared ahead of time. 

Ingredients: 
2 cups cooked chickpeas ( 1 1/2 15.5 oz. cans)
14.5 oz. diced tomatoes
1 yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green chile (I used 1 tablespoon chili powder in a pinch)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons garam masala (check out the links below if you cannot find this spice in your grocery store-make your own!
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (or ground cumin)
Cooked rice or naan (an Indian flatbread), for serving

Directions: 
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. 
2. When hot, add the cumin seeds and cook for a minute, until fragrant. Add the garlic, ginger, green chile (if using) and onion and cook for 6 minutes, until soft. 
3. Add the garam masala, chili powder (if using), if using, turmeric, and coriander/cumin. Cook for a minute, until fragrant. 
4. Add in the diced tomatoes, stir until combined. Let simmer for 5 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add water (I ended up adding about 1/2 cup)
5. Stir in the chickpeas. Cover, let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve immediately with rice or naan. Enjoy! :)

Homemade garam masala:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-garam-masala/?mxt=t06dda

I'm turning it over to Nancy Sidnam of the Wellie Project who's going to share a delicious smoothie recipe! (Trust me, it's SUPER delicious....I tried it this morning!) Thanks Nancy! 

Quick note: Make sure to follow @thewellieproject on Instagram and check out thewellieproject.com!

1 banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons oats
Two handfuls of baby spinach
1/2 cup water or almond milk (or any other kind of milk)

...And just blend together!

If you're not feeling the peanut butter, plain greek yogurt is a great alternative. Kale can be substituted for the spinach. And if you prefer a thicker consistency, start with less water/milk and then slowly add more as needed.

Enjoy!