Two kids have sports tournaments this weekend. We are eating some carbs. I always like to boost it with a bit of protein powder. The result is perfect protein brownies.

Combine and mix

1. 5 oz chocolate - melt on stovetop double broiler
2. 2 eggs
3. 1 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4. 1 tsp vanilla extract
5. 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
6. 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
7. 1/2 tsp salt
8. almost a tablespoon of baking powder
9. 1/2 cup all purpose flour
10. 5 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
11. 1 cup (more) walnuts
12. The remainder of the bag of chocolate chips (8 oz bag)

Bake

I preheat an iron skillet in a 350F/180C oven. Remove, apply spray oil, then bake for 32 minutes.

Perfection!

It's about that time of year to update cookie recipes, isn't it?

This is a flavorful soft ginger cookie. I developed this recipe because I find many gingersnap recipes to have too little ginger flavor and intensity. This cookie has the perfect balance of flavor and intensity.

Vegan Steak Pie

Crust

Combine:

1. 1 cup shortening
2. pinch salt
3. 2 tbs cornstarch
4. 1 1/2 cup whole wheat four
5. 1 cup AP flour

Mix with just enough cold water to form a crumbly dough

Filling

1. Cowgirl Vegan Steaks (whole package)
2. peas, carrots, assorted vegetables to taste
3. Salt, pepper, Herb de Provence, season according to taste

Simmer for a few minutes with a chopped onion and add to crust

Bake 375F for 45 minutes - crust should be golden brown

Resolve to eat this every morning ...

My Beautiful Protein Oats:

1. 40g steel cut oats
2. 1 tsp spirulina
3. 1/2 scoop vanilla protien
4. 1 tbsp peanut butter
5. 1 tsp creatinine monohydrate
6. pinch salt

Boil slowly over low heat, 5mins total

Enjoy with coffee and a hard boiled egg.

Cold brew in December? You're right, I'm a madman, but it is 52 F today.

• 16 oz water
• 4 oz extended fermentation Sidama Ethiopia coffee

I've been making this modified classic scone recipe for years. It's perfect and delicious.