Cheesy Biscuits

These biscuits are perfect for lunch or dinner. Yum!

Ingredients:
2 cups Bisquick mix
2/3 cups milk
1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp parsley

Directions:
1. Mix together Bisquick mix, cheese, garlic and parsley.
2. Add in milk and melted butter.
3. Mix until ingredients are combined and then beat vigorously for 30 seconds.
4. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a nonstick cookie sheet. (Use a larger serving spoon for bigger biscuits)

Bake at 450* for 8-10 minutes.

Variations: Want more cheese flavor? Try topping the biscuits with even more shredded cheddar before you pop them into the oven. And feel free to experiment with the cheese you use! Try a combination of mozzarella and parmesan, or white cheddar and jack cheese. Where ever your taste buds lead you, I'm sure it will turn out great!

Now go on, get dirty!

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Gluten Free Breakfast Bites

These quick and easy breakfast bites are great for a deliciously healthy breakfast on the go.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups quick oats
3/4 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flax seed
3/4 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnimon

Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients together, adding in the liquid items (honey and vanilla) last.
2. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a non-stick cookie sheet.

Bake 350* for 5-10 minutes

Variations: For a sweeter bite, try substituting the dried cranberries with dried blueberries, chocolate chips, coconut, or anything else that sounds yummy! Have fun with it!

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Coconut Macaroons

I'm not quite sure how it happened, but ever since a few years ago I have been hooked on macaroons! Marcie and I used to stock up the moment the grocery stores would begin carrying them for the holidays. This would only leave us with a craving that seemed to be year long though, as we could never manage to find them anywhere in the off season.

If any of you are looking to try your hand at making some of these wonderful treats at home this year, here's an simple and (relatively) healthy recipe for you to try. A bit of a warning though, macaroons are can be delicate. Don't be intimidated! Just go with your gut and keep at it until you find the perfect mix of ingredients. mixing speed, and cooking time. You'll be an pro in no time!

Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (The tips will curl sightly, this usually takes a few minutes).
2. Add in your sugar, a little at a time.Continue to beat on high until stiff peaks form (the tips will stand straight up) and then fold in your coconut.
3. Drop the mix onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Bake at 325* for about 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and viola!

If you like, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled macaroons (as shown in picture). I like to use bitter-sweet chocolate to even out the sweetness of the coconut.

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