Pizza margherita

Ingredients

For the base
300g strong bread flour
1 tsp instant yeast
 (from a sachet or a tub)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
, plus extra for drizzling
For the tomato sauce
100ml passata
handful fresh basil
 or 1 tsp dried
1 garlic clove, crushed
For the topping
125g ball mozzarella, sliced
handful grated or shaved Parmesan
handful cherry tomatoes, halved
To finish
handful basil
 leaves (optional)

Method

• Make the base: Put the flour into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 200ml warm water and the olive oil and bring together with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. You can leave the dough to rise if you like, but it’s not essential for a thin crust.
• Make the sauce: Mix the passata, basil and crushed garlic together, then season to taste. Leave to stand at room temperature while you get on with shaping the base.
• Roll out the dough: If you’ve let the dough rise, give it a quick knead, then split into two balls. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into large rounds, about 25cm across, using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift the rounds onto two floured baking sheets.
• Top and bake: Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C /gas 8. Put another baking sheet or an upturned baking tray in the oven on the top shelf. Smooth sauce over bases with the back of a spoon. Scatter with cheese and tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and season. Put one pizza, still on its baking sheet, on top of the preheated sheet or tray. Bake for 8-10 mins until crisp. Serve with a little more olive oil, and basil leaves if using. Repeat step for remaining pizza.

Sticky ribs with 'dirty rice'

Ingredients

 1/2 cup tomato passata
 1/4 cup tomato sauce
 1/3 cup brown sugar
 1 garlic clove, crushed
 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
 1.8kg American-style pork ribs
 Coleslaw, to serve

'Dirty rice'
 20g butter
 1 cup SunRice basmati rice
 1/2 teaspoon Mexican chilli powder
 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Line a large roasting pan with baking paper.
Step 2
Combine passata, tomato sauce, sugar, garlic, worcestershire sauce and mustard in a bowl. Place ribs in prepared pan. Brush ribs all over with marinade. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Turn ribs over. Baste with pan juices. Bake, uncovered, for a further 40 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices.
Step 3
Meanwhile, make ‘Dirty rice’: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until rice is coated in spices. Add corn and 1.5 litres cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in onion and coriander.
Step 4
Cut ribs into pieces. Serve ribs with 'Dirty rice' and coleslaw.

Tortellini with Ham and Peas

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 pound ham, chopped

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook tortellini until just al dente (do not overcook), as package label directs. Add peas to pot for last 30 seconds of cooking time.

Drain tortellini and peas and return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, salt, pepper, Parmesan and ham. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook, stirring, until ingredients are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tortellini Tapas with Spicy Ranch Dip

Ingredients

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 (16-ounce) bottle Ranch-style dressing with peppercorns, divided*
2 large eggs
2 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup mild chunky salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups vegetable oil
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and cool.

Whisk together 1 cup dressing and eggs in a large bowl until blended. Add tortellini, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain and dredge in breadcrumbs; place on a baking sheet. Chill at least 1 hour.

Stir together remaining dressing, salsa, and cilantro; chill.

Pour oil into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry tortellini, in batches, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dip; garnish, if desired.

*1 (16-ounce) bottle Ranch-style dressing plus 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper may be substituted.

NOTE: To make ahead, fry tortellini according to directions; drain and place on a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 200º oven for 2 hours.

Ranch-Style Eggs with Chorizo

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, puréed until smooth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably ancho
2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo purée
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice plus 2 teaspoons finely grated zest, divided
4 (6-inch) yellow or white corn tortillas
2 links fresh chorizo (about 4 ounces), removed from casing
4 large eggs
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Chopped cilantro and Cheddar cheese for serving, optional

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. In medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft (5–7 minutes). Add garlic and cook, stirring (1 minute). Add wine and cook until reduced by half. Add tomato, water, chili powder, chipotle, honey, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened (20–30 minutes). Stir in lime juice.

3. While sauce simmers, arrange tortillas on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with 2 teaspoons oil. Bake, turning once, until crisp and slightly golden (5–7 minutes).

4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring to break apart, until golden brown (about 8 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels (reserve rendered fat in the skillet). Lower heat to medium and crack eggs into skillet. Cook until the whites are completely firm but the yolks are still soft (about 2 minutes).

5. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and lime zest.

6. To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup red chile sauce on each of 4 plates. Place a crisp tortilla on top of the sauce. Divide eggs, remaining sauce, lime sour cream, and chorizo among plates. Before serving, sprinkle with cilantro, cheese, and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

Buffalo-Style Catfish Strips with Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed cornflakes
1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
Cooking spray
1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Crystal)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup fat-free ranch dressing
4 celery stalks, cut into 1/4 x 3-inch sticks
4 carrots, cut into 1/4 x 3-inch sticks

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°.

Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish, stirring with a whisk. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Place cornflakes in a shallow dish. Working with 1 fish strip at a time, dredge in flour mixture. Dip in egg whites; dredge in cornflakes. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining fish strips, flour mixture, egg whites, and cornflakes.

Lightly coat fish strips with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until done, turning once.

Combine hot sauce, pepper sauce, and Worcestershire in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Drizzle hot sauce mixture over fish. Serve with ranch dressing, celery, and carrots.

Burgers with Green Tomato Mayonnaise

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 whole wheat hamburger buns
Tomato slices
Green Tomato Mayonnaise
Fresh baby spinach

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Gently combine ground chuck, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, gently shape meat into 8 (4-inch) patties (about 3/4 inch thick). Transfer patties to a jelly-roll pan, and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Turn patties over, and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.

2. Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Transfer burgers to a platter, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, grill buns 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Serve burgers on buns with tomato slices, Green Tomato Mayonnaise, and baby spinach.

Buffalo-Style Drummettes with Blue Cheese Dip

Ingredients

Cooking spray
3 pounds chicken wing drummettes, skinned (30 drummettes)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup thick hot sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
Blue Cheese Dip
30 carrot sticks
30 celery sticks

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Line a jelly-roll pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Place chicken on prepared pan; sprinkle with pepper. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 7 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. Combine hot sauce and next 3 ingredients (through garlic) in an oval 4-quart electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray.

4. Remove chicken from pan; drain on paper towels. Place chicken in slow cooker, tossing gently to coat with sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until chicken is very tender. Serve with Blue Cheese Dip, carrot sticks, and celery sticks.

Parmesan Buffalo Burgers with Balsamic Ketchup

Ingredients

BURGERS:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground buffalo or bison
1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/4 cup)
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted
1 cup baby arugula
4 thin slices red onion
4 tablespoons Balsamic Ketchup

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to high heat.

2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Divide buffalo mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in the center of each patty.

3. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

4. Place bottom bun halves on plates. Top each with 1/4 cup arugula, 1 onion slice, and 1 patty. Spread 1 tablespoon ketchup on top half of each bun; place on top of burgers.

Peanut Butter–Banana Bread

Ingredients

BREAD:
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Cooking spray
GLAZE:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. To prepare bread, combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed. Add granulated and brown sugars; beat until blended.

3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through allspice) in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to banana mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack. Remove bread from pan; cool.

4. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, and 1 tablespoon peanut butter in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle glaze over bread.

Gluten-Free Pizza

Ingredients

Rice flour for dusting hands and rolling
1 375g (13.2-oz.) package gluten-free pizza dough mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups canned tomato puree
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of pepper
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded
2 small bell peppers, 1 red and 1 green, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
10 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF; prepare dough as package label directs.

2. Warm oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt; sauté until onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in tomato puree, sugar, oregano and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Mist 2 pizza pans or round baking sheets with gluten-free cooking spray. Divide dough in half; spread on pans. Pour sauce over each, leaving 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Try arranging pepper slices in a pinwheel pattern. Place olive halves between pepper slices. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes (or as package label directs), until crust is light golden and cheese has melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Top with basil leaves just before serving.

Gluten-Free Buttermilk-Pecan-Walnut Cake

Ingredients

6 tablespoons turbinado sugar, divided
4 cups pecan halves, toasted
3 cups walnut halves, toasted
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
3/4 cup finely ground plain white cornmeal
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
6 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coffee Cream

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle 3 Tbsp. turbinado sugar in a well-greased (with butter) 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Process pecans, walnuts, and almonds in a food processor until coarsely chopped; reserve 2 cups coarsely chopped nuts. Add cornmeal to remaining nuts in processor; pulse until nuts are finely chopped.

2. Beat butter and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.

3. Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Gradually add egg mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed 2 minutes or until blended, stopping to scrape bowl as needed. Gradually add cornmeal mixture to batter, beating until well blended; fold in reserved 2 cups coarsely chopped nuts. Spoon batter into prepared skillet. Level batter using an offset spatula, and sprinkle remaining 3 Tbsp. turbinado sugar over batter.

4. Bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with Coffee Cream.

Make-Ahead Tip Gluten-Free Goodness: This deliciously dense cake uses ground heart-healthy nuts and cornmeal for structure. It actually tastes better as it sits and can be made up to 4 days ahead. Just whip the cream and serve.

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup chopped dates
4 large eggs
2 cups mashed, very ripe bananas (about 4)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Pour 1 cup boiling water over dates in a small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

2. Lightly beat eggs with a whisk in a large bowl. Whisk in bananas and next 3 ingredients until blended.

3. Stir together brown rice flour and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Gently stir flour mixture into egg mixture, stirring just until blended. Gently stir in melted butter, walnuts, and dates. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan.

4. Bake at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

Gluten-Free S'more Bars

Ingredients

5 gluten-free graham cracker sheets, broken
3.38 ounces gluten-free flour (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large egg
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 (4-ounce) bars semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing foil to extend over edge of pan.

3. Place graham crackers in a food processor; process until finely ground. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add flour and sugar to crumbs; pulse until combined. Add butter; pulse 15 times or until blended. Add egg; process until moist. Press crumb mixture into bottom of prepared pan.

4. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

5. Cook cream in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove from heat. Add chocolate, stirring until smooth. Fold in marshmallows. Spread chocolate mixture over cooled crust. Cover and chill 2 hours and 30 minutes or until firm. Holding edges of foil, lift mixture from pan, and carefully peel off foil. Place on a cutting board. Cut into bars.

Kids Can Help: My kids love pressing the crumb mixture into the pan, and then melting the chocolate and stirring in the marshmallows.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 cup reduced-fat chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate minichips

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Place salt and egg white in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk until white is frothy. Add peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, stirring to combine.

3. Divide dough into 20 equal portions (about 1 tablespoon each); arrange dough 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently press the top of each cookie with a fork; press the top of each cookie again to form a crisscross pattern, and flatten to a 2-inch diameter. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Double-Chip Peanut Butter-Granola Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup crunchy peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups granola with almonds

1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels

1 (10-ounce) package peanut butter morsels

Preparation

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugars, beating until smooth. Add peanut butter and vanilla, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.

2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in granola and morsels; cover and chill 2 hours.

3. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, and place the balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

4. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Note: For larger cookies, drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 18 to 20 minutes.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups granola with nuts and dried fruit
1 cup chocolate peanut butter, (see Note)
1 (large) egg
1 pinch of salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Pick out the dried fruit from 1 cup of the granola and add the fruit to the remaining granola. Transfer the fruit-free granola to a food processor and pulse until finely ground; transfer to a medium bowl. Add the peanut butter, egg and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture at low speed until smooth. Add the remaining fruit-filled granola and beat the cookie dough just until combined.

Form the cookie dough into 12 balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the balls with the tines of a fork to 3-inch rounds. Bake one sheet at a time in the center of the oven for about 15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Ingredients

10 tablespoon (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup Reese's Pieces
15 miniature peanut butter cups, cut in half

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan and line bottom with parchment. Butter parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.

2. In a large bowl, beat butter, both sugars and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat in vanilla and eggs until smooth. Reduce mixer speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing just until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips, Reese's Pieces and peanut butter cups. Press dough into prepared pan.

3. Bake until brown on top but still soft in center, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes. Run a sharp knife around edges of pan; transfer cake to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before cutting into wedges and serving.

Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 (11.5-ounce) bag chocolate chunks

Preparation

Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add chunky peanut butter and sugars, beating well. Add eggs, beating until blended.

Combine flour and next 4 ingredients. Add to butter mixture, beating well.

Stir in peanuts and chocolate chunks.

Shape dough into 2-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie). Flatten slightly, and place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pan 1 to 2 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Double Chocolate Chunk-Peanut Cookies: Reduce flour to 2 cups; add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted. Proceed as directed.

Sweet and Salty Peanut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

1/3 cup coarsely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Place nuts in a small baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until lightly toasted; cool.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda, stirring well with a whisk.

Place sugars and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 2 minutes). Add vanilla and egg; beat until combined. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until well blended. Stir in peanuts, chocolate chips, and salt.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks.