After a very stressful week I was so looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Unfortunately, an equally stressful Saturday night has lead to a Sunday of "I'm going to cook or bake today and nothing else." So, other than a quick trip to the store for some missing ingredients, I did not leave my house. The extent of my day was watching tv (a couple movies, Serena wins the U.S. Open, Big Brother, Kardashiens-yep I watch them!), laundry, and trying out a couple of new recipes. I needed a day just like what I had.
The greatest part of my "me day," I actually tried TWO brand new recipes instead of just one! So, I think I'll go ahead and share two posts this week instead of one--that way if I have to miss a week later on, I'll still be on track to complete my goal: 52 weeks, 52 recipes.
So, the first new recipe that I tried today was actually given to me from a wonderful co-worker. April W. is one of the friendliest, sweetest, and funniest gals I have the pleasure of working with. She is honestly someone I look forward to seeing every day because no matter what is going on or how busy the day is, she manages to make me smile. I appreciate that more than she knows. A couple of months ago she shared her granola recipe with me, along with a generous sample--which, again being honest, I completely devoured in one sitting--who does that!!! It was so yummy I just couldn't stop eating it. It could be dangerous now that I have a complete batch of my own! I already had a small serving with milk--now I can't wait for breakfast tomorrow! Oh, and yes, while I'm typing this, I am munching away! :) Soooo . . . thank you, April. You contributed to my "me day" Sunday, and I'll be enjoying crunchy granola for, hopefully, more than a day this time!
Recipe: 6 T brown sugar, 1 C almonds (sliced or chopped), 3/4 C coconut, 1 C cashews, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 3 C rolled oats. Toss well. Add 1/4 C vegetable or canola oil and 6 T maple syrup. Toss again. Lay on a large deep cookie sheet (I actually used two sheets.) Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hr. 15 min. Stir every fifteen min. When done, it will still feel a bit moist, but don't bake anymore. When it cools it becomes crisp. Toss with dried fruit, if you'd like (I liked!) That's it!
I'll share the second new recipe from "me day" later this week! Happy thoughts!
Thank you Tammy. We often forget words of praise. How awesome. You made me cry.
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