- Lets Talk About Food -

[christa]

IMO, I think food is over-rated.

I think people eat way too much of what they shouldn't and way too little of what they should. I think people should care more about what they put into their bodies.

As for what I watch, I LOVE Rachel Ray! Her personality is what draws me into her shows! Doesn't matter which one, I love them all! I've considered buying her cookbooks but I really don't love her style of cooking, LOL . . . I have tried her 30 minute meals and I rarely like them, so I think I must just like her personality, and that's it. - and it's not that I'm a bad cook, LOL . . . I LOVE to cook . . . Just not my style.

I love Iron Chef, and not the American version, the original Iron Chef! So funny & so entertaining to watch! I also like watching the Unwrapped shows to see how things are made and I love watching the NAKED Chef. What's his name? Jamie Oliver? He's such a cutie!

Now, for my Favorite Cookie Recipe:

Smart Cookies
Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) corn-oil margarine, softened (I use Smart Balance )
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (I use Whole Wheat Flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mini-chocolate chips

(I also add 1 cup of Minute Oats & 1/2 cup of chunky peanut butter)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together margarine, water and sugars with an electric mixer on a high speed for 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla and mix well. Blend in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add chocolate chips and blend thoroughly.

Scoop dough in rounded 1/2-teaspoonfuls and place on prepared cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake until deep golden brown. Cool completely and serve.

Nutritional Info:
Serves: 3-cookie
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 17-19 min.
Nutrition Score per serving:
Calories: 64
% Fat 33%
g Fat 3.4 g; 0.95 g saturated
% Carbs 63%; g Carbs 15g
% Protein 4%; g Protein 0.9g
g Fiber 0.3g