Skillet Cookie

From: NYT

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Hot Mama Grade: A

Hot Mama Notes: This recipe is amazing! The cookie was delicious. I made it in a 12-inch round cast iron skillet. 

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

From: NYT

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Hot Mama Grade: A-

Hot Mama Notes: These cookies are good but definitely not worth the work. So much work. Especially the dipping. Also crushing candy canes. The cookies are good not great. I'm not sure I would make them again though they are tasty.

Cowboy Caviar (bean salad)

From: NYT

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Hot Mama Grade: B

Hot Mama Notes: A little too beany for me. And maybe it would taste sooooo much better with fresh corn off the cob than frozen. I omitted the sugar and oil dye to my sister's dietary restrictions, so I didn't make the dressing separately at all. I might have to make this again the proper way to see if I like it better. 

Easy Chickpea Salad

From: NYT

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Hot Mama Grade: A 

Hot Mama Notes: Cucumber, chickpeas, and red onion are a winning combination! No salt, sweeteners, or oil or my sister refuses to eat it otherwise! But the vinegar and garlic are a new flavor additive for me with this combination. My Zaatar from the store has salt in it, so I will add it separately to my individual portion, along with the oil. I used a whole English cucumber because why not! I used a bit less onion and tomato. I didn't have any fresh dill so only added parsley. 

Easy Dal

From: NYT

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Hot Mama Grade: B+

Hot Mama Notes: I used garlic powder in lieu of asafoetida, as I didn't have any, and I really wanted to try this dish. I am sure it will be much better with the correct spice! My Indian friend says Laijee Godhoo is the brand to get! 😊 Still, for a quick and easy dal recipe, this is great. I had multiple bowls. I also substituted regular butter for ghee. I look forward to making this recipe again, the proper way! 😊 

Ambrosia?

Ingredients

    •    8 oz Cool Whip 1 container - 

    •    14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can -

    •    21 oz cherry pie filling 1 can

    •    20 oz crushed pineapple 1 can - well drained

    •    2 cups mini marshmallows

    •    1 cup shredded coconutunsweetened or sweetened is fine

    •    1/2 cup pecans chopped - optional

Instructions

    •    Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl.

    •    Fold in remaining three ingredients.

    •    Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

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Cauliflower Steak

From: Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals by Dan Butner

Hot Mama Grade: A

Hot Mama Notes: I put less cherry tomatoes and no grapes. This recipe is basically roasted cauliflower. I am of the opinion that roasting vegetables makes delicious. This recipe is no exception. The spice blend was good,and the cherry tomatoes add a like, especially fresh out of the oven. It could be also that the tomatoes were extra delicious being fresh from the garden a few moments before. I didn't make the vinegrette. I don't think it needs it. I am a big fan of smoked paprika.