A new twist on an old favorite

We have a family recipe for Oatmeal Chip Cookies that are well-loved. Today I added what I consider a healthy twist. (I actually consider these cookies as per the recipe not too unhealthy themselves.) First the favorite recipe, then the twist.

4 cups oatmeal

1 cup brown sugar

Mix these together.

4 cups flour (I use whole wheat)

1 cup white sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp salt

Mix flour mixture with the oatmeal.

Combine liquid ingredients:

1 1/2 cup veg. oil

4 eggs (well beaten)

2 tsp. vanilla

1 cup milk

Add liquids to all the dry ingredients.

Stir in chocolate chips (or butterscotch) and 2 cups of nuts if desired.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

The twist is this:

Reduce oil to 1/2 and add about 1--1 1/3 cups of milled flaxseed. I also add about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of additional milk. I have used EV Olive oil in this recipe as well.

I am a firm believer in comfort foods, and cookies are my comfort food. Because of that I like to make them as healthy as possible.

We would love your recipes!

Yummy pear sauce

Hi Everyone

How about a yummy way to use your pear sauce you canned this fall (or blend up some pears if you didn't sauce any, would probably work the same way).

In a medium sauce pan

1 pt. pear sauce

2 TB. cider vinegar

2 TB. sugar

1 TB corn starch

scant 3/4 cup water

1 tsp (more or less) ginger powder (use fresh ginger if you have it and add to taste)

5-6 green onions, chopped

Bring to boil, then simmer for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile fry pork chops, slices of pork loin, or Elk loin. I used our Elk loin. Just as meat is finished cooking (can be not quite finished cooking actually)add the pear sauce mixture and simmer on really low heat for about 10 minutes, more or less.

The bowl contains the pear sauce prior to being added to the meat, the plate is the meat with the pear sauce.

Enjoy!