Peanut Butter Choc. Chip Oatmeal Blondies

Ingredients:
1 Cup Unsalted Butter - Room temp.
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar (can substitute white sugar)
1 Cup Peanut Butter
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Kosher Salt + more to sprinkle on top
2 Cups Quick Cooking Oats
1 Pkg Dark Chocolate Chips

Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees and line a 13x9" baking dish with parchment paper then spray with no-stick spray.

In a large bowl or stand mixer, add the butter, brown sugar and coconut sugar and mix till light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add the peanut butter, vanilla, yogurt and eggs and mix another 2 minutes.

Mix in the flour, baking soda and salt.  Once combined, add in the oats and choc. chips and stir to combine.

Pour into prepared baking dish and smooth out into an even layer.  Sprinkle the top with salt (optional).

Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  The center will wiggle slightly. Very important to not over bake so as to not dry it out.

Let cool completely and serve.

Enjoy #Cheftainment

Piadina (Italian Flatbread)

Ingredients:
2 Cups - Bread Flour
2 tsp - Kosher Salt
1 1/2 tsp - Baking Powder
1/3 Cup - Lard (I used a combo of Crisco and Bacon Fat)
1/4 Cup - Water (possibly more)
1/4 Cup - Greek Yogurt
* Various Spices or Seasonings

In a food processor combine flour, salt and baking powder.  Pulse to combine. Add in lard and pulse to combine.

In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup water and the yogurt and stir to mix together.  Add to the flour mixture and pulse to combine. May have to add additional water, a little at a time if dough is not coming together. *Add spices or seasonings.

Knead dough on (un-floured) counter for about 1-2 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky, but not sticking to counter. Separate dough into 4 balls, set aside and cover w/ towel for about 15 minutes.

Heat a cast iron skillet over med - high heat.

Roll out eat dough ball to about a 9-10" diameter and about 1/4" thick. Poke several times (dock) with a fork and place in the dry skillet. Cook for about 1 - 1 1/2 minute on the first side. Flip over and cook about 1 minute on the other side. Remove and put on a plate and cover w/ a towel while you cook the other dough.

Perfect for a flatbread sandwich or use w/ dips or hummus.

* Spices or seasonings like onions or peppers could be added to the dough to change the flavor.

Enjoy.
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Mock Banana Nutella Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

3 Bananas - Diced & Frozen
1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup Nutella
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Cinnamon


In a food processor or blender add the bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, nutella, salt and cinnamon.  Blend until a smooth consistency.  Transfer to a container and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

It's a great, healthier version of ice cream for the hot summer months.  The salt helps cut the sweetness.  Mix it up by, after blending, add in peanuts or candies.  Enjoy.

Original version of the recipe courtesy of Food Network:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/frozen-banana-yogurt-with-peanut-butter-and-chocolate-hazelnut-swirl.html