Oatmeal Yogurt Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 stick butter, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3 small boxes of yogurt covered raisins
a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Stir this into the butter/sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins and chocolate chips.

Chill the dough for a bit in the fridge and then scoop it onto parchment papered cookie sheets.
(I think 15 per sheet)

The cookies should be two inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes (your baking time will vary, depending on your oven and how cold the cookies were going in), taking them out when golden at the edges but still a little undercooked-looking on top. Let them sit on the hot baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool.

Black Bean Turkey Burger

Black Bean Turkey Burger

2 oz. of jalapenos, diced
I stalk of celery, minced
1 clove of garlic, minced
Half of a small onion, minced

1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lb. of extra lean ground turkey breast
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 dash of Mrs. Dash table seasoning
2 dashes of paprika
parsley and oregano to taste

Saute top 4 ingredients in saucepan with non-stick cooking spray for 3-5 minutes.
In a large bowl, add the rest of ingredients. When cooled, add sauteed onion mixture to large
bowl. Mix with hands and form into 4 patties. Grill for about ten minutes. Grill sliced tomato and basil. Place burgers atop a bed of lettuce. Add thinly sliced red bell pepper, carrot and salad dressing if desired.