Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12–14 minutes Chill Time: 20 minutes Total Time: About 50 minutes Servings: About 24 cookies Category: Dessert Notes After Making Use 1 large and 1 medium scoop per cookie  Ingredients 1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar ½ cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (170g) old-fashioned rolled oats 2½ cups (450g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (see Kitchen Sink variation, below) Instructions In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the si...

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 Category: Main Dish Notes After Making *When ready to bake, cook the meat patties on a baking sheet with a wire rack first and then toast and warm up the pita. Ingredients 2 lbs (907g) ground beef 3/4 green pepper 1/2 white onion 4 cloves garlic 1 bunch parsley (or mix with cilantro & mint) 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons harissa (or tomato paste or *ketchup mixed with 1/2 tsp chili powder)  12 pita breads, halved and split  1 cup tahini sauce (bought bottled) Hot sauce, optional  Tahini Sauce 1 cup (240g) tahini ½ cup (120g) fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (240g) water, plus more as needed Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Finely dice the green pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and mint. Place the vegetables ...

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45–60 minutes Total Time: 50–65 minutes Servings: 6 Category: Side Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients Baked Potatoes 3 large russet potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating Sea salt, for seasoning For Serving Shredded cheese Sour cream Chopped cooked bacon ⸻ Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a fork to poke several holes into each potato. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the skins generously with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the skins are crisp. Remove from the oven and carefully slice each potato open lengthwise. Fluff the insides with a fork and add your desired toppings. Serve immediately. ⸻ Jessica’s Notes Best served with: Shredded cheddar cheese Sour cream Crispy chopped bacon Butter Chives or green onions Chili Pulled pork Prep Ahead: Potat...