Awesome Brownies

I normally like to include a photo with my recipes.  These brownies are just so delicious, they don't survive very long and as a result don't get photographed.  Here's the recipe.  Next time I make them, I'll try to remember to take photos.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Melt the butter in a small sauce pan.  Take the pan off the heat and stir in the the rest of the ingredients.  Pour batter into a 9 x 9 inch pan and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

Enjoy!

Spiced Peas with Cilantro and Lime

If you're looking for a new way to serve peas, try this delicious and easy recipe. 

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

2 pounds of frozen green peas 

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves fresh garlic, sliced

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (or fresh key lime juice if available)

Defrost peas.  The best way to do this is by leaving the peas out at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the peas, garlic, curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant and warmed through (3-5 minutes).  Stir occasionally, but make sure not to squish the peas.  Turn off the heat, add cilantro and lime juice, and toss to combine.

Serve and enjoy.    

(recipe inspired by RealSimple.com)