Recipe Yields A Dozen Dog Treats!

Things you will need:
1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup oats

3/4 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup peanut, almond or cashew butter

2 organic eggs

1/4 cup minced mint

1/4 cup minced parsley.
Cookie cutters (large or small)

Cookie sheet

1.In bowl, whisk dry ingredients.

2. In separate bowl, beat butter with peanut butter; beat in eggs, 1 at a time.

3. Stir in flour mixture, mint and parsley to make soft dough.

4. Divide in half; wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

5. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

6. Using cookie cutter, cut out shapes.

7. Arrange cookie sheet.

8. Bake at 325°F until golden and firm, 35 to 40 minutes.

9. Transfer to rack; let cool.

Moving to an apartment for the very first time is an exciting proposition. Unfortunately, it can be a little costly when it comes to setting up a kitchen and doing it right. Beyond the pots, pans, plates and utensils, chances are some kitchen appliances will also be needed.
Small Kitchen Appliances
The fact is small kitchen appliances might be just as important as some of the bigger ticket items. This is especially so if you want to follow great tips and tricks for cooking small meals or fast meals. They are also frequently necessary if cooking at home and saving money is desired. Some of the items you might want to put high on your must purchase list include:

A food processor – While not everyone needs a food processor, this is a great buy for making chopping, dicing and pureeing go much more smoothly. Food processors can be used to create sauces, such as salsa; homemade baby foods; salads and much more. Homemade chicken salad is a breeze when a processor is used, too.
A George Foreman Grill – George knows a ton about boxing. He might just know even more about barbecuing. If enjoying grilled foods without the hassles of going outdoors is desired, this type of portable grill is an excellent buy. Foreman grills are perfect for sandwiches, chicken, burgers and more. The design makes them easy to clean and even easier to use.
Coffee bean grinder – If really fresh coffee is a passion, it is often cheaper to make it at home than buy it in a store. To this end, a bean grinder can be very useful. Even a small hand grinder can be put to good use in apartments where occupants have to have their java before they go. And, if you don’t drink coffee, coffee grinders can be used to make chopping up fresh herbs easier as well.
Toaster oven – These small kitchen appliances are ideal for cooking a ton of different food items without using the energy a big oven would require. Plus, they don’t heat up an apartment quite as much as their full-sized counterparts.
Blender – From milkshakes to margaritas and beyond, having a blender on hand can open up a host of recipe possibilities at home. A basic blender can get the job done without costing a ton in the process.
Can opener – Don’t forget this on a must-have list. While a hand can opener is always smart to have in case of a power out, an electric version is much easier to use on a daily basis.
Mixer – From mashed potatoes to cake batter and beyond, this appliance is vital in many homes. You can get these in the form of a hand-held mixer or if you are willing to invest a little more money, think about purchasing a nice stand mixer.

Moving to an apartment often necessitates buying a variety of small kitchen appliances. Most purchases will more than pay for themselves as tasty creations are whipped up and memories are made in the process.

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