Ricotta - Broccoli Calzones

I have a very strange story about how these calzones came into existence.

Chocolate Chip Cookies. Again.

Oops. I did it again. 

Ten brownie points if you can name that song!

Alton Brown's Soft Pretzels

This is Alton Brown.

"My brain is like your brain, but better."

He's like the mad scientist of the Food Network. (Guy Fieri is the crazy uncle, Paula Deen is the grandma everyone loves, and Ina Garten is the mom who makes everyone behave. This announcement was brought to you compliments of my over-active imagination. You're welcome. )

He also has created a superb soft pretzel recipe.

Dessert for Breakfast

This is my newly found favorite food.

Here we have a lovely rendition of "Breakfast" compliments of Greek yogurt, honey, sliced almonds and raspberries.

It tastes like a dessert - a creamy, lightly sweetened berry dessert with crunchy almonds.

But this "dessert" has the following nutrients: protein, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, heart - healthy monounsaturated fats, dietary fiber, potassium, something called manganese, plus a healthy dose of antioxidants.

In other words, it has enough healthy components to make broccoli hang its head in shame.

Take that, broccoli. Nothing personal.

Fudgy Brownies. And Loopholes.

Chocolate. Mmm.

It's good for my soul.

Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies

Your search for the perfect chocolate chip cookie has ended, my dear readers. Jacque Torres has made sure of that.