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Chonky Boys: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches that Scream Summer!

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Featuring my thick and nuggy Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookies, these ice cream sandwiches are the stuff that summer dreams are made of.  If you've ever had the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Disneyland , you are going to LOVE these!  These big and bold chocolate chip cookies are based on a recipe from my culinary school studies at Auguste Escoffier, but with a few modifications to give them that Jennuine touch.  They make the perfectas book for a fat slice of real vanilla bean ice cream.  And those mini chips?  You just gotta have that extra cronch! Thank goodness this recipe only makes 8 sandwiches, otherwise I would be eating them for breakfast lunch and dinner.  This way, my big family can help save me from my inner child diet-saboteur.   Print With Image Without Image Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Yield: 8 Author: Jenn Erickson Loaded with chocolate chips and buttery, brown-sugary vanilla flavor, these mall-sized cookies form a perfect partnership with a

Recipe: Brown Buttery Buttermeal Cookies

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The other day, my family was driving home on our long daily commute from school and work when we struck up a conversation about cookies.  One of my girls chimed in, " My favorite cookie is Buttermeal !"  We think that she meant to say chocolate chip oatmeal -- in particular the ones with macadamia nuts, coconut and semi-sweet chocolate chips made by her Uncle Deuce. And yet, we were all struck by how instantly appealing the idea of a "Buttermeal" cookie sounded.  So, we spent the rest of the car ride talking about what would go into a Buttermeal cookie if one were to actually exist.  We concluded that it would be buttery like shortbread and would have the subtle nutty flavor of oatmeal. This weekend, I experimented by riffing on a few well vetted Irish Shortbread recipes and ultimately came up with what the family deemed the perfect Buttermeal Cookie .  They are simple to make and are addictively delicious.  If you like shortbread, buttery cookies, and are ke

Recipe: Pork and Green Chile Street Tacos

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This recipe is always a favorite with my culinary students.   It is easy to make and the results are exquisite.  The trio of green chiles strike the perfect balance of bright green pepperiness, smokiness, and mellow heat.  They cook down with onions, garlic and sto ck into a rich and flavorful sauce.   The tender pieces of pork practically melt in your mouth.  These tacos need no further embellishment -- just load up a warm tortilla and go! Print With Image Without Image Pork & Green Chile Street Tacos Yield: 10-12 tacos Author: Jenn Erickson Prep time: 15 M Cook time: 30 M Total time: 45 M A trio of fresh green chiles mingle with tender pieces of pork that practically melt in your mouth. Just load it up on a warm tortilla and go! Ingredients: 1 pound trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized cubes kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces Poblano Pepper (2-3 large),

Recipe: Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Asian Pears and Honey Walnut Vinaigrette

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Here's a very simple, yet elegant salad that works well as a first course at dinner or as a light lunch. Warm goat cheese, crusted in toasted walnuts and bread crumbs is baked and paired with crisp Asian pears, baby greens, candied walnuts and an easy-to-prepare Honey Walnut Vinaigrette.   My second-year culinary students made this salad just last week.  I'm especially proud to say that both platings pictured here were done by my high school students.   Asian Pear Walnut Salad with warm Goat Cheese Serves 4-6 Candied Walnuts 1 cup walnut halves 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter Warm Goat Cheese 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup toasted walnuts ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of ground pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper 6 slices goat cheese 1 egg white, beaten Honey Walnut Vinaigrette 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Tablespoon minced shallots ¼ cup walnut oil ½ cup vegetable oil Salt and pepper