Chococonut Chip Cookies

My favorite cookies!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups flaked coconut

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and coconut. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Mashed Cauliflower and Cheese

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/mashed-cauliflower-and-cheese-recipe/index.html

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, finely chopped (about 2 pounds)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
• 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

Add the cauliflower to a medium-sized saucepan along with the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the milk and puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Mix in the cheese and taste for seasoning. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with sour cream and chives.