Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 lb butter
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs  vanilla
3 eggs
6 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
24 oz chocolate chips
2 c. chopped nuts (optional)


Cream butter and sugars.  Add vanilla and eggs.  Beat with mixer for 3 minutes.  Add dry ingredients and mix.  Fold in chips and nuts.  Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.  Yum!

Grilled Chicken

(good in pitas, or on it's own)


1 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts - quartered
4 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
2 Tbs. lemon juice


Marinate for 30 minutes.  Cook on outdoor grill