COOKING THERAPY

When things get too serious or stressful at our house we often use cooking as a form of therapy. I prefer to ALWAYS be in charge, who doesn't? So, cooking (with my kids) takes me out of my comfort zone. I guess that's why it's therapy for me. It's something I have to work at, but the results are always good.
We decided to tackle a new recipe that I HIGHLY recommend.

HAWAIIAN SUNRISE GRANOLA
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup light brown sugar
6 Tbls unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 sweetened coconut
1/2 cup each (chopped)-
dried mango, pineapple and almonds

STEP 1
Heat oven to 300.
Line two cookie sheets with foil.


STEP 2
In large bowl combine the honey,
brown sugar, butter, and salt.
Add the oats, almonds and wheat germ- blend together.


STEP 3
Spread granola on baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes,
stirring once to encourage even baking.

STEP 4
Remove pans from oven and add coconut.
Bake for 10 more minutes.

STEP 5
Remove granola from oven and allow it to cool.
Add dried fruit.

The kids think EVERYTHING taste better when you are wearing superhero outfits, so they put them on. Or, maybe it was the ice cream they ate with it. Either way, the therapy worked!