Better-Than-Crack-Brownies
I’m sorry for doing this to you. I really am. But see, last Friday while I was on a 10-hour road trip heading for vacation, I received this recipe from a reader named Liz. Liz, I love you. That’s all I have to say. I was tortured by this recipe for a full 8 days before I could make it. So it was the first thing I made when I returned home. These are an absolute sin. I really don’t have any words, other than you must try them. They may also change your waistline too. But that’s okay. It’s all in the name of chocolate. Better-Than-Crack Brownies 1 batch brownies (boxed mix or oooey gooey brownies) 1/2 cup salted peanuts (if don’t have salted, add sea salt) 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Mix brownies according to directions, and bake for 20-25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish. While they are finishing baking, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Mr.
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Molten Lava Cakes
I love these little babies. Surprisingly, this has been the first time I’ve ever made them myself. While preparing these Chocolate Lava Cakes I learned that they are super-fun to make. They are also surprising. That is what you find out when you dig into them. And, with the generous amount of chocolate they contain, I’m sure they are just super seductive. That all makes them the perfect dessert choice for Valentine’s Day, don’t you think? Now, let me invite you to my kitchen and show you how I prepared my version of these adorable sweet cakes… Here’s what we need. Couldn’t be simpler. 1. 2. I’ve used 6-ounce (180 ml) ramekins. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Let cool slightly. And be strong! 8. 9. 10. I only have two, so I had to bake in two batches. 11. 12. 13. Too long. Although nice and tasty, they weren’t that ‘molten’ in the center. I baked the second batch for only 10 minutes. That was much better. I really like the moist center. Aah, I love this game. 11 minutes would make them absolutely perfect.
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Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games) eBook: Suzanne Collins
Individual White Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe :
Directions To make the white chocolate cream: heat the milk over low-medium heat until bubbles form around the edges of the saucepan. Place the white chocolate pieces in a small bowl and pour the hot milk over. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the sugar into the mascarpone. Spoon the liqueur evenly over the cake slices. To make the chocolate leaves: line a plate with waxed paper. Just before serving, top each tiramisu with raspberries and garnish each with a strawberry half and chocolate leaves.
Honeyed Pears in Puff Pastry
Poaching fruit is one of my favorite things to do when cold weather arrives. It's so warming to stand over a boiling pot of fragrant spices and lose yourself in thought. When I made these, I couldn't help but daydream as I stirred; if I were a pear... I wouldn't want to spend my days on the shelf of a cold produce department. That sounds a little silly, but that's what I'd want... if I were a pear. The idea for these came from the Pepperidge Farm website. On a personal note, our Christmas tree is already up courtesy of Mr. Since poaching is a relatively easy task, I'll skip to some helpful tips for wrapping the pears in puff pastry. The poaching liquid has a high concentration of sugar, so your pears will be sticky. When you reach the top, tuck in the end piece of pastry behind the last spiral. 4 small pears 1 sheet of ready made puff pastry dough, thawed 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 1 cup honey 1/2 lemon 1 vanilla bean, seeded with hull reserved 3 sticks of cinnamon 6-8 whole cloves
Whiskey in a Jar Chocolate Cake
Whiskey In A Jar Cake The jar cake is an idea originally conceived, as I understand it, as a way to store home-baked cakes for shipment to loved ones in the armed forces overseas. My grandfather was an army veteran, but at the moment I don’t have any family members or close friends in active duty overseas. One of my grandfather’s fondest memories was his first deployment in Greenland at the age of 14. This cake is the perfect pairing of chocolate and whiskey. Whiskey in a Jar (Flourless) Chocolate Cake Ingredients 1 stick butter 8 oz chocolate pieces (chopped fine) or small chips, semi-sweet 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup Tennessee whiskey, I used Jack Daniels nonstick spray Frosting 4 oz shortening 4 oz softened butter 1 lb powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk or whiskey Method 1. 2. 3. For frosting: 1. 2. 3. Makes 4 large servings For even more amazing jar cake recipes, visit our slideshow here.
Pizza Swirl Bread
I have good news and bad news. The good news is… I made you bread. It tastes like pizza. It’s swirled with piles of grated provolone and spicy pepperoni and a nice little mixture of Italian seasoning [...that came out of a tube]. Yeah. The bad news is that it disappeared. Like… all of it. At best I could dig the foil out of the trash for you that enveloped this loaf for a full 13 minutes before complete domination took over. See, bread if my favorite thing to make. I want to dive headfirst into this pepperoni roll on steroids and doggy paddle through every cheesy swirl. Pizza Swirl Bread [adapted from martha stewart.com] makes one loaf 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup warm water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 large egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated 4 ounces grated parmesan cheese 20-30 slices pepperoni, or however much you would like 1/3 cup tomato sauce, or more if desired 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
*Update (10/2011): We continue to love this soup (and eat it often)! I’ve edited the recipe just a bit to enhance with a bit of salt and flesh out some of the details. Enjoy! I could sum up this post by the following statement from my husband while devouring this meal: “This is the ultimate perfect dinner.” Note: To make my life easier, while the soup is coming together, I put the chopped broccoli in a large glass bowl, cover with saran wrap and microwave for about 3-4 minutes. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 small onion, diced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, preferably sharp or extra sharp 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese 2 1/2 to 3 cups chopped, lightly steamed or blanched broccoli Directions Simmer chicken broth and chopped onion for 15-20 minutes in a covered small saucepan, until onions are soft.
