Banoffee Pie

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients 20 Oreo cookies 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 ripe bananas, sliced Juice of 1 lemon 2 cups 35-percent cream 1/4 cup icing sugar 2 tablespoons strong coffee Directions Chuck Hughes' Banoffee Pie is a fun and highly addictive dessert featuring layers of chocolate, banana and toffee. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, add the cookies and process until it becomes a crumb-like mixture. Add the butter and process again. Set aside. Meanwhile, take the condensed milk can and place it in an ovenproof...

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Green Bean Casserole

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients FOR THE TOPPING: 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon kosher salt Nonstick cooking spray FOR BEANS AND SAUCE: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half   (adsbygoogle...

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Whoopie Pies

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients CHOCOLATE CAKE: 1 1/2 cups/375ml all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup/125ml unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons/7ml baking powder 1/2 teaspoon/2ml salt 1 cup/250ml sugar 1/2 cup/125ml butter, room temperature 2 eggs 1 teaspoon/5ml pure vanilla extract 1 cup/250ml milk MARSHMALLOW FILLING: 1 cup/250ml sugar 2 tablespoons/30ml honey 1 teaspoon/5ml pure vanilla extract 2 egg whites, room temperature (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees...

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Pumpkin Mousse

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients FOR THE MOUSSE: 1 tablespoon rum 1 teaspoon gelatine 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup caster sugar (superfine) 1 1/4 cups pureed pumpkin or butternut squash, recipe follows FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE: 3/4 cup heavy cream 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped PUMPKIN PUREE: 3 cups diced fresh pumpkin or butternut squash 1 tablespoon butter, softened (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions For the mousse: Stir the rum and gelatine together in a cup, and let soften 5 minutes. Heat...

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Caramel Brownies

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3/4 lb.) butter  3 cups sugar  5 large eggs  1 tablespoon vanilla  1 teaspoon salt  1 teaspoon baking powder  2 cups all-purpose flour  1 cup unsweetened cocoa 14 ounces (40 to 50) square caramel candies such as Kraft or See's, unwrapped   Preparation 1. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in sugar, then eggs and vanilla, until blended....

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Chocolate Cake

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ...

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Chocolate Eclair Squares

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ingredients 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 2 cups cold milk 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed 64 NILLA Wafers 2 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate   Preparation BEAT pudding mixes and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP. ARRANGE 16 wafers on bottom of 8-inch square dish; cover with 1/3 of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining wafers. Refrigerate 4 hours. MICROWAVE chocolate in microwaveable bowl on...

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Green Chile Apple Pie

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients PIE CRUST: 1/3 cup chilled unsalted butter 1 cup flour Pinch salt 1/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar FILLING: 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 cup green chiles 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Pinch salt Juice of 1/2 lemon WALNUT STREUSEL: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup melted butter   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions For the pie crust: For the crust...

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Four and Twenty Blackbirds Salted Caramel Apple Pie

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients Pie Crust 1 recipe your favorite (2-crust) butter pie crust Salted Caramel 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup water 1 stick (1/2 cup) fresh unsalted butter 1/2 cup fresh heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (recommended: Maldon sea salt flakes) Apple Filling 4 to 6 lemons 5 to 6 medium to large apples* *Cook's Note: A mixture of Crispin, Granny Smith, and Cortland is nice if you can. Apple Filling Seasoning 1/3 cup raw sugar (castor, unrefined, large granule sugar) 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated...

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Chocolate Diablo Cookies

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients DRY INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sifted cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more if you like it hot! 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks WET INGREDIENTS: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 2 eggs 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed ginger juice or fresh-grated ginger root 1 tablespoon vanilla extract   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions For the dry ingredients: Mix together the sifted flour, cocoa powder,...

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Pecans

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients Cooking spray 1 medium zucchini 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup chocolate chunks Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 4-inch loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans with cooking spray. Set aside. 2. Shred the zucchini lengthwise, turning to get as much flesh and as little seed as possible. When you get down to the seeds, stop...

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Homemade Fudge Brownies

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients 1 cup butter, melted 3 cups white sugar 1 TBSP vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels Fresh raspberries or cherries & powdered sugar, garnish Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. 2.Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended. 3.Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir...

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Chocolate Mousse served in Edible Chocolate Dessert Cups with Raspberry Sauce

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients CHOCOLATE CUPS: 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (non-dairy) CHOCOLATE MOUSSE: 1/2 cup non-dairy milk 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional, preferred for richer chocolate flavor 1 cup non-dairy semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk, chilled 1/2 cup organic powdered sugar RASPBERRY SAUCE: 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen raspberries or 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/2 cup agave nectar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Chill the bowl and whisk of a stand mixer in the freezer for 15 minutes.  ...

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Mint Thins

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon peppermint flavor   Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter until it is light and fluffy. And the powdered sugar and continue mixing, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture by halves,...

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Dad's Death by Chocolate

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients DEATH BY CHOCOLATE: 1 quart heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup creme fraiche 2 batches Chocolate Pudding (recipe follows) 3 cups crumbled chocolate wafer cookies Four 1.4-ounce chocolate-covered English toffee bars, such as Heath, chopped CHOCOLATE PUDDING: 4 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions Death by Chocolate: In a large bowl,...

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Banana Caramel Cream Pie

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ingredients CRUST: 1 (9-inch) Perfect Pie Dough, recipe follows, baked and cooled PIE: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon flour 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise and seeds scraped 1/2 recipe Salted Caramel Sauce, recipe follows 3 bananas, sliced TOPPING: 1 cup fresh whipped cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract PERFECT PIE DOUGH: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pure...

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Breakfast Burrito

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 small red onion, diced (1 cup) 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup drained, rinsed canned black beans, preferably low-sodium 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 eggs and 4 egg whites 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2-ounce) shredded pepper Jack cheese Cooking spray 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortillas (burrito-size) 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 cup salsa 1 large tomato, (4 ounces) seeded and diced 1 small avocado (4 ounces), cubed Hot sauce (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions Heat...

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Salted Caramel Pecan Pie

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients 1 deep-dish frozen piecrust 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups chopped pecans Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the piecrust on a baking sheet, prick with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt to a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir while the mixture melts. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool. Whisk in the eggs...

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Mini Pecan Pumpkin Pies

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ingredients Nonstick cooking spray   FOR THE DOUGH: 1/4 cup pecans 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for shaping dough 6 tablespoons butter, ice cold 2 to 3 tablespoons ice cold water FOR THE FILLING: 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup canned pumpkin filling 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup pecans, chopped plus 24 halves for garnish Special equipment: 2 (12-cup) mini muffin tins   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees...

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