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Ingredients 2 large egg whites ¼ tsp cream of tartar 2/3 cup sugar ¼ tsp almond extract 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate (6oz.) or miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a bowl, with an electric mixer (filled with whisk attachment) on high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until thick and foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until mixture holds stiff, shiny peaks. With a spatula, fold in almond extract and chopped chocolate....

Ingredients Notes: 1. Can substitute dark brown sugar in place of white sugar and molasses (I find my way cheaper and less messy). 2. Can substitute canola oil for soybean (I read it’s healthier, but can;t take the taste). 3. Can substitute dark brown sugar in place of Splenda (I use some Splenda just to cut down on a few calories). 4. Dutch cocoa will not react with baking soda. Plus, I don’t like the idea of treating cocoa with some alkali, which causes some losses of the natural antioxidants in the chocolate....

Ingredients 1 cup raisins, chopped finely ¼ cup dark rum (60ml) 2 ½ cups self - raising flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 150g dark chocolate, finely chopped 2 eggs 125g butter, melted 1 cup buttermilk Preparation Preheat oven to moderately hot. Grease 12-hole muffin pan. Place raisins and rum in small bowl; stand 10 minutes. Sift flour and cocoa into large bowl; stir in sugar and chocolate, then raisin mixture and combined eggs, butter and buttermilk....

Ingredients 2 cups cubed whole wheat bread (ciabatta) 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp butter, softened 4 tbsp chocolate toffee bar, chopped 2 tbsp brown sugar 3/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 tsp cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 375 Combine milk & bread and let sit for 5 minutes in lg bowl. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Press the mixture into a 5.5 x 7.5" baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until golden and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon coarse salt 4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large eggs, room-temperature 1 cup cherry preserves Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes....

Ingredients 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cans of contadina tomatoes diced ( or whole) salt & pepper 1 1/2 green bell pepper(diced or chunk) 1 onion(diced) 2 jalepenos or banana peppers diced or sliced 1 pound of contadina pasta( your choice) 1 can of sliced baby mushrooms water 1 stick butter & 2 box of stuffing Preparation Preheat oven at 400 Clean, cut(diced:sliced) the chicken & place in large caserole dish or the way i like it in a deep 16 inch cast iron skillet,mix all other ingredients & pour on top of chicken, add 7-8 cups of water, pour the dry stuffing( stove top:etc....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons curry powder 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups peeled and chopped potatoes 1-1/2 cups bias-sliced carrots 1 cup coarsely chopped cooking apple 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules 1/2 cup water 1 13-1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk...

Ingredients 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped Preparation Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil....

Ingredients -2 cans cream of soup (one chx, one something else) -one can milk -1 cup Parmesan -basil and garlic to taste -4 cups diced chx -1 lb thin spaghetti Preparation -Mix spaghetti with cream sauce and chicken. -Put in big baking dish -sprinkle with parmesan and bread crumbs. -bake covered with tin foil at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Ingredients 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon ground cumin Pinch of cayenne 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 talespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour Tzatziki for Fritters, for serving Preparation In a medium saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped...

Ingredients 12 oz. uncooked spaghetti or vermicelli 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 oz. (1/2 cup) finely shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package....

Ingredients 14 oz. caramels 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 two layer German chocolate cake mix with pudding 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces Preparation Melt caramels with 1/2 cup of milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Combine remaining milk, cake mix and butter. Mix well. Press half of mixture into bottom of greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350, 6 minutes. Sprinkle 1 cup walnuts and chocolate pieces over crust....

Ingredients 1 cup margarine 3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup caramels, quartered 3/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Cream margarine, sugars, egg and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy. Combine flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixutre; beating at low speed until blended....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/4 cups white vanilla baking chips 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 8 hard round peppermint candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in cocoa until well blended. Press in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 100 gr chocolade 3 eieren 50 gr suiker 125 ml room klontje boter Preparation Smelt de chocolade met een klontje boter. Klop ondertussen de eigelen samen met de suiker tot een wit geheel. Roer er de gesmolten chocolade onder. Klop het eiwit stijf en spatel dat heel voorzichtig onder de chocolade. Klop de room half op en spatel die ook voorzichtig onder de chocolade. Giet de mousse in potjes en laat het opstijven in de koelkast....

Ingredients 1 package frozen soy “chicken” patties, cooked and chopped 1 can cream of broccoli soup, fat free 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/2 cup low fat mayonaise 1/4 cup low fat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes 1 10 oz. frozen brocolli flourettes 8 oz. can crescent dinner rolls, low fat 4 slices swiss cheese 1/2 cup sliced almonds...

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pans 14 ounces fresh chestnuts 1 cup sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sifted cake flour, (not self-rising) 2/3 cup sifted chestnut flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces very finely ground semisweet chocolate Pastry Cream for Chestnut Chocolate Layer Cake...

Ingredients Good fresh chestnuts! Such as Italian imports that have been sterilized. You don’t want old ones that may be moldy inside! NOTE: the Chestnut season is usually late Sep through Jan. Preparation Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Cut each chestnut on flat side in a “X” across the tops. If you don’t cut, they may/will explode. Arrange the nuts on a cookie sheet with that has side so that the nuts will not role off....

Ingredients 1 Cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 stick room temperature butter 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp Vanilla 1 Cup old fashioned oats 1 cup baking raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips Preparation Line two cookie sheets with parchment and preheat Oven to 350 degrees. whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined....