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Ingredients 1 cup of cake flour 2 cups of sugar 1/2 cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups of egg whites 1 teaspoon of water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup of chocolate morsels Preparation preheat oven to 400 degrees F sift the flour, 1 cup of sugar and cocoa in bowl and mix together combine egg whites, water and salt in a bowl and beat with a mixer until frothy beat in cream of tartar intil stiff and mix in remaining sugar and vanilla fold in flour mixture pour into tube pan reduce oven temp to 375 bake for 10 min....

Ingredients 2 9-inch unbaked pie crusts in glass baking dishes 1 cup butter 6 ounces dark chocolate 3 cups sugar 2 tablespoons flour 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 12 ounce can evaporated milk Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake pie crusts blind by either using pie weights in pie crusts or prick holes in bottom and sides to prevent bubbling. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven to rack....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 pinch of salt 375 ml can fat-free evaporated milk 3 Tbsp. strong coffee or espresso 1 tsp. real vanilla extract 1 cup plain yogurt 50g Lindt excellence 70% cocoa extra fine dark chocolate 1/4 cup heavy cream Preparation In a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, evaporated milk and coffee. Heat over medium heat while whisking occasionally until mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 12 oz. semisweet choc chips 8 cups Rice Krispies Preparation Cream together peanut butter, butter, and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in salt, soda, powder, and vanilla. Slowly add Rice Krispies and chocolate chips....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3 tbs. cocoa 3 tbs. flour 1 cup milk 3 egg yokes 1/2 stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 unbaked pie crust Merangue: 3 egg whites 6 tbs. sugar Preparation In a double boiler, mix 1st. 3 ingredients. Add remaining ingredients & cook, stiring regularly untill thickened Beat egg whites while gradually adding 6 tbs. sugar. Beat untill stiff Bake pie crust @ 350° until done...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa, plus more for pans 1/2 cup boiling water 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 1 pound best-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup light corn syrup Fresh pansies, stems trimmed, for decorating Preparation Cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 tsp Olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 3 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp brown sugar 100g (1/2 cup) couscous 125ml (1/2 cup) boiling water 1x400 can brown lentils, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped fresh mint 8 fresh dates, pitted, thinly sliced 55g (1/3 cup) sunflower seed kernels 1x250g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 tbs finely grated lemon rind 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice Low fat natural yoghourt, to serve...

Ingredients 3 eggs (beat well) 1/2 c. diced chicken (or shrimp, crabmeat, lobster) 1 c. drained bean sprouts 3 green onions (sliced thin) Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 c. chopped water chestnuts 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms Peanut or vegetable oil Preparation Combine the beaten eggs with the remaining ingredients. In large skillet, cook egg mixture in 1 tablespoon oil by spoonfuls. Brown slightly on both sides. Keep hot until all are cooked....

Ingredients 2 tsp peanut or canola oil 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp minced gingerroot 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 cup diced cooked skinless dark-meat chicken 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 pinch ground black pepper 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 scallions, thinly sliced 4 Bibb lettuce leaves, washed...

Ingredients 3 Tb olive oil 1/4 C onion diced 1 Tb minced garlic 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms 3 Tb flour 1/2 C Marsala wine 1 1/2 C Beef stock salt and pepper to taste 4 chicken breasts 1/2 C flour 1 egg Preparation add olive oil to heavy hot sauce pan. Add onions, garlic, mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are tender. Add flour and cook 1 minute then deglaze pan with wine....

Ingredients Chicken soup: 1 whole chicken 2 carrots 1 large leak bay leaf 5 black peppercorns 1 dried red chili pepper 100g broken spaghetti Water to cover Curry: 1 large onion 2 heaped tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 can of thick coconut milk 1 ladle chicken stock from soup Chicken meat from soup Preparation Chicken soup: Simmer everything except spaghetti for 3 hours. Remove bay leaf, peppercorns and chili pepper....

Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped. 1/2 cup chopped celery. 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts, drained. 3/4 cup chopped walnuts. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream.* may also add a jar of drained, marinated artichoke hearts *low fat my be substituted. Preparation Add mayonnaise and sour cream by spoonfuls until desired creaminess is reached. All things chopped should be 1/2 pieces or smaller. After cooking according to methods below, cool chicken....

Ingredients 2 T. peanut oil 1 large onion,halved then sliced 2 medium bell pepper, preferably red or yellow, julienned 3 carrots, julienned 1 c. raw peanuts 2 T. fresh ginger, finely minced 2 bunches green onion, 1 inch pieces 1/2 t. red pepper flakes 2 t. fresh rosemary, optional 1/4 c. soy sauce 1 1/2 c. cooked rice Preparation Heat oil and skillet; saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, peanuts, ginger, green onion and pepper flakes along with rosemary, if using, until onions are translucent and vegetables are slightly wilted....

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted, sweet cream butter 6 squares unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 Tbs. instant coffee granules 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1 12 oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Combine chocolate and butter in a glass mixing bowl. Microwave 2 minutes and stir until melted and smooth. Add instant coffee and sugar. Add vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time....

Ingredients Cake: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup water 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 2 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream Preparation FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350. Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides....

Ingredients 1 6-oz pkg semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 c half & half 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt Preparation Put chocolate chips in blender. Heat half & half until scalding. Pour half & half over chocolate chips in blender. Cover blender and blend for 30 seconds. Turn off blender and add egg, vanilla, and salt into blender. Cover and blend 30 more seconds. Pour into 6 pots de creme cups, shallow champagne glasses, or sherbet glasses....

Ingredients 1 cup milk chocolate frosting (from 16-oz. can) 1 large apple, cut into 16 slices 2 medium bananas, cut into 16 chunks 16 strawberries 16 regular marshmallows Preparation Melt frosting in medium saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into small fondue pot or heatproof bowl. Serve immediately. To serve, arrange dippers on serving platter or tray. Spear dippers with fondue forks or long skewers; dip into fondue....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup 12 chestnuts packed in syrup or in cognac, drained, patted dry, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder Preparation Bring heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove pan from stove. Add chocolate and corn syrup, stirring until chocolate is melted. Fold in chestnuts; transfer to a medium bowl, and place in the refrigerator to chill until set, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 2 cups diced cooked chicken 10 ounces frozen spinach, drained well 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup 1 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup Preparation Arrange the chicken and spinach in a greased 8x8" baking dish. Mix the remaining ingredients and spread over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 40 minutes or until the top is nicely browned....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 small onion, chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 ounces total) 1/3 cup wild-rice blend (seasoning packet discarded) Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes....