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Ingredients Cake: 8 oz (225 gr.) good quality plain chocolate 6 oz (175 gr.) unsaltened butter 8 oz (225 gr.) caster sugar 4 tbsp plain flour 6 eggs, seperated. Coating: 8 oz (225 gr.) good quality plain chocolate 8 oz (225 gr.) double cream. Preparation Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F/Gas mark 4. Grease and line the cake tin with greaseproof paper. Melt the chocolate in a bowl, over a saucepan of simmering water or an a low heat in a microwave....

Ingredients Cake: 1 package Betty Crocker chocolate fudge cake 1 21 ounce can of cherry pie filling (Comstock original preferred) 1 teaspoon almond extract (vanilla works well for nut allergies like my husband) 2 eggs beaten Chocolate Frosting: 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 3 Tablespoons Droste’s cocoa powder (or other nice Dutch process cocoa) 8 teaspoons milke 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 box sifted confectioner’s sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350°...

Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter (I use natural peanut butter) 1/4 cup almond milk (or soy, or rice ) you may not need the entire amount, start with a bit and then add, if necessary 1/3 cup brown sugar (you could use honey or maple syrup ) 1/4 cup old fashioned oats...

Ingredients 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°. In large mixer bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla. Beat at meduim speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour, baking soda and asalt....

Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 3 cups whipping cream 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 12 oz cream cheese (from two 8-oz packages; 1 1/2 cups), softened 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 10 oz dark baking chocolate, broken into pieces 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 450°F....

Ingredients 6 eggs 200 g chocolate 4 tblsp water pinch of salt Preparation Melt the chocolate with 4 tblsp of water. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites with the salt. Add the egg yolks into the melted chocolate, one at a time. Fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Put the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving.

Ingredients 1 Cherry Chip Cake Mix (chocolate and lemon are also great!) 1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 stick butter (optional) Preparation Mix all ingredients and form into ball. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Form into small balls of dough. Place on cookie sheet, press down slightly. Bake 8 minutes at 350.

Ingredients 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate 4 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 sticks butter 1 ¾ cups sugar ¼ cup light corn syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs ¼ tsp salt 1 cup flour ¾ cup chopped nuts 6 oz (1 cup) chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350º. In a 2-quart glass bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Melt and stir until smooth. Beat in sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and eggs until well blended....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 8 oz) 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cooked bacon (about 5 slices) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....

Ingredients 2 pounds, chicken hind quarters mushrooms cream of mushroom soup two favorite green vegetables two favorite yellow vegetables pearl onions preferred seasonings Preparation Boil chicken in dutch oven until almost falling off bone, drain, place in foil-lined pan. Distribute vegetables on top of chicken. Add enough milk to creamed soup to blend. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Add mushrooms to top. Tent and bake at 325 30 minutes. Serve with favorite bread....

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese 1 package (8 oz) shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups) 3/4 cup milk 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count) 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken 1 cup diced cooked ham (about 8 oz) Sliced green onions, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 cup of the Swiss cheese....

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Ingredients 1/2 C Olive Oil 6 Garlic cloves, minced 3T fresh rosemary 1/2 t red pepper flakes 1T Dijon mustard Zest from 1 lemon Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1 Fryer chicken, cut in half 1-2 Carrots per person 1-2 Red potatoes per person Any combination of the following: Sweet Potatoes, Turnips or Fennel Preparation Rinse and dry off chicken with paper towels. Cut down center of backbone and flatten chicken....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano grated zest of l lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 1 Asian eggplant, cut crosswise into slices 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares 1 yellow onion, halved and cut into 1 1/2 inch squares...

Ingredients 2T oil 1 medium onion 1 clove garlic 1 red pepper 1 hot chili (jalapeno) 1 T cumin 1 T chili powder 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup water 2 T fresh lime juice 2 cups couscous 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 large tomato 2 T chopped cilantro Preparation Heat 2T of oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Saute one medium chopped onion, one minced garlic clove, one diced red pepper and one diced jalapeno pepper for five minutes or till tender....

Ingredients 1 lb. can of tart cherries 6oz semi-sweet chocolate 2.5 oz almonds 6oz butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract .25 teaspoon almond extract .66 cup sugar 3 eggs .66 cup flour, sifted Preparation 350 degrees 9 in. springform pan, buttered, bread crumbs drain cherries melt chocolate grind almonds cream butter and sugar, extracts; beat well add eggs one at a time on low speed, add chocolate, beat until mixed add almonds, beat to mix add flour, beat to incorporate...

Ingredients 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 8 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 25 cupcakes (any flavor) Chocolate Frosting for Cupcake Decorating Acetate Wood-graining tool 2 1/4-inch round cutter Preparation Cut a piece of acetate to fit a baking sheet, and tape it onto back of sheet. Coat surface of wood-graining tool with a thick layer of bittersweet chocolate. Drag tool over acetate, rocking back and forth slightly, to create a wood-grained pattern....

Ingredients 3 T butter, sweet 14 1/2" thick slices bread, dried for 24 hours 1 2/3 C milk 1/2 C Kahlua or other coffee flavored liqueur 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 3 oz. bars Belgian or Swiss chocolate, coarsely chopped. Preparation Butter a 5 cup souffle dish. Create a lift for the dish by using a 2’ long length of aluminum foil and doubling it twice lengthwise. Butter the bread slices and cut each into 1 1/2" cubes....

Ingredients 3 refrigerated pie crust Filling: 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet 1/2 cup chopped walnuts sifted powdered sugar Preparation Allow crust pouches to sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F. Unfold each pie crust; peel off top plastic sheets. Press out fold lines. Invert and remove remaining plastic sheets. Cut twelve 2 1/2 -inch circles from each pie crust....

Ingredients 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip flavored Sweet Biscuits with Icing (8 Count) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup semisweet chocolate-flavored melting wafers 1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts Preparation In small bowl, mix icing (from can of biscuits) and peanut butter with spoon. Shape into 8 (1 1/4-inch) balls; flatten each into 2-inch round. Set aside. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Press or roll each biscuit into 4-inch round....