Tiny Tarts: How to make Pie in a Jar. I love giving thoughtful homemade gifts to friends and family. I especially love it when the gift is fun to make and frugal to buy. So when I discovered the delicious and super cute world of goodies in a jar, I decided to put a lid on it and bake up a batch of pie in a jar. I’ve written about jarred gifts before in 8 Homemade Gifts in a Jar — so check it out if you’re less into pastry and more into mixes in a jar. Pie in a jar is just that — it’s a small single serving of fruit pie made and baked in a tiny mason jar. These pies are frugal to make, awesome to gift, tasty to serve, and fun to sell at bake sales where there’s more than enough standard cakes and tarts to go around.
Yes, every local bake sale has a tart or two. Anytartytarts, I’ve even given a few jarred pies to friends in need of a little cheer after a bad day. Not only are pies in a jar fun to make, but they are a flexible food to serve too. Step One: Get the right ‘wide mouth jars’ Step Two: Press in your pie dough. Double Decker. Double Decker by Mike for £5.00 26th September 2011 Here is my Double Decker Pimping Attempt. Here is the Original which I shall use as a blueprint for the pimpage. Internal analysis. Here are the preliminary ingredients. Boiling pan of water...CHECK! Chocolate on top...CHECK. 5mins later... Initial layer, eventually will be the top of the bar. After a few mins in the freezer to set. Layering the nougat bars. Nougat enclosing choc layer. Preparation for the crispy layer. I think I have a good choc 2 cripsies ratio. Carefully layered and shaped to ensure a good rectangular block. Crispy layer been in freezer for few mins.
Crispy layer in place. Beginning next layer of choc, I ran out of chocolate again and so I added a couple squares of dark choc I found in the cupboard to the mix. Finally covered the crispy layer. Another stay in the freezer. The bar turned out of the plastic mould with no issues. The smooth top was sculpted with a hot spoon held over the hob. The likeness is uncanny. Exquisite! Puppy Chow Recipe | Muddy Buddies. I LOVE LOVE LOVE when some of the most yummiest treats are also the most easiest to make. Ten years ago my friend Nancy gave each woman in our small group a beautifully packaged container of Puppy Chow aka Muddy Buddies. This was the first time I had ever had this “crazy good” treat.
From the first bite I was hooked but also intrigued by what it was made of. When she told me how she made it I couldn’t believe it because it was such an easy recipe yet the combination of all the ingredients produced such a wonderful taste. I will warn you though, it is very addicting. Batches of this stuff have been known to disappear within minutes in our home. **DISCLAIMER** Although this recipe is called “Puppy Chow” it’s not for doggie consumption – since chocolate is poisonous for dogs.
Puppy Chow Recipe – Muddy Buddies Author: Savory Sweet Life Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 9 cups Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside. 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.
I wanted to make it while I was on vacation, but couldn’t drag myself up off the couch to do so. 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. Mr. Cake Pops. Chocolate Nutella Scotcheroos. Chocolate Nutella Scotcheroos This spin on the classic Rice Krispies Treats is kicked up with the addition of peanut butter, chocolate, Nutella and butterscotch.
These delicious no-bake Chocolate Nutella Scotcheroos cookie bars are the perfect answer to those of us who want a little indulgence but don’t want to turn on the oven during this scorching heat. Central Illinois is under another heat wave and with tomorrow’s temperatures heading towards 98 degrees, there is no way I am turning on the oven. When I saw this recipe for scotcheroos with Nutella I knew I had to make them. I LOVE Nutella…it is almost an addiction. Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) sugar 1 cup (320g) light corn syrup 1/2 cup (130g) creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup (130g) Nutella 6 cups (200g) rice cereal 1 cup (165g) chocolate chips 1 cup (165g) butterscotch-flavored chips fleur de sel or flaky sea salt (optional) Directions: Butter or spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. One Year Ago: Southeast Asian Fried Rice Leave a Comment.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip It’s time for a little confession. I realize this may get me shunned (especially in my hometown of Pittsburgh!) , but….I don’t like football. I don’t like to watch it, I never liked playing football with my friends, I don’t even like playing catch with a football. If there was one thing Mike could change about me, I’m pretty sure this would be it.
That being said, I will watch the Superbowl. I like the party atmosphere, I like that the Steelers are playing, but most of all, I like the food. I saw this recipe on Jessica’s blog and made it the very next day. *Note: Jessica also has variations of this dip on her blog. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip Ingredients:1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese, softened 3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar (*to taste) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for sprinklingDirections:In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. A Taste of Koko: Hot chocolate. Uncategorized “There’s nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with Chocolate” Linda Grayson This is my take on ‘Hot Chocolate’. Instead of the typical cup of steaming hot chocolate, these cups are made 100% out of chocolate. Perfect for a party to entertain your guests. You get a cold creaminess from whipped cream, sweetness and crunch from chocolate cup, and heat from the cayenne pepper.
Prepare to have your taste buds dancing to a sweet and spicy tune! I seem to be doing more social media now a days but I still enjoy baking up a storm in the kitchen. Chocolate cups. To make these chocolate cups, melt about 4 ounces to make 3 cups. I suggest using a high quality melting chocolate. Place the chocolate covered balloons on a pan covered with parchment paper. You can either let the balloon sit for 30 minutes or stick them into the fridge to harden up faster. Chocolate Mousse.Adapted from Alton Brown Chill 1/2 cup whipping cream in refrigerator.
Fill first with chocolate mousse. Behind the bar: lauren fister’s melon rumballa. There is something extra tasty about melon balls when you’re a child. Perhaps it’s because melon balls are only ever made from the best bits of the melon (whoever heard of a melon rind ball?) , or maybe it’s because they remind us of cool, refreshing snacks on long summer days. Whatever the reason, I could never eat enough of them during the late summer months.
So when I first learned of today’s featured drink, I could barely contain myself. It’s a grown-up version of a fabulous childhood snack and a cocktail to boot! The Melon Rumballa (say it out loud — totally fun, right?) The full recipe continues after the jump . . . Summer is just reaching its golden peak here in South Norwalk, CT, where we have our studio. There are a couple things going on with this cocktail that we should mention right up front. Melon RumballaMakes about 8 cocktails Ingredients Methodology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Twix Cheesecakes. How To Make Perfect Brownies. I’ve tried lots of brownie recipes: Boxes, scratch, frosted, plain, nuts, chips, fudge … Each of them has something to like, but depending on my mood I might want a change of pace.
Not any more. My wife found this recipe, and it’s perfect. I’m done looking. This is the brownie recipe that I’ll use from now on. Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup flour ¾ cup cocoa powder (see note below) 3 eggs ¾ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see note below) Directions A NOTE ON CHOCOLATE: You’ll notice the list of ingredients is very short. The assembly is about as easy as you can get. Do this by hand, until the dry ingredients are just incorporated into the wet, and stop.
Stir in the chocolate chips. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment. Pour the batter and spread it out. Bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes. Very carefully lift the parchment out of the baking dish. Peel the edges and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Like this recipe? Charlotte Russe | Never Enough Thyme - Recipes and food photographs featurning southern cooking. Do y’all remember me saying how sometimes I get a recipe in my head and I just can’t forget it until I make it? Even if it’s not the right time of year? Even if it’s a family tradition for Christmas and it’s the middle of August? Yeah. It happened again. For some reason I got Charlotte Russe on the brain a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t stop thinking about it. If you’re not familiar with Charlotte Russe, then please let me introduce you. This is an old, old tradition in our family. When I asked Mama to email me her recipe she also sent me some notes about the preparation.
“You cannot be in a hurry when you make this. My grandmother used to make this every Christmas and Thanksgiving. So, summoning up all the gentleness I could muster, I set out to make Mama’s recipe for Charlotte Russe. You start out by stirring together milk and gelatin and letting it sit a few minutes to soften. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Line a bowl with ladyfingers. Enjoy! Notes. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries | Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert treat! Can I just say that I have died and gone to heaven. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries….how have I not made these before?!
I’m serious. They are amazing! Making up the filling was a breeze too. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Yield: 10 - 12 strawberries (depending on size) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound large strawberries 8 ounce block cream cheese – softened 3 – 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (depends on how sweet you want the filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use almond, lemon, etc. ) Graham cracker crumbs Source: Inspired by pictures seen on Pinterest Directions: Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla with a mixer or by hand. You could also drizzle or dip strawberries in chocolate if desired. Enjoy!!! Miniature-reeses-cheescakes-with-peanut-butter-glaze from sweettmakesthree.com. The Pink and Blue Blog: Brace Yourself for a Chocolate Peanut Butter 1-2... Pies from Scratch. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars: My October Secret Recipe Club Entry |
This month I was assigned to check out all the recipes at Delicious Existence and choose one to make my own, for this month’s Secret Recipe Club . The majority of Danielle’s recipes are raw, vegan or vegetarian, so there were tons of healthy options to choose from, but wouldn’t you know one of her desserts was just calling my name. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars looked and sounded like the perfect dessert for this brisk fall weather we’ve been having, so I began my baking adventure. I had to laugh, reading through her post, as it turns out this recipe was one she made for her Secret Recipe Club selection. I don’t have many of the ingredients in my kitchen that Danielle used in her original recipe, but I was able to substitute things from my own kitchen with great results. This recipe turned out absolutely delicious and we’ll definitely be making it again, though I think we will substitute our favorite cheesecake crust recipe, next time.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Ingredients. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip « Slice & Dice. 6 Oct This dip might put me into rehab. It is so addicting. I couldn’t get a grip. I kept telling myself I needed to stop, but apparently my hand and mouth had a different plan. I. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup miniature chocolate chips Graham cracker sticks or teddy grahams In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Like this: Like Loading... Tags: Appetizer. 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. I'd want to be taken to a warm home and placed in a jacuzzi of honey and spices. 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. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie. I made you a pie. Well, okay… I made you the filling of a pie. I bought the crust. I don’t do crusts. Remember when I tried? Yeah… not happening. But I made croissants so that makes up for it. Way back when I shared a chocolate chip cookie pie that I found on a yellowed scrap of newspaper in my mom’s recipe box… and it literally tasted like a giant chocolate chip cookie. I’ve only made it once since then because if it’s made, it’s eaten.
By me. All of it. Just try it. So… I made the pie with pumpkin. I woke up on Sunday morning with one thought in my mind: pumpkin chocolate chip cookie pie. Alright, I sorta do. See, for the last four weeks I’ve been trying to perfect a seriously CHEWY pumpkin chocolate chip cookie. I’m probably the reason for the pumpkin shortage because, um… I think I’ve gone through at least 10 cans trying to perfect these stupid chewy cookies. I’m convinced waking up with pumpkin cookie pie on the brain was the universe’s way of telling me to lay off the cookies.
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