Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle I have one very distinct memory of the end of summer. We were at a neighbors house – specifically in their pool – which was awesome because we didn’t have a pool and I’d jump at any chance to swim. Lots of people were there, lots of kids, my brothers, neighborhood friends, tons of food and a particular plate of chocolate chip cookies that I was doing a number on. But then it started to get dark. And sort of late. So I got out of the pool. As a side note, I should mention that this was probably the night before a really important morning – which included shaving my legs for the first time after my mom made it clear that I wasn’t allowed. Don’t worry. So do you want to hear about this mess in a dish? My mom used to make the best trifle when I was younger. I thought about it. Actually, all I could think of was chocolate and peanut butter. Here’s the deal. Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle 1 batch of your favorite brownies, boxed or from scratch, cooled and cut into cubes 2 cups heavy cream
How to Prepare Gravlax No smörgåsbord would be complete without one of Scandinavia’s most distinctive dishes, gravlax. Called gravet laks in Norway, gravad lax / laks in Sweden and Denmark, graflax in Iceland, and graavilohi or tuoresuolainen lohi in Finland, the name literally means “Grave-Salmon” and refers to the medieval practice of curing the raw fish by burying it in the sand above the high tide level. This is a preserving method still used for preparing hákarl (“putrified shark”) in Iceland, for rakfisk (“rotten fish”) in Norway, and for surströmming (“soured herring”) in Sweden. But don’t be put off by the name or by the associations! Cold-cured with sugar, salt, and fresh dill, modern gravlax has a fresh, delicate flavor and is delicious served either as an elegant appetizer or as a topping for smørrebrød, open-faced sandwiches. For the basic version of gravlax, I use:
Coconut Butter Recipe - 3 Steps to Bliss Forgive me, internet, for I have sinned. Today I was going to talk about the merits of making your own dishwasher detergent. Instead, I did that. That up there. That stuff that looks like homemade coconut butter. And it was pure, unadulterated, sinful bliss. In fact, it’s hard to even call this a coconut butter recipe, when it has one ingredient: Coconut. Remember how easy homemade coconut milk was? First, you need dried, shredded (unbleached, unsweetened) coconut. And then you put however much of it you want into your food processor. Of note: Three-ish cups of shredded coconut yielded a little more than a cup of coconut butter for me. Then, you turn the food processor on. And leave it on. And on. (For about 15 minutes.) You can scrape it down if you want to/need to every so often (I did). So, anyway. You’ve let it go. Once it’s started liquifying, you can turn it off if you want “chunky” coconut butter (more like grate-y). Or, you can let it go until it’s smooth as silk. And then: You are done.
Homemade Black Pepper Cheez-Its Crunching on things helps me think. And I’ve been thinking a lot lately. My brain is full of life thoughts, to-do lists and stuff…all resulting in me being spacier than normal. My brain doesn’t have space to remember where I put my car keys. There’s other more important things to have room for! But seriously, WHERE ARE MY KEYS?! I have a million dollar idea for us. Here it goes: I want to invent noise stickers and attach it to everything important. This is genius, no?! I’m pretty sure we can make billions off of this. Since we’re technically inventors now, we’ll be thinking a lot, hence our need for stuff to crunch on. Homemade crackers are about the easiest thing ever to make. The tricky part comes with the rolling out the dough. I wanted the cheez-its to be uniform so I broke out my measuring tape. I rolled it out and then cut it a 12 x 6 rectangle. Next, I used the blunt end of a skewer to make a hole in the center of each cracker. Homemade Black Pepper Cheez-Its Preheat oven to 350°F.
A Thank You Favor - Blog What a great idea for the DIY bride-to-be.Double Kisses says it all on your wedding day.This favor box would be adorable for those treats. This simple recipe will make your guests take notice,especially when you tell them you made it yourself. Ingredients 28 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates* 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons whipping cream 10 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates filled with Caramel 1 cup ground pecans Directions Remove wrappers from milk chocolates. Inspired by: Hersheys
Italian Style Chuck Roast You can never have enough crock pot recipes and this one was a homerun. You can easily prep it all the night before and then toss it in the pot in the morning or make it a weekend project. This is a perfect way to use a cheaper tougher cut of meat and have it come out amazing. You can substitute for an eye of round roast or any cut you like. I hope you enjoy and can withstand the amazing smell in your house until it is finished. Italian Style Chuck Roast Total time Ingredients 1 large chuck roast32 ounces diced tomatoes, canned12 ounces tomato paste12 ounces tomato sauce8 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, chopped4 carrots, peeled and chopped2 stalks celery, sliced1 tbsp oregano1 tbsp thyme2 tsp salt2 tsp black pepper4 bay leaves Instructions ****Disclosure: If you purchase any of the products linked in this post or products through the links on the right side of my page, I receive a small percentage from the respected affiliate programs**** Don't forget to check out these popular recipes :)
Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Leather | FoodBabbles - StumbleUpon Maddy has been on a “fruit roll-ups” kick lately. Not the actual name brand kind that I so vividly remember peeling away from a cellophane wrapper when I was a kid. No, Maddy’s been eating the Gerber toddler kind. So the other day while at my in-laws house, my mother-in-law said “I can’t believe you haven’t tried making these from scratch yet.” The other brilliant and wonderful thing about homemade fruit leather is you can make it with hardly any sugar! Just ask Maddy! Enjoy! Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Leather Easy, healthy homemade fruit leather for a guilt-free treat. Ingredients 2 1/4 cups chopped strawberries 2 1/4 cups chopped kiwis 1 tablespoon lemon juice Sugar, to taste (I used 3 tablespoons) Instructions Place the fruit in a saucepan with the lemon juice over medium-low heat. Copyright Food Babbles - www.foodbabbles.com Tagged as: fruit, fruit leather, healthy, kiwi, lemon, strawberry
Stifatho (Greek Stew) There are many variations to this traditional braised beef stew, but the common thread is the long cooking time that is required in order to bring out the best flavors of this dish. I've cooked this dish using two different methods - stove top and crockpot. The stove top method seemed to produce a deeper flavor than the crockpot**, but the convenience of the crockpot was certainly worth the hassle-free cooking. Try it either way! Ingredients:3 tblsp fat (some use butter, some use oil. In a dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons butter/oil over medium-high heat, then brown the meat on all sides, about 5 minutes. **If using crockpot method, follow directions up until you cover and cook for one hour.
5 Minute Chocolate Fudge Smores Mug Cake. | How Sweet It Is - StumbleUpon Oh hi! Just sharing a s’mores mug cake today. That can be made in 5 minutes. You know… NO BIG DEAL. Since you’re asking, yes… I have always thought the whole “cake in a mug in a microwave” thing was sort of skeevy. And another. Annnnnd maybe another. And another? Then I thought… is there anything in the world that I’m more obsessed with than s’mores? In minutes, with a few tweaks and twists and makeshift graham crusts and marshmallow middles, I had a s’mores mug. And it was just SO… FUDGEY. Sidebar: for years as a quick treat, I’ve melted butter in a bowl, added graham cracker crumbs, thrown on some chocolate chips and marshmallows then stuffed it in the microwave for 10 seconds. And you know what? This is like, A BILLION TIMES BETTER. Sorry for the shouting, but it’s necessary. !!! This is a much more practical, easier, quicker version of my smore’s cake in a jar, with marshmallows stuffed in the center and even a few healthier adjustments. I want to marry this mug. [adapted from food network]