2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cayenne (or to taste) 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp brandy or spiced rum (optional) Heat one cup of cream in a small saucepan. Whisk […]
1 onion, diced 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed 45 oz diced tomatoes 1 cup water 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (from can), minced In […]
2 cups sugar 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed 1 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp lemon zest In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar with 2 cups water, and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, and add basil leaves. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Strain out basil leaves, and add […]
5 serrano (or 3 jalapeno, or 7 thin red) peppers, chopped 1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems), chopped 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1/3 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 15 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp lime zest, grated 1 Tbsp coriander, ground 1 tsp cumin, ground 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Remove some seeds […]
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger, ground 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground 1/8 tsp cloves, ground In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
2 small zucchini, shredded 1 egg 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil fresh parsley Wash zucchini and cut off the ends. Grate the zucchini into a bowl using a large-holed grater. Add garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Add a […]
2 cups flour 3 tea bags, chai tea 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract In a medium bowl, sift the flour, chai, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. In a […]
2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cups cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 bag of Rolos Sift cocoa, flour, and baking soda into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Add vanilla and […]
5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp chili sauce 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1/4 cup mozzarella, grated Mix everything and pour into baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 30 […]
1 head garlic 3 Tbsp butter 2 leeks 5 cups vegetable broth 2 bay leaves 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/3 cup sour cream Rinse the head of garlic. Cut and discard the top third off the head and peel any loose papery skins off the bottom. Discard dark […]