Quick Chocolate Fix

by Sara on December 11, 2009

Chocolate Cake in A Cup

Time: (5 minutes)

Ingredients
1 tbsp all purpose flour (can use white or whole wheat, I usually use less flour)
3 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 pinches of salt
1 egg
3-4 tbsp milk (or water)
2 tbsp oil (can use apple cause instead at an 1:1 ratio)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa and salt in a large mug or bowl.
Add all other ingredients and stir until batter is smooth.
Cook in microwave for 1 1/2 – 3 minutes, depending on if you prefer a denser or lighter cake.
Take out, be careful! C’est chaud.
Enjoy!

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Roasted Chestnuts – Marrons Grillés

by Sara on November 21, 2009

Cut a cross in the chestnut and boil them for about 20-30minutes depending on their size.

Place them in the oven at 370F or on high broil for about 15-20 minutes to give them the roasted flavor.

Régalez-vous! Mais attention les doigts, c’est chaud!

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Salmon & Creme Fraiche – Breakfast Sandwich

November 21, 2009

Ingredients: 1 Slice of Smoked Salmon, 1 Egg, 2 tbs of Creme Fraiche *, 1 English Muffin
Directions:
Cut the English Muffin in half,  spread butter/margarine on both half and place the English muffin inside side down on a pan on medium heat. Cook until it begins to brown lightly. Turn one english muffin rightside up [...]

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Conversion Tables for Cooking

November 21, 2009

Here are a couple of good links to conversion tables for Cooking.
Link 1
Link 2

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Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies

November 21, 2009

Recipe from F&W

ACTIVE: 25 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN
SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups walnut halves (9 ounces)
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°. Position 2 racks in [...]

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Homemade Granola

November 14, 2009

Ingredients
1 cup of rolled oats
1 spoon of vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
1 spoon of brown sugar
2 spoon of honey
2 pinches of cinnamon
2-3 drops of vanilla
Directions
Preheat the oven on 375 F
In bowl, mix the oats, oil, and salt. Spread the mixture on a pan and put in the oven for 5 minutes (the oats should be [...]

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Yogurt Topped with Raspberries & Homemade Granola

November 14, 2009

The title says it all: Add raspberries to some plain yogurt and cover with homemade granola (see recipe). My favorite is to add frozen raspberries. It adds a very interesting texture to the whole parfait.
Suggestions: Flavored yogurt, strawberries or mixed berries (fresh or frozen), bananas…

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Cracker Topped with Havarty & Mango Chutney

November 14, 2009

On a rye cracker, spread some mango chutney. Add bits and pieces of havarti cheese on top.
Make two, add a salad for lunch or dinner.
Suggestions: Goat Cheese or Peach Chutney
+ Delicious, fast and easy to make, less gluten than in bread
- Not gluten-free

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