A Crisis Of Chocolate
Now, before you panic (like I did), keep in mind that this dire prediction has been made before. I even wrote about it in a past column. The prediction: a chocolate shortage. Okay, you can […]
Tag: chocolate
Toasted Rice and Bean Burrito
Mexican Entree TOASTED RICE-AND-BEAN BURRITO INGREDIENTS ¼ medium onion½ red bell pepper1 avocado¾ cup rice1½ cups water1 15-ounce cans pinto beans with jalapeno peppers1 7-ounce can diced tomatoes2 ounces Cotija cheese¼ cup sour cream¼ teaspoon […]
Grammar Lust
GRAMMAR HAIKU #1 It is a truism. Good grammar and chocolates Will impress your date. GRAMMAR HAIKU #2 Remember tonight, Lust is fleeting but grammar Endures forever. Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, […]
Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream and Serenity
American Dessert MASON JAR CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips2 cups heavy whipping cream5 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract⅛ teaspoon salt SPECIAL UTENSILS food processor or blender3 cup Mason jar Makes 2½ […]
Chocolate Frosting and Why Should Share IT
American Dessert CHOCOLATE FROSTING INGREDIENTS 1¾ cups heavy whipping cream1¾ cups (10 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips3¼ cups confectioners’ sugar Makes 4½ cups. Takes 1 hour 15 minutes. FROSTING NEEDED Dessert Type Needs Cups of Frosting—————– […]
Colombian Dessert Inspires the Beatles
Colombian Desserts SIMPLE OBLEA SANDWICH INGREDIENTS 2 oblea wafers or other 6″ wafers3 tablespoons each of one or more of the following fillings:caramel sauce (If you can get the authentic Colombian caramel sauce, arequipe, go […]
Grilled Lobster Tails and Strange Ice Creams
Comorian Entree GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH VANILLA SAUCE(Langouste à la Vanille) INGREDIENTS 2 vanilla bean pods (Madagascan are preferred)3 shallots¼ cup butter⅓ cup white wine4 lobster tails½ cup heavy cream2 tablespoons olive oil SPECIAL […]
Mason Jar Strawberry Ice Cream and Discovery Voyages
American Dessert MASON JAR STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy whipping cream5½ tablespoons sugar2¼ teaspoons vanilla extract⅛ teaspoon salt2 cups whole strawberries, fresh or frozen Makes 3 cups. Takes 15 minutes to make and […]
Shrimp In Chocolate Sauce and Collegiate Chaos
Spanish Entree SHRIMP IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup beef, fish or vegetable stock 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16 count), peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies and World Peace
American Dessert CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES INGREDIENTS ¾ teaspoon baking soda 2¼ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1¼ teaspoons vanilla 12 ounces semisweet […]