Mix in a sauce pan the following ingredients, cocoa, butter, milk sugar and salt then in a medium heat fire, cook the mixture by stirring frequently until it reaches a boiling point.
Cook the mixture in 1 minute the moment it reached its boiling level.
Get the pan from the heat then prepare the peanut butter and vanilla extract to be added to the mixture.
Using the spoon beat the fudge until a thick texture will appear the transfer the mixture into a buttered pan.
The fabulous creamy taste of cranberry mixed with sweet chocolate will bring a spectacular tasteful
crunch and yummy flavorful in Christmas celebration.
Traditional shortcakes are made from flaky and tender scone or biscuit dough and topped with whipped cream and strawberries. They are incredibly easy to make for kids and adults alike. Although the scone shortcake is the original, many variations are made with sponge and butter cakes.
6tablespoonsunsalted butterchilled and cut into cubes
1cupheavy cream
Toppings
4pintsstrawberrieswashed and hulled
3tablespoonsgranulated sugar
2cupswhipped cream
Instructies
TO PREPARE
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Butter two baking sheets.
TO MAKE THE SHORTCAKES
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse to blend.
Add the butter to the mixture and blend for about 30 seconds, until crumbly.
Pour in the heavy cream and process until moist, about 30 seconds.
Roll out the dough to ¾-inch thickness on a floured work surface.
Cut out 3-inch circles with a cookie cutter or drinkingglass.
TO BAKE
Transfer the shortcakes to the baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.
Transfer the shortcakes to a rack to cool.
TO PREPARE THE STRAWBERRIES
Reserve one whole strawberry for each serving.
Slice the rest of the strawberries and mix with the sugar.
TO ASSEMBLE
Once the shortcakes are cool, use a serrated knife to slice each one in half.
Arrange on serving plates, with the cut sides facing up.
Top with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and one whole strawberry for each serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
VARIATIONS
Hawaiian Shortcakes Replace the strawberries with a tropical fruit mixture: Cut 1 small pineapple, 1 small papaya, and 2 mangos into chunks, and combine the fruit chunks with ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Top the shortcakes with the fruit mixture, whipped cream, and flaked coconut.Sour Cherry Shortcakes Replace the strawberries with 3 cups pitted sour cherries mixed with ¼ cup brandy and ½ cup sugar. Top the shortcakes with the sour cherry mixture, whipped cream, and whole cherries.Sponge Strawberry Shortcake Prepare the Victoria sponge cake batter (page 136). Bake in individual serving molds for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Assemble with fresh strawberries and cream.Strawberry Lemon Cake Prepare the lemon poppyseed loaves . Slice the loaves into individual servings and top with strawberries and whipped cream.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, ½ cup superfine sugar, and cornstarch.
Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until frothy.
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of superfine sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Gently fold in the flour mixture using a spatula.
To Bake:
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until golden brown and springy.
A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
Turn the cake upside down to cool in its pan for at least 20 minutes.
Run a long knife around the edges to release the cake from the pan.
Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
VARIATIONS:Chocolate Angel Food Cake Replace the superfine sugar with confectioners’ sugar. Reduce the flour to¾ cup and add ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Top with 1½ cups chocolate sauceLemon Angel Food Cake Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and the grated zest of one lemon to the cake batter.Orange-Almond Angel Food Cake Add 2 tablespoons orange juice and the grated zest of one orange to the cake batter. After pouring the batter into the pan, top with ¼ cup sliced almonds.Serving Tip:Serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or fruit sauce for added flavor.Wine Advice:Pair with a sparkling Moscato or a sweet Riesling for a refreshing combination.
In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed, beginning with white chocolate chips.
If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add more white chocolate chips or almonds to fill the jar.
Place lid on top.
Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid.
Place fabric over lid; secure in place with ribbon or raffia.
Decorate as desired.
Make a gift card to attach as follows: To make White Christmas Bars: Empty contents of jar into medium bowl.
Stir in ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted; 1 large egg; and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
Press into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until bars are light golden brown and center is almost set.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
*To toast almonds, place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute.**After measuring the brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers for uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it.
2large heads cauliflowerabout 2½ lb each, cut into ½- to 1-inch florets
3tablespoonscoconut oil or olive oil
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
2teaspoonssalt
1½ to 2teaspoonscurry powder
½teaspoonground cumin
¼teaspoonground red peppercayenne
4clovesgarlicfinely chopped
Additional chopped fresh cilantroif desired
Instructies
Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat water to boiling over high heat.
Add cauliflower; return to boiling.
Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender; drain well.
In food processor, place half of the cauliflower and 1½ tablespoons of the oil.
Cover; process until smooth, scraping bowl as needed.
Return to Dutch oven.
Repeat with remaining cauliflower and oil.
Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, the salt, curry powder, cumin, red pepper and garlic to cauliflower mixture; mix well.
Spoon into baking dish.
Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot.
Garnish with cilantro.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic
Prepare casserole as directed through Step 3. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Uncover and bake 45 to 50 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time, until hot.
3lbunpeeled russet or Idaho potatoescut into 1-inch cubes
¼cupolive oil
1tablespoonDijon mustard
2tablespoonschopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
3clovesgarlicfinely chopped
¾teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
3tablespoonscornmeal
Instructies
Heat oven to 450°F.
Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
In 4-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat water and potatoes to boiling.
Simmer 5 minutes; drain.
In 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, mustard, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add potatoes; seal bag and shake gently to coat.
Add cornmeal; shake again to coat potatoes.
Arrange potatoes in single layer in pan.
Roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic
The potatoes can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance—except do not toss with cornmeal. Refrigerate bag with potato mixture until ready to bake, then coat with cornmeal and bake as directed.
Festive Touch
If you’re using fresh thyme, save a few sprigs to use as a pretty and festive garnish for the roasted potatoes.
Festive Touch
Serve these flavorful potatoes with Rosemary Prime Rib Roast (see recipe) or your favorite steak or pork chop recipe.