10Ingredients
30Minutes
380Calories
Ingredients
6 SERVINGS large or 12 servings square.
Monday, February 28, 2022
French Silk Pie
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling time 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
French
Silk Pie features an Oreo cookie crust, rich and creamy chocolate
filling, and is topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate
shavings! No raw eggs. Perfect holiday recipe!
Ingredients
For the crust
- 20 Oreo (230 grams) cookies (regular-stuffed, keep filling intact)
-
3
tablespoons
unsalted butter, melted
Make the crust:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch deep pie dish with cooking spray.
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Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add in the melted butter and pulse until moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
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For the filling
- 1 1/3 cups (266 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces (227 grams) bittersweet baking chocolate, melted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
-
4
teaspoons
powdered sugar
Make the filling:
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In a small saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs. Set over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160°F and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to just warm, stirring occasionally.
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Use an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add in the cooled chocolate mixture then beat on high speed for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
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In a clean bowl use an electric mixer to beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
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Pour the mixture into the pan, smoothing evenly. The pie will be tall with filling. Chill for 6 hours. At this point the pie can be stored for up to 2 days ahead of time.
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For the topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish if desired
Make the topping:
-
Use an electric mixer to beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder.
Sweet and Sour Grilled Chicken
with pineapple and bell peppers
Marinate chicken: (best overnight)
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup brown sugar
1 can pineapple juice
1/4 cup water
1 TBSP minced garlic
Grill Chicken
Sauce:
1 TBSP cornstarch__
1/2 cup sugar ]
1 TBSP cold water ]
1/4 cup soy sauce ] Start with cornstarch mix in liquids slowly, simmer for about 10 min
1/4 cup vinegar ] til sugars disolve and sauce thickens slightly
1 clove minced garlic ]
1/2 tsp ground ginger ]
1/2 tsp ground peper_]
Saute :
1/2 medium onion chopped into small pieces _
1 tsp garlic ] Saute onions in oil first til clear add peppers til soft
1 red, yellow and orange bell pepper sliced _]
Coat and Grill:
Pineapple wedges coated with brown sugar - Grill until warmed through
Serve all together on a platter pour sauce over
Chicken Enchilladas (Lime and Honey)
1 TBSP Minced Garlic
1 Can Chicken Broth - Put in instant pot with 2 chicken
breasts set for 25 min
1/4 Cup Lime Juice _
1/4 Cup Honey _] Mix and marinate cooked shredded chicken
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream _
1 1/2 Cup Green Enchillada Sauce _] Combine pour over enchilladas
5 Green Onions cut up _
1 Cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese_] Mix in with chicken
Pour some of the mixed enchillada sauce in with the shredded chicken onion and cheese to moisten.
In a glass 9 X 13 baking dish spray the bottom with cooking spray, line with corn tortilla shells, layer on the shredded chicken mixture, cover with more cheese to preference, line with more corn tortilla shells and cheese, pour remaining enchillada cream sauce over.
Bake for 25 min a 350 Degrees
Monday, November 1, 2021
Baking Conversions
Baking Conversions
from European
Volume of most liquids (water, juice, milk, cream) are converted by volume from imperial to metric:
- 1 cup = 250 mL
- ¾ cup = 175 mL
- ½ cup = 125 mL
- 1⁄3 cup = 80 mL
- ¼ cup = 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp = 30 mL
BUTTER & OTHER FATS
| 1 cup | 225 g |
| ½ cup | 115 g |
| 1⁄3 cup | 75 g |
| ¼ cup | 60 g |
| 2 Tbsp | 30 g |
| Virgin coconut oil | 1 cup = 225 g |
| Vegetable shortening | 1 cup = 205 g |
FLOURS
| All-purpose flour Bread Flour | 1 cup = 150 g |
|---|---|
| ½ cup = 75 g | |
| 1⁄3 cup = 50 g | |
| ¼ cup = 37 g | |
| Cake & Pastry Flour | |
| ½ cup = 65 g | |
| 1⁄3 cup = 45 g | |
| ¼ cup = 32 g | |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 1 cup = 120 g |
| Rye Flour | 1 cup = 120 g |
| Rice flour | 1 cup = 135 g |
|---|---|
| Buckwheat flour | 1 cup = 112 g |
| Coconut flour | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Millet flour | 1 cup = 120 g |
| Sorghum flour | 1 cup = 136 g |
| Cornstarch | 1 cup = 130 g |
|---|---|
| Potato starch | 1 cup = 190 g |
| Tapioca starch | 1 cup = 160 g |
| Cocoa powder | 1 cup = 120 g |
|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | 1 cup = 100 g |
SUGARS & LIQUID SWEETENERS
| Granulated Sugar Light Brown Sugar Dark Brown Sugar | 1 cup = 200 g |
|---|---|
| ½ cup = 100 g | |
| 1⁄3 cup = 67 g | |
| ¼ cup = 50 g | |
| 2 Tbsp = 25 g | |
| Superfine sugar Caster sugar | 1 cup = 225 g |
| ½ cup = 115 g | |
| 1⁄3 cup = 70 g | |
| ¼ cup = 60 g | |
| 2 Tbsp = 30 g | |
| Icing sugar (Powdered sugar or Confectioners’ sugar) | 1 cup = 130 g |
| ½ cup = 65 g | |
| 1⁄3 cup = 45 g | |
| ¼ cup = 32 g | |
| Coconut palm sugar | 1 cup = 170 g |
| Honey | 1 cup = 300 g |
|---|---|
| Molasses | 1 cup = 260 g |
| Corn syrup | 1 cup = 325 g |
DAIRY
| Yoghurt | 1 cup = 250 g |
|---|---|
| Sour cream | 1 cup = 250 g |
| Ricotta cheese | 1 cup = 250 g |
| Mascarpone cheese | 1 cup = 240 g |
| Grated Cheddar cheese | 1 cup = 90 g |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1 cup = 100 g |
| Condensed Milk | 1 cup = 310 g |
EGGS
| 1 large egg (no shell) | 50 g |
|---|---|
| 1 large egg yolk | 20 g |
| 1 large egg white | 30 g |
NUTS & SEEDS
| Ground almonds | 1 cup = 120 g |
|---|---|
| Whole almonds | 1 cup = 160 g |
| Sliced almonds | 1 cup = 110 g |
| Whole hazelnuts | 1 cup = 135 g |
| Pecan halves | 1 cup = 100 g |
| Pecan pieces | 1 cup = 140 g |
| Walnut halves | 1 cup = 100 g |
| Walnut pieces | 1 cup = 140 g |
| Whole peanuts | 1 cup = 110 g |
| Chopped peanuts | 1 cup = 120 g |
| Pumpkin seeds | 1 cup = 120 g |
| Sunflower seeds | 1 cup = 130 g |
| Sesame seeds | 1 cup = 140 g |
| Poppy seeds | 1 cup = 140 g |
| Whole flaxseed | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Ground flaxseed | 1 cup = 135 g |
FRUITS
Dried Fruits
| Raisins | 1 cup = 150 g |
|---|---|
| Dried cranberries | 1 cup = 140 g |
| Dried currants | 1 cup = 160 g |
| Dried cherries | 1 cup = 140 g |
| Dried blueberries | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Dried apricots | 1 cup = 130 g |
| Prunes | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Whole dates | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Chopped dates | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Strawberries (sliced) | 1 cup = 280 g |
|---|---|
| Raspberries | 1 cup = 125 g |
| Blueberries | 1 cup = 125 g |
| Cranberries | 1 cup = 36 g |
| Apples, (peeled & sliced) | 1 cup = 175 g |
| Raspberries | 1 cup = 150 g |
|---|---|
| Blueberries | 1 cup = 150 g |
| Cranberries | 1 cup = 110 g |
OTHER INGREDIENTS
| Peanut butter | 1 cup = 250 g |
|---|---|
| Almond butter | 1 cup = 240 g |
| Graham crumbs | 1 cup = 125 g |
| Chocolate chips | 1 cup = 175 g |
| Skor toffee bits | 1 cup = 160 g |
| Coconut (flaked or shredded) | 1 cup = 100 g |
| Fresh cranberries | 1 cup = 110 g |
| Pumpkin puree | 1 cup = 250 g |
| Applesauce | 1 cup = 250 g |
SMALL MEASURE ITEMS
| Dry yeast | 1 pkg (2 ¼ tsp) = 8 g |
|---|---|
| Gelatin powder | 1 Tbsp (1 pkg) = 7g |
| Skim milk powder | 1 Tbsp = 7 g |
| Freshly grated ginger | 1 Tbsp = 6 g |
| Finely grated lemon zest | 1 Tbsp = 6 g |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp = 3 g |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp = 5 g |
| Salt (fine) | 1 tsp = 5 g |
| Cinnamon & other spices (allspice, nutmeg, clove etc) | 1 tsp = 3 g |
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Triple Layer
(Gluten Free)
Ingredients
For the cake base:
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips or dark chocolate squares
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- Pinch salt
For the bottom chocolate layer:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons plain gelatin
- 4 Tablespoons cold water
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- Pinch salt
For the top white chocolate layer:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons plain gelatin
- 4 Tablespoons cold water
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
For the chocolate ganache (optional):
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup whipping cream scorching hot
Instructions
For the cake base:
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Grease a 8" springform pan and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate, heating in 25 second bursts and stirring well in between each reheating.
- Let mixture cool before whisking in the vanilla and egg yolks.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites and salt until foamy, then add brown sugar and beat until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture, and then pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before starting to add mousse layers.
For the chocolate mousse:
- In a small bowl combine water and gelatine and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate - either over a double boiler or in the microwave, using 25-second bursts. Set aside as you prepare the cream.
- Mix the whipping cream, salt and sugar together, and then beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the melted chocolate until completely incorporated. Set aside.
- Melt the gelatine by either placing over a double boiler, or placing the bowl over a bowl with boiling water.
- When the gelatine is completely liquified, add to the mousse mixture.
- Reserve 1/3 of the mousse mixture, and then fold the rest into the springform pan, smoothing it over the chocolate cake layer.
- Set in the fridge as you prepare the white chocolate mousse.
For the white chocolate mousse:
- In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over water and set a side.
- Place white chocolate in a large bowl and set a side.
- Bring 1 cup of heavy cream to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in gelatin mixture until fully dissolved.
- Pour the whipping cream-gelatine mixture over the white chocolate and whisk until smooth. Allow to cool.
- While the white chocolate mixture is cooling, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled white chocolate mixture.
- Remove 1/3 of the white chocolate mixture and combine it with the reserved chocolate mousse.
- Spread this light chocolate mixture over the cooled first mousse layer, then spread the white chocolate mixture overtop, being careful not to marble them.
- Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
To serve:
- To remove the cake from the springform pan, run a knife along the inside of the pan and then release the latch.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Salsa
Salsa
(Michelle Hardy)
(Michelle Hardy)
Ingredients:
2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 11 oz can mild Rotel
Large palm full of fresh cilantro chopped
3-4 chopped green onion
2 packets of stevia or 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp lime juice
garlic salt or salt to taste
Mix all together and chill before serving in a covered bowl.
Mix all together and chill before serving in a covered bowl.
Horchata
Horchata
Ingredients
3 cups long grain rice
1 cinnamon stick or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Step 1
In a bowl cover rice and cinnamon stick with water to level 1" above rice and soak overnight.
Step 2
Measure 32 cups water and pour over sugar in a very large jug
3 cups brown or white sugar or half of each kind
Step 3
Drain rice and rinse with water thoroughly. Put half the rice in Vitamix Blender and cover with just enough water to cover rice and blend on high 3 minutes til rice is very fine. Pour into fine strainer over the water sugar mix. Take remaining rice and cinnamon stick put into blender and pour in the evaporated milk and vanilla, blend til rice is very fine. Pour into strainer over water sugar mix.
1 can evaporated milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Step 4
Add to drink
1 can sweet condensed milk
1 can sweet condensed milk
1 bark Abuelita Nestle chocolate (optional)
Stir all together to combine and chill in fridge stir before serving
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