Receta Holiday Reflections
I’m feeling inspired! I’ve been kind of moping about the fact that we’re not going out for New Year’s Eve but now I think I’ll make us a nice meal, to be eaten after Zoe goes to bed! That way, we’ll still have a date night! Hooray!
Thanks, Al!
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from Jennifer Snyder on December 28, 2009
(113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
3 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Generously butter 4 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) molds, ramekins, or custard cups and dust the insides with granulated white sugar. Place the prepared molds on a baking sheet and set aside while you make the chocolate cakes.
In a stainless steel bowl suspended over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate. Remove from heat and set aside while you whip the egg yolks.
In your electric mixer beat the egg yolks and 1/3 cup (65 grams) sugar until thick, pale, and fluffy. (When you slowly raise the beaters the batter will fall back into the bowl in slow ribbons.) Beat in the vanilla extract and then fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
In another clean bowl whip the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to whip until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1 tablespoon of granulated white sugar and whip until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula or wire whisk gently fold the beaten whites into the chocolate mixture, just until incorporated. Do not over mix or the batter will deflate. Divide the batter between the prepared molds, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the outside edges of the cakes are set but the middle still looks a little wet. You may have cracks on the top surface of the cakes.
Immediately remove from oven and let them rest for a minute or two. Run a palette or sharp knife around the edge of each cake and then invert onto the center of each serving plate. Carefully remove the mold. Sprinkle the top of each cake with confectioners sugar and place a dollop of softly whipped cream, clotted cream, crème fraîche, or vanilla ice cream on top of each warm cake.
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Thanks for all of the inspiration this fall and holiday season over here in Wichita, KS! I made my first two CWF dates with a friend who is also busy with life and young kids. When I suggested we get together and cook or bake for our families, she was on board! In October we made homemade salsa with the pickings from our gardens. And just a couple weeks ago, we made two double batches of sugar cookie dough for the four classrooms she promised - and put some leftover dough in the freezer for our kids over the break. Finally, she brought some leftover dough to our house for a fresh from the oven dessert that the kids helped press and enjoy after sampling some soups. We’re excited to cook and bake together in 2010. We think it’ll get us together more often and we keep asking - why didn’t we think of this sooner? It’s such a basic yet fruit-bearing idea! Being productive yet helpful, bonding, sharing, smiling, and making memories!! It’s a family and friend glue that binds together good food and rich sharing. I’m thinking of an appetizer swap for February to expand the circle a bit. Another great idea! And looking forward to a taco bar and goodies New Year’s Eve with another family. We enjoy a tradition of filling 5 bags for our 5 kids with activities and surprises for each hour starting at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 11:55 with props for midnight! Happy New Year!
Hi Trish.
Thanks so much for your wonderful post. Cooking With Friends has defined who I am as a mother and friend and continues to provide me with a truly rewarding lifetyle. Shannon and I love when people like yourself discover CWF as we have done ourselves. Now that the light bulb has gone off for you, I am sure you will cook through the seasons and years while your friendships grow stronger and your family is well fed.
Have a wonderful New Year and continue to share your culinary adventures with us. It is an inspiration to me and what makes everything we do worthwhile.
Cheers!
Alison
- 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
Mix cracker crumbs, flour, and baking powder; set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat milk and butter together. Stir in coconut, chocolate chips, walnuts, and graham cracker crumb mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 or 10 minutes until browned.
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from Online TV Series on January 30, 2010
What kind of bowl do cats like best for drinking water?I have stainless steel? is that good?
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