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Peppermint Crisp Tert
By chrispink
Rasper 1 sjokelade. Klits nou die orly-whip en kondensmelk saam
- 1 x Boks Orly Whip - 2x sakkies
- 1 x caramel kondensmelk
- 1 x tennis beskuitjies
- 2 x pepperment crisp sjokelade
Scones
By chrispink
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Makes about forty 1-inch scones
- 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces, plus more for pan
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup light cream
Best Couscous
By chrispink
Couscous is widely used throughout North Africa
- 2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- Chopped nuts
- Pureed vegetable (squash)
- chopped onions, peppers, zucchini
- cream cheese
Spicy Chopped Broccoli
By chrispink
This recipe for spicy chopped broccoli provides a tasty twist to a common side dish
- 1 head broccoli (1 1/4 pounds), stem trimmed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 well-rinsed anchovies (or 2 teaspoons anchovy paste)
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Strawberry Torte
By chrispink
Actor David Boreanaz's mother always makes him this delicious strawberry torte on his birthday
- Unsalted butter, for pan
- 8 extra-large eggs, room temperature, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
- 2 teaspoons sifted baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for work towel
- 1 quart strawberries, washed, dried, and hulls removed
Autumn Roasted Chicken and sausages with balsamic vinegar
By chrispink
Preheat oven to 425˚F. In a large, shallow roasting pan, dress chicken and sausages with about 1 tablespoon of ...
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs with legs attached
- 1 pound Italian sweet sausages
- 3 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2 finely chopped
- 7 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme, 4 finely chopped
- 12 baby potatoes, such as baby Yukon gold
- 8 shallots, halved through root and peeled or 4 small red onions, quartered through root end
- 1 pound bunch black seedless grapes, snipped into small clusters
- Balsamic drizzle, to garnish
Chicken Wraps
By chrispink
Fry sliced onions and peppers Assemble wrap Top with cheese and put in the oven for a few minutes
- wraps
- grilled chicken
- peppers
- onion
- cheese
- sour cream
- salsa
Busy-Day Chocolate Cake
By chrispink
This chocolate cake recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook involves minimal cleanup -- the ingredi...
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
Cheese Balls Three Ways
By chrispink
Make all three flavored cheese balls or prepare just one or two, adjusting the ingredients accordingly
- BASE RECIPE:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- CHEDDAR AND CRANBERRY:
- 8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons store-bought chutney
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- Water crackers, for serving
- ROQUEFORT AND WALNUT:
- 6 ounces Roquefort cheese
- 1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving
- GOAT CHEESE AND SCALLIONS:
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
- 1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving
Double-Chocolate Cake
By chrispink
For the cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- FOR THE CAKE:
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (preferably at least 70 percent cacao), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons water