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Microwaveable Chocolate cake
By michellecresta
Microwave 2 minutes Can add syrup to it once done
- 4 TB flour
- 2 TB Cocoa
- 3 TB sugar
- 1/4 ts baking soda
- Choc. Chips
- MIX
- 3 TB milk
- 3 TB oil
- 1/4 ts vanilla
Pork chops - grilled
By michellecresta
To make the brine, in a large bowl, combine the water, vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, juniper berries, red pepper fla...
- For the brine:
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. juniper berries (optional)
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbs. kosher salt
- 1 Tbs. freshly ground black pepper
- 6 bone-in pork chops, each at least 1 inch thick
- 6 ripe but slightly firm plums, peaches or nectarines, halved and pitted
- Canola oil for brushing
CHEDDAR CHEESE APPETIZER (Linda’s)
By michellecresta
Hollow out loaf dark bread; add above mixture; and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups mayo
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 lb cooked bacon (chopped)
Chocolate Pound Cake
By michellecresta
http://www.chef-in-training
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Chocolate Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4-1/3 cup evaporated milk
Blueberry Lemon Cake
By michellecresta
Notes **If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain then in step #4: toss with 1 Tbsp cornstarch and omit lemon jui...
- Michelle's topping option:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (210 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream***
- 1/2 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour*
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 medium lemon (zest and juice), divided
- 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 16 oz (450g) fresh** blueberries
- Powdered sugar to dust the top, optional
- For the topping:
- 1/3 cup sugar (or packed light brown sugar)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 ounces or 6 TBSP unsalted softened butter
Shrimp And Avocado Salad
By michellecresta
1. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and juice from one lime
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp
- 3 limes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Blue corn tortilla chips
Chopped Thai Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing
By michellecresta
In a large bowl, add red bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, chickpeas, cilantro, green onion and jalapeño
- For the salad:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots (from the bag)
- ½ small head of red cabbage, chopped (about 2 cups shredded cabbage)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- For the curry peanut butter dressing:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
- garnish:
- Extra cilantro
- ¼ cup roasted cashews
ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS
By michellecresta
Directions: Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6
- Ingredients:
- 16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
- 3 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
- 1/4 c unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 c fresh breadcrumbs
Chocolate Martini (Donna's version)
By michellecresta
Chocolate Martini-I put in Godiva white chocolate liquer, dark creme de cacao, vodka and half & half
- Chocolate Martini-I put in Godiva white chocolate liquer, dark creme de cacao, vodka and half & half. I don't use a shot glass, but I think I use equal parts. hope that helps.
pork chops - crockpot
By michellecresta
Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours
- CROCKPOT PORK CHOPS
- 8 pork chops (1/2" thick)
- Salt & pepper
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 lg. green pepper, cut in strips
- 1/4 c. water
- 1/2 c. catsup
- 2 tbsp. vinegar
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar