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Chocolate Scotcharoos
By barbsjustagirl
Combine sugar and syrups in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 tbl real maple syrup
- 6-7 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups (1 bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups (1 bag) butterscotch chips
Grilled Mango and Shrimp Skewers
By barbsjustagirl
237 calories, 5g fat, 18 g protein
- 2 small zucchini, sliced into 1" thick rounds
- 1 mango, cut into 1" cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 lb peeled shrimp
- 1 Tbsp. Canola oil
Chocolate Rolled Buttercream
By barbsjustagirl
I got this recipe from Yummy Arts - It is rolled buttercream similar to fondant but has a buttercream flavor
- 1 cup high ratio shortening
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla (can use butter vanilla if you like)
- 1/4 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. "popcorn" salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups powdered sugar
Dark Chocolate Cake
By barbsjustagirl
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cold brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
Vegetable salsa
By barbsjustagirl
This zesty salsa will last up to four days when refrigerated in a sealed container
- 3 * 3 medium red or yellow tomatoes
- 2 * 2 small zucchini
- 2 * 2 Japanese eggplants
- 2 * 2 small yellow squashes
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 1 * 1 tablespoon turmeric, minced or 1 tablespoon ground, dried turmeric
- 1 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 * 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 * 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- * Salt, to taste
English Toffee
By barbsjustagirl
Oprah's favorite!
- Compartes' World Famous English Toffee
- Recipe by Jonathan Grahm
- Oprah.com | March 13, 2009
- 1 pound unsalted butter (preferably Plugrá)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. corn syrup
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups raw almonds , chopped finely or ground loosely (with skins on)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean (scraped or split so the seeds will come out inside the toffee)
- 1 tsp. salt
- Fleur de sel , for finishing (optional)
- Melted chocolate , for dipping (optional)
Pumpkin Mousse Parfait (mini)
By barbsjustagirl
Make these in the mini parfait glasses from Pier One!
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Ginger snaps, for garnish
Chocolate Mint Candy
By barbsjustagirl
1 serving = 60 calories, 3 g fat
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
- 2 to 3 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
Invisible Pops
By barbsjustagirl
Line three baking sheets with Silpat nonstick baking mats or parchment paper
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- Assorted candies and seeds, such as red and black licorice whips, candy corn, and pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
Cafe Mocha Smoothie
By barbsjustagirl
128 calories, 11 g protein, 2 g fat, 1 g sat
- 3/4 cup chilled or cold brew coffee
- 3 Tbsp whole milk
- 1 scoop whey protein powder
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup ice