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Chocolate Tiramisu
By cortanez
In a large bowl, stir the mascarpone cheese two times or just until smooth (do not overmix or the mascarpone will b...
- 6 ounces container mascarpone cheese, room temperature (NOTE: Used 8 ounces/1 cup)
- 2/3 cup whipping cream (NOTE: Used 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup sugar (NOTE: Used 2/3 cup but could try less sugar next time.)
- Chocolate Zabaglione, cold
- 2 1/2 cups espresso coffee, warmed
- 32 crisp ladyfinger cookies (recommended: Savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish
Orzo with Garbanzo Beans, Red Onion, Basil, and Mint
By cortanez
Bring the broth to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups mixed red and yellow teardrop tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup red wine vinaigrette
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
By cortanez
1. Combine pumpkin, sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and 3 drops of red food coloring
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- red food coloring
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)