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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes
By cindyandmojo
Photo by lisapearce
- FOR FILLING:
- FOR CUPCAKES
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup warm water
- Sea Salt for garnish
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- FOR FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 2 1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 lbs semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Sweet Potato–Coconut Soup with Thai Curry
By cindyandmojo
A trio of coconut—coconut oil, coconut milk and toasted coconut flakes—makes its way into this fragrant and lov...
- 3 tablespoons organic coconut oil
- 2 onions (1 pound), chopped
- 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- One 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Toasted unsweetened coconut and cilantro sprigs, for garnish
The Lanesborough
By cindyandmojo
How to make The Lanesborough Cocktail Add the Grand Marnier, cranberry juice and passion fruit juice or puree to a...
- .66 oz Grand Marnier
- .66 oz Cranberry juice
- .66 oz Passion fruit juice or puree
- 2 oz Moët & Chandon Champagne
Unbelievable Chicken
By cindyandmojo
In a large glass bowl, mix the cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepp...
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits
By cindyandmojo
Directions Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered
- 3/4 cup instant grits
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
Smoky Corn & Jalapeño Dip
By cindyandmojo
Makes 2 cups (about 8 servings) Set grill to medium-high heat
- Makes 2 cups (about 8 servings)
- 2 large ears of corn, husks left on
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I prefer Duke's Light)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (I prefer light)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Pimentón de La Vera (smoked paprika)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
By cindyandmojo
Directions: Coat the inside of your crockpot generously with cooking spray
- 3 apples, cored and cut into 1/2 cubes
- 1 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (heaping) cup steel-cut oats
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Option garnishes: nuts, dried fruit,bananas
Southern Red Velvet Cake
By cindyandmojo
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Vegetable oil for the pans
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
- Crushed pecans, for garnish
- 1 pound cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
The Buena Vista Cafe's Irish Coffee
By cindyandmojo
Pre-heat a 6-ounce, heatproof glass by filling with hot water
- 2 C&H Sugar Cubes
- 6 ounces Brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 ounces Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
- Heavy cream, lightly whipped
Grilled Bourbon Ginger Chicken
By cindyandmojo
Preparation Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thicknes...
- 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted