Molten Chocolate Cakes MAKES 4 Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature, plus more for custard cups8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted (I recommend Trader Joe’s Pound Plus)1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting 3 large eggs3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt Instructions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter 4, 3/4 cup (6 ounce) custard […]
Black Forest Torte
Black Forest Torte From Dorie Greenspan, Bon Appétit,Time For DessertDecember 2005 Ingredients: For Brownie Layer: 1 cup dried tart cherries1/4 cup water1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)3 tablespoons cherry preserves 3/4 cup all purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks7 […]
Herb-Gruyere Thumbprints
Herb-Gruyere Thumbprints are the perfect holiday appetizer. They are easy to make and everyone loves them. I’ve made them for wedding receptions, baby showers and holiday parties.The original recipe came from an old issue of Martha Stewart Living and called for Black Forest Ham. I liked the idea of using herbs instead, although ham would […]
Valentine’s Menu
Some friends and I were discussing what to make for a special Valentine’s dinner. Why not start now? Really it’s only ten away! And what is better than staying in for a beautiful dinner and snuggling up on the couch for a movie with your sweetheart? At least that’s my idea of a great Valentine’s […]
Gorgonzola Stuffed Meatloaf
This recipe for Gorgonzola-Stuffed Meatloaf is a good one! We love meatloaf around our house. I think there needs to be a meatloaf comeback of sorts. I grew up loving meatloaf and therefore make it very often for my own family. A lot the time I hear groans from friends and family members who do not […]
