tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16522237820399121672024-03-14T03:22:41.348-04:00Sinful SundaysJihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-58986981955817786122012-12-25T12:04:00.004-05:002014-08-22T11:41:49.927-04:00monkey bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday and new year! <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Monkey Bread</b></u><br />3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />2 tsp.ground cinnamon<br />4 cans (7.5 oz each) of refrigerated biscuit dough<br />1/2 cup of butter<br />3/4 cup packed brown sugar<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;">1. Grease or spray a Bundt cake pan.</span><br />2. <span style="background-color: white;">Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in 1-gallon bag. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each in quarters. Shake quarters in bag to coat; place in pan. Mix butter and brown sugar; pour over biscuit pieces.</span><br />3. <span style="background-color: white;">Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Turn upside down; pull apart to serve. Serve warm.</span></span><br />
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Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! Mine was pretty great. I spent the day with my best friend, Sam, her sister and mother.<br />
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This mac and cheese was the dish I brought and it's my favorite! <br />
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The recipe is actually from Dino BBQ, a barbecue restaurant in New York. It isn't your traditional mac and cheese with an egg and milk--instead, it asks for onions, green peppers and garlic as a base and then an additional 4 types of cheeses. Yum!<br />
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This recipe is incredibly easy to make and whenever I bring it to an event, it is a hit! Hope you enjoy! :)<br />
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;">Macaroni and Cheese from Dino BBQ</b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> (I halve this recipe)</span><br />
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 1⁄2 cup onion, diced<br />
3⁄4 cup green pepper, diced<br />
1 teaspoon chopped garlic<br />
4 ounces flour<br />
3 cups water<br />
3 cups half-and-half<br />
14 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated<br />
5 ounces Colby cheese, grated<br />
10 ounces American cheese, grated<br />
4 ounces Pecorino Romano, grated<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
2 teaspoons lemon pepper<br />
1 teaspoon sugar<br />
2 teaspoons French’s mustard (i used dijon and that worked fine)<br />
2 teaspoons white vinegar (i used white wine vinegar and that worked fine)<br />
1 & 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce<br />
1 pound elbow macaroni (you can make more to make this recipe less rich)<br />
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8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese<br />
2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese<br />
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1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add onions and peppers; cook until they are translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour. <br />
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2. Add water and half-and-half. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree this mixture until it is smooth (I ALWAYS USE A REGULAR BLENDER)<br />
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3. Slowly add cheeses to warm pureed mixture, making sure all cheese is melted before adding more. Once cheese is completely melted, add salt, lemon pepper, sugar, mustard, vinegar and Tabasco. Stir to combine.<br />
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4. Cook 1 pound of dried elbow macaroni in boiling water. Cook until al dente, not completely soft.<br />
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5. Combine hot, cooked pasta and sauce in large mixing bowl; stir well to combine. Pour entire mixture into a greased 10-inch-by-12-inch pan (or a 9-inch-by-13-inch one). Top with 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of Pecorino Romano cheese.<br />
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4. Place under broiler until top is golden brown and bubbling.Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-55128310487869322082012-11-18T12:48:00.000-05:002014-08-22T11:48:48.363-04:00rose cake and salted caramel cupcakes...kinda. and stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Anybody still here?<br />
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So I got into a blog reading mood this morning and signed onto my blog for the first time in a while--I hadn't updated in A YEAR according to the last post date I saw.<br />
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That's crazy.<br />
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This time last year I had a lot going on (traveling, moving, holidays) so I stopped posting with all intentions to resume blogging in the new year. <br />
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Well, the new year came and it didn't happen. Up until February 2012 I kept telling myself that I would do it the next week...and then the next week. But, it didn't happen. I essentially just stopped baking for the year.<br />
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Yea.<br />
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Wish I could tell you that I was off doing fabulous things with my time, but I wasn't. Things have been normal and uneventful for me. Working, hanging out, taking little trips here and there and just trying to enjoy my life is all I've been up to. Like this trip with some of my girlfriends to Cape May, NJ in April 2012.<br />
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The only big thing this year is that I, of course, got a year older. I turned 26 on September 26, 2012 so it was my Golden Birthday!<br />
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My BFFs came to visit me in DC for the weekend and it was a blast. I was celebrated pretty well. :)<br />
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What else? <br />
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Umm, I was Miss Cleo for Halloween! LOL. My Sammie was a Smurf. :O)<br />
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That's pretty much all the updates. I have nothing else to add. :/<br />
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That rose cake pictured above is the only major thing I baked this year besides these salted caramel cupcakes that I baked for my birthday.<br />
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The rose cake was for Sammie's birthday party last night. I baked her a chocolate peanut butter cake and it was pretty tasty.<br />
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Well, this is the end of my quick update and hello. I'm going to commit to updating my beloved <i>Sinful Sundays</i> on a more frequent basis. I've missed chatting and talking to you all as well, so I'm excited to start "hanging out" again!<br />
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'Til next time. Ciao! :))<br />
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I love gingersnaps. <br />
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I forget how much I love them until I unexpectedly eat one and then can think of nothing else but when I can buy my own bag to munch on. <br />
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I got a bite of gingersnap last week when I was visiting my friends in NY. It was in a pudding dessert that I don't even know what it was or where I got it. I was simply walking to my friends apartment and stopped at a dessert truck and bought a pudding thing.<br />
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I ate the entire dessert so fast that I didn't even take a picture of it, (bad blogger) or of my whole weekend actually. Here is one of the few pictures I have of my trip and I took it from my friend Lisa. I love it!<br />
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I had a fantastic time. My friend Conie, farthest on the right, was back in town for a quick visit as she is serving 2 years in the South Pacific in the Peace Corps. <br />
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It was so good seeing her and my other besties. :)<br />
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Anyways, I had a gingersnap. <br />
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As soon as I got back to DC I purchased a bag of them and immediately thought, "What can I do with these bad boys?" I thought about it and it finally hit me; use it as a crust!<br />
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For cheesecake! <br />
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Pumpkin! <br />
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So, that's what I did.<br />
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This cheesecake is ALL KINDS OF GOOD. <br />
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It's creamy and decadent and silky. Yum!<br />
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It takes quite a bit of time to make as you have to chill it in the fridge fro 12 hours, but I think it's worth it. <br />
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The gingersnap crust is a nice departure from graham crackers and adds a great "fall-ish" and spicy flavor to the cheesecake. Pecans are also in the crust<br />
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I also drizzled salted caramel sauce on top and caramelized pecans to add to the presentation. <br />
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This is a good one you guys. :)<br />
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<li>1 3/4 cups gingersnap crumbs </li>
<li>6 tablespoons butter, melted</li>
<li>3 tablespoons brown sugar</li>
<li>3/4 cup ground pecans</li>
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Pumpkin Cheesecake</b></u>--adapted from <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2011/10/pumpkin-cheesecake-with-sugared-pumpkin.html">Sprinkle Bakes</a><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 cup pumpkin puree </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1/2 cup heavy cream</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 tsp ground cinnamon</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1/4 tsp salt</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 1/4 lbs (20 oz, or 2 1/2 eight oz. bricks) cream cheese, softened</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">3/4 cup granulated sugar </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">3/4 cup brown sugar, packed</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 tbsp cornstarch</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">4 large eggs</span></span></li>
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2. Use a food processor to crush gingersnaps and pecans. Combine gingersnaps, pecans, brown sugar, and butter and stir well to combine. Press into a 9″ spring form pan. Evenly spread across the bottom of pan and up the sides about 1 inch.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">5. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the batter onto the cooled crust. Place the aluminum-wrapped pan in a roasting pan or large baking pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan to come up 1 inch up the sides of the springform pan. Bake 70-80 minutes, or until set and slightly wobbly. The cake will completely set as it cools.<br />
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6. Place cheesecake in the refrigerator for 12 hours to finish setting. Top with whipped topping and other garnish as desired. </span></span></div>
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Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-89346967716121758112011-10-31T09:09:00.000-04:002011-10-31T09:09:00.455-04:00happy halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NlKfu90O6JUz6AMSx8Ia8qdV-1OEDNaiCNSvAJRdqGi5tqL5kwZfz0TQCBpa0tNZOH88NxZzn69OpZMMJ6z6YJbyUPfNp75qH4GfXi5vXYYxYSdN_57FUy5VGRkVUq7EmM_p25wAi0c/s1600/cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NlKfu90O6JUz6AMSx8Ia8qdV-1OEDNaiCNSvAJRdqGi5tqL5kwZfz0TQCBpa0tNZOH88NxZzn69OpZMMJ6z6YJbyUPfNp75qH4GfXi5vXYYxYSdN_57FUy5VGRkVUq7EmM_p25wAi0c/s400/cookie.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">These cookies were a PAIN IN THE BUTT to make!<br />
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They're the <a href="http://www.lofthousecookies.com/">soft lofthouse sugar cookies</a> and the dough was so sticky. Even after I refrigerated them for about 13 hours!<br />
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I will undoubtedly never make them again, but when I did manage to finish baking them and slathered them with frosting, they really were so good. <br />
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Oh, and that is the only photographic evidence I have because I was a bad blogger and forgot to take pictures before I brought them to a Halloween party. Whoops. <br />
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I hope everybody enjoys this Halloween! =)<br />
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P.S. I was a MacBook, <a href="http://sinfulsundays.blogspot.com/2010/11/halloweenie-cupcakes.html">not my typical witch</a>, for Halloween this year. No photographic evidence of that either.Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-79466523907131008002011-10-24T20:34:00.004-04:002011-10-25T09:06:10.429-04:00pumpkin crème brûlée<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheinUQmaYayBkbDIvzW3ZPlOx2BKDsm3O2ZPz1oPq-aQUQrnEbPzO5ufCShbv5a4euLrwwDB0T4L7u3QVsgMdGkZK-V8B5maqFRERe3LjazGCGopWfMjC679E7zygbOIi4L3Anoi6rgD4/s1600/DSCN0207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheinUQmaYayBkbDIvzW3ZPlOx2BKDsm3O2ZPz1oPq-aQUQrnEbPzO5ufCShbv5a4euLrwwDB0T4L7u3QVsgMdGkZK-V8B5maqFRERe3LjazGCGopWfMjC679E7zygbOIi4L3Anoi6rgD4/s400/DSCN0207.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzERy8AChTKEHNuDmEaEMggr1Uw0AIHqbnph9s0QyzoudVuvO_Z8If5q73vpQkUmAb9SGWR0EWHTYcPS2QxrMXKhTbZS6R6zynH4IwuYfmnDinpl8q35WHwAHT-0aG4PGwMVfY8m2C0XQ/s1600/DSCN0143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>Check out the accents on the letters in the title of this post. I'm always so proud of myself when I remember how to do those. Honors French class for the win! =)<br />
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Okay, so I don't know if I've told you before, but <a href="http://sinfulsundays.blogspot.com/2010/08/creme-brulee.html">crème brûlée</a> is my favorite dessert. Like EVER. <br />
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I think I like it better than <a href="http://sinfulsundays.blogspot.com/2011/01/clearly-i-have-issues.html">ice-cream</a>. Actually, I don't know if that's true because crème brûlée and ice-cream are like the same thing, right? Eggs, cream, sugar, and different flavors? Yea, same thing. So I like them both the same. <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">Anyways, typically I only like the traditional vanilla variety, but a couple of weeks ago my colleagues and I had pumpkin crème brûlée at a work luncheon and it was delicious!</div><br />
I decided to try and recreate it for a dinner I had to attend last night and it went over fabulously!<br />
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The pumpkin flavor is pronounced but not overpowering, and the spices are incredibly complementary. <br />
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So that's the story of my pumpkin brûlée. It's uber sophisticated yet incredibly easy, so give it a try this season!<br />
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On another note; I'm getting fat (ter). Between blogging, numerous work luncheons and conferences, and the fact that I enjoy food way too much, my pants are getting tight. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRPL8cwrlD5GMAOYV-qrULceEfv1wGxaYjA-eK9DqZv_WzaPs7QqgEs3EHBclibY9tKVCFQV2ysSE1NitX210IwOcPhUm1iXm8w0X-DIUpkt9jyBFdIoPWY_LAqmk1f84LE7btHcS6KE/s1600/DSCN0153.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRPL8cwrlD5GMAOYV-qrULceEfv1wGxaYjA-eK9DqZv_WzaPs7QqgEs3EHBclibY9tKVCFQV2ysSE1NitX210IwOcPhUm1iXm8w0X-DIUpkt9jyBFdIoPWY_LAqmk1f84LE7btHcS6KE/s400/DSCN0153.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I don't want to pay for a gym membership so I recently purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-30-Day-Shred/dp/B00127RAJY">30 Day Shred </a>and am going to give it a whirl. Has anybody tried it or used some other form of exercise DVD that won't make me feel like I want to die? I want to feel empowered after a workout, not like I hate my life and want to eat crème brûlée after.<br />
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I figured I should also begin eating cleaner so I plan on going shopping and buying some healthier food options. I don't eat terrible now, but I could always improve. <br />
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Hmm. I'll let you know how it works out or if anything great comes out of this...ech.<br />
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Pumpkin C</b><b>rème Brûlée</b></u><br />
<ul><li>1 cup whole milk</li>
<li>3 cups heavy cream</li>
<li>1/2 cup pumpkin puree </li>
<li>1 vanilla bean</li>
<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>8 egg yolks</li>
<li>1 cup of sugar plus more for sprinkling on tops </li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
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2. Add milk and heavy cream to a saucepan. Split vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the milk mixture along with the vanilla extract. Add cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Place saucepan over medium and mix until it bubbles around the edges, but not boiling. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Remove from heat when it starts bubbling and let it cool. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. While cooling, mix egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until blended. When the milk mixture is cool, slowly add a tablespoon at a time of the milk mixture to the egg mixture to temper the eggs. When tempered, add the rest of the milk mixture and mix thoroughly. <br />
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6. Add pumpkin puree and whisk until blended. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to get a smooth base and then fill 8oz ramekins with the mixture.<br />
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7. Set the filled ramekins in a water bath and place in the oven for 35-45 minutes until fim around the edges but still kind of jiggly in the center.<br />
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8. Remove ramekins from the water bath and let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes and then place into the fridge to set for 4 hours up to overnight.<br />
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9. When ready to serve the crème brûlée, sprinkle sugar on top and torch or broil until the sugar hardens and caramelizes. Serve immediately!</div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-42848983223812094622011-10-16T19:16:00.003-04:002011-10-16T22:01:07.826-04:00better-than-crack brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzRs4YMRwlXw_g9JggaPoZzaFL4Wti7vjLQU-P1LFMCYO8capRstCSc4bmGqHf73UyM6alJj6FpseryY5x0VDSxlwOBevwTCxsxqxoHBiE3z1PvDSZjAgIvwOdyWyW4_TASWgdXe8F0U/s1600/All+o+f+the+photos+on+the+camera+dating+to+10.9.2011+335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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For those days when you a need a strong pick me up, but aren't allowed to do crack because it's illegal, MAKE THESE BROWNIES!<br />
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Apparently, they are better than crack. <br />
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I wholly agree. <br />
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I mean, they're fudgy brownies that are layered with peanut butter cups, peanuts, chocolate chips, and rice krispies cereal.<br />
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That HAS to be better than crack, no?<br />
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I have never had crack or anything related to it, (crack is whack, yo) but I am convinced that these are in fact better.<br />
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Yea! Proud D.A.R.E. graduate. =)<br />
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I saw these on <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/08/better-than-crack-brownies/">Jessica's site</a> a while back and have been DYING to try them. I'm glad I did because they really do taste incredible---a peanut butter lovers dream.<br />
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Make them! <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><u><b>Better Than Crack Brownies</b></u>--From <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/08/better-than-crack-brownies/">How Sweet it Is</a><br />
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<li>1/2 cup salted peanuts (if you don’t have salted, add sea salt)</li>
<li>1 cup chopped peanut butter cups</li>
<li>1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips</li>
<li>1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter</li>
<li>1/2 tablespoon butter</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix brownies according to directions, and bake for 20-25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish.<br />
Remove and top them with peanuts and peanut butter cups and bake for an additional 4-6 more minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">While they are finishing baking, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Stir in cereal. <br />
Remove brownies from oven and evenly pour chocolate mixture over top.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. <br />
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**I had them both room temperature and cold from the fridge---they are DEF better cold**</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div></div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-8484991801802340282011-10-09T19:44:00.007-04:002011-10-10T11:38:53.970-04:00red velvet waffles...and stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3iVKF39q99F94pmELVSXANbJwGw-D9Qwq0-N7Ff-fKB_utcJZagYj1phIpH-NGNd6KaUkglk4FzI5xV-eACLaLEs4f-BjeZundRzGExraUiTO8L7C9I_ob9lkTGvEVrZkH8m59IT37w/s1600/All+o+f+the+photos+on+the+camera+dating+to+10.9.2011+1242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3iVKF39q99F94pmELVSXANbJwGw-D9Qwq0-N7Ff-fKB_utcJZagYj1phIpH-NGNd6KaUkglk4FzI5xV-eACLaLEs4f-BjeZundRzGExraUiTO8L7C9I_ob9lkTGvEVrZkH8m59IT37w/s400/All+o+f+the+photos+on+the+camera+dating+to+10.9.2011+1242.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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So, I'm like tired.<br />
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Actually, more like EXHAUSTED.<br />
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The past two weeks have kicked my butt and I feel like I could seriously sleep for months. <br />
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Months!<br />
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I'm too tired to spell out why I'm so tired, but I should let you know some, so here is my best stab at it:<br />
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I turned 25 (woot!) on September 26 and that whole week was a pure celebration of my life from my friends and family. It was fantastic! A lot of cake, a lot of dancing, a lot of dinners, a lot of stuff. I loved every second of it--sleepless nights and all. Yet, by the end of the week I was done.<br />
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Also, I made my own birthday cake again this year. It was a dark chocolate cake with raspberry mousse filling and white chocolate cream cheese icing. <a href="http://sinfulsundays.blogspot.com/2010/10/old-school-birthday-cake.html">Very different from last year's</a> and just as delicious<br />
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You know--smiling, schmoozing, acting like you're not about to fall <span style="font-family: inherit;">dead <span style="font-size: small;">of </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">exhaustion. That kind of thing. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I haven't been home for a full 24 hours yet and the thought of having to go to work tomorrow because I chose to take Veteran's Day as a holiday instead of Columbus Day, which is tomorrow, makes me want to cry. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br />
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Tear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Anyways, these red velvet waffles were a request from my friend <a href="http://urbangeek.me/">Joei of Urban Geek</a> and I figured I should give it a shot. I tried making them last week, but the recipe I used involved yeast and I simply did not like them. I tried a different recipe today and they are delicious! Tastes like cake. <br />
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I'm glad I had these today, they seriously made me so happy. :)<br />
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SN: I need to stop eating my feelings.<br />
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That's what I did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyways, so that's my story for the past two weeks. I haven't even been able to blog surf properly or catch up on my celebrity gossip. I'll do that tomorrow</span>. If I can keep my eyes open.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For now, I hop back into bed and sleep the rest of my one-day weekend away.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Feel sorry for me today, will you? </span></span><br />
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<li>1 1/4 cups sugar </li>
<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 tsp baking soda</li>
<li>1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</li>
<li>1/4 cup vegetable oil</li>
<li>1 1/2cups buttermilk or regular milk </li>
<li>2 large eggs, separated</li>
<li>1 tsp pure vanilla</li>
<li>3 tbsp red food coloring (I used gel coloring)</li>
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1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt and whisk thoroughly<br />
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2. In another bowl beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in buttermilk and oil. Stir in red food coloring.<br />
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3. Add egg yolk mixture all at once to the dry mixture and stir thoroughly. <br />
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4. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. <br />
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5. Fold egg whites into flour and egg yolk mixture. <br />
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6. Spoon waffle batter into your waffle iron and let cook.<br />
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7. Serve with cream cheese glaze.<br />
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<u><b>Cream Cheese Glaze</b></u><br />
<ul><li>4 oz. softened cream cheese</li>
<li>About a 1/2 cup or more powdered sugar</li>
<li>About a tsp. vanilla</li>
<li>Enough milk to make the consistency of the glaze thick but pourable</li>
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</div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-11996142474246910972011-09-18T22:06:00.005-04:002011-09-19T09:09:18.480-04:00bbq chicken pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SltSq9WxjjVyYr6HYnkDJVWZ33nbeXrqZQ2tkCZFUZTRqvrRDd8Ee8iz4O9ZI-XW3Xtj9l-hG8mRi1enmWlBLONHjKj0GxkPLsLdAYQBs0eZaFmEsxsKH26aSJA3GhhvtT70Ev-TGks/s1600/BBQ2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SltSq9WxjjVyYr6HYnkDJVWZ33nbeXrqZQ2tkCZFUZTRqvrRDd8Ee8iz4O9ZI-XW3Xtj9l-hG8mRi1enmWlBLONHjKj0GxkPLsLdAYQBs0eZaFmEsxsKH26aSJA3GhhvtT70Ev-TGks/s400/BBQ2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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"Hey, Ji. This pizza was like, real dope."<br />
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That's what the big brother said after he finished eating this. <br />
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And, it was dope.<br />
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Like for real.<br />
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Remember when I said that If I were to ever have a bakery or eatery or something, I would definitely always sell my <a href="http://sinfulsundays.blogspot.com/2011/08/lemon-crinkle-cookies.html">lemon crinkle cookies</a>?<br />
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Well, this BBQ Chicken Pizza would also ALWAYS be on that menu to sell as well. <br />
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Fricking delicious it was. And dope.<br />
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And that's all I have to say about that. =)<br />
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**All photos were taken with my iPhone. My camera broke...<a href="http://sinfulsundays.blogspot.com/2010/12/update.html">AGAIN</a>!**<br />
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BBQ Chicken Pizza</b></u><br />
<ul><li>Thin crust pizza dough</li>
<li>Favorite BBQ sauce</li>
<li>Mozzarella cheese</li>
<li>Gouda cheese</li>
<li>Cilantro chopped</li>
<li>Diced cooked chicken</li>
<li>Sliced red onions</li>
<li>About 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil for frying </li>
</ul></div><div style="text-align: left;">1.Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Coat your chicken with about 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Set aside.<br />
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2. In a skillet, heat oil and when hot pan fry each side of pizza dough for about a minute per side. When golden brown, looking kind of like a flat-bread, take off of fire. (You can also of course bake the pizza in a normal way, but this is one of my favorite ways of doing it.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
3. Take fried dough and spread on a thin layer of BBQ sauce. Follow it up with a layer of mozzarella, chicken, red onions, and gouda cheese. Use how little or how much you'd like.<br />
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4. Bake for about 9 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melty. Immediately throw on chopped cilantro and serve immediately and enjoy!</div></div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-80123900216534491282011-09-11T20:12:00.008-04:002011-09-12T17:45:29.838-04:00challah bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pJ5SCfdqK6hIw2p2-Cub2zNdhpSJENU1hMXj3sENO_wAmfzDs-eFAGpW3w7yNmUsMjtz_9LqbRIWWaah4sdxIVGjGMFQyhJ0ldgIwQKBwS5j1caxono908JW5hJM292EkTbuWFMgSJc/s1600/100_2297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pJ5SCfdqK6hIw2p2-Cub2zNdhpSJENU1hMXj3sENO_wAmfzDs-eFAGpW3w7yNmUsMjtz_9LqbRIWWaah4sdxIVGjGMFQyhJ0ldgIwQKBwS5j1caxono908JW5hJM292EkTbuWFMgSJc/s400/100_2297.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWgovK4HYyIb8mY4bmvEreH40S3dZVPhbZ_4awnEGcLzgS-pAJID6Fw0N2JMobwuOtETdujVkrvi86nAVO9CtbzaSFcz4pUlGObb_zAJZF3DlPIFMBUqSX3t94WRrB-ItiFvqpIGh28s/s1600/100_2290.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">So, I made challah. </div></div><br />
Holla! <br />
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Yea, it was kinda cool. <br />
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Like, the yeast bubbling up and stuff and then the dough rising and then me having to punch it down? I enjoyed it immensely. <br />
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</a></div>When it was finally ready and I sliced into it I 'm not going to lie, at first I was pretty disappointed. :\<br />
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In my mind I thought I would be slicing into challah that was really sweet and yellow inside; kind of like the ones I get at the supermarket bakery. When I sliced into my challah, it was white inside and had only a bit of sweetness.<br />
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After further investigation, I found out that I had made traditional challah. The stuff that I get at the supermarket is dyed yellow, has a ton of extra butter and eggs added to it, and is generally inauthentic. <br />
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Word?<br />
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I was kind of shocked when I found that out. In any event, after my discovery was made I enjoyed my challah 1000x more. <br />
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It is super soft and very tender and tastes great alone or slathered with butter or other spreads.I ate my piece(s) with apple butter smeared on top of salted butter. YUM.<br />
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I used <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/challah">this recipe</a>, but next time I make it I'll probably look for another one that calls for butter instead of oil and a bit more sugar or honey. <br />
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So, that's my challah story. It is absolutely not difficult to make and I'll probably make it over and over again. <br />
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Holla! :)<br />
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This is not my kind of cupcake. Hear me out.<br />
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I'm a chocolate loving girl who prefers peanut butter frosting, cookie dough toppings, and salted caramel fillings--fun stuff.<br />
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This kind of cupcake is a favorite of my BFF partner in crime, Judith. <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">Every time we end up in a bakery it's always the same scenario. I'm anxiously trying to figure out what flavors to get and if the cashier will judge me if I get 3 different treats, while Judith doesn't even look at the display case for more than 5 seconds!</div><br />
She automatically wants a vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting; no questions asked. Sprinkles usually are okay--but I'm not sure.<br />
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This past Christmas I talked her into getting an eggnog flavored cupcake because you know, 'tis the season.<br />
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She hated it. <br />
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She took one bite, rendered it unappetizing, and passed it over to me to finish. <br />
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Whoops. <br />
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Anyways, that's Judith!<br />
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</a></div>I had to whip up a batch of cupcakes for an event and thought a simple recipe would be the best which is why I chose Judith's fave.<br />
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These are exceptional cupcakes if I do say so myself. It's a doctored up white cake mix with classic vanilla butter-cream frosting that I added some marshmallow fluff to. (I had to Judi!)<br />
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They really are delicious! Cupcakes like these remind me that sometimes simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Kinda like Judith. :)<br />
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Vanilla Cupcakes</b></u>--adapted from <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/03/16/white-wedding-cake-cupcakes/">Recipe Girl</a><u><b><br />
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<div class="ingredient"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 box</span> <span class="name">white cake mix</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup</span> <span class="name">all-purpose flour</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup</span> <span class="name">granulated white sugar</span></span> (I added about 2 tablespoons more)<br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">3/4 teaspoon</span> <span class="name">salt</span></span> (I would reduce this by a 1/4 next time)<br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 1/3 cups</span> <span class="name">water</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 Tablespoons</span> <span class="name">vegetable or canola oil</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 teaspoon</span> <span class="name">vanilla extract</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup</span> <span class="name">sour cream</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">4 large</span> <span class="name">egg whites</span></span> </div><br />
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl mix together cake mix, flour, sugar,and salt.<br />
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2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour into lined cupcake pans and bake for 18-20 minutes.<br />
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<u><b>Vanilla-Marshmallow Buttercream</b></u><br />
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3 cups</span> <span class="name">powdered sugar</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup</span> <span class="name">butter</span>, at room temperature</span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 teaspoon</span> <span class="name">vanilla extract</span></span><br />
<span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 to 2 Tablespoons</span> <span class="name">whipping cream</span></span></div>*Can't remember, but I added about 3/4 cup of marshmallow fluff<br />
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Cream sugar and butter until well blended. Add in vanilla, whipping cream, and marshmallow fluff. Tatse and adjust flavor to your liking. Frost cupcakes!<br />
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Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-11235630158562672702011-08-28T12:00:00.003-04:002012-02-23T15:00:42.497-05:00red velvet s'mores brownies (kinda...)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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These were the little s'mores brownies that could.<br />
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I really, really, REALLY wanted to make these <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/smore-brownies-recipe/index.html">the right way</a> , but things just kept happening.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">First, I completely forgot that I was out of flour. I wanted to make the brownies from scratch. By the time I realized that, it had started to rain because of Hurricane Irene and I didn't feel like venturing out.<br />
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Mind you it was a regular rainfall. I was just psyching myself out. <br />
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Besides, if I went out then I'd have to put on real pants and a brassiere and I simply was not in the mood. <br />
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I decided to make them anyways and use a brownie mix that I was POSITIVE that I had.<br />
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Wrong! I didn't have one. But, I did find a Red Velvet box cake mix. I decided I would turn them into brownies.<br />
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I went to go make the graham cracker base and of course I didn't have enough. As a result, Girl Scout Trefoil shortbread cookies served as a base as well.<br />
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Oh, and I wanted regular marshmallows on top but when I went into my cupboard, I only had minis. <br />
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Fine.<br />
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This meant that my traditional s'mores brownies that I was dying to make turned into something completely different: A shortbread/graham cracker crust with a red velvet brownie and mini 'mallows on top.<br />
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I was skeptical, but how bad could they be?<br />
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Answer: Not bad at all!! Delicious!<br />
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The cookie base was really good, the red velvet brownies were De. Lish and the toasted marshmallows were perfect.<br />
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I would definitely make this dessert again--It was so good! <br />
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Perfect dessert to wait the hurricane out. I was really lucky in that respect too. My neighborhood didn't get too much damage from Irene. I feel really blessed. :)<br />
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</div><u><b>Red Velvet S'more Brownies<br />
</b></u>*Graham Cracker Shortbread Crust<br />
<ul><li>1 cup each of shortbread cookies and graham cracker crumbs (or all graham crackers)</li>
<li> 6 tablespoons melted butter</li>
</ul>*Red Velvet Brownies<br />
<ul><li>1 box of red velvet cake mix</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>3/4 c. melted butter</li>
<li>1/2 c. of water</li>
<li>1 c. mini chocolate chips</li>
</ul>*Topping<br />
<ul><li>Mini Marshmallows</li>
</ul>1. Mix up the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs and press into an 8x8 pan. Bake for about 15 minutes in a 325degree oven until golden brown.<br />
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2. While baking, mix up the brownies. Combine the egg, butter, and water and then add the cake mix and fold in the mini chocolate chips.<br />
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3. Bake the brownies in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes back out clean. <br />
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4. When the brownies are baked, spread desired amount of marshmallows on top and stick under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until they're golden brown. Let cool, cut and enjoy!Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-52435249885346455252011-08-21T12:16:00.001-04:002011-08-21T12:21:26.645-04:00vacay debrief<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brownie Sundae at Lizzie's Ice Cream in Harvard Square</td></tr>
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So, I'm back!<br />
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I took some time off to get some R&R and hit up Boston, Martha's Vineyard, Orlando and my hometown of Miami, FL.<br />
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I wish I had canceled Miami and Orlando altogether. <br />
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Boston and Martha's Vineyard were F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C and I wish I had spent the whole time there instead. <br />
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I spent the first 6 years of my life in Cambridge, MA and then spent summers visiting my dad and cousins. I forgot how much FUN Boston and Cambridge are! <br />
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Can't wait to go back. <br />
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Here are some pictures from the trip. =)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First stop in Miami---Miami Subs. The Gyros platter is the best!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the beach in Hollywood, FL. One of my loves--Melissa. <3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach Boardwalk</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bellante's Pizza. $5 Pizza and Pasta buffet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood Beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My high school BFF Tessie and her boyfriend John's Italian Ice Stand. <a href="http://www.thechillstop.com/index.html">The Chillstop</a>. DELICIOUS!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peanut Butter Italian Ice with Sea Salt! So good! If you're in Miami, check them out! <a href="http://www.thechillstop.com/index.html">The Chillstop</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Had to hit up Little Haiti in Miami. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cola Couronne--one of my favorites. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course, I had to have some <a href="http://www.choosy-beggars.com/index.php/2011/07/27/strange-fruit-guinep/">Guineps</a> </td></tr>
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So,that was my vacay.<br />
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Now, I'm back to real life and working tomorrow...fricking boo. <br />
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Going to spend the rest of the day unpacking and catching up with the blogosphere. :)Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-16579790390502544602011-08-11T07:46:00.000-04:002011-08-11T07:46:41.342-04:00gone away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfNqjcUNgdJSkZm_uJtxBPjTHPBiPyhTDzSWSrSH4Y__k_l4jjfhno_c-SvimrQjiC_PUmrcPqYTHyCT5a0krG8st-dbHrrZk_5iaHCfdbgarDpEhl6TU7uR9ZAZ71WJQ84wfybPcupo/s1600/OnVacation2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfNqjcUNgdJSkZm_uJtxBPjTHPBiPyhTDzSWSrSH4Y__k_l4jjfhno_c-SvimrQjiC_PUmrcPqYTHyCT5a0krG8st-dbHrrZk_5iaHCfdbgarDpEhl6TU7uR9ZAZ71WJQ84wfybPcupo/s400/OnVacation2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hey friends! <br />
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I'm off on vacation (yes!) for the next week with little to no internet; so I won't be able to update my little blog that brings me so much joy or talk to and check out your delightful dishes for a bit. :/<br />
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I hope you all have a great week and can't wait to see what's cooking when I get back. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-10523573175432069382011-08-07T19:04:00.004-04:002011-08-07T19:39:47.933-04:00lemon crinkle cookies--the best ever!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCU2SiFe0C_R3wb-eLmwBrvbTMmWSFCrIYRVFQ93_gct5oExJMB6IlBjdSt-55TzIl_O_0fJwAFdnS5_5kdjwpxjDMv-f__NWQ1-ljHLlhlu4SiuA2LaEWjTV7cxCuqJBdSiVLptzO1k/s1600/100_1878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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These cookies left me speechless. <br />
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Seriously. <br />
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They are the best cookies I've ever had and if I were to ever open up a shop or something, these would be my signature treat.<br />
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I'd make a thousand a day and sell them for $.25 each.<br />
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Business men and women, children walking home from school, moms, teachers and everyone and anyone would know that for a mere quarter, they could get the world's greatest cookie. <br />
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Jihane's lemon crinkle cookies. :o)<br />
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies</b></u>--Adapted from <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/lemon-crinkle-cookies/">Tasty Kitchen</a><br />
<ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-121544"><li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">½ cups</span> <span itemprop="name">Butter, Softened</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">Granulated Sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">½ teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Vanilla Extract</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 whole</span> <span itemprop="name">Egg</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 teaspoon</span> <span itemprop="name">Lemon Zest <b>(I used 2 teaspoons)</b></span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 Tablespoon</span> <span itemprop="name">Fresh Lemon Juice<b> (I used 1.5--next time, 2)</b></span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1-½ cup</span> <span itemprop="name">All-purpose Flour</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">¼ teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Salt</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">¼ teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Baking Powder</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">⅛ teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Baking Soda</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">½ cups</span> <span itemprop="name">Powdered Sugar</span></span></li>
</ul>1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease light colored baking sheets with non stick cooking spray and set aside.<br />
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2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Whip in vanilla, egg, lemon zest and juice. Scrape sides of bowl and mix again. Stir in all dry ingredients (except powdered sugar) slowly until just combined. Scrape sides of bowl and mix again briefly. <br />
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3. Pour powdered sugar onto a large plate. Roll a heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.<br />
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4.Bake for 9-11 minutes or until bottom of cookies begin to barely brown and cookies have a matte finish (not melty or shiny). Remove from oven and cool cookies about 3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmeYeG0Kds5NVqKFvUg9kIiODEyDZ2g38S6kZczs0aEXBmq8YJPnY8qbP9SJekaTmfAL3p3qJw-UTA6cXkEhxSNAe9Ig1TjZBnrbKSiUCGFKxHrNa1eI8YuU0NnQrmOE_IOcNGnfNTWhY/s1600/100_1909.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-59434011295662659542011-07-31T18:40:00.008-04:002011-08-01T06:40:14.776-04:00mini peach-basil puff pastry pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-2bf4JuV4GM5WzlooKfOdLj2Dh23eZNE2gl-gJRggp1KZTwOGMGuDDEUFvAhkyk45zo4PFD9qwtlYAoIx9F7R5TZEbbOJsrhdCPEScnzzMZazBU6P0uD8dV6VdFTT5bpP8D7xaUeubE/s1600/100_1974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-2bf4JuV4GM5WzlooKfOdLj2Dh23eZNE2gl-gJRggp1KZTwOGMGuDDEUFvAhkyk45zo4PFD9qwtlYAoIx9F7R5TZEbbOJsrhdCPEScnzzMZazBU6P0uD8dV6VdFTT5bpP8D7xaUeubE/s400/100_1974.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I saw the movie<i> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490084/">Because I Said So</a></i> this weekend. It's all about this mother who tries to find a boyfriend/husband for her youngest daughter since all of the men that the daughter has chosen for herself have not been compatible matches. <br />
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They don't mesh.<br />
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I've been going through that.<br />
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To be honest, for the past 6 months or so I've been meeting men who I don't mesh with causing me to swear off dating.<br />
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Let me list the scenarios:<br />
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<b>Man 1</b>: My friend introduced us and after only 1 time together it was evident that we would never get along. Not only was he late to meet up with me, but he then proceeded to SCOLD me during a discussion. What?! Ok, bye.<br />
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<b>Man 2</b>: We met at the now defunct Borders bookshop. Really normal, right. Well as time went on I found out that he was lying to me about his age (22 instead of 27) and his job (unemployed instead of high-school football coach). What?! Dear God; why me.<br />
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Being 22 and unemployed is not a horrible thing. The fact is he lied to me. But, chances are if you're 22 and unemployed I probably won't date you, so...<br />
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<b>Man 3</b>: He was obsessed with his cat. Gross. I tried to not be judgmental about that one, but I already have my own negative feelings toward cats so when you add the obsessive component, I couldn't really mesh with him. It was over before it started--once again.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTvOFSxZztoUS1nqQuUm2vytwHNaR8nFwW4kJnqvu5dYuDhl9t-Ai8c5xqJRFKzRuB-aPoNFJ9Ez_cDiZc32NemaAWFz-jtY8tf0M8_-zPkpLjOE3pV1vWuBIzi8FTd6mpbNnwJamwnM/s1600/100_1966.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTvOFSxZztoUS1nqQuUm2vytwHNaR8nFwW4kJnqvu5dYuDhl9t-Ai8c5xqJRFKzRuB-aPoNFJ9Ez_cDiZc32NemaAWFz-jtY8tf0M8_-zPkpLjOE3pV1vWuBIzi8FTd6mpbNnwJamwnM/s400/100_1966.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>After Man 3 I decided that I am done for the rest of 2011. <br />
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So, while I haven't found anyone that I'm compatible with, I relish in the fact that there are certain things that you think shouldn't go well together, but they magically do!<br />
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Like peaches and basil.<br />
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Peaches and basil are perfect together. ALWAYS. <br />
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It's one of my favorite flavor combination's and using it as a filling for these mini puff pastry pies was genius. <br />
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So while I keep striking out with these weirdo men, I'll keep in mind that more often than not I'll be able to make things go well together in my tiny and cozy little kitchen. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I served these alongside rich vanilla ice-cream and it was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s. </td></tr>
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<b><u>Mini Peach Basil Puff Pastry Pies--</u></b>Adapted from <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Peach-and-Vanilla-Puff-Pastry-Pie-Recipe?no_cache=1&cb=1310145304&preview=1">O, The Oprah Magazine</a><br />
<ul><li><span rel="v:ingredient"> 1 cup water</span></li>
<li>1 cup sugar</li>
<li><span rel="v:ingredient">A big handful of basil leaves (I don't remember how much I used--maybe a cup)</span></li>
<li>3 whole peaches peeled, pitted, and cubed</li>
<li>1 tablespoon cornstarch (I actually don't think this was necessary)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or just vanilla)</li>
<li><span rel="v:ingredient"> </span>1 sheet of puff pastry </li>
<li>1 egg + 1 tablespoon of water for egg wash as well as turbinado sugar<br />
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</ul>1. Bring the water and sugar to a boil for about 3 minutes until it thickens but not changing color.<br />
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2. Take off the burner and let it cool for a bit. Transfer it to a food processor or blender along with the basil. Pulse it until it's combined. Taste and add more basil if you want more basil punch.<br />
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3. Take your cubed and peeled peaches and mix it with the basil mixture, vanilla,and cornstarch. Cover it with plastic wrap and let the flavors meld for about an hour.<br />
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4. When ready, preheat oven to 400 degrees, unroll your puff pastry and cut out eight 4 inch circles. Spray a muffin tin with oil and then line a muffin tin with the first four pastry circles. <br />
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5. Spoon peach mixture into the tins lined with the pastry and then take the remaining pastry circles and top each muffin cup making sure to seal them tightly. Brush tops with egg wash and turbinado sugar.<br />
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6. Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/">Sweet As Sugar Cookies</a>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-74361912140876368412011-07-24T15:29:00.012-04:002011-07-24T23:21:01.360-04:00coffee ice-box cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooEKnsnQZHA3hkCfnUea7EhWOsITgIkkOtq1r7CI1FSh__W3Y9qY6hXGfBqqzn_uPC4ozXTz8uyjyMlvCcwDRfNVVljvm3xLNsMqDmMw70WgVB-iLlaPGhvCQNcyNGwgctp2wM0Yh7-k/s1600/100_1814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooEKnsnQZHA3hkCfnUea7EhWOsITgIkkOtq1r7CI1FSh__W3Y9qY6hXGfBqqzn_uPC4ozXTz8uyjyMlvCcwDRfNVVljvm3xLNsMqDmMw70WgVB-iLlaPGhvCQNcyNGwgctp2wM0Yh7-k/s400/100_1814.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCL6JMCw5QAOdUFLNqkWNuQ7aHBNizrJaLoqeifH80Moz6KlFJCiCg9NRc8jBtq12pBFNBcw2ClINun-1lILCR9oh1cPR0SXteBqmjjT35IhbNjx2xzaACve5qe4xKXfQj7_9SL-JUVsE/s1600/100_1764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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One of my biggest unfulfilled dreams was to be a “Zoomer”--one of those kids on that <a href="http://pbskids.org/zoom/">ZOOM</a> television show.<a href="http://pbskids.org/zoom/"> </a><br />
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I would have been SO good.<br />
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I know this because when I was younger, I would practice for hours on end the opening song and dance, the closing song and dance, the transition chants, and I’d come up with new <a href="http://pbskids.org/zoom/fromyou/fanneedoolee/">Fannee Doolee</a> riddles. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love fresh whipped cream!</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I remember the exact day when I knew I could have been better than the currently casted Zoomer’s. <br />
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I was 11 years old and just came home from school and saw Lynese making a “zebra” cake---also known as an ice-box cake. She was so…eh. I would have been so much more entertaining and engaging with the at-home audience. And, I would have never said “Like so” or “axe” instead of “ask”. I also didn’t like how she dragged out her lines during 2:11 to 2:16. I wouldn’t have done that. I'm bitter. So what. ;) <br />
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You can see her take below:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Utzl9hCnN6w?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
I would have been so much better, right?! LOL, just humor me…<br />
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Anyways, I got to thinking about the zebra/ice-box cake this week because it has been so unbearably hot! <br />
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I know its July, but this heat is getting to be kind of disrespectful, no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj8basXMx9fWSMJq4hF8fQAEbwl4gcz1aJqEJhxwAvV1Ahuns713IJ6qcsjaCBdia5qo1GqV_IWmypI3bsZCrUHDIvGDVW0olYQXsO79Wn8Rb9n3FIoQ1vS6px0WRIHidCr973_Atz-M/s1600/100_1832.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">So hot!<br />
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FACT: 85% of the reason why I left Miami, my hometown, was because the heat there is just too reckless. I don’t deal well with heat and humidity. Yech.<br />
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So, because it was so hot and I ate foods that were mostly cold, I figured I’d make this zebra/ice-box cake since it’s a no-bake.<br />
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This cake is so good! It's basically cookies and cream which is always an awesome combination. <br />
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I added instant espresso powder to the whipped cream to make it coffee flavored and, mmmm!!<br />
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Try this cake the next time you need an easy and cool dessert. :)<br />
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P.S. I also wanted to be on Barney and Friends and Kidsongs Kids--none of which happened. I blame my mother. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj8basXMx9fWSMJq4hF8fQAEbwl4gcz1aJqEJhxwAvV1Ahuns713IJ6qcsjaCBdia5qo1GqV_IWmypI3bsZCrUHDIvGDVW0olYQXsO79Wn8Rb9n3FIoQ1vS6px0WRIHidCr973_Atz-M/s1600/100_1832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj8basXMx9fWSMJq4hF8fQAEbwl4gcz1aJqEJhxwAvV1Ahuns713IJ6qcsjaCBdia5qo1GqV_IWmypI3bsZCrUHDIvGDVW0olYQXsO79Wn8Rb9n3FIoQ1vS6px0WRIHidCr973_Atz-M/s400/100_1832.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
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Coffee Ice-Box Cake</u></b>--<a href="http://taylorsathome.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/crockpot-bbq-pulled-pork/"></a><br />
<ul><li><span rel="v:ingredient"> 1-3/4 cups cold heavy cream </span></li>
<li>1 tsp. of vanilla </li>
<li><span rel="v:ingredient">1 tablespoon instant espresso powder</span></li>
<li>1-2 tablespoons of sugar (most recipes call for 1, but I like my cream sweet)</li>
<li>2 packages <span rel="v:ingredient">Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers </span> </li>
</ul>1. Whip the cream, sugar and espresso powder until stiff peaks begin to form. <br />
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2. On a plate, arrange 2 rows of 3 cookies and put dollops of cream onto each one.Stack another cookie on top and keep doing so until you reach desired height. <br />
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3.When you reach desired height, spread the rest of the cream around the entire cake and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve and enjoy!<br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I recently got a Crock-Pot (to my mother’s chagrin) and have been cooking up some things in it to try and see what it can do.<br />
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I remember BEGGING my mom for a Crock-Pot when I was like 8 years old. I read about it in a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ramona-Quimby-Avon-Camelot-Books/dp/0380709562">Ramona Quimby</a> book and thought it was like “the coolest thing ever!”<br />
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Long story short, I never did get one because my mother was absolutely <b>APALLED</b> at the fact that people cooked their family meals in a ceramic pot for 8 hours while they did other things. <br />
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“Where is the love”, she would say. <br />
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Sigh. <br />
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That’s me madre for ya. <br />
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Take today for example—While my pork cooked for 7 hours I managed to:<br />
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Do my laundry-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMLemWYHsZ9e5uCjcGxd6xkcVyHrIzbvdHv3M4xmcb6FcOEwBFRwpbCCs4qsXbcOyX_Wb9ZqfpXeNFeHZgIkU6CVsqo3CtsypcgzOVfRNxFeRmKYU3eFjTGCFdzzxv9O_YHPFNzXos0A/s1600/100_1684.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMLemWYHsZ9e5uCjcGxd6xkcVyHrIzbvdHv3M4xmcb6FcOEwBFRwpbCCs4qsXbcOyX_Wb9ZqfpXeNFeHZgIkU6CVsqo3CtsypcgzOVfRNxFeRmKYU3eFjTGCFdzzxv9O_YHPFNzXos0A/s320/100_1684.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6gLvbLOsnFlMQ4f7TKDlrMm_S2yB0adLOReECPFrAoYp7O1Or0IiBI7OG31hCLuGxY7TLAMPJq9Rr1cFe6xelaLk_0Lt4B5m8_PoE0JTAM8MmFWYq4k4X4fECPFPXd0Fyz3xJWPApW4/s1600/100_1716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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Celebrate National Ice-Cream Day-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHmISPvq1kn2BBAcP9fVACyQoQL3vLpcY1lxU3E2uUn2qzzHZPLwFxy9RrGppccIblJx-mFYhpyTFGmb_mLSBowN57QWOur5H0u-WfhstMJtCjZvSx1-QHYBJvQoiAOuNLnTPJNfbaao/s1600/100_1702.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHmISPvq1kn2BBAcP9fVACyQoQL3vLpcY1lxU3E2uUn2qzzHZPLwFxy9RrGppccIblJx-mFYhpyTFGmb_mLSBowN57QWOur5H0u-WfhstMJtCjZvSx1-QHYBJvQoiAOuNLnTPJNfbaao/s320/100_1702.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi393TTSpZ61LDQ3xFliKpNeh5NWNvWpgixR9AetH9leKiocgE5NAoN6Zb_8r7ar0Oedi08U4eW0lrcqeGsBpqlcmUlhDqkUCkVdlL9PbKSBn7tUqbGT-GUhItQfYmgq1ccPfY1-YiYfMY/s1600/100_1727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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And, before I knew it the pork was finished!<br />
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</a></div><div class="MsoNormal">These smothered tots are a dish that I first had a couple months ago during a happy hour after work. <br />
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Crispy tater tots layered with BBQ pulled pork and then smothered with cheese.<br />
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Man, it is so good!<br />
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The secret to having the perfect smothered tots is to make extra sure that the <b>tater tots are really crispy.</b> This dish needs to have texture and crunch, so make sure of that.<br />
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Give it a try and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span><br />
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<u>BBQ Pulled Pork</u></b>--Adapted from <a href="http://taylorsathome.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/crockpot-bbq-pulled-pork/">Taylors at Home</a><br />
<ul><li>Pork Tenderloin or shoulder “butt” roast</li>
<li>1 medium onion, sliced</li>
<li>2 cloves of garlic, minced</li>
<li>1 cup Dr. Pepper</li>
<li>1 cup water</li>
<li>2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce</li>
<li>BBQ sauce (I used Honey BBQ)</li>
</ul>1. Place sliced onion, garlic, Dr. Pepper and water in the crock pot. <br />
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2. Put the pork in next and pour the worcestershire sauce and about 1/2 cup bbq sauce on top. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.<br />
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3. Drain the extra liquid and discard the fat. Shred the pork with two forks and add more bbq sauce to your desired consistency.<br />
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<u><b>Smothered Tots</b></u><br />
<ul><li>BBQ Pulled Pork</li>
<li>Really crispy Tater Tots (homemade or store bought)</li>
<li>Shredded Cheddar and Provolone cheeses</li>
<li>Sour Cream</li>
<li>Scallions</li>
</ul>1. Cook tots and when ready place them on the bottom of a plate. <br />
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2. Pile on the pulled pork and cheeses. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and scallions.<br />
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3. Enjoy!</div></div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-44466554917814696642011-07-10T20:28:00.005-04:002011-07-10T21:04:09.819-04:00homemade funnel cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The majority of things I make goes to work, a get-together , mailed out, etc. </span></span><br />
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Rarely do I make these sinful treats for myself.<br />
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Well, sometime today after my car got towed and before I slammed my front door on my left foot, I decided that I wanted funnel cake. <br />
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You know, those fried dough thingy’s that you get at your local fair?<br />
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Yea, those. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">You actually use a funnel to make them. Funnel Cakes! </span></td></tr>
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You can’t pack them up and send them off—they’re only good right at that moment.<br />
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And, since I’ve been both a loser and unlucky </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">all weekend, I decided why not continue in my loserdom and make something really fatty and delicious all for myself? <br />
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I did---the aforementioned funnel cake.</span> <br />
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You guys.<br />
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They were so freaking good.<br />
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They tasted BETTER than the ones that I’ve ever had at a fair. <br />
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So freaking good. <br />
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As I was eating them standing by my sink full of dirty dishes, I happened to see a forgotten jar of Nutella in one of my open cupboards and thought, “Hmmm.”<br />
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Yea, I did it—and it was oh so good. I added bananas too. :) <br />
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I am physically trying to restrain myself from frying up some more of those bad boys. <br />
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But, I’m not going to. <br />
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No need to add anymore gluttony to my already sloth filled </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">weekend. =)</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><u><b>Homemade Funnel Cake</b></u>--From <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/breakfastbrunch/funnel-cakes-2/">Tasty Kitchen</a><br />
<ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-24566"><li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">all-purpose flour</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/4 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">sugars</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="name">1/2 tsp. salt </span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="amount">baking powder<br />
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<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 whole</span> <span itemprop="name">eggs</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">vanilla extract</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2-1/4 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">milk</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="name">Powdered Sugar (for Dusting)</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="name">Canola Oil, For Frying (I used Crisco)</span></span></li>
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1. In a large, deep pan, heat the oil to 350 degrees.<br />
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2. Mix dry ingredients then whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Add a dash more milk if need to achieve the proper consistency (the batter should resemble thin pancake batter).<br />
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3. Pour 1/2 cup batter through a funnel (while making circular, swirling motions) into the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Drain on a paper towel, coat with powdered sugar, and enjoy!<br />
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</div></div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-76887430854215224342011-07-04T12:18:00.012-04:002011-07-04T13:13:44.629-04:004th of july flag cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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I absolutely love the 4<sup>th</sup> because it’s always a great time to see friends, eat good food and just have fun going from cookout to cookout. <br />
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It’s awesome!</span> <br />
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It was seriously one of the coolest cakes that I had seen in a long time and I wanted to give it a try. <br />
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I’m actually taking it to a BBQ this afternoon, so whoops---I already sliced into it to get a picture. <br />
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LOL! So ghetto. They’re my friends so they’ll understand…I hope. ;)<br />
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As you can see, my cake is kinda jacked, no?<br />
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I am the worst at torting cakes which causes my layers to always be uneven. <br />
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That makes me sad. I want to take cake decorating classes. <br />
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My mom of course would frown upon that. I can already hear her now: "Why do you Americans need to take a class to learn how to do everything!"<br />
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Don't ask--she is who she is. I whole-heatedly embrace my Americanism.<br />
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So good! (I planned to slide the cut slice back into the cake, but I ended up eating it. That’s how I know it’s good.)<br />
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Well that’s the story of this cake. It was pretty fun to make and I will definitely try it again next year!<br />
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I hope you all enjoy the holiday with your loved ones--if anybody has tips on helping me help myself torte a cake, please feel free to school me. </span></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">:)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2EzFBZhOYC_CuFSKcEebGW8AIsFXy8SXSX7SViroUR-4Vl-VB0K9Pf-M6ET9sj2G3OXWUwaAjtzcGbEDnPvOPsJgs3OsXMb6WmnRhqe2VfMlgzP31OiJigPQ9IgFsQcldtGHx6WpaYE/s1600/100_1578.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2EzFBZhOYC_CuFSKcEebGW8AIsFXy8SXSX7SViroUR-4Vl-VB0K9Pf-M6ET9sj2G3OXWUwaAjtzcGbEDnPvOPsJgs3OsXMb6WmnRhqe2VfMlgzP31OiJigPQ9IgFsQcldtGHx6WpaYE/s400/100_1578.JPG" width="400" /></a></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 box of white cake mix and all other necessary add ins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon lemon extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon lemon zest<br />
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1. Bake the cakes as you normally would---you will need 3 layers of red, white, and blue.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
2. Now for the rest of the directions,<a href="http://17andbaking.com/2009/07/01/a-little-taste-of-independence/"> I will direct you over to Elissa's blog</a>. She explains it better.</span></li>
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Lemon Cream Cheese Icing</b></u></span></div><ul><li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup of butter, softened</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">8 oz of cream cheese, softened</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups of powdered sugar</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons lemon juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">2 teaspoons lemon zest<u><b><br />
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</b></u>1. In a bowl, mix butter, cream cheese, and lemon juice until fluffy--about 3 minutes.<br />
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I love mangoes.<br />
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They're a fruit that I associate with childhood and playing outside in the sunshine.<br />
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I grew up in Miami, FL and in our backyard we had grapefruit trees, orange trees, a huge supreme avocado tree that gave the best shade ever, and two glorious mango trees.<br />
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They were A-W-E-S-O-M-E.<br />
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I wish I had a photo to show you of my childhood stomping grounds, but I don't. :\<br />
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Anyways, mangoes.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKqm3XfxBbZ1fHevAUfADg7SEa4YxGSrt8hpbeARrtS08e6vkVUZbnMia-f2BGSPhkRMDpMhEXmqeH1uo508rpa1PzhKFk-oWLrZJK_JhoYXEwGNRXKFdRg96X35fkI6NPDQZ2koAyoE/s1600/Grilled+Mango+005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKqm3XfxBbZ1fHevAUfADg7SEa4YxGSrt8hpbeARrtS08e6vkVUZbnMia-f2BGSPhkRMDpMhEXmqeH1uo508rpa1PzhKFk-oWLrZJK_JhoYXEwGNRXKFdRg96X35fkI6NPDQZ2koAyoE/s400/Grilled+Mango+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My mom was really strict with my brothers and I growing up. No, like REALLY STRICT.<br />
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If we did something bad or didn't adhere to a rule, you knew you were going to get in big trouble--unless she had a mango. ;)<br />
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<ul><li><b><i>Gotta give her a detention slip to sign?</i></b> Give her a mango first.<br />
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<li><b><i>Didn't make your bed properly that morning and she saw?</i></b> Give her a mango.<br />
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<li><b><i>You left the house without putting lotion on and spent the whole day looking all ashy and embarrassing in public?</i></b> Give her a mango---she won't yell anymore after that.<br />
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"Giving her a mango" meant that right before you knew you were about to get in trouble you run real fast, go to the tree, pluck a mango, and at the moment you knew she was about to reprimand you, you say something along the lines of:<br />
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<i> "Mummy look! A mango fell and I found it! You want it?" </i><br />
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You were good after that. <br />
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She would get excited and say something insignificant like "don't do that again" and off she went to go enjoy her mango.<br />
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Genius!<br />
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Of course we we were only able to do that for a couple months out of the year but hey, from May to August mangoes saved us!<br />
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I ran across this recipe in a dessert book that my friend Sam gave to me and I instantly wanted it.<br />
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Grilled mangoes? Ch'yea!<br />
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I really loved this dessert---it was so refreshing and I loved the grilled taste on the mangoes. The coconut ice-cream mixture is delicious too! So good.<br />
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Enjoy it! :)<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Grilled Mangoes with Coconut Ice-Cream from <a href="http://www.bookgroupaustralia.com.au/Book/Cooking/Dessert/great-tastes-desserts">Great Tastes</a></span></u></b></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2 cups of vanilla ice-cream, softened</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1/2 cup of shredded coconut, toasted</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2 large ripe mangoes</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1 tablespoon soft brown sugar</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1 lime halved</span></li>
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1. Mix the ice-cream and toasted coconut together in a bowl until combined and then put it back into the freezer until firm.<br />
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2. Preheat a barbecue flat-plate or grill to medium.<br />
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3. Cut two cheeks off of each mango and sprinkle them with the sugar. (The cheeks are the 2 fleshy parts of he mango at the sides).<br />
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4. Put the mango flesh side down on the grill for 2-4 minutes until the sugar has caramelized. Take off the heat, drizzle with lime juice and serve with the coconut ice-cream.<br />
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**Note** The recipe calls for it to be served warm, but I liked it a million times more when the mangoes were cooled. I just stuck it back in the fridge for like 30 minutes before I ate it.</span></div></div><br />
</div></div>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-10246227127470645392011-06-19T17:22:00.006-04:002011-06-27T12:42:38.399-04:00homemade oreo cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5tN4Z7q1a-86LQNoQdii4KSJ5KzoluIASF54FF7D6YCiCIvTIelFkOzmPc7OiBMRa7UzzrFRRw_QzRcJVsshyphenhyphenhxbOXxX9XHAfV63DNy1XalCvCm8PaDthjQ0yBQK96iAP_uyeuT1b5Y/s1600/Homemade+Oreos+061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5tN4Z7q1a-86LQNoQdii4KSJ5KzoluIASF54FF7D6YCiCIvTIelFkOzmPc7OiBMRa7UzzrFRRw_QzRcJVsshyphenhyphenhxbOXxX9XHAfV63DNy1XalCvCm8PaDthjQ0yBQK96iAP_uyeuT1b5Y/s400/Homemade+Oreos+061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
It’s almost summer and I should be making refreshing desserts like lemon bars and blackberry ice-cream. <br />
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That was the plan…technically.<br />
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See, I bought a ton of fresh berries this week and had all intents and purposes to make a refreshing treat, but then I looked in my cupboard and saw this:<br />
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Yes, shortening.<br />
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I forgot I had this stuff and upon seeing it all fruity desserts were scratched and all I could think about was frosting.<br />
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I didn’t want cake or anything heavy but I remembered that shortening was used in the icing for homemade Oreos! Yes!<br />
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So, that’s what I made.<br />
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I had never made or eaten homemade Oreos so I was kind of excited for this.<br />
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I am a HUGE lover of the store bought cookie and I wanted to see if they really did taste the same.<br />
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Also, my little brother has been bugging me about sending him something fun so I thought I’d give it a try. <br />
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After making them and tasting them over and over again, I can say that they taste SIMILAR, but not identical.<br />
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It’s probably because the homemade version uses fresh ingredients and no preservatives and stuff like that. <br />
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Like I said, they taste similar to store bought Oreos but not identical and TO ME, not better. <br />
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They’re good, yes! But, if I were to choose on the better flavor I would say the Oreos at my local supermarket wins.<br />
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I guess that I like and embrace preservatives in certain snack foods? Triglycerides and the like too.<br />
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Hey, I am who I am. <br />
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<u><b>Homemade Oreos--adapted from <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/05/my-kingdom-for-a-glass-of-milk/">Smitten Kitchen</a></b></u><br />
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<u>For the chocolate wafers:</u><br />
<ul><li> 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li> 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa</li>
<li> 1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li> 1/4 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li> 1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 and 1/4 cups of sugar </li>
<li> 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) room-temperature, unsalted butter</li>
<li> 1 large egg</li>
</ul><u>For the filling:</u><br />
<ul><li> 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) room-temperature, unsalted butter</li>
<li> 1/4 cup vegetable shortening</li>
<li> 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar</li>
<li> 2 teaspoons vanilla extract </li>
</ul><ol><li>Set two racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F.<br />
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<li>In a food processor mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and then the egg and continue mixing until dough comes together in a mass. Will be bulky.<br />
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<li>Take rounded teaspoons of batter and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet approximately two inches apart. Flatten the dough and bake for 9 minutes, rotating once for even baking. Set baking sheets on a rack to cool.<br />
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<li>To make the cream, place butter and shortening in a mixing bowl, and at low speed, gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla. Turn the mixer on high and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until filling is light and fluffy.<br />
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<li>To assemble the cookies, in a pastry bag with a 1/2 inch, round tip, pipe teaspoon-size blobs of cream into the center of one cookie. Place another cookie, equal in size to the first, on top of the cream. Lightly press, to work the filling evenly to the outsides of the cookie. Continue this process until all the cookies have been sandwiched with cream.<br />
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</a></div>I live in DC. <br />
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I do not love it. <br />
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Or particularly like it.<br />
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It has its fine points.<br />
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But still, eh.<br />
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I tend to get sick of it.<br />
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A lot. <br />
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I escape to NY whenever I can.<br />
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I went this past weekend.<br />
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My ladies and I hit up my favorite foodie places.<br />
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Food in NY makes me happy.<br />
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Here is why:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cool dessert places like <a href="http://www.spotdessertbar.com/">Spot Dessert Bar</a>. Green Tea Macaron is on the left!</span></td></tr>
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Ice-cream is something that is always at my place. A-L-W-A-Y-S.<br />
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Besides there always being ice-cream, there is also ALWAYS different kinds in my freezer. <br />
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My indecisiveness gets the best of me when I stare at all the different selections at the grocery store. <br />
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"Maybe I'll just get vanilla this week, " I tell myself. "No, but there's chocolate gelato over there and snickers too. Ooo, just kidding, I want dulce de leche!" <br />
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Every couple of weeks that's the conversation that takes place between me and the ice-cream aisle and then pretty soon this happens:<br />
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Sigh. <br />
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I really do try to be a good and responsible grownup, but sometimes I just can't help it. :/<br />
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Since I had all of this ice cream and it was UBER hot this past week, I figured I could make a fun ice-cream dessert. That's when ice cream tempura popped into my mind. <br />
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I love tempura'd ice-cream. I mean, it's fried ice-cream! <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Fricking Yum!</div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg177OmOnsjH04KGzUNK__HStnIYH04wTsE-lYTKR1sxMyhJNZqTpOy-USUVUPPW6lLSz7wtoiezukh03ruasfuRBEaLFK8FHEgy2ucKVftr4QCKPBKhh_tTL17BpqGIHo10Xf15RQvIlw/s1600/green+tea+tempura+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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I typically have it when I eat sushi and they usually use green tea ice cream so that's what I did. <br />
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While you can definitely make your own green tea ice-cream and I plan on doing so in the very near future, Haagen Daz's Green Tea flavor is pure awesomeness so I used that. <br />
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</a></div>I double promise that this is one delicious dessert. <br />
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My mom and I devoured it within seconds. :) Try it!<br />
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<u><b>Green Tea Fried Ice Cream</b></u><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
<ul><li>2 scoops of green tea ice-cream (or any other ice-cream flavor)</li>
<li>4 slices of thinly sliced pound cake</li>
<li>12 oz flour</li>
<li>6 oz water</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>Oil for frying</li>
<li>Plastic wrap </li>
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1. Place a sheet of plastic on a flat surface and place the 4 slices of pound cake on top making 2 rows of 2 cakes.<br />
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2. Place the ice-cream scoops horizontally across the cake and then roll the entire thing tightly along with the plastic wrap. Place in freezer for 30 minutes to an hour.<br />
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3. While freezing and before frying, mix the flour, water and egg in a bowl.<br />
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4. When ready to fry, dredge the ice-cream/cake mixture in an ounce of flour or until coated and then dip in tempura batter.<br />
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5. Drop it in hot oil for about 20 seconds or until light brown and serve immediately with whipped cream or fruit or toppings of choice.<br />
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<u>Linked To<br />
<a href="http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/">A Well Seasoned Life</a></u><br />
<a href="http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/">Sweet as Sugar Cookies</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mangoesandchutney.com/">Mangoes and Chutney</a><br />
<a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/">Something Swanky</a>Jihane @ Sinful Sundayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550025132581090500noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652223782039912167.post-56188268220913244632011-05-27T20:17:00.004-04:002011-05-29T08:31:32.013-04:00Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake w/ Chocolate Ganache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nR-H_f1y4c3x1odCqfdDO3f4CStdXtxATpgkmmyhgn8UN8YjtVjdgJ8PYom_HVatZUKI82Dph0F9t9_et_3HeMoEBWu8BqaA96eyV6kQjTTqJMQX5xcQgULM4B3izn1vWcQObp9XaXo/s1600/Red+Velvet+Cheesecake+and+Haitian+Cake+and+Che%2527s+Graduation+193.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nR-H_f1y4c3x1odCqfdDO3f4CStdXtxATpgkmmyhgn8UN8YjtVjdgJ8PYom_HVatZUKI82Dph0F9t9_et_3HeMoEBWu8BqaA96eyV6kQjTTqJMQX5xcQgULM4B3izn1vWcQObp9XaXo/s400/Red+Velvet+Cheesecake+and+Haitian+Cake+and+Che%2527s+Graduation+193.JPG" width="400" /><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">You ever do something so great that you seriously have to step back and be like, "Yea, I'm pretty freaking awesome." <br />
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Well, that's how I felt after I made this delicious cheesecake/cake, <b>but this blog post is not about that.</b></div><br />
While I want to tell you how EVERYBODY who ate it had nothing but rave reviews to say about it, I won't because this fabulous cake that <i>you-must-make-as-soon-as-possible</i> was not the star of the event I made it for.<br />
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The star of the night was my older brother Che who was graduating with his graduate degrees in business from Johns Hopkins this past Tuesday.<br />
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Now, back to that issue of doing something so great that you need to step back and admire yourself.<br />
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Che is not like that at all. <br />
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He doesn't ever mention his many accomplishments, rarely wants to be celebrated on his birthdays and generally has a low key kind of swag.<br />
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I usually allow him to be nonchalant about certain things, but I was NOT letting him be blasé about this.<br />
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This was an accomplishment!<br />
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Our family didn't even know he was hustling double time to get both his Masters in Marketing Science as well as his Masters in Business Administration in 2 years. <br />
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We showed up and saw in the program that his name was printed under both degrees and our jaws dropped.<br />
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He is so cool! I love that guy! <br />
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I can't tell you how proud we are of him and I cannot wait to see his success play out in the business sector because he seriously has such a knack for it. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...but now this one definitely is </td></tr>
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I made this red velvet cheesecake/cake becuase I thought it was a special enough dessert to make for such an important day, and let me tell you it did not dissapoint.<br />
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All of the flavors went together perfectly and the added layer of chocolate ganache made the cake even that much more decadent.<br />
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Make it for the next special event or person in your life and they will love you for it. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dee. Lish. No, like for real.</td></tr>
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<u><b>Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake</b></u><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Cheesecake Filling: From <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/story?id=2788713">Cheesecake Factory Secret Recipe</a><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">4 8-ounce pkgs. cream cheese </div><div style="text-align: left;">1 ¼ cups granulated sugar </div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup sour cream </div><div style="text-align: left;">2 teaspoons vanilla extract </div><div style="text-align: left;">5 eggs </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place a large pan or oven-safe skillet (that the cheesecake pan will fit inside) filled with about ½-inch of water into the oven while it preheats. This will be your water bath. </div><br />
Use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese with sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend mixture for a couple of minutes or until the ingredients are smooth and creamy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. <br />
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Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and then add them to the cream cheese mixture. Blend the mixture just enough to integrate the eggs. <br />
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Carefully place the cheesecake into the preheated water bath. Bake for 12 minutes at 475 degrees, then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the top of the cheesecake turns a light brown or tan color. Remove the cheesecake from the oven to cool. Cover and chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. <br />
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<b>Red Velvet Cake recipe:</b> <b>From <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sara-moulton/southern-red-velvet-cake-recipe/index.html">Cakeman Raven</a></b><br />
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Ingredients:</b><br />
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 1/2 cups sugar <br />
1 teaspoon baking soda <br />
1 teaspoon fine salt <br />
1 teaspoon cocoa powder <br />
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil <br />
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature <br />
2 large eggs, at room temperature <br />
2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 ounce) <br />
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 - 8 inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper and flour.<br />
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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. <br />
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In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.<br />
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Using a mixer, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.<br />
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Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the oven evenly spaced apart.<br />
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Bake, rotating the pans halfway through the cooking, until the cake pulls away from the side of the pans, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes. <br />
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<b>Cream Cheese Frosting:<br />
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</b><b>Ingredients:</b><br />
1 pound cream cheese, softened<br />
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar<br />
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened <br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br />
1 oz white chocolate chips melted (optional, I just always add white chocolate becuase I like the flavor)<br />
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In a mixer, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.<br />
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Add the vanilla and mix briefly until fluffy. If you choose to, add in 1 oz or so of white chocolate chips. <br />
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<b>Chocolate Ganache:</b><br />
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In a medium saucepan melt 1/2 cup of heavy cream with about 8 oz. of semisweet chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until it glossy and melted. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, stir it again and then pour over the cake letting it drip naturally. I added a really tiny bit of corn syrup in it to make it glossier.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Assembly:<br />
</b>Pl<i></i><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b>ace the first layer of red velvet cake on the bottom of the cake plate. Add frosting to use as glue and then place the frozen cheesecake on top. Put more frosting on top of that followed by the last layer of red velvet cake.<br />
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Ice the cake. (I did a crumb coat first, placed the cake in the fridge to harden a little, and then iced it fully)<br />
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Pour the ganache on top and thenstick it in the fridge until ready about 30 minutes before you're ready to serve. (I actually let this sit in the car for about 2 hours during the ceremony and it was fine!)<br />
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Linked To:<br />
<a href="http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/">Sweet as Sugar Cookies</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.mangoesandchutney.com/">Mangoes and Chutney</a><br />
Something Swanky<br />
Well Seasoned Life<a href="http://cupcakeapothecary.blogspot.com/2011/05/themed-bakers-sunday-7.html"><br />
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