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Hot Wing Cupcakes
February 2, 2012

Hot Wing Cupcakes

I have your last minute fun Super Bowl Recipe right here! *this is a savory treat which only looks like a cupcake! These may look like your normal sweet cupcakes (with some chicken on top?!?) but they are really Cornbread Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting …

April Fools, chicken, cupcakes
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by teacher-chef
Souper Super Bowl
January 31, 2012

Souper Super Bowl

I realized that I should share with you some of my own Super Soups for Super Bowl…

entertaining, soup
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by teacher-chef
Guacamole Dip
January 30, 2012

Guacamole Dip

This was going to start out as just a normal quick Guacamole until I cut the 2nd Avocado and realized it was not good anymore. Since I knew that I wanted to have enough I figured I could add some sour cream to turn this into a dip. I really don’t know the exact measurements of how I made this but after we were 1/2 done with it Rich decided to take some photos because (in his words) “I don’t want to be the only one to ever be able to enjoy this”. I think that really meant “Rachel, you should figure out how you made this so that you can make it again” No matter which motive behind Rich encouraging me to post this you choose – it is a winning “dip”!

Guacamole Dip

(measurements approximate – since I did not measure and just tried to recall)
  • 1 avocado – in small chunks (or mashed)
  • leafs from 2 – 3 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 dollop sour cream (about 1/8 – 1/4 cup?)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Diced Green Chilies (those pickled ones)

Mix all ingredients well together in a small bowl. Serve with Quesadillas or Chips or just a Spoon

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And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… What is your favorite thing you have ever eaten which you just can’t seem to re-create (at a restaurant or that you made once, but never again)?

appetizers, fresh!, Good for You, Mexican
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by teacher-chef
Homemade Tomato Soup
January 27, 2012

Homemade Tomato Soup

Growing Up, I [thought that I] was not a fan of Tomato Soup. Actually, I am sure there was a time that I might have kind of liked it – but overall I avoided it. I guess my ‘hatred’ for Tomato Soup came from Campbells …

Good for You, soup, Vegetarian
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by teacher-chef
DIY Sushi Date Night
January 21, 2012

DIY Sushi Date Night

Sushi is tasty Dates are fun Why not make your own sushi for a tasty fun date night I am by no means an expert on Sushi Making. We have done it a few times and honestly, the  best way to learn to make sushi …

Asian, entertaining
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by teacher-chef
Hershey Kiss Peanut Butter Blossoms
January 18, 2012

Hershey Kiss Peanut Butter Blossoms

These are one of those classic cookies that everyone knows and loves – they look impressive with that hunk of chocolate in the middle and have that great chocolate-peanut butter combination going for them!

After the Holidays stock up on Clearance Kisses to make these (the wrappers get taken off, no one has to know if they were from one holiday ago!) You can even take the Peanut Butter to the next level by using the individual Reese’s Cups in these (both Rich & Mom preferred the Reese’s version) but make sure you roll your balls on the larger size to be able to fit that cup. I bet that you could make these ‘gourmet’ by using the Dark Chocolate Kisses too!

 

Hershey Kiss Peanut Butter Blossoms
Author: Rachel (teacher-chef)
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2 – 3 dozen
Ingredients
  • 1 bag Hershey Kisses (can also use Reese’s cups)
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.
  2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add both sugars; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased (can use parchment if you would like) cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie. They will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

from Hershey’s

 

“wait – let me fix them before you take the picture!”

One  Year Ago – Pasta Fagioli

And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… what is your favorite “classic cookie” to make or eat?

chocolate, cookies
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by teacher-chef