So, I've been on a cooking kick lately. It felt like I was making the same dishes over and over and it was getting old. I've decided I want to try a new recipe each week to broaden my epicurean horizons. So far, I've tried Martha's mac & cheese and homemade marshmallows (not together), barley soup, and, our new favorite, Starbuck's hot chocolate*. I've also made Stratton-fam staples caramel brownies and dutch babies. Do you have any favorite recipes you'd like to share?
*Here's the recipe, in case you're interested:
1/4 cup water
2 T. cocoa
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine water, cocoa & sugar in 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well to create chocolate syrup.
Add milk to the mixture (I also add 4 starlight mints for peppermint hot chocolate) and microwave for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract (and fish out the leftover peppermint) and pour into a 16-oz. mug. Serve with whipped cream (and crushed peppermint pieces).
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Betty Crocker Wannabe
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Hm ... let me dig around a little and I'll send you some recipes via email. I think I've got one or two worthwhile ones up my sleeve.
Thank you, thank you, Emily!! I need new recipes!
Pasta Melissa is always a favorite....I'll send it right over!! And don't forget a Brookie fav, Malaskas (or Molasses cookies as others know them)
I went to Sonic and got hot chocolate last night. I so want some of yours instead. Sonic=gross.
This hot chocolate is especially good while watching episodes of 24!
I about died when I just read your post on cooking! How funny that we both posted on cooking within the past week! Love it!
You should definitely all try making the hot chocolate -- it's super easy and so good. I make it all the time now. They even had peppermint flavored spray whipped cream, which is a nice extra treat. {For you Strattons, it's just as good directly out of the can!}
I would recommend picking up a copy of New Basics by Rosso and Lukins. You can find used copies for a couple bucks. It's the next step beyond BC, but you couldn't find a more preperatory cookbook. There are basic dishes but also a ton of more interesting varieties. Some of my most raved-about dishes have their origins in this book.
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