Goat Cheese Brownies

Recipe from Macheesmo.com 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 5 ounces unsweetened good-quality chocolate 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, pat with a paper towel to absorb moisture) Pinch of salt Goat Cheese Filling: 6 ounces goat cheese (chevre) 1/2 cup sugar 1 … Continue Reading →

Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper Chocolate Ganache

2 cups (about) bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup cream 4 tablespoons Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon In a double boiler, melt bittersweet chocolate pieces and cream together until smooth. Add cayenne pepper and cinnamon until combined. Put mixture in the refrigerator until cooled, then pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes. Per serving: 636 calories; … Continue Reading →

Chocolate Beer Truffles

Your palate, your preference, so use any beer you enjoy. Keep a wet towel near to wipe your hands between each truffle for ease of rolling. Recipe from bakersroyale.com. 9 ounce dark chocolate (65-percent cacao) ½ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons of beer 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch process Place chocolate and heavy cream … Continue Reading →

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Recipe from Taste of Home 12 thick-sliced bacon strips (about 1 pound) 12 wooden skewers (12 inches) 6 ounces white candy coating, chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening Optional toppings: chopped dried apple chips, apricots and crystallized ginger, finely chopped pecans and pistachios, toasted coconut, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and … Continue Reading →

SALMON

Smoky Maple-Mustard Salmon

From EatingWell 3 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or ground chipotle pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 (4-ounce) skinless center-cut wild-caught salmon fillets Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Combine mustard, maple … Continue Reading →