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posted on Jan 6, 2009 | 4 Comments
Chocolate Lava Cakes

Although this chocolate lava cake is rich, it is not overly heavy. It is perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner celebration, New Year’s Eve, or any other special occasion. It is wonderful dessert for small dinner parties because it can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

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posted on Aug 31, 2010 | No Comments yet

These pancakes are so delicious you don’t even need to have anything on them.  You can add more or less chocolate chips depending upon your sweet tooth!
In a medium bowl, mix together:
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon sugar
Once combined, add:
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsweetened coco powder
Mix well then add:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 banana, chopped
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips, chopped
Give the pancakes one last stir, then cook on greased skillet or pan.  Serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired.
Serves 4

posted on Aug 22, 2010 | No Comments yet

How many times have you resolved to live a healthier life – to eat less, exercise more, and take care of your body?

posted on Jun 15, 2010 | One Comment

This is a wonderful twist on fruit salad. A more classic and sophisticated fruit salad with the refreshing flavor of mint and smooth creamy goat cheese. A great side dish for dinner cook-outs or afternoon picnics.
Remove peel and seeds from 1 Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon, discard. Cut melon into 1/2-in. Chunks. Arrange on lg. plate. Drizzle 1 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. extra virgin oil over melon, then sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt. Scatter 2 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled, and 2 Tbsp. fresh …

posted on Apr 4, 2010 | No Comments yet
Quiche Lorraine

I made this for Easter brunch and it was amazing. It was savory and rich without being heavy. You can add in additional vegetables, such as a chopped Roma tomato or 1/2 bag chopped cooked spinach for more color, but then it is no longer a traditional quiche “Lorraine”.

posted on Apr 3, 2010 | One Comment
Gourmet Fried Chicken

This is a truly gourmet recipe for fried chicken adapted from a favorite restaurant of ours, Michael Mina. This is a fairly complex recipe so it’s not for the beginner chef, however despite the difficulty and abstract ingredients, this fried chicken is well worth the trouble.

posted on Apr 3, 2010 | One Comment
Grilled Chicken Fajitas

A classic Tex-Mex recipe, the grilled chicken fajita has become one of America’s favorite south of the border meals. The best part about the chicken fajita is the customization of ingredients that each diner can use to create their dream chicken fajita. This recipe requires an indoor or outdoor bbq to grill the chicken.

posted on Apr 2, 2010 | One Comment
Chocolate Cupcakes

My kids love these chocolate cupcakes. We’ve gone through our fair share of cupcake recipes and I think we have narrowed down this as our favorite chocolate cupcake recipe. A great thing about these chocolate cupcakes is the fact that you can make the unfrosted cupcakes ahead of time and freeze them for a month if you are short on time.