Try this cacao and black currant-scented cocktail for your Valentine’s Day celebration. After all, what’s cozier than celebrating a romanticValentine’s at home? Pair your cocktail with some deliciousmini Valentine’s dessertsfor a decadent night. Photo: Getty Images Using a Hawthorne strainer and an additional fine strainer, strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
So you received a box of chocolates, but do you know which filling is which? Here, we go over the consensus among chocolate makers. Tom Ward is the former president and CEO of Russell Stover Candies. Photo: bluestocking/Getty Images Typically, the square ones have a soft caramel filling, while the rectangular ones are chewy. (Fudge pieces can also be square but tend to be bigger than caramel-filled chocolates.) When toffees and caramels are made, they’re hot and liquid....
Prepare a delicious, crowd-pleasing ice cream with only five ingredients. This extra processing creates a smoother texture in the finished product. you could also make homemade ice cream without a machine. In a large bowl, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Serve immediately or freeze in an airtight container.This recipe makes 1 quart of ice cream. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Just the right combination of brown sugar, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract make thesepecan blondies extra sweet. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugars, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture, then the pecans and chocolate chips. Photo: Greg DuPree Cool completely in the pan. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Roll the dough in a generous dose of confectioners sugar before baking to achieve this pretty snowy effect. For many people, chocolate crinkle cookies are a decadently fudge-centric holiday tradition. If you are short on time, consider that the prep takes less than an hour. Photo: Greg DuPree The total time noted (two hours) includes baking and cooling time. Beat in the eggs. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated....
What’s a dessert that’s easy to make yet impressive to serve? This decadent chocolate ganache tart is, making it the perfect dinner party capper. Its press-in crust is made from buttery, salty crackers (looking at you Ritz! Photo: Victor Protasio A final shower of flaky sea salt adds an irresistible pop of flavor. Now go and ganache! What is Ganache? Ganache (pronouncedguh-NAHSH)a French invention of the mid-1800sis simply a mixture of cream and chocolate....
Classic holiday flavors combine for a delicious cookieperfect for holiday parties or gift-giving. Double chocolate plus peppermint? Thats a recipe for holiday cookie success! Photo: Johnny Miller Then youll press the dough into a cool-looking square-edged log. A modern take on peppermint patty flavors, all dressed up for a party. Serve alongside hot cocoa or eggnog for a festive pairing. Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla in a food processor and process until creamy and evenly incorporated....
Check your pantry for these snacks. Bhofack2/Getty Images Theres been an update on the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) recent chocolate recall. If you happen to experience any allergic reactionincluding nausea, hives, or swellingcontact a healthcare provider immediately. Photo:Bhofack2/Getty Images Additionally, dispose of or return the affected product to your place of purchase to receive a full refund.
Level up this classic treat with a few creative toppings. If elegance isn’t your top priority, try sprinkles or other chopped-up candies. If you dont have a microwave, melt the chocolate in a makeshift double boiler on the stove-top. Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Emily Hall Add the chocolate and stir until melted, reducing the heat if necessary. Ingredients 1cupbittersweet chocolate chips (about 6 oz.) Stir in the coconut oil....
No two slices are the same in this stunning dessert with a crunchy hazelnut streusel topping. And its not just cocoa. Theres chocolate-hazelnut spread in the mix for extra decadence. Photo:Antonis Achilleos Its an easy cake to pull off thats easy to love. Using your hands or a fork, work butter into mixture until texture is crumbly. Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....
How to get the perfect creamy mashed potatoes every time. Getty Images Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and a Thanksgiving Day staple. But there’s a secret to the perfect mashchoosing the very best potatoes formashed potatoes. Photo:Getty Images The right potatoes will leave you with the perfect creamy, fluffy mash, while the wrong ones? They’ll give you mashed potatoes with a gooey texture that nobody will love. Other middle-of-the-road varieties if you want to mix things up?...
Were breaking down these two common knife cuts. After all, theyre developed by professionals. As you learn, you might come across terms youre unsure of, which can be intimidating for beginners. Photo:Yuji Sakai/Getty Images Lets dive into the small but important distinctions between chopped vs diced. What Is Chopping? Chopping is one of the firstknife skillsyoull learn as you get more comfortable in the kitchen. The bigger the chop, the longer it will take to cook through....
Chorizo and friedeggsensure theres enough to keep you comfortably full. Top liberally with cilantro, pepitas, and Cotija, a salty Mexican cheese that crumbles beautifully. Choppedavocadoand a few dollops of sour cream add more layers of creaminess. Photo:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Although not traditional, if you cant find Cotija cheese, substitute crumbled feta or queso fresco. Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt can stand in for the sour cream....
