January 15th 2008
As I said in a previous post, I am experimenting with cake baking. I found this recipe and just had to give it a try. I absolutely love white chocolate and raspberries and to put them together is even better! The cream cheese frosting is creamy and smooth. All around the cake was a delicious hit!
January 15th 2008
This is a slightly jazzed up version of typical cream cheese cake frosting. It goes great on carrot or chocolate cake, pumpkin bread, cupcakes, or even in between cookies. Or on a white chocolate raspberry cake.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz. white baking chocolate squares or chips, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp. cocoa powder (optional depending on if you want a chocolate flavour)
Steps
- Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy after each addition.
- Refrigerate while making your cake so it can stiffen a bit.
- When ready, use to frost your favorite cake or cupcake recipe.
Credit! Thanks to Kraft Foods for this frosting recipe.
January 14th 2008
Here are some interesting articles I though you might find useful. Enjoy :)
January 8th 2008
While I was at the grocery store yesterday, I began contemplating what to make for dinner. My husband and I really love Italian cuisine, particularly pasta, so I went to the pasta isle and picked up a box of penne. On the back of the box I found this primavera recipe (though here it’s a little tweaked) and it turned out to be quite tasty. The next time I make this, I’ll have to try it out on company.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 large green peppers, medium diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, medium diced
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water from cooking the pasta
- 3/4-1 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and save 1/2 cup pasta water
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the vegetables and cook for two minutes.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, pasta water, and cooked pasta.
- Blend and simmer until hot.
- Stir in the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
January 4th 2008
In the event of trying to eat healthier, my husband and I are trying out some new recipes. I saw some pink, healthy looking salmon fillets at Costco the other day. Of course fatty fish, like salmon, is quite good for you because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which is supposed to help protect against heart disease. Make sure to try and purchase wild salmon for the best quality. The flesh should be a bright pink and have a good smell (as in, not fishy smelling).
I found this chili rub recipe on a little index card at the grocery store, which I think is quite a good idea. They’ve started putting out these cards at stores such as Wal-Mart and Target, and most of the time they actually turn out pretty well, at least this one was pretty tasty.Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15-25 minutes Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2-2 pounds salmon fillet
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt
Steps
- Drizzle oil over salmon. Stir together chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and salt. Rub into the fillet.
- Coat grill (either outdoor or George Foreman) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place fish on grill. For outdoor grill, cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side. For the George Foreman grill (or indoor grill), cook for approximately 7 to 10 minutes total. You can also bake the fillet in oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes depending on the thickness. Meat is done when it flakes by a fork.
- Cut into fur steaks and serve with a healthy side, such as asparagus or a side salad.
Eatables is the food blog of Delilah Hinman. On here, I compile and share recipes I’ve tried and tested among my family and friends. Feel free to try out the recipes for yourself and let me know what you think!
