posted by Carol on Jul 5
These cookies get their name from their appearances. This recipes makes about 40 cookies which will keep for a only a few days in an airtight container. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Carol on May 6
Serves 4 - This is a great cold dessert, delicious, quick and easy to make.
Chocolate Mousse
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posted by Carol on Jan 8
Making your own chocolate Easter eggs is not difficult, just a bit fiddly. First of all you need to buy half egg shaped moulds. The easiest to use are the plastic ones because there is some ‘give’ in them, so making it easier to turn out the half eggs. The only problem with plastic moulds is that they can tear. Metal mould are stronger but turning out the set chocolate is more difficult. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Carol on Jan 8
Chocolate is traditionally eaten at Easter in the form of Easter eggs, cakes and other desserts. Make this chocolate nest to hold your chocolate cream eggs.
Ingredients
5oz (150g) high quality semi sweet (plain) chocolate
3oz (75g) butter
1/2 cup (4oz/95g) fine-grained (castor) sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup (1-1/2oz/40g) cake (self raising) flour
posted by Carol on Jan 8
For the chocolate egg shell, follow the instructions to make Easter Eggs, just use smaller moulds than for the large eggs. Leave the egg shells in the moulds to fill and seal them.
Ingredients for Filling 20 half eggs
16oz (455g) confectioners (icing) sugar
1oz (30g) gelatine
8tbs water
3 large eggwhites
posted by Carol on Jan 8
Whether you want to fill and Easter egg or a pretty box with chocolates, you will find that these recipes are far easier than you ever believed possible.
Orange Chocolates
Ingredients
16oz (455g) high quality semi sweet (plain) or sweet (milk) chocolate
8oz (225g) honey
12oz (340g) finely chopped or minced orange peel
4oz (95g) chocolate and hazelnut spread
3/4oz (22g) orange zest
12oz (340g) semi sweet or sweet chocolate for dipping
posted by Carol on Dec 28
For a special occasion try this super rich moist cake. Lots of butter and almonds give this rich cake its moist texture. It will be a favourite with the family and guests alike. It takes about three quarter of an hour to cook and the preparation time is 25 minutes. Serves 10 – 12
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posted by Carol on Dec 28
These delicious cocktails using chocolate based liqueurs like Crème de Cacao, Kahlua and Royal Chocolate Liqueur are lovely drinks for any party or celebration like weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, etc.
posted by Carol on Dec 28
Makes about 20 - If you have an electric mixer, meringue is very easy to make but looks impressive.
posted by Carol on Dec 28
Serves just 2 - three is definitely a crowd on Valentine’s Day.
A Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Photographic Print
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Ingredients
1lb stawberries
12oz best plain (semi-sweet) chocolate
Method
1. Leave the stems on the strawberries. They make a nice little ‘handle’. Wash and dry them and then put in the refrigerator to chill.
2. Melt the chocolate (see Basic Techniques if you don’t know how to do this).
3. Let the chocolate cool slightly, but it should not set. Take the strawberries from the refrigerator and, holding each one by its stem, dip it halfway into the chocolate so each one is half covered, then place on non-stick kitchen paper.
4. Put them back into the refrigerator to set but remove them about an hour before serving.
5. For a romantic evening, serve by candlelight with the best champagne you can afford!
