MARSHMALLOW FONDANT

OPERATION MARSHMALLOW FONDANT COMPLETE-RED, BLACK & WHITE....NOW FOR THE CREATING!!! ♥ ♥ ♥

INTRODUCING S'MADELEINES

WANT A BITE?????

WHEN CONTACTED BY THE COMPANY DONSUEMOR I WAS NOTHING SHORT OF THRILLED. THEY ASKED ME TO TRY OUT ONE OF THEIR PRODUCTS AND CREATE A RECIPE WITH IT. THEY WERE ASKING ME? I WAS SO EXCITED!!!! I CHOSE TO TRY THEIR MADELEINES AND MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS ALONG THE LINES OF A TRIFLE. WHO DOESN'T LOVE TRIFLE?! BUT THEN I WAS THINKING ABOUT HOW MUCH I LOVE & ADORE S'MORES. AND THAT'S WHEN IT HIT ME!!! IT HIT ME HARD!

S'MADELEINES!!!

I MADE 3 VARIATIONS OF MY RECIPE, SO LET'S BEGIN OUR PHOTO TOUR! READY?

VARIATION 1 OF THE S'MADELEINE

HERE IS ONE OF THE BEAUTIFULLY PACKAGED MADELEINES I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. YUP, TASTES AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS. MOIST, SWEET, DELISH! TIME TO UNWRAP!

NEXT, I CUT A MARSHMALLOW IN HALF HORIZONTALLY & TORCHED IT TO MAKE IT NICE & TOASTY!

HAVE TO ADD SOME CHOCOLATE RIGHT?

SOME MELTED CHOCOLATE TO HOLD IT ALL IN PLACE AND HELP WITH THE OOEY GOOEY FACTOR!! ADD A STICK TOO BECAUSE STICKS MAKE EVERYTHING CUTER, RIGHT?

HERE'S THE FUN PART! SMOOOOOOOOOSH!!!!! WANT A BITE?

VARIATION 2 OF THE S'MADELEINE

THIS S'MADELEINE INVOLVES ONE COOKIE AND A WHOLE LOT OF CHOCOLATE. HERE WE GO! SPREAD SOME MELTED CHOCOLATE ON A COOKIE. ADD A MARSHMALLOW CUT IN HALF AND TORCH TILL TOASTY!

THEN ADD A STICK AND FREEZE TO HOLD IT ALL TOGETHER. NOW GIVE IT A CHOCOLATE BATH AND SUBMERGE THE WHOLE THING. OH YEAAAAAH!

TIME TO DECORATE WITH SPRINKLES BECAUSE SPRINKLES MAKE EVERYONE SMILE, DON'T THEY? ARE YOU SMILING?

I THINK I NEED TO TASTE TEST IT, DON'T I? THIS IS THE TOUGH PART OF BAKING AND BLOGGING BUT SOMEONE'S GOT TO DO IT! ME, ME, ME!!!

INTERESTED IN ONE MORE S'MADELEINE VARIETY? PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS, HOLD ON TO YOUR FLUFFERNUTTER SANDWICH!! DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION YET?

VARIATION 3 OF THE S'MADELEINE

SPREAD FLUFF ON ONE COOKIE.

SPREAD PEANUT BUTTER ON A SECOND COOKIE. SEE WHERE WE'RE GOING WITH THIS?

DON'T FORGET MORE TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS. HELLLOOOOOO OOEY GOOEY!

PUT YOUR S'MADELEINE SANDWICH TOGETHER-ADDING A STICK OF COURSE AND DIP THE BOTTOM IN MELTED CHOCOLATE!

LET'S TRY IT!

IT LEFT ME SPEECHLESS!

AND THEM, TOO! HEE HEE

LINKING UP AT http://wearethatfamily.com/ AND http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/ AND http://bizzybakesb.blogspot.com/2011/08/bake-with-bizzy_31.html AND http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2011/08/thursdays-treasures.html AND http://www.somethingswanky.com/2011/08/sweet-treats-thursday-and-uprint.html

WONKA WEDNESDAY PARTY!!!

AHOY MATEYS!

AHOY THERE! WELL, SHIVER ME TIMBERS! DID YOU KNOW SEPTEMBER 19TH IS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY? I WANTED YOU TO HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR PIRATE TALK !! LOL

THESE WERE ENJOYED BY JADEN AND HIS BEST MATEYS!

JAKEY LOVES MEATBALLS!

HERE IS MY JAKEY ENJOYING HIS FIRST DINNER OF HOMEMADE SAUCE & MEATBALLS OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS POST IS DEDICATED TO BECKY WHO UNDERSTOOD THE DEEP JOY OF FEEDING YOUR LOVED ONES FROM THE HEART! ♥ ♥ ♥

RECIPE COMING!!!

FOR SERIOUS PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS ONLY!

THIS WAS MY SECOND MONTH PARTICIPATING IN THE SECRET RECIPE CLUB. http://www.amandascookin.com/p/secret-recipe-club.html

EVERYONE IS GIVEN THE NAME OF A BLOG (SECRETLY) AND YOU CHOOSE ONE RECIPE TO MAKE FROM THAT BLOG. THEN, EVERYONE POSTS AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME GIVEN DAY....TODAY!!!!

I RECEIVED THE BLOG TITLED, A SPOONFUL OF THYME. A BEAUTIFUL BLOG THAT YOU MUST VISIT. OF COURSE, WHEN I SAW A COOKIE BAR INCLUDING PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE, I KNEW IT HAD MY NAME WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!!

I BASICALLY FOLLOWED THE RECIPE AS WRITTEN. I DID ADD ALL OF THE CHIPS AT ONCE INSTEAD OF RESERVING SOME FOR THE TOP AND ONCE COOLED I DECORATED WITH MELTED CHOCOLATE, REESE'S PIECES AND CHOPPED PEANUT BUTTER CUPS. YOU KNOW I NEED MY "WONKA" TOUCH AT ALL TIMES.

THANKS FOR THIS SINFUL RECIPE KATE!

Chocolate Peanut Buddy Bars

1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) chocolate chips, divided

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Beat peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat in flour and salt. Stir in 3/4 cup morsels. Spread into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining morsels. Let stand for 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny; spread evenly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Recipe from http://aspoonfulofthyme.blogspot.com/2009/08/chocolate-peanut-buddy-bars.html

RED VELVET BROWNIES WITH CHEESECAKE SWIRL

DOESN'T THE SWIRLED TOP MAKE YOU SMILE?WANT A BAR? RECIPE: (ADAPTED FROM A FEW DIFFERENT WEBSITES)

LINE AN 8X8 PAN WITH NONSTICK FOIL AND PREHEAT OVEN TO 350.

1 stick (4 ounces) salted butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 T. red food coloring (i used a big blob of the colored paste)
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Layer:
8 ounces soft cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Brownie: Add melted butter to a large bowl and add the sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, food coloring. Whisk in the eggs. Fold in the flour until combined. Spread in the pan and reserve 1/4 cup of the batter for the swirl.

Cream cheese layer: Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer. Using a toothpick, drag the tip through the cream cheese mixture to create a swirl pattern. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely. Chill and then cut. Mmmmmmm!

HURRICAKES FOR BREAKFAST

CHOCOLATE CHIP "HURRICAKES" FOR BREAKFAST! BE SAFE AND COZY! XOXOButtermilk Pancakes

(makes 12 pancakes) I cut this in 1/3rds for 2 of us

Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
HANDFUL OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS, OR MORE HEE HEE
1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions
1 In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, milk, eggs and melted butter. Keep the two mixtures separate until you are ready to cook.
2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium to med-high heat. 3 Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, using a wooden spoon or fork to blend. Stir until it's just blended together. Add chips. Do not over stir! Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/2 cup for each pancake. Brown on
both sides and serve hot.
allrecipes.com

HURRICAKE

POPCORN AND CAKE? OH YEAH!!! OUR "HURRICAKE" IS A DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE INFUSED WITH POPCORN GANACHE!!! THE POPCORN INFUSED IN MAKES THE GANACHE EXTRA BUTTERY WITH A HINT OF SALTINESS!!! WE WILL EAT OUR WAY THROUGH HURRICANE EVE! BE SAFE EVERYONE! ♥HERE IS YOUR SLICE! DIG IN!
CAKE RECIPE FROM INA GARTEN...ONE OF MY FAVES!

Ingredients

• Butter, for greasing the pans
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cups good cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, shaken
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch x 2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
• Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.

Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with ganache (see below). Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the ganache evenly on the top and sides of the cake. Tope with chocolate dipped popcorn.

Chocolate popcorn ganache: (adapted from gourmand recipes)

2 1/4 cup cream
6 oz. buttered popcorn (popped in microwave)
18 oz. milk or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

Pop the popcorn. Heat the cream just below boiling point and pour popcorn in on top of it. Do not mix. Let sit there for 10 minutes to infuse. Strain cream through fine sieve and discard popcorn. Reheat cream (Add a bit more cream if it looks too little) and stir in chocolate until melted. can pop in microwave a few seconds to speed up melting process.

GUESS WHO IS HAVING BIRTHDAY?

GUESS WHO IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY MONDAY? YUP! MR. KIT KAT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY OH DELICIOUS ONE! COME PEEK AT SOME KIT KAT CAKES HERE.

So, so easy! Make any 2 layer cake and frost in the middle, on top and sides. Stick on your kitkats, tie on a ribbon and fill the center with m &m's. Now, how easy is THAT????!!!!! ooooh-AND take a picture for me!!!

GF FRIDAY-CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST

WHEN I READ ABOUT THIS RECIPE, I COULDN'T WAIT TO TRY IT. I THOUGHT, REALLLLYYYY???? I COULDN'T IMAGINE TRANSFORMING CAULIFLOWER INTO A PIZZA CRUST OF SOME SORT. WELL, IT WORKED! IT WAS DELISH! HUBBY COULDN'T EVEN GUESS IT WAS CAULIFLOWER! THE TRANSFORMATION WAS THAAAAAT GOOD. I THINK THIS RECIPE BEGAN IN THE WORLD OF "LOW CARBING" BUT IT'S JUST PERFECT FOR THE GLUTEN FREE WORLD AS WELL. HOPE YOU GIVE IT A TRY-LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK IF YOU DO!

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST
1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower (USE A RICER OR I HAVE READ SOME PEOPLE USE A FOOD PROCESSOR! I WILL TRY THAT METHOD NEXT TIME)
1 egg
1 cup mozzarellA cheese (I USED SHREDDED MOZZARELLA/PROVOLONE COMBO)

PIZZA SAUCE OF YOUR CHOICE

MORE SHREDDED CHEESE PLUS ANY TOPPINGS YOU LIKE

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

SECRET IS IN GREASING YOUR PARCHMENT VERY WELL. PAM SPRAY DID NOT WORK WELL ENOUGH FOR THIS. GENEROUSLY OIL A ROUND PIECE OF PARCHMENT WITH OIL AND WIPE OFF EXCESS SO IT DOESN'T LEAK OFF SIDES IN OVEN.

In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Press evenly on the parchment.

I baked mine directly on a pizza stone at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes (15-20 minutes if you double the recipe).

Remove the pan from the oven. To the crust, add sauce, then cheese and toppings.

Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted!

FOR MY SUPERWOMAN!!!!!! XOXO

EVERYONE KNOWS A SUPERWOMAN....THIS CUPCAKE BOUQUET IS FOR MY SUPERWOMAN!!!!

CUPCAKES:

2 STICKS SOFT BUTTER

1 3/4 C. SUGAR

4 EGGS

2TSP. VANILLA

3C. FLOUR

1T. BAKING POWDER

1/2 TSP. SALT

1 1/4 C. MILK

PREHEAT 350. LINE CUPCAKE TINS WITH LINER. MAKES 24

BEAT BUTTER AND SUGAR TOGETHER UNTIL CREAMY. ADD EGGS & VANILLA. ADD DRY INGREDIENTS ALTERNATING WITH MILK. DON'T OVER MIX. BAKE IN TINS APPROX 20 MINS. COOL.

BUTTERCREAM:

2 STICKS SOFT BUTTER

8C, CONFECTIONERS SUGAR

1/2C. MILK-ADD SLOWLY MY NOT NEED IT ALL

PINK COLORING

BEAT ALL TOGETHER ADDING THE MILK SLOWLY. YOU MAY NOT NEED IT ALL. PIPE WITH 2D TIP AS I DID OR 1M.

LINKING UP WITH http://www.momnivores-dilemma.com/ AND http://alliemakes.blogspot.com/ AND http://bizzybakesb.blogspot.com /ANDhttp://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/ AND http://www.alli-n-son.com/2011/08/25/chocolate-chip-scones-espresso-glaze/

EARTHQUAKE PIE

OK MY CLEVER WORK FRIENDS WANTED SOMETHING IN HONOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE..... I BRING YOU Momofuku Milk Bar's "CRACK PIE" Recipe!!!! HOW'S THAT?? ♥ ♥ ♥ (PERFECT FOR WONKA WEDNESDAY....VERY SWEEEET!!!)

CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

WONKA WEDNESDAY LINK UP PARTY!!!!!!

GRASSHOPPER BARS RECREATED

I RECENTLY SAW A BEAUTIFUL GRASSHOPPER BAR IN MY NEW "BAKED" COOKBOOK! NOT LOVING MINT SO MUCH (OR THE COLOR GREEN LOL) I DECIDED TO SWAP OUT THE MINT FOR AN ALMOND FLAVOR AND A PINK COLOR. KIND OF LIKE THE BEST PART OF A RAINBOW COOKIE!! ♥ ♥ ♥LINKING UP WITH http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/ AND http://33shadesofgreen.blogspot.com/

BISCOFF TRUFFLES

I HAD SOME EXTRA BISCOFF COOKIES FROM THIS WEEK'S EARLIER POST AND I COULDN'T LET THEM GO TO WASTE. I THOUGHT THEY WERE THE PERFECT MATCH FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS TRUFFLE. I USUALLY MAKE THESE WITH OREOS BUT SWAPPING THEM FOR BISCOFF COOKIES WAS PURE YUMMINESS!!!

RECIPE:

24 BISCOFF COOKIES

4 OUNCES CREAM CHEESE, ROOM TEMP

CHOCOLATE OF YOUR CHOICE FOR DIPPING

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, GRIND THE BISCOFFS. ADD CREAM CHEESE AND PROCESS UNTIL A DOUGH HAS FORMED. (IF DRY, ADD A DROP MORE CREAM CHEESE) CHILL DOUGH UNTIL FIRM ENOUGH TO ROLL INTO TRUFFLES. ONCE ROLLED, CHILL AGAIN. DIP INTO CHOCOLATE AND SET ON WAX PAPER TO DRY. KEEP CHILLED.

MAKES APPROX 12-14 TRUFFLES.

LINKING UP WITH http://mandysrecipebox.blogspot.com/ AND http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/ AND http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/ AND http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=13888

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO CORN

OH CORN LOVERS!!!! HERE IS A PERFECT SUMMER SIDE DISH! START BY GRILLING SOME FRESH CORN ON THE COB. REMOVE FROM THE COB AND THEN SAUTEE IT WITH BUTTER, 4 SLICES CHOPPED PROSCIUTTO, CHOPPED RED ONION, SALT & PEPPER IN A CAST IRON PAN! MMmmm!!! (GF TOO!)

LINKED WITH GF WEDNESDAYS AND http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/blog-party-4/ AND http://www.larkscountryheart.com/2011/08/made-it-on-monday-wk-23.html?spref=fb

BISCOFF COOKIES THAT DEFY ALL WILLPOWER

IF YOU LACK WILLPOWER, PLEASE LOOK AWAY NOW. THIS COOKIE IS AMAZING, HIGHLY ADDICTIVE AND I GUARANTEE YOU CAN'T EAT ONLY 3....TRUST ME, I JUST PROVED IT!!!!!!! YOU CAN FIND THE RECIPE OVER AT Picky Palate! JENNY HAS DONE IT AGAIN! THE ONLY CHANGE I MADE WAS ADDING "COOKIES-N-CREME DROPS" & SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS IN PLACE OF THE WHITE CHIPS. WITH BISCOFF COOKIES IN THESE, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG. AND USE YOUR EXTRA BISCOFFS TO MAKE THESE CHEESECAKE BARS!

RECIPE FROM JENNY AT PICKY PALATE

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

3 cups all purpose flour

20 finely ground Biscoff Cookies

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

20 crushed Biscoff Cookies (coarsely chopped for an added crunch)

2 cups white chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with a silpat liner or parchment paper.

2. In a stand or electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and creamy. Add eggs then vanilla until well combined.

3. In a large bowl add the flour, ground Biscoff Cookies, baking soda and salt. Mix to combine then slowly add to wet ingredients until just combined. Add coarsely chopped Biscoff cookies and white chips until just combined.

4. With a medium cookies scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges start to turn golden brown. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. Serve with a tall glass of milk.

Makes 3 dozen cookies

MY NOTES: I BROKE THE BISCOFF BY HAND FOR THE LAST ADDITION TO KEEP THEM VERY CRISPY!!! I ALSO OMITED THE WHITE CHOC CHIPS AND INSTEAD USED 1 BAG OF COOKIES-N-CREME DROPS AND SEMISWEET CHIPS.

LINKED AT EVERDAY MOM'S MEALS and SWEET TOOTH SUNDAY

CRAZY GOOD CRUMB CAKE!

I AM EXCITED TO SHARE WITH YOU MY SECOND RECIPE FROM FAN FAVORITES! THIS RECIPE IS FROM TERRY. HER FRIEND TAUGHT HER TO MAKE THIS CAKE 20 YEARS AGO. NOW 20 YEARS LATER, TERRY IS STILL MAKING IT FOR ALMOST EVERY FAMILY AND WORK PARTY. NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY! THE CRUMBS IN THIS ALONE ARE ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU SWOON!!!! IGNORE THE AMOUNT OF BUTTER....IT'S WORTH EVERY STICK!!! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR RECIPE WITH US TERRY!!!!! XOXO (ANY CHANGES I MADE, I ADDED BELOW)

Crumb Cake

Crumbs (night before) (FIRST CONFESSION: THOSE OF U WHO KNOW ME, KNOW THERE IS NO WAY I COULD WAIT OVER NIGHT-BUT A FEW HOURS WORKED WELL FOR ME)

4 cups flour

2 ½ cups sugar

4 sticks margarine-soft (SECOND CONFESSION.....COVER YOUR EARS TERRY....I USED BUTTER)

1 ½ tsp cinnamon (**or more, to taste)

Mix all ingredients together. Using hands, Form into tight pieces in your fists. Place in uncovered bowl or on cookie sheet in fridge over night. Will break into crumbs over batter before baking cake in oven.

Cake

1 stick butter

8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 ¼ cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups flour

2 eggs

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

¼ cup (+) milk (Terry uses more milk, between 1/4 and 1/2 cup, she cannot spread batter with ¼ cup, doesn't change consistency)

cream butter, cream cheese and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat till smooth.

Mix dry ingredients together.

Add dry mixture to egg mixture. Alternating with milk. Spread in a

10 ½ x 15 ½ pan. Sprinkle huge crumbs on top. Bake in a 350 º oven, for 40 to 60 minutes.

(THIRD CONFESSION: I HALVED THE RECIPE AND BAKED IT IN AN 11X7 PAN WITH NONSTICK FOIL FOR EXACTLY 50 MINS)