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MOIST BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS FOR THE COOK

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Ingredients- 2 cups all-purpose flour  1/3 cup white sugar  2 tablespoons  Dutch process cocoa powder   1 tablespoon baking powder  1 cup mashed bananas  2/3 cup  canola oil   1 egg, beaten  1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips    BAKING METHOD FOR MAKING MOIST BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.  In another bowl, blend the bananas, oil and egg together. Add to dry ingredients, mixing just until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into a greased muffin pan, filling three-fourths full.  Bake in a preheated 425 degree F(220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

OREO TRUFFLES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

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 OREO TRIFLE IS A VERY RICH DESSERT THAT IS EASY TO MAKE AND SIMPLE DELECTABLE TO TASTE. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR MAKING OREO TRIFLE 1 lb Oreo sandwich  cookies (3 sleeves)  8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature and softened 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extractor   1 teaspoon mint extract, 1 lb milk chocolate  1/2 lb white chocolate for drizzling METHOD FOR MAKING OREO TRIFLE In a bowl Using a blender , grind the oreo cookies into a fine powder.  Now using an electric mixer, blend together the cookie powder, the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until  all ingredients are well  mixed (there should be no white traces of cream cheese).  Now Roll this prepared dough  into small balls and place on wax-lined cookie sheet.  Refrigerate for  about 1 hour.  Line two cookie sheets with wax paper.  In a double-boiler, melt the milk chocolate. Now dip the prepared balls into the melted chocolate ...

BASIC BROWNIE RECIPE FOR THE BROWNIE LOVER COOK

 I never thought that making brownie could be so much fun and easy.If you have a basic brownie recipe and you know the basic method of making it then you can easily make variations to it and come up with your creations. THE INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR THIS EASY BROWNIE RECIPE ARE:- 3/4 cups of butter that is unsalted softened at room temperature,you need 11/2 cups of granulated sugar,1+3/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract,3 large eggs at room temperature,1/2 cup of unsweetned cocoa powder,3/4 cups of all purpose flour,1/2 teaspoon of baking powder,3/4 teaspoon of salt,1 cup chopped pecans and about 1/2 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips,electric beater. Once we have assembled all the ingredients the next step is to bake the brownies. Here we will discuss the simple brownie recipe in a step by step method . The first step is to Preheat your oven at 350 .And the baking  pan needs to be greased with crisco. Take one bowl and place all the dry ingredients in it i.e-flour...

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VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup rice flour 3/4 cup Quinoa Flakes 1 teaspoon baking soda dash of salt 1/2 cup Vegan chocolate chips BAKING METHOD Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl beat the honey, brown sugar, margarine, peanut butter, and vanilla extract together at low speed until creamy. Combine all the dry ingredients rice flour, quinoa flakes, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl .Add the dry ingredients mixture to the creamy mixture and beat well with a beater until well blended. Using a spoon fold in the vegan chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about two inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are light golden brown. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet.

FREE GIFT BEAUTIFUL ECLAIR RECIPE FOR THE KID COOK

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING ECLAIR 1 cup water  1/2 cup butter  1/4 teaspoon salt  1 cup all-purpose flour  4 eggs  1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened  2 cups milk  1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix  1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped  1 tablespoon butter  1 cup confectioners' sugar  2 tablespoons boiling water  DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DESSERT Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).  For icing: In small saucepan, melt chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Remove from heat and, with electric mixer, beat in confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons hot water. Beat until smooth. Drizzle over filled eclairs.  For shells: In medium saucepan bring 1 cup water to a boil, stir in 1/2 cup butter and salt. Stir until melted. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. D...

EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA CUPCAKES DESSERT RECIPE

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA CUPCAKES A VERY DELICIOUS VARIETY OF CUPCAKES THAT CAN BE SERVED ON ANY OCCASSION BE IT KID'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES,TEA PARTY.CAN EVEN BE SERVED AS A HEALTHY BREAKFAST SNACK.THE RARE BLEND OF BANANAS AND CHOCOLATE IS SIMPLY AMAZING.ONCE BAKED THE CUPCAKES TURN OUT REALLY WELL.IT DOESN'T REQUIRE MUCH TIME AND EFFORT IN MAKING THEM.SO LET'S GET STARTED. INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUPCAKES 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 11/2 cups of all purpose flour(sifted) 2 eggs large 1/2 cup butter(softened)room temperature 1/2 cup castor sugar 2 tablespoons of milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 ripe bananas mashed properly 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract METHOD Preheat oven to 180 Degrees C or 350 Degrees f.lIner the cupcake tins with paper liners of your choice. In a bowl using an electric beater beat the eggs and sugar togetether till it light and fluffy and well mixed.Now mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract and beat well again till it fo...

EASY STRAWBERRY PIE RECIPE FROM SCRATCH FOR THE NOVICE COOK

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Ingredients * 1 pie crust, pre-baked * 1 pint ripe strawberries * 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert * 2 tablespoons cornstarch * 1 cup hot water * 1 cup cold water * 1/2 cup sugar * whipped cream Directions 1.pre-bake pie crust. 2.Cool. 3 Slice the strawberries into the pie crust. 4.In a medium saucepan mix the package of jello with the cornstarch. 5. Add the water and the sugar. 6. Cook over medium heat until boiling. 7. Stir occasionally. 8. Pour the boiling mixture over the strawberries. 9. Place the pie in the refrigerator. 10 Chill for 3-4 hours until the jello glaze sets. 11 Serve with big dollops of whipped cream

FREE GIFT CAKE DONUT RECIPE FOR THE COOK

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CAKE DONUT Ingredients:   1 cup   unbleached all-purpose flour   1/3 cup sugar   1 teaspoon baking powder   1/4 teaspoon baking soda   1 tablespoon dry   strawberry jello   1/2 teaspoon salt   1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated   1/4 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries   1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt   1 egg   2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil   1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Method FOR MAKING THE CAKE DONUTS   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a doughnut pan well   Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, strawberry jello, salt, and nutmeg together in a medium mixing bowl.   Whisk yogurt, strawberries, egg, oil and vanilla together in a separate small bowl. Pour all at once over dry ingredients and stir only until everything is moistened.   Spoon batter into pastry bag or quart-size zippered plastic bag. Seal. Snip small corner of plastic b...

HEALTHY CUPCAKES FOR THE DIABETIC COOK

HEALTHY CUPCAKE RECIPES MANGO CUPCAKES 1 Cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder A pinch of baking soda 2 eggs large 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoon milk ½ cup butter room temperature ½ cup ripe sweet mango pureed 3 tablespoons of honey (optional) 1   sweet mango ( diced) cut into small pieces for the garnishing Method In a large bowl mix the all purpose flour and baking powder together. Sift and keep aside. In another bowl beat the butter with an electric beater until creamy. Add eggs one a t a time and beat well after each addition till well blended. Add the vanilla extract and beat again .Now add in the flour baking powder mixture and mix well. Using a spoon  add the mango puree ,honey and milk and mix gently. If the batter is dry , add more milk(a little milk add spoon by spoon till the desired consistency is achieved). Pour this batter into paper lined cupcake pans and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degree F OR 180 deg...

BEAUTIFUL GREEN WHITE MAGIC CUPCAKE FOR THE COOK

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LIME CUPCAKES STUFFED WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND WITH  LIME FROSTING INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUPCAKES 1 Cup of white sugar 1/2 cup of butter at room temperature 2 eggs large 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 11/2 cups of all purpose flour 1 teaspoon lime zest (grated lime skin) fresh strawberries 12 METHOD FOR THE LIME  CUPCAKES Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F or 180 Degrees C. Line the cupcake cups with paper liners. Take a bowl and mix together the dry ingredients flour and baking powder.Sift and set aside.In another bowl with an electric beater beat the butter and sugar together till it is creamy and fluffy.Now add in the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract and beat well again. Now mix the sifted flour baking powder mixture and milk alternately.Mix well till all ingredients are well blended and formed into a smooth batter.Now stir in the lime zest. Spoon this batter into the paper lined cupcake pans and bake for about ...

BEST BLUEBERRY PIE RECIPE

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Ingredients Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour, plus extra for dusting Pinch of salt 1 stick butter, cut into small cubes and frozen 1/4 cup ice water BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING 16 ounces fresh blueberries  2 Golden Delicious apples , cored, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice  1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon  2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons butter , cut into small cubes 1 egg 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar  Special equipment: 9-inch pie pan  Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. METHOD For the crust: In a food processor , add the flour and a nice pinch of salt. Pulse very lightly just to blend . Add the butter evenly around the flour and quickly pulse until the flour resembles small crumbles. Slowly pour the water through the spout until the dough begins to come together. Remove and quickly form into a disc. Tightly cover with plastic wrap . Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, for the blueb...