Chocolate /Cherry Biscotti:

This recipe was adapted from a Cooking light recipe and I found it to be a good choice for an option to my Almond Biscotti which is loaded with butter.  So those of you are conscious about too much butter in recipes may like to try this recipe as an alternative.  They are a bit heavier in texture but very good in my opinion.  Subsitute cranberries if you like or make them plain with orange or lemon extract.. I didn't roll my biscotti because I find dropping heaping tablespoons one after the other overlapping is much quicker and I know those of you who like quick and easy, this recipe is for you..Happy Baking!

   Enjoy

Chocolate, Cherry Biscotti

3 cups all purpose flour or 2 cups all purpose and 1 cup whole wheat flour

¼ tsp. Salt

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 tsp. Vanilla extract

 1½ tsp. Almond extract or less (watch amount almond is very strong)

2/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries

½ cup chocolate semi sweet chips

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350.. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray..

Combine flour and salt.. Set aside

Beat sugar and eggs with mixer, adding oil and extracts.. Beat for several minutes. Add flour mixture, beating at a low speed until blended well..Stir in cherries and chocolate chips..

Drop batter by tablespoons making sure to overlap..using approx. 8 tablespoons down the length of the cookie sheet.(Picture will illustrate)

Illustration of how to drop by tablespoons Biscotti batter.  Seal sides using a  wide knife or icing spreader.

Bake approximately 25 to 30 minutes or more until lightly browned.  Cool.. Turn oven to 325.  Cut diagonally into ½ slices ( use a serrated knife or electric knife)placing cut side down and bake an additional 5 minutes on each side.. Remove from baking sheet.. Cool completely. 

Note:  This is a small recipe and depending on how you cut the biscotti you can get anywhere from 25 to 40 biscotti.These Biscotti are a great breakfast food..Low in calories with lots of fruit...add some coffee or tea to complete.. 

Breakfast or anytime snacking these are super.

10/17/11 
6/3/13
 

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Crock Pot Beef Brisket

Hi and Good Day to everyone!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you continue to visit my blog and Facebook page.

I love baking and cooking and trying new recipes as well as creating some new ones.  So please come visit me often.  I love making new friends and helping others who enjoy baking, cooking and welcome comments on my page and blog too! So on to the Crock Pot Beef Brisket recipe.

This was a first time using this type of roast and after I bought it I looked up the cut and quite honestly I didn't know if we would enjoy it. 

I also was using a new seasoning from Trader Joe's.  It is called 21 Seasoning Saute'.

Starting off is a little information about Beef Brisket.

Note:  Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts, though the precise definition of the cut differs internationally. Wikipedia

Since this was a new cut of roast for me I found it necessary to check out the best way to cut the roast.  The link below provides a good example of how to.

How to slice a beef brisket 

Seared roast in crock pot.  Look at the rich color of the roast.

2 lb. beef brisket roast 

2 T Trader Joe's brand 21 Seasoning Saute. 

1 red onion sliced 

1tsp. Salt

1 cup beef broth

Liberally Season roast. Mine was a two pound roast but if yours is larger season accordingly.

A great buy at half off the original price.   It was worth a first try at the $8.59 price. 

 In a large pan place 2 T olive oil.  Sear roast on both sides and place in crock pot fat side up with beef broth . I put half the broth in the crock first and then add the rest of the broth to it.

 Place 1/2 cup beef broth  in crock pot . Add roast, add the other 1/2 cup and top with sliced red onion.  Cook on low 6 to 8  hours or until tender.  Let roast rest for 10 minutes.  Slice thin approximately 1/4 inch slices.  Place back in drippings until ready to serve.

As it turned out the roast was very good.  Quite better than expected but it did cook on low for at least 8 hours.  The seasoning was different than I usually use but I can say we did like it very much.

I'll post some photo's later of the entire meal.  I planning of serving fresh asparagus along with it too!

From my kitchen to yours,

Easy Peach Cobbler

What do I do when I am bored~~~~~~~~ I bake!

Three good size peaches were starring me in the eye and I was so tempted to make a peach torte but figured cobbler would be easier and hubby would probably enjoy it better.  Aren't I a nice wife? lol  Cool weather makes me want to bake!

I didn't follow any specific recipe but I did remember to jot down what I did.  Here goes:

 

In a medium size pan place 2 cups sliced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup water and a teaspoon lemon juice.  Stir.  Bring the peaches to a boil and cook until peaches are tender and liquid is thickened slightly.  Set aside to cool.

***Note: You could use canned peaches too which might be easier.  I'd drain the peaches and thicken the juice with a little corn starch over medium heat until slightly thickened and you would probably get the same results with less work. LOL

  Cobbler topping:

In a large bowl place
 1 egg
 1/2 cup sugar,
 3 T melted butter,
 1/2 cup milk
 and a slight amount (approx. 1/4 cup) of cooled peach liquid and then add 2+ cups of Bisquick biscuit mix , mixing until all is blended using a large spoon.  (You have to play this safe and start with 2 cups of Bisquick and if the mixture is too thin add a slight bit more Bisquick or if it is too thick add a slight bit more of milk). I'm hoping my explanation is clear.  

Next lightly grease a small baking pan.   Place the cooked peaches juice and all in the bottom of pan.  Top with approximately 6 Large tablespoons of baking mix, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and bake at 400 degrees approx. 20 to 30 minutes until top is browned and juice is bubbling around edges.  Cool slightly before serving. 

Enjoy!  Top with a little vanilla ice cream if desired! Yummy!

10/22/14

Card Party Chocolate dessert!

I'm not having a card party but as I was preparing this very easy dessert I thought if I were having a card party or maybe a few gal friends over to chat this might be something they'd enjoy.

Easy to make and if your weight conscious try it with low calorie or low fat ingredients.  I think it would work out fine.

Here' s my easy recipe!  Variations of pudding will work too!  I could  think of plenty of combo's.  Vanilla with Banana, Lemon cream topped with some berries , pistachio with chocolate chips, coconut cream with toasted coconut.  The list can go on and on..

1 large package Chocolate Instant Pudding
1 1/2 cups skim milk
*1/2 sour cream
I store bought Angel food cake
Whipped topping
chocolate morsels
banana

Whisk chocolate pudding with milk, add sour cream and whisk.  I used sour cream because I didn't have cool whip..I have made this type dessert using ricotta as well.  The only difference I see is that the mixture is a bit thicker so you can add a bit more milk it you think it is too thick.



Happy Easy Baking or Cooking from my kitchen to yours,

M.J.

5/14/12
1/4/15

Easy Key Lime Pie

I used limes instead of Key limes but the recipe is the same.

 I have always loved Key Lime Pie and when we go to Florida there is always Key Lime on the dessert menu.  That last time we were there we went to our favorite restaurant and as usual after dinner I had their homemade Key Lime Pie. I was never tempted to copy theirs but today I decided I would.  Easy, peezy!!

This pie can be eaten frozen (set out for a few minutes and then slice) or make it and place it in the refrigerator until you are serving it. The later is fine but my favorite way is to freeze it.  Yummy!  Quick, easy and only 4 ingredients to make a fabulous dessert. Top with whipped cream for the extra yum and garnish with a lime slice.

OOPS Butter should not be in photo!

Happy Baking!

M.J.

 1   Baked Pie Shell (I used graham cracker shell recipe)but store bought will do fine.
 3/4 cup Lime Juice
1 lg. carton Cool Whip
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Cool Pie shell.  Mix Lime juice and condensed milk.  Add Cool Whip.  Pour into shell and chill or freeze.  If frozen leave out on counter for 5 to 10 minutes to allow to thaw slightly.  Enjoy!


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