Ingredients
- Servings: 2
- 2 pounds chocolate
- 30 small peppermint candy canes
Recipe
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil.
- place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- place candy canes in a plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. stir peppermint into melted chocolate. spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour. break into pieces by slamming pan on counter.
Ingredients
- Servings: 18
- 1 potato, peeled and cubed (optional)
- 1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg , beaten until foamy
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, or as needed
- 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
Recipe
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ready Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
- place potato into a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. drain. mash potato in a bowl until no lumps remain; set aside to cool.
- mix peanut butter, egg , margarine, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl to make a stiff mixture that holds its shape when formed. mix in the cooled mashed potato.
- cover and refrigerate peanut butter filling overnight.
- place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on high power for 1 minute; stir. continue to heat and stir the chocolate chips in 15-second intervals until just warm and smoothly melted; do not overheat.
- scoop up about 1 tablespoon (or desired amount) of peanut butter filling, form into an egg shape, and dip into the melted chocolate. set chocolate-covered egg aside on waxed paper to set up. repeat with remaining filling and chocolate. refrigerate leftovers.
Ingredients
- Servings: 4
- 20 baby carrots
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vinegar
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Ready Time: 15 mins
- place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. bring water to a boil. add baby carrots, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes. transfer to a serving dish.
- place honey, butter, vanilla extract, and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds in microwave oven; stir until combined. pour glaze over carrots; season with salt and black pepper.
Ingredients
- Servings: 4
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ready Time: 30 mins
- preheat oven to broil.
- line a 10x15 inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
- cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave until done, about 4 minutes per potato. when the potatoes are cool, peel, cut in half lengthwise and slice about 1/4 inch.
- place the potato slices in a single layer on prepared cookie sheet. slice the butter into about 1/8 inch pats and place all over the sweet potatoes. sprinkle the sugar on the potatoes and butter. place under broiler until golden and bubbly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Ingredients
- Servings: 3
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
- 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating
Recipe
Preparation Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
- prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. when cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
- melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. place on waxed paper to set.
Ingredients
- Servings: 5
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons creole-style seasoning (such as emeril's essence®)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning blend (such as tony chachere's®)
- 2 1/2 pounds london broil sliced roast beef
Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 hrs
Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
- whisk together soy sauce, hot water, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, creole seasoning, and cajun seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. microwave for about 1 minute; stir well. add roast beef and toss to evenly coat. cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight. remove meat from marinade and rinse with hot water.
- preheat oven to 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). place a pan on the bottom of oven to catch drips.
- place meat strips on a rack about 1 inch apart from each other; dehydrate in the oven for 5 to 6 hours, or until desired consistency is achieved.