Chocolate Pound Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 8 (1 ounce) squares chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
• 4 (1 ounce) squares chocolate, melted

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees c). grease one 10 inch bundt pan. sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar in the bundt pan.
• chop four squares of the chocolate and melted 4 of the others. set aside.
• in a mixing bowl, cream butter and 2 cups of the sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. stir in extracts and the melted chocolate.
• combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream. beat just until combined.
• pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped chocolate. repeat. pour remaining batter on top.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. melt chocolate in the top of two double boilers or in bowls in the microwave. stir until smooth. set aside to cool.
• let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack completely. once cool place cake on a serving dish and drizzle with melted and semisweet chocolate. garnish with strawberries, if desired.

Oven Fried Okra

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.
• cook the frozen okra in the microwave using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes. drain and cool on paper towels, about 5 to 10 minutes. spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray. add the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper to a plastic food storage bag. place the okra into the bag and shake to coat the okra with the cornmeal mixture.
• remove the okra from the bag and spread it on the prepared baking rack. bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Microwave Popcorn

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a cup or small bowl, mix together the unpopped popcorn and oil. pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
• cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops. carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.

Microwave Corn On The Cob

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 ear corn, husked and cleaned

Recipe

Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• wet a paper towel, and wring out. wrap the ear of corn in the moist towel, and place on a dinner plate. cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. carefully remove paper towel, and enjoy!

Tex-mex Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 baking potatoes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Recipe

• scrub potatoes and prick in several places with toothpick or sharp knife. place on paper towel in microwave and cook at high power for 8 minutes turn and rotate potatoes and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. alternately you can bake potatoes in a 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) oven for about 1 hour or until tender
• over medium high, heat oil in a medium skillet. saute onions and bell peppersuntil softened. stir in beans, worcestershire sauce, and jalapeno peppers. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
• split potatoes and top with bean mixture. sprinkle with cheese.

Cake Balls

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.

Peppermint Brittle

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.