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Monday, July 25, 2011

"Chocolate salami" recipe

Sounds scary... huh? :) some of you would be wondering... chocolate salami?!! No way! Right?
Don't worry :) This is not a real salami. This dessert is called that way just because it looks like salami. :)



Today, Irina who runs IrinaPhotography shop is sharing a recipe of this easy to cook great dessert.

You will need:
1/2 cup of sugar
2 eggs
3 table spoon of cocoa powder
1 stick of unsalted butter (115 gr)
5 table spoon of milk
1 lb of cookies or biscuits
1 cup of walnut pieces

Who has Trader Joe's store nearby, can use "Cats cookies for people". Well, this is just cookie. :) The name may sound confusing, that's why there is a picture of them. But if Trader Joe's in not reachable for you, you can use any type of cookies that are pretty much crackly and sweet.


First, the cookies should be powdered in grinder or food processor.



Than add walnut pieces to the cookie powder and mix it. Set aside the mixture.

Put eggs, sugar, and cocoa powder in non-stick pot. I prefer non-stick because it's easier to clean it after the desert is ready, but you may use whatever you want. Just keep in mind that the pot will be heated up. Whisk all ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Than add milk and completely melted butter. Whisk again and place the pot on medium-high heat.



Whisk it continuously, and bring it to the condition when it just about to start bubbling. Immediately remove from heat. Don't let it bubbling! It should look like chocolate souse.


Pour the mixture into ground cookies with walnuts and mix it thoroughly.


It should look like wet clay but short-brittle.


Then put this "clay" into plastic bag; smash and press it until the "clay" become smooth.



In the end, the mixture should look like a smooth clay. Put it on a sheet of foil or plastic wrap, and form it as a salami... or log. :)


Wrap and roll for better result.



Than cover the "salami" with foil or plastic wrap and put it into fridge for several hours until it firm.


That's it. :) Time for preparation is 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Coffee cake Citrus Delight


Spring is coming so lets add some nice moments to our lives!


Baking is one of life's little pleasures for me so I'd like to share this recipe with you. I am always pleased making this coffee cake, that's why I named it Citrus Delight. Some believe that food is carrying the energy of the cook so make it with love!


You need:

For the dough:

150 g butter, softened

2 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups of flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

zest of 1 large orange


For the topping:

1 lemon with the seeds removed and finely chopped

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

2 egg whites

1/2 cup sugar


1. Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Put egg whites to the refrigerator until ready to use. Mix the 2 egg yolks and 1 cup sugar until thoroughly mixed. Add orange zest.



Add softened butter and baking powder.



Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.


Make a lemon-walnut mixture: mix finally chopped lemon and walnuts and refrigerate until ready to use.



Whisk together chilled egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar until foamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.



Preheat oven to 170'C. Remove the dough from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Spray a rectangular baking dish with a cooking spray and spread the dough evenly with your fingers.


Spread the lemon-walnut mixture evenly on top of dough. Spread egg whites & sugar over lemon-walnut mixture.



Bake at 170'C for about 25 minutes in the middle of the rack. Then move it to the top rack for 5 more minutes. Do not over bake, it should be moist and soft.


Slice your Citrus Delight. It smells wonderful, tastes great and is ready to be served!

Recipe by Yana (YanArt)

Translated by Tanya (Socksandmittens)

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Chocolates Etsy Front Page Treasury

Our team's Chocolates treasury created by TonyaUtkina was featured on Etsy' Front Page. Soft and warm dark and milk chocolate colors and amazingly beautiful items hand crafted by our talented Etsy fellow team mates made a great Etsy Front Page!


The following unique and beautiful Etsy artists were featured in my Chocolates treasury: allmadewithlove, daimblond, TomBjornDesigns, RosemaryManufacture, TonyaUtkina, kpersonboutique, JaneBoFelt, YuliaKazansky, YuliyaArt, lanadearg, Arctida, MyWayToSay, VitalTemptation, BlueberryCream, beautyspot, herbolution
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