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Football Brownies

23 Thursday Jan 2014

Posted by Janis Chanin in Chocolate, Dessert, Holiday, Quick and Easy

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Football Brownies

In spirit of the upcoming Superbowl, I’ve decided to share with you my football brownies!  These are incredibly easy to make. Get yourself a box of brownie mix and have fun!

Football Brownies
Yield: about 8 brownies (depending on the size of your cookie cutter)
Time:  40 minutes total

1 box of brownie mix (I like to use the Chewy Fudge by Duncan Hines)
canola oil (around ¾ cup, follow instructions on box)
water (around ¼ cup, follow instructions on box)
eggs (probably two, follow instructions on box)
¼ to ½ cup white chocolate chips
football-shaped cookie cutter

1.  Following the instructions and ingredient amounts on the box, combine the brownie mix, canola oil, water, and eggs.  Bake according to the instructions listed on the box.

2.  Allow the brownies to cool fully, then stamp out using a football-shaped cookie cutter.  (The one I used was about 4½ inches long and 3 inches wide.)

3.  Melt the white chocolate and mix until smooth.  Transfer the melted chocolate to a small zip-top bag.  Snip off the teeniest tiniest corner of the bag with scissors.  (Start with a reeeeeeally small cut…smaller than you think is right.  You can always cut more off if needed.)  Squeeze out white chocolate into the shape of football laces on each brownie.  Allow the chocolate to harden before stacking or covering the brownies.

4.  Serve as an easy, adorable, festive dessert for game day!

(PS…feel free to use any leftover melted chocolate to write out “NFL”, “football”, “Superbowl”, the names of the teams playing or your favorite players,…)

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Roasted Cauliflower

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by Janis Chanin in Healthy, Quick and Easy, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Roasted Cauliflower

Not only does this make a quick and easy side, it’s also super healthy and delicious.  Truly delicious…it will convert even the most adamant cauliflower hater!  I often make it to accompany fish such as tilapia, haddock, or mahi mahi.

Roasted Cauliflower
Yield:  2-4 side-dish servings
Time:  35 minutes total

One head cauliflower
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
½ to 1 tsp coarse sea salt
¾ tsp crushed thyme

1.  Grease a large baking sheet and preheat your oven to 400°F.

2.  Cut the cauliflower into quarters.  Slice into ¼-inch sections.  Lay the pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.

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3.  Drizzle with EVOO and sprinkle with sea salt and thyme.

4.  Cook at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, until the edges begin to get golden brown.  I usually broil mine for about three minutes at the end because I like some pieces really brown and a little crispy.  It really brings that roast-y flavor out!

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Butterscotch Brownies

05 Sunday Jan 2014

Posted by Janis Chanin in Dessert

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Butterscotch Brownies

My husband is such a sucker for butterscotch, and this recipe is definitely one of his favorites!  I hope you enjoy it as much as he does!

Butterscotch Brownies
Yield:  24 brownies
Time:  20 minutes active;  1 hour 5 minutes total

2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1½ tsp. salt
12 oz. butterscotch chips
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

1.  In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.

2.  In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt together the butterscotch chips and butter.  Stir in the brown sugar and mix until smooth.  Add eggs and vanilla.

3.  Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well blended.

4.  Bake in a greased 9×13-inch pan at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into 24 pieces.

Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!

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