Friday, December 30, 2011
Vancouver Giants vs Prince George Cougars
Jade, Ronggie, Tracey, Eli and I got free tickets (courtesy of Jade's mum!) to watch the Giants beat the Cougars 5-1 at the Pacific Coliseum. Fun night!
Raspberry Fudge
After checking in Superstore, London Drugs, IGA,Safeway, Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Save-On-Foods for raspberry essence and coming up empty, I almost gave up on the idea of making raspberry fudge. Then I had an epiphany and decided to try the liquor store. I am so lost when surrounded by alcohol but this lady helped me find some raspberry cordial. I was a bit apprehensive about buying such a big bottle but she said I could use it in drinks and baking.
I made this fudge in a similar way to the orange fudge but I added some white chocolate chips, raspberry liquor and a few tablespoons of raspberry jam to the top layer.
I made this fudge in a similar way to the orange fudge but I added some white chocolate chips, raspberry liquor and a few tablespoons of raspberry jam to the top layer.
Candy Cane Fudge
More fudge! I thought it would be fun to try making some festive fudge.
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1‑1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup crushed candy canes
1‑1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint essence
PREPARATION:
Line 8-inch baking pan with foil, extending edges over sides of pan.
Bring cream and corn syrup to a boil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir constantly until chips are melted. Stir in powdered sugar, candy canes and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Spread mixture into corners. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Lift fudge out of pan using foil; remove foil. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in airtight container.
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1‑1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup crushed candy canes
1‑1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint essence
PREPARATION:
Line 8-inch baking pan with foil, extending edges over sides of pan.
Bring cream and corn syrup to a boil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir constantly until chips are melted. Stir in powdered sugar, candy canes and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Spread mixture into corners. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Lift fudge out of pan using foil; remove foil. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in airtight container.
Chocolate Orange Fudge
This year I decided to make fudge for my friends for Christmas. It was surprisingly easy to make and tasted great!
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Directions
Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and grated orange peel.
Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Chill 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
Directions
Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and grated orange peel.
Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Chill 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Girls' Night!
Farrah invited Sheila and I over to her apartment for another long-overdue get-together. I had so much fun, thank you ladies!I'm very glad my mushroom soup and rice pudding was well-received. Farrah's jerk chicken was awesome, as usual. I forgot to take a picture of the zucchinis though:(
Rice Pudding
Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup milk
1 can coconut milk
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can tropical fruit
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cardamon
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In another saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, cardamon and coconut milk. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.Add fruit Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.
Cream of Mushroom Soup (I halved this recipe)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (435 ml each) chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms and sauté 7 minutes or until tender.
In a small bowl, whisk flour into a small amount of broth until smooth, then stir into pan. Add remaining broth, bring to boil, and cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper. Simmer cream of mushroom soup uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 to 6
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| Rice Pudding with Canned Fruits |
Rice Pudding
Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup milk
1 can coconut milk
1/3 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can tropical fruit
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cardamon
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
In another saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, cardamon and coconut milk. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.Add fruit Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.
Cream of Mushroom Soup (I halved this recipe)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (435 ml each) chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms and sauté 7 minutes or until tender.
In a small bowl, whisk flour into a small amount of broth until smooth, then stir into pan. Add remaining broth, bring to boil, and cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper. Simmer cream of mushroom soup uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 to 6
Hyatt Hotel - Gingerbread Alley 2011
Another year, another Gingerbread Alley. I think this must be my 4th straight year going and I'm still in awe by people's artistic talents!
Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
I decided to make zucchini bread again. Chocolate zucchini bread is my favourite version so far but, as I was running out of cocoa powder, I added a large handful of chocolate chips instead. I think I prefer this to adding cocoa powder, it tasted delicious!
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