Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake serves rich, dark chocolate cake kissed with a touch of cinnamon and cayenne.
Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake
Dear Chocolate Cake,
You may come in many forms: layered, molten, bundt, fluffy, mousse-y, decadent, frosted… …but we love you all the same. Thank you always for making our taste buds sing in delight.
Sincerely,
All the Chocolate Cake Lovers of the World

Festive Foodies event!

Let’s create a recipe to tell chocolate cake how much we love it in honor of National Chocolate Cake Day (1/27/2019).

Thank you, Camilla from Culinary Adventures with Camilla for hosting our Festive Foodies Event.

Being the big chocolate cake fan that I am, of course it’s time for cake!

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake
Now it might not be the prettiest cake, but that didn’t matter.
Come on people. It’s chocolate cake!

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Add your favorite frosting.

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Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Spicy Sweet Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into mixing bowl. Beat med-high for 3 minutes to aerate batter.
  • Pour into greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350 until inserted toothpick comes out clean. (about 30 minutes)
  • Cool on rack. Frost if desired.
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Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts serve savory bread stuffing inside tender chicken. Top it off with country milk gravy.

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Around here it’s difficult to get dinner reservations to our favorite places. Probably because I procrastinate when it comes to making reservations!

Truth be told, a cozy meal at home is always on my radar. One of my guy’s favorites is my homemade stuffing and chicken with country milk gravy. I confess I like it too. It’s simple to make. It tastes great. Plus I know what’s in it.
I am a snob when it comes to stuffing. I’m not big on surprise flavors and textures. I’ve been making slightly different versions of this stuffing for many years.

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

It’s easy to make your own stuffing. You can make it as moist or dry as you like! No surprises!

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

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Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Stuffed Country Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 4-ounce chicken breasts
    • stuffing
  • 4 cups fresh bread cubes (I use potato bread)
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
    • gravy
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Instructions

    stuffing
  • Saute celery and onion in butter until soft.
  • Whisk together broth, wine, half and half, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Add bread to butter mixture. Stir in broth mixture.
    • chicken
  • Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Drizzle baking dish with oil. Lay chicken flat in dish. Fill with stuffing and fold in half.
  • Bake at 350 until internal temperature reaches 165.(about 30 minutes)
    • gravy
  • Combine broth, cornstarch, milk and bouillon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Cook to desired thickness. Pour over cooked chicken.
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Gingerbread Smoothie

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Gingerbread Smoothie offers warm spices in a creamy drink. Try a shot of your favorite cinnamon liqueur for an adult version. Part of a Winter Warm-Up Drinks series from Festive Foodies.

Gingerbread Smoothie
Smoothie drinks come in all flavors from fruity to green versions. You can use traditional dairy, almond, soy or coconut milk, bananas or just ice as a base.
Anything goes. Even a shot of your favorite liquor or liqueur.
Gingerbread Smoothie
Here’s a base smoothie recipe to get you started.

  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 banana
  • fruit, peanut butter or vegetables of choice

For my Gingerbread Smoothie I use gingersnaps as a flavor base with a touch of ground cinnamon or cinnamon liqueur.

Gingerbread Smoothie

Gingerbread Smoothie

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Gingerbread Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Serving Size: 1 each

Gingerbread Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 6 gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/3 cup milk whole, skim, soy, or almond)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 banana
  • dash of cinnamon
  • cinnamon liqueur optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender. Pulse to desired consistency. Serve with whipped cream and cookie garnish if desired.
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Our Winter Warm-Up Drink Series is happening every Friday from January 4th through February 8th. You’ll find delicious takes on favorites like lattes, cocoa, steamers and smoothies. We will also share some new twists cocktails and mocktails.
Thank you Ellen from Family Around the Table for hosting our event!

Enjoy these fun winter drink ideas from Festive Foodies!

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Jamming Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Cindy Kerschner

Jamming Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches show off extra large cookies stuffed with strawberry jam frosting. Big peanut butter and jelly taste in every bite!
Jamming Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Welcome to another edition of Festive Foodies! Today we’re celebrating National Peanut Butter Day!

Sweet or savory, let’s celebrate all things peanut butter!

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I hated peanut butter as a kid. That’s right. None for me thanks.
That changed as I aged and my peanut butter loving daughter wanted PBJ for her school lunches.
Now you will find several peanut butter recipes here on the blog:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffin

What I like about these peanut butter cookies most is that they stay soft. A soft, chewy cookie always tastes better to me!

Jamming Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
I like cookie sandwiches as a change of treats. A layer of strawberry jam frosting makes these cookie sandwiches both pretty and tasty!

Jamming Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Jamming Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Jamming Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

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Jamming Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Serving Size: 1 each

Plus chill time and cooling time.

Ingredients

    • cookie
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar plus some for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1+ tablespoons water

Instructions

    cookie
  • Cream together butter, sugar, shortening, peanut butter. Add egg and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda. Add to wet mixture.
  • Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten on cookie sheet with a fork criss cross pattern. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 375 for 15 to 18 minutes until set and slightly brown on bottom. Do not over bake. Cool on rack.
  • While cookies cool, prepare frosting/filling. Mix together powdered sugar, jam, shortening. Add enough water to reach desired consistency. Fill cooled cookies sandwiches.
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Thanks Jolene from Jolene’s Recipe Journal for hosting our pea-nutty event!!

Enjoy these great recipes from our peanut butter loving #FestiveFoodies for #NationalPeanutButterDay !

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