Chocolate Mousse Trifle

Serving: 4 glass mini trifle bowls

Ingredients: 

10.7 oz package of red velvet Oreo's

3 bananas

8 oz. of cream cheese

11.5 oz. of dark chocolate chips

8 oz. of cool whip

7 oz. of whip cream

Raspberries to top it off! 

Directions:

1. Crush up the oreos until they are a crumb-like texture. Divide and press evenly into each trifle bowl

2. Thinly slice each banana. Evenly lay out the banana slices on top of the oreo layer 

3. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds

4. Place the cream cheese in a separate bowl. Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese and mix together using an electric mixer

5. Fold in the cool whip to the cream cheese and place mixture on top of the banana layer

6. Add a nice even layer of whip cream to the top, and a few raspberries to finish off your dessert! 

Hot Chocolate Fudge

~Share a hot fudge sundae with your sweetheart~

Serving: 10

Ingredients:

1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons)

12 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/4 cup of sugar

1/2 teaspoon of salt

12 oz. of evaporated milk

10 oz. of dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips on low heat

2. While stirring, add in the vanilla, sugar, and salt to the chocolate

3. Over medium-high heat, add in the evaporated milk

4. Once it comes to a slight boil, turn the burner on a low heat and add in the dark chocolate chips

5. Continue to stir until melted

6. Serve warm and store in fridge for later use

Sesame Spinach Salad

Serving: 3

Ingredients

10 oz package of spinach

1 cup of cooked quinoa

1/2 cup of sliced almonds

1 avocado

1 red pepper

2 tablespoons of sesame seeds

1/4 cup of Newman's Sesame Ginger Low Fat dressing

Directions

1. Place spinach on a cutting board. Finely chop spinach leaves, and then place in a large bowl.

2. Dice red pepper. Add to the bowl of spinach. 

3. Add quinoa, sliced almonds, and sesame seeds into the bowl.

4. Before serving, slice avocado and add into the bowl. 

5. Slowly pour the dressing in the bowl and mix until the salad is tossed well. 

Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats

Serving: 15

Ingredients:

1. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 

2. 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

3. 5 cups Cocoa Krispies

4. 8oz bag of marshmallows

Directions:

1. Lay out parchment paper or tin foil in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Lightly coat with vegetable oil.

2. Melt butter and marshmallows in a pot over a medium-low heat so that it doesn't burn.

3. Add in the chocolate chips.

3. Once your chocolate is mixed in well, add 1 cup of Cocoa Krispies at a time and mix. 

4. Continue this process until all cups of Cocoa Krispies are added in. 

5. Evenly spread the mixture onto your baking sheet. 

6. Allow this to cool off and harden for 30 minutes.

Parcel Torte

Serving:12

Ingredients 

7 eggs separated

7 oz. of semisweet chocolate

1 stick margarine

7 oz of sugar

whipped cream 

2 tablespoons of chocolate shavings 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees 

2. Melt chocolate and margarine in a double saucepan

2. Add sugar and egg yolks and beat for three minutes at high speed

3. Whip the egg whites (with a touch of sugar) and fold into the batter

4. Pour 3/4 batter into ungreased spring pan

5. Bake for 35 minutes and let cool

6. Remove frame and pour remaining uncooked batter on top and chill 

7. Garnish with chocolate shavings and whipped cream  

Vanilla French Toast

Serving: 2

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of vanilla

2 tablespoons of milk

2 eggs 

4 slices of 7 grain bread

 1/4 teaspoon of powdered sugar

5 strawberries

1/3 cup of blueberries

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and milk. 

2. Take a slice of bread and dip in egg mixture. (Make sure both sides are covered).

3. On medium heat, fry the french toast until golden brown on each side. 

4. Plate the french toast and add sliced strawberries and blueberries on top. 

5. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.

~Happy Mother's Day~

Chocolate Toffee Matzo

 Serving: 8

Ingredients

1. 4 pieces of matzo

2. 1 1/2 sticks of margarine

3. 1 cup of brown sugar

4. 6 oz. of chocolate chips

5. 2 teaspoons of sea salt 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Take a baking pan, and place a piece of parchment on top. 

3. Break the matzo in half and lay on top of parchment paper. 

4. Using a double saucepan, melt the margarine and brown sugar on medium-heat until it becomes a thick caramel texture. Continue to stir until it begins to bubble. Remove from the burner, making sure not to burn the caramel

5. Spread the caramel evenly over the matzo 

6. Place the pan in the oven for about 10 minutes,  immediately after the caramel has been spread. 

7. Place the chocolate chips on top of the matzo, allowing the chocolate to melt. Spread the chocolate over the caramel layer evenly and sprinkle the sea salt on top before placing in the fridge for 45 minutes

8. After 45 minutes, break the toffee into pieces and enjoy! 

Thank you Osem for providing the matzo for this dessert.  Couldn't have made the dessert without it!

Apple Cranberry Crumble

Serving: 6

Ingredients:

1. 3 green apples

2. 1 1/2 cup cranberries

3. 1 cup brown sugar

4. 1/2 cup flour 

5. 3/4 cup oats

6. 7 tablespoons margarine

7. 1 tablespoon cinnamon   

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

2. Spray the bottom of pan with cooking spray.

3. Cut the apples into bit size cubes.

4. Mix the cranberries and apples together and place in bottom of the pan. 

5. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, oats, margarine, and cinnamon. 

6. Pour the mixture over the apples and cranberries and place in oven for 30 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and let cool.

~Happy Holidays~ 

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake In A Jar

Serving: 6 Mason Jars

Ingredients

1. 1 package of Golden Oreo cookies (16.6 oz)

2. 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese

3. 1/4 cup sugar

4. 1 teaspoon of vanilla

5. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 

6. 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree

7. 8 oz. tube of Cool Whip 

Directions

1. Using a food processor, add the Oreo's until they are a crumb like texture. Set aside

2. In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese and sugar until slightly fluffy

3. Add vanilla and cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture and continue mixing

4. Continue mixing while adding in the pumpkin puree to the cream cheese mixture

5. Fold in the Cool Whip gently

6. Place about an inch of the crumbs into the Mason Jars and fill 3/4 of the jar with the pumpkin cheesecake mixture. Add about another inch of the crumbs, and top if off with the pumpkin cheesecake mixture, and a few crumbs to top it off! 

7. Let it chill in the fridge for about 2 1/2 hours

Chocolate Covered Apples

HAPPY ROSH HASHANA!

Serving: 6

Ingredients:

1. 6 lollipop sticks 

2. 6 Granny Smith Apples 

3. 1 1/2 cups of crushed up roasted peanuts 

4. 1 1/2 tablespoons of margarine

5. 14 oz. of bittersweet chocolate 

Directions:

1. Wash the apples and make sure the apples are completely dry (or else the chocolate will not stick)

2. Place the sticks on top of the apples to hold and to make easier to dip

3. Line a baking sheet with wax paper to place the apples on after being dipped in chocolate. Place peanuts in a bowl and set aside

4. Over a double boiler, place the margarine and chocolate and continue to stir until a creamy smooth texture 

5. Holding by the stick, dip each apple in the chocolate and immediately after roll the bottom half of the apple in the peanut bowl and place on wax paper

6. Continue step number 5 with each individual apple

7. Place in fridge for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!