Favorite #Keto + Low Carb Snacks

Now that #Summer has finally arrived, it’s back to #Keto and #lowcarb eating! Of course that includes lots of salads, no sugar, plenty of grilled steak, chicken, burgers and veggies. But what about the snacks on those days you’re craving something sweet? Or salty? And don’t feel like cooking and making your own low carb munchies? Here’s my shortlist of fav #snacksĀ that will help you stay on your keto/low carb journey all Summer long. You can find most of these on Amazon or the brand’s websites – I’ve attached links below for easy shopping! Stay tuned for my next post with my favorite Keto and Low Carb recipes on the list this month. Enjoy. šŸ™‚

FBOMB Keto Krunch

FBOMB Keto Krunch – made from 100% real cheese and baked into perfect crunchy cheesy bites of goodness. Gluten-free, sugar-free, hormone-free and high in fat and protein and they’ll keep you full all day long. They come in Buffalo, Chili Lime, Cheddar, Parmesan, Salt + Vinegar, Garlic + Herb flavors.Ā buy

FBOMB Nut Butters

FBOMB Macadamia Nut Butter – these are great when you need a quick hit of some extra healthy fat on the go. The macadamia nut butters are only 1 net carb per serving and have 22g of fat to keep you full and satisfied when you’re craving something sweet. The flavors are great too: Macadamia Pecan with Sea Salt, Macadamia with Sea Salt, Salted Chocolate Macadamia, and Macadamia with Coconut. Super delish and packable.Ā buy

Quest Protein Chips

 

Quest Protein Chips – when you have a serious craving for potato chips or tortilla chips – these are the next best thing! They have both options as a low carb chip in flavors like Nacho Cheese, Spicy Taco, Cool Ranch, and BBQ, Chili Lime, Cheddar and Sour Cream, Sour Cream and Onion, and Original. With a whoppingĀ 18g of protein and only 4g of net carbs, they’re perfect for dipping and crunching without the guilt.Ā buy

Blue Diamond Almonds

Blue Diamond Almonds – perfect snack when you’re craving something crunchy and salty instead of chips. They have a variety of amazing flavors too like Sriracha, Dill Pickle, Smoked, Habanero BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili and Wasabi and Soy. They also have a Gourmet collection of flavors including Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, Rosemary, Black Truffle, and Garlic Herb and Olive Oil. Low carb (3g) and high in protein (6g) per serving. buy

fat snax cookies

 

Fat Snax Keto Cookies – these low carb keto-friendly cookies are sugar-free, gluten-free and only 2g net carbs each. They come in Chocolate Chip, Lemony Lemon, Peanut Butter and Double Chocolate and taste great! buy

Chef's Cut Jerky + Sticks

 

Chef’s Cut Jerky and Meat Sticks – These are great when you’re craving some quick protein and fat to fill you up but don’t have time to cook. Their premium jerky and meat sticks come in great flavors too like Original, Teriyaki, Sweet and Spicy, JalapeƱo, Ghost Pepper, Buffalo and Sugar Free. Gluten-Free, Nitrite-Free, Chef-crafted and High in Protein (7g) and only 100 calories each. buy

Folios_Cheddar

 

Lolito Folio Cheese Wraps – these lightly baked cheese wraps are super delicious and come in three flavors: Parmesan, Cheddar and Jarlsberg all natural cheese and have zero carbs and only 180 calories. Perfect substitute for regular tortillas and wraps – make tacos, quesadillas, Ā savory tarts, sandwich wraps, stuffed pasta substitute and more. Ā buy

Coco Lite Pop Cakes

 

Coco Lite Pop Cakes – these super light and airy pop cakes are great! You can top them off with ricotta cheese, olive oil, chile flakes and herbs, use them for dipping instead of crackers, or break them up and throw them in a salad in place of high carb croutons. They come in Original, Multigrain, Maui Onion, and Chocolate Lace (a great low carb sweet treat!) and also have PopCHIPZ which are bite sized pop cakes great for just snacking right out of the bag. Only 16 calories and 5g net carbs.Ā buy

EPIC pork rinds

 

EPIC Himalayan Sea Salt Pork Rinds – for a super crunchy snack with lots of protein (16g!) and fat these are the perfect Keto/low-carb option to potato chips. They’re great for dipping or just eat them alone. Ā Ā buy

Quest Hero Bars

 

Quest HERO Bars – these are great when you’re craving sweets and also a good replacement for a low carb meal or snack. They’re gluten free, only 3-5g net carbs and come in tons of flavors like Blueberry Cobbler, Caramel Chocolate Chunk, Maple Waffle, Peanut Chocolate Chunk, Birthday Cake, Vanilla Caramel and more. buy

pyure hazelnut spread

 

Pyure Organic Hazelnut Spread – made with real hazelnuts and cocoa and organic stevia, this spread is the perfect option when you have a sweet tooth and are craving chocolate! It’s got only 2g net carbs, gluten-free, vegan and no palm oil. Super delicious! buy

Kbosh Cauliflower Crusts

Kbosh Keto Pizza Crusts – so anyone else craving pizza except for me? These keto pizza crusts are awesome and come in tons of flavors like Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Italian Spinach, Pumpkin Zucchini, Mexican Zucchini and more. Top them off with all your favorite toppings and then bake them in the oven for a super delish option to carb laden pizza! Only 1g net carbs and 40 calories for 1/3 pizza (1 serving). Bring it on! buy

PBFit PB Powder

 

PBFit Organic Peanut Butter Powder – yes it sounds weird but it’s delicious! It’s simply made with ground peanuts, organic palm sugar and salt and when you mix it with water you have a low carb, low sugar option to peanut butter! Throw some in a smoothie with almond milk or make a dip for celery, apples or a low carb chip. buy

Protein Puffs

 

Twin Peaks Protein Puffs – these are like super high protein (42g!) Cheetos without all the carbs and they come in 3 flavors – Garlic Parmesan, Pizza and Mesquite BBQ. Only 3g net carbs and 130 calories per serving. buy

Enlightened Keto Ice Cream

Enlightened Keto Ice Cream –Ā Who doesn’t love ice cream in the Summer? But on a low carb keto diet it’s a definite no-no. This brand has a variety of flavors like chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate chunk, butter pecan, coffee and cream cookie dough, and lots more to choose from! They are gluten free, soy free and no sugar added. 1g net carbs per serving. They also have Keto ice cream bars in yummy flavors too. Score! buy

Happy Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday!

Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday

CincoDeMayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! How fun that this holiday falls on #Taco Tuesday! Here are the #recipes you need to be cooking right now, today, and this week to celebrate the fiesta…along with a few of my other favs including #margaritas, #cocktails, #party ideas – anything and everything to get your #Mexican-style party started. And yes, please enjoy a #Corona or two – quite appropriate at the moment, yes? We’re getting through this together slowly but surely. Might as well celebrate something fun while in #quarantine..have fun and enjoy the day!

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Plan the perfect last minute, stylish Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, StyleCaster 

Blogger, entertaining expert, and all around chicster Athena Calderone of Eye Swoonā€˜s take on why Cinco de Mayo has caught on in such a big way? ā€œItā€™s really a time to let loose, think colorfully, and itā€™s just so festive,ā€ she says. Vibrant colors, music and lighting, make-ahead recipes, gorgeous tablescapes, signature cocktails and the right guest list are just a few things to make the perfect Cinco de Mayo fiesta at home. OR, do a virtual fiesta at home!

get more ideas here

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa – Williams Sonoma 

Easy-to-make, flavorful and made with simple and easy ingredients, these colorful tacos are perfect to start the occasion off with a bang.

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Chipotle Braised Chicken Nachos

Chipotle Braised Chicken Nachos, Half Baked Harvest

These extra cheesy, spicy, chicken filled nachos feature chicken breasts braised in a mix of cider beer, chipotle peppers, and enchilada sauce served over tortilla chips with cheddar and pepper jack cheese, topped with a homemade avocado salsa, cilantro and lime. Yum!

Get the recipe 

Taco Pizza

Seriously Delish Taco Pizza

This is a super fun twists on tacos in the form of pizza that’s super easy and seriously delish. The pizza is topped with all the goodies you would make tacos with ā€“ salsa, ground beef, taco seasoning, black beans and onions, with a layer of fresh veggies like black olives, tomatoes, jalapenos; and of course plenty of shredded cheddar cheese, then garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and some wavy corn chips for extra crunch.. The crescent dough crust is super buttery and flaky and a delicious canvas for this Taco Monster Pizza creation. You will never be the same!

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Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole

This delicious cheesy casserole is made with ground beef and taco seasoning, onions, garliccorn, jalapeƱos, chopped tomatoes, beef broth and LOTS of cheese, all baked in layers of spicy, cheesy, ooey-gooey goodness with the flour tortillas in a 9-inch pie pan. Then itā€™s served cut into wedges and topped with some fresh green onions. Serve it with some sour cream and cilantro for extra garnish. 

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Roasted Chili Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Roasted Chili Verde Chicken Enchiladas, Cooking Light

These chicken enchiladas skip the store-bought red enchilada sauce and instead are made with a homemade chili verde sauce: tangy tomatillos and roasted poblano chiles and fresh cilantro that give a bright, fresh flavor, then blanketed with gooey, melted cheese. DELISH!

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Classic Margaritas

Classic Margaritas – Williams Sonoma

get the recipe along with some other Cinco de Mayo-inspired fun cocktails

Taco Soup

Southern-Style Taco Soup

This Tex-Mex inspired recipe is one of my favs – similar to chili, yet a warm flavorful soup with corn, black beans, kidney beans and green chilies and diced tomatoes. It’s all cooked in one-pot too, then topped with sour cream, cilantro, jalapeƱos, cheese and a dash of hot sauce. Don’t forget the Fritos for extra crunch!

Stovetop recipe

Crockpot version by @girlonbloor

Quesadillas

Easy Quesadillas, Two Peas in their Pod

These quesadillas are loaded with lots of healthy ingredients like beans, avocado, fresh veggies, and cheese as a base but feel free to customize them any way you like with beef, chicken, shrimp,  carnitas, and all the fresh toppings of course. 

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Classic Paloma

Classic Paloma Cocktail, The Tidy Mom

This classic Mexican cocktail is another one of my favs and an alternative to margaritas. Made with silver tequila, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, fresh lime juice and club soda. It’s light, refreshing and absolutely delicious

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Taco Mac+Cheese

Taco Mac + Cheese

A twist on a family favorite, this mac and cheese is amped up with chili seasoning, salsa, Velveeta cheese and ground beef. Ooey-gooey and super delish. Perfect for the kids and easy to make.

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Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas

Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas, Gimme Some Oven

This crispy flavorful pork mojo carnitas are made in a flash in the Instant Pot – giving you more time to drink and eat and celebrate the holiday with friends and family! Serve the pork in tacos or burritos, or in a quesadilla or salad, along with chips and salsa, margaritas, refried beans, guacamole or with some Mexican Street Corn Elote dip. Heavenly!

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Micheladas

Micheladas, Leite’s Culinaria

For a Mexican-style Bloody Mary – a michelada is calling your name. Made with Mexican beer (cerveza), tomato juice, Tabasco, garnished with a rim of sea salt, a wedge of lime and ancho chile powder. It’s bubbly, spicy, and refreshing and hits the spot on this special day. YOWZA! 

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Cowboy Queso Dip

Loaded Cowboy Queso Cheese Dip, The Cookie Rookie

Who doesn’t love a cheesy delicious queso dip? This one is loaded with black beans, shredded monterey jack cheese, Velveeta, tomatoes and cilantro and sausage…all cooked together in the slow cooker and served with homemade taco tortilla chips. What’s not to love? 

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Mexican-Fajita-Steak-Salad

Steak Fajita Salad, The View From Great Island

This delicious and healthy salad is the combination of a cool, crisp romaine salad with juicy steak marinated in a homemade fajita seasoning along with seared peppers and onions, topped with juicy corn, tomatoes, cheese and crunchy tortilla strips. Healthy, filling and the perfect mix of flavors. YES PLEASE.

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Enchiladas Chicken Mole

Chicken Mole Enchiladas

These Oaxaca-style enchiladas are served bubbling hot with a melted layer of Chihuahua Queso cheese, velvety mole sauce (made with chili peppers and rich dark chocolate) and shredded chicken with onions inside corn tortillas, baked to perfection. Inspired by a fav Mexican restaurant I used to go to in NYC. Spicy, complex, cheesy and delicious. 

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Air Fryer Mini Chimichangas

Air Fryer Mini Chimichangas, Taste of Home

These little cuties are mini bite-sized chimichangas that you can make in your air fryer for less mess, but twice the flavor. Made with taco seasoned beef, chilies, Monterey jack cheese all tucked up inside mini egg roll wrappers and air fried to perfection, served with salsa and sour cream for dipping. Love!

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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce

Blood Orange Cake w/ Strawberry Sauce

It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is on the menu. And we all know what Valentine’s Day is all about…wine, chocolate, strawberries and a special sweet dessert!

I created this recipe for aĀ Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Chocolate Balsamic SauceĀ that will impress your sweetie and top off a romantic dinner along with a glass of champagne..hope you enjoy and indulge on this special day šŸ˜‰

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce

Yield: 4-6

A LOVELY dessert made with Blood Orange olive oil and Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar and fresh strawberries and LOTS OF LOVE <3

Ingredients

  • BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE:
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing pan
  • Ā¼ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup Seven Barrels Blood Orange Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Juice from 1 blood orange
  • 1 Ā¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Ā½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Ā½ teaspoon salt
  • CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
  • Ā½ cup Seven Barrels Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 pint strawberries, stemmed and sliced

Instructions

  1. BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or 8-inch loaf pan with butter.
  3. In a stand mixer or large bowl with hand mixer, mix together the sugar and eggs on medium speed until lightly blended.
  4. Drizzle in the Seven Barrels Blood Orange olive oil and vanilla and mix together until smooth. Add the blood orange juice in and mix into the batter.
  5. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add baking powder, soda and salt. Add to the wet batter in small increments and mix on low to incorporate. Scrape the sides with a spatula and make sure all wet and dry ingredients are blended well.
  6. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes or so, then remove cake from the pan and let cool completely on the wire rack before serving.
  7. CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
  8. Add the Seven Barrels Chocolate Balsamic vinegar and chocolate syrup to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through and blended.
  9. Add the sliced strawberries to the chocolate sauce and mix together. Serve the sauce warm over Blood Orange Olive Oil cake or over ice cream.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2018/02/blood-orange-olive-oil-cake-w-strawberry-balsamic-chocolate-sauce/

You can find the Blood Orange Olive Oil and Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar at www.7barrels.com

Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts w/ Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze

Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts

Fall has arrived my friends, and we all know what that means. Pumpkin Spice. Everything. In the spirit of the season, Iā€™ve decided to make some Mini Vegan Chocolate DoughnutsĀ with Salted Caramel Spiced Pumpkin Glaze.

Vegan ingredients

Theyā€™re a perfect fall dessert, and healthy too! These doughnutsĀ are made with all natural vegan ingredients ā€“ red kidney beans, unsweetened soy milk, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, flour and baking powder ā€“ and you wouldnā€™t believe how good they taste.

KitchenAid Mini Donut Pan

They are so delicious (and cute!) and easy to make with the help of my KitchenAidĀ®Ā Diamond BlenderĀ and MiniĀ Doughnut PansĀ ā€“ and they bake in only 10 minutes in myĀ Convection Countertop Oven!

Glazed Mini Donuts

The glaze is super easy to make too – made in my KitchenAid Stainless Steel sauce pan with fresh pumpkin puree, coconut cream and coconut sugar and pumpkin pie spice all cooked into a gooey luscious caramel sauce then topped with flaky sea salt – it’s the most lovely combination of Fall flavors in one tiny bite!

mini vegan chocolate donuts

ooh…aren’t they lovely and delicious? Oh, and they’re vegan and gluten-free too! Isn’t that wonderful.

bet you can’t have just one bite!Ā 

Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts w/ Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze

Yield: Makes about 16-18 mini donuts and 1 cup of glaze.

These mini vegan donuts are a perfect fall dessert, and healthy too! Made with all natural vegan ingredients ā€“ red kidney beans, unsweetened soy milk, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, flour and baking powder ā€“ and you wouldnā€™t believe how good they taste.

Ingredients

  • Donuts:
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or almond milk)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • Ā½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder (Guittard Cocoa Rouge)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut or vegetable oil (if needed, for dough)
  • Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze:
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • Ā¾ cup coconut cream (top thick layer from full-fat coconut milk), refrigerated
  • 1 Ā½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Ā¾ teaspoon Himalayan pink sea salt
  • Ā¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • Ā½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Donuts:
  2. First, rinse and drain the kidney beans and place them in your KitchenAid Diamond blender along with the soy milk, coconut sugar and cocoa powder, blending them together on Mix (3) setting.
  3. Then, transfer the mixture to your large KitchenAid Ceramic Mixing Bowl and stir in the flour, baking powder and vanilla until the dough comes together smoothly and thoroughly mixed. If it seems a little dry, add a little more soy milk or a tablespoon or two of coconut or vegetable oil.
  4. Spoon a couple tablespoons of dough into the donut pan (fill to the top and smooth). This recipe makes approximately 16-18 donuts so youā€™ll need at least 2 mini donut pans or make them in 3 batches.
  5. Bake the donuts in your preheated KitchenAid Convection Countertop Oven on 350 degrees for 10 minutes, then let them cool for a couple of minutes in the donut pan, then remove and place them on a cooling rack while you make the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze.
  6. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze:
  7. To make the donut glaze, simply place all your ingredients (coconut sugar, coconut cream, vanilla extract, Himalayan pink sea salt, pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice) in your KitchenAid Stainless Steel 3-Qt. Sauce Pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Bring to a rolling boil, and constantly whisk for about 10 minutes until the glaze starts to thicken and caramelize and turns to a dark brown color (be careful to constantly watch and stir, and not let the caramel burn ā€“ reducing heat to medium-low if needed). Let the glaze cool to the side for a few minutes after it is done to allow it to thicken a little more.
  9. Spoon the glaze over the donuts on a baking sheet covered in foil or parchment paper and garnish with flaky sea salt. You can also top the donuts with some crushed nuts if you like too (hazelnuts or pecans would be amazing!)

Notes

Glaze can be made ahead of time and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It can also be reheated in the microwave or let it come to room temperature before glazing the mini donuts.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2016/11/mini-vegan-chocolate-donuts-w-salted-caramel-pumpkin-spice-glaze/

Favorite Game Day Recipes for the Super Bowl!

Super Bowl Snack Stadium

So the big day is right around the corner –Ā the Super Bowl,Ā yay! I’m not really partial to either team and am not even a huge football fan, but i LOVE LOVE LOVE the Super Bowl simply because of the fun parties, the commercials, and the food and drinks, of course.

So in spirit of the football party season, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite game day recipes that are perfect for a crowd. Finger foods, appetizers, dips and spreads and small bites to party in style!

Check out this link for some amazing Football Snack Stadiums like the one above

Here’s to #FOOTBALL #FOOD andĀ may the best team win! šŸ™‚

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls with Special Sauce

Sloppy Joes

Devishly Good Sriracha JalapeƱo Honey Sloppy Joes

buffalo chicken dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Amazing Macaroni and Cheese

Amazing Macaroni and Cheese

Sriracha Mango Wings

Sriracha Mango Lime Chicken WingsĀ 

Parmesan-Garlic-Artichoke-Dip

Parmesan Garlic Artichoke Dip

Taco Pizza

Seriously Delish Taco Pizza

Fried Chicken Biscuits

Fried Chicken Biscuits with Hot Honey

Spicy Cajun Chili

Spicy Cajun Chili

Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole

Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole

Meatball Madness!

Meatball Madness!

Chicken Pot Pie Handpies

Chicken Pot Pie Handpies

Cheesy Beef Goulash

Cheesy Skillet Beef Goulash

Homemade Rustic Pizzas

Homemade Rustic Pizza

Chili Rub Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Chili Rub Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Mini Tarts

Sweet and Savory Mini Tarts

Chic Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Orange Tart

Glazed Chocolate Orange Tart

Click here to find some more great celebrity chef #recipes to celebrate the Super Bowl on NFL.com

And some more game day recipe ideas on Food Network!

Southern Living Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes

A Special Treat for Mom: Glazed Chocolate Orange Tart

Chocolate Orange Tart

Happy Mother’s Day! What a gorgeous day it is today to celebrate Mom and all the awesome things she does every day of the year.

photo by @dadarocks

I’m posting this recipe today in honor of MY Mom, who loves Chocolate and Orange, in any form, and who I promised to make this delicious thing for when I go home to see her in June.

Chocolate Orange Tart

This gorgeous Chocolate Orange Tart is something I made recently for a photography event at Drift Studio in NYC hosted by eyeFi, a really cool app that allows photographers to upload their photos to the internet via a WiFi enabled SIM card, directly from their DSLR cameras.

Chocolate Orange Tart

They asked me to bring some food and style a lovely still life for the photographers to shoot at the event and it was quite the hit that people actually started eating the tart off the still life set! (LOL- Who can blame them?!)

ChocolateOrangeTart-OrangePeel

The tart is made with luscious semi-sweet chocolate and cream with a dash of orange flower water and baked in a graham cracker and cocoa crust,then topped with a gorgeous shiny chocolate glaze and homemade candied orange peel made from a Cara Cara orange, for extra citrus zing that balances out the richness of the creamy chocolate center.

CandiedOrangePeel

I’m wishing all the Moms out there an amazing Mother’s Day today and hope you’re indulging in something sweet and lovely, just like YOU.

 

Chocolate Glazed Orange Tart w/ Candied Orange Peel

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Yield: 8-10 servings

Serving Size: 1 piece

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Tart Shell:
  • 1 package of graham crackers (9 total)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Tart Filling:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon orange flower extract or Grand Marnier liqueur
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate Glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 3/4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 teaspoon corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • Candied Orange Peel:
  • 1 orange (Cara Cara is what I used)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Make the chocolate tart shell:
  3. In a food processor, crush the graham crackers into a fine crumb, add the cocoa and pour into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the melted butter to the cracker cocoa crumbs and stir together until mixed well with no lumps.
  5. Press the crumbs evenly into a 9-inch tart pan, about 3/4 inch up the side of the pan.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes and let cool in the pan on a baking rack.
  7. To make the filling:
  8. Bring the cream to a boil then pour over the chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl and let stand for about 5 minutes until the chocolate starts to melt, then stir together until smooth.
  9. Whisk the eggs, orange flower extract and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the melted chocolate.
  10. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake until the filling is set about 3 inches form the edge, about 20-25 minutes. (The center should still be a bit wobbly).
  11. Cool the tart in the pan on a cooling rack for about an hour.
  12. To make the chocolate glaze:
  13. Pour the cream into a saucepan and bring to a boil, remove from heat.
  14. Pour in the chocolate chips or chunks and stir until melted and smooth.
  15. Stir in the corn syrup and then the warm water.
  16. Pour the glaze over the cooled tart, then tilt the glaze to evenly cover the top. Let stand until glaze is set about 1 hour.
  17. To make the candied orange peel:
  18. Using a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin of the orange into long strips, then cut into thin matchstick pieces.
  19. Place the orange peel in a saucepan and cover with cold water, bring to a boil for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain the peel, rinse out the saucepan.
  20. Add the peel back into the saucepan and add the sugar and water, stirring everything together and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 20 minutes until the peel becomes translucent and the sugar water becomes thick and syrupy.
  21. Remove from heat and place the orange peel with a fork on to a plate and let cool. The orange peel will cool and harden with a sugary coating when ready. Place the candied orange peel on top of the chocolate tart and serve.
  22. Note: orange peel can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container until ready to top the chocolate tart. Tart can also be made a day ahead without the chocolate glaze, covered loosely with foil and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before topping with the chocolate glaze if making ahead.

Notes

Note: orange peel can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container until ready to top the chocolate tart. Tart can also be made a day ahead without the chocolate glaze, covered loosely with foil and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before topping with the chocolate glaze if making ahead. Recipe adapted from Epicurious

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Top Ten {Things I Love} :: Holiday 2014

Things I Love-holiday 2014

TheseĀ are a few of myĀ favorite things…food, wine, cooking tools, home and barware, recipes, cookbooks, etc…just simply places and things I love that I think are notable and worthĀ a big shout out for their awesomeness!Ā And they make great gifts for the holidays as well..Happy Holidays everyone!Ā 

Kitchen in France Cookbook

1. A Kitchen in France: A year of cooking in my farmhouse – cookbook by Mimi Thorisson

This is a gorgeous full color cookbook by Mimi Thorisson of Manger, one of my favorite food bloggers. It’s full of beautiful photos by her husband and lovely recipes from her farmhouse in France. Enough to make you want to quit your job and move there and bake tarts all day long.

Grab a copy on Amazon.com here.

west elm pillows

2. West Elm Velvet, Metallic and Mongolian Lamb Pillows

These beautiful pillows by West Elm are a great gift idea for that person who has everything – a little indulgent, but so pretty and festive for the cold Winter months.

Pick up a few of these beautiesĀ online here.

english toffee

3. English Toffee

English Toffee is one of those things I absolutely crave during the holidays! It’s rich, buttery, crunchy and chocolatey and makes the perfect gift, whether you make your own or get some pre-made it’s absolutely delicious and addicting. In fact, I’m planning to make some myself this year for stocking stuffers!

Here’s a great recipe for it on Food.com, or pick up a batch at Williams-Sonoma which comes in a festive holiday tin.

photo: Delicious as it Looks

holiday cocktail party set - Mouth.com

4. Holiday Cocktail Party CollectionĀ – Mouth.com

Everyone loves a cocktail party but sometimes it’s more work than Ā you expect it to be. Mouth.com, a specialty indie food store has a Holiday Cocktail Party set that has all the essentials packaged up by local food producers to get your holiday party in gear. It comes with a variety of cheeses, Ginger Caramels, Old Bay peanuts, Vanilla Pickled Cherries, Sesame Lavish Crackers, Dark Chocolates and more. YUM.

Pick one up online here, and check out their other fun collections while you’re at it!

beaded table linens Neiman Marcus

5. Capiz Shell Beaded Table Linens – Neiman Marcus

Absolutely love these gorgeous Capiz shell beaded table linens by Kim Seybert at Neiman Marcus. It comes in a table runner and placemats with matching napkin rings. Festive enough to feast at Christmas like Queen Victoria. LOVE.

Get them online here.

Il Buco Vita

6.Ā Il Buco VitaĀ 

Il Buco Vita is a hidden gem, above the Il Buco Italian restaurant in NoHo NYC. It’s a showroom full of gorgeous handmade Italian and Mediterranean ceramics, linens, glassware, home furnishings and antiquesĀ that will make you swoon.

Visit their store online hereĀ and their showroom at 51 Bond Street, NYC

Swedish Meatballs

7. Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs are one of those appetizer dishes perfect for a holiday cocktail party. My Mom makes them every year for New Years Eve and I just can’t get enough of them. Try this recipe by BBCGoodFood, Bon Appetit or Food & Wine. For a cool twist, try this recipe for Nut-and-Seed Crusted Sausage Meatballs with Mustard Sauce. Totally indulgent and pure YUM.

Caramel Chocolate Tart

8. Dorie Greenspan’s Golden Caramel and Chocolate Tart

I love making tarts during the holidays, especially luscious ones made with caramel and chocolate. Dorie’s has a simple recipe for making a perfect tart dough, and the filling is perfect too, with melted bittersweet chocolate lining the crust with a silky, creamy homemade golden caramel on top. Divine.

Get the recipe here

foodie dice

9. Foodie Dice and Mixology Dice

As foodies, I know we all love to cook. But sometimes we get stuck in a rut and need a boost for some new creative ideas for our cooking. Same goes for cocktails – we drink the same old thing and how fun would it be to toss a few dice and get some fresh ideas for your mixology? Check out the Foodie Dice and Mixology Dice – with just a simple toss, you’ll get suggestions for making your own fab creations with fresh ingredients and combinations of your own.

Get ’emĀ online here.

vintage champagne flutes

10. Vintage Etched Champagne Flutes – Williams Sonoma

What kind of holiday celebration would it be without some bubbly?Ā Get these gorgeous vintage etched champagne flutes from Williams-Sonoma for the party,Ā and while you’re at it, don’t forget to pick up some bubbly to fill them with! If you’re in the mood to splurge, try a vintage 2004 Dom Perignon ($160), or try a Cremant de Bourgogne, a little less expensive than Champagne made in a Brut Rose,Ā but just as tasty and bubbly ($24). Or try some sparkling wine (Blanc de Blancs) as an option-Ā Gloria Ferrer has a great one from Sonoma CA.

 

A LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Valentine’s Day Cake

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I got inspired to make a LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Cake with Strawberry Coulis to celebrate.

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I wanted to create a simple cake that highlighted the flavors of the strawberries and Raspberry Chambord liqueur, and used a yellow cake mix flavored with vanilla and almond extract, along with some pureed strawberries and Chambord. I made a classic vanilla frosting to use in between the cake layers and the top of the cake as a canvas for my lovely Strawberry heart design.

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To make it even more luscious, I made a Strawberry Coulis for the base of my Strawberry heart on top of the cake. I simply chopped up some strawberries, added water, sugar, vanilla and Chambord; then boiled it down into a thick strawberry glaze.

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Top off the glaze with more fresh sliced strawberries creating a LOVE-LY heart shape. Cut into slices and sip some bubbly to celebrate with your honey.

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A LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Valentineā€™s Day Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 6-8

Serving Size: 1 slice

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries, pureed
  • 2 tablespoons Raspberry Chambord liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Vanilla Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temp
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, room temp
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Strawberry Coulis:
  • 1 cup strawberries, quartered and chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Raspberry Chambord Liqueur
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries, for topping

Instructions

  1. Cake:
  2. Preheat oven to 400 and grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
  3. Add all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat on low with a hand mixer for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Pour cake batter into both pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool on a wire cooling rack in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely.
  6. Vanilla Frosting:
  7. In a medium bowl, beat the butter until light and smooth with a hand blender. Add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until frosting is smooth and creamy.
  8. Strawberry Coulis:
  9. Add chopped strawberries, water, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and Chambord in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring well. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until Strawberry Coulis thickens into a glaze. Remove from heat and let cool.
  10. Cake Assembly:
  11. Place one layer of the cake on a large plate or platter. Spread Vanilla frosting on the top. Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the rest of the Vanilla frosting on top.
  12. Spread the Strawberry Coulis on top of the cake making a heart shaped pattern. Layer the sliced strawberries on top of the glaze also in a heart shaped pattern.
  13. Slice cake and serve with a glass or two of bubbly.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2014/02/love-ly-strawberry-chambord-valentines-day-cake/

Also in spirit of celebrating Valentine’s Day, Shari’s Berries has some delightful and lovely gift packages to send to your honey. One of my favorite things to go with strawberries is Champagne, of course, along with some luscious chocolate to pair. Check out their Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec & Godiva gift set and more chocolate and Valentine’s Day goodies online here.

Veuve Cliquot & Godiva

Demi-Sec, a slightly sweet style of Champagne, is at its best when served with desserts. Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec, marked by fresh peach, nectarine and orange blossom, pairs beautifully with Godiva‘s assorted deep dark chocolates, smooth milks, velvety ganaches, classic truffles and pralines. Truly irresistible!

Each gift set contains:

  • Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec Champagne (750 ML)
  • Godiva 19-piece Assorted Chocolates in a gold ballotin gift box
All photos, recipes and copy on this post are intellectual property of Kristen Hess/The Artful Gourmet. This post was not paid advertising and all opinions are my own.

Holiday Giveaway with Tate’s Bake Shop from Southampton :: Recipes from ‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook

Tate's Bake Shop Baking with Friends Cookbook
'Baking for Friends' Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate's Bake Shop
‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate’s Bake Shop

If you haven’t heard of Tate’s Bake Shop before or experienced their amazing line of desserts and cookies and baked goods, well you absolutely need to. I remember the first time I tried some of their chocolate chip cookies (the ones on the cover of their cookbook), I almost died and went to heaven. They’re light, crispy and thin, and filled with loads of gooey chocolate chips that melt in your mouth for days. They are still my favorite chocolate chip cookies (other than mine, of course), and I can’t resist them any time I spot them at the store.

Kathleen King, Chef and Author
Kathleen King, Chef and Author

Author Kathleen KingĀ is the creator and owner of the nationally acclaimedĀ Tate’s Bake ShopĀ in the Hamptons, known for her delicious baked goods made with wholesome yet elegant ingredients.

BAKING FOR FRIENDS isĀ a gorgeous cookbook with over 120 scrumptious recipes and mouthwatering photos.With the holidays just around the corner, this is the perfect cookbook to read for all your holiday baking.Ā The book features recipes that are perfect for both special occasions and everyday baking. Chapters include Scones & Shortcakes; Pies, Tarts & Crisps; Tea Loaves & Quick Bread; Party Cakes & Cupcakes; and Cookies.Ā The book also offers delectable, taste-tested recipes for readers with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, low-fat, vegan, and nut-free. Each chapter also features Kathleen’s innovative baking tips and tricks, designed to help save precious time and energy in the kitchen.

Holiday Cookie and Bar Tower Giveaway! (a $48 value)Ā 

Holiday Cookie and Bars Tower
Holiday Cookie and Bars Tower

**THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO TERI TROCKWOOD, THE WINNER OF THE TATE’S BAKE SHOP HOLIDAY COOKIE AND BARS TOWER! (Teri, please send me your shipping address so I can get this prize out to you this week!) ENJOY!**

Just to celebrate the holidays, I’ve teamed up with Tate’s Bake Shop who is giving away one of their Holiday Cookie and Bar Towers (a $48 value)! It includes three 7-oz boxes of cookiesĀ – one each of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and white chocolate chip macadamia nut. It also includes two rich and buttery raspberry bars, two chocolate chip and walnut-loaded blondies, and two rich, dense and fudgy plain brownies.Ā Each 7-oz box contains approximately 12 cookies, and the bars are a generous size..and all wrapped in pretty holiday packaging!
HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
All you have to do to enter for a chance to win is tell me your favorite holiday dessert in the comments section below for one (1) entry.
For extra chances to win, follow/like me on all or one of my social hangouts :Ā twitter,Ā facebook,Ā pinterest,Ā google +, and/or sign up for my monthly newsletterĀ (see box at the top of this page), and tell me that you did at the end of this post. You have to be connected to Facebook to enter comments on this post. If you don’t have a Facebook profile, just send me an email for your entries at kristen (at) theartfulgourmet (dot) com.
The giveaway begins on Saturday Dec 1st and ends on Sunday December 12 at midnight EST, where one person will be picked by random from the comments below. Don’t forget to tell your friends about the giveaway by sharing this page at the end of the post and letting me know in the comments below for extra entries!

Good luck!

A Few Holiday Recipes from the Cookbook

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Thumb Print Cookies

Yield: Makes about 6 Ā½ dozen cookies.

Thumbprint cookies are traditionally flavored with vanilla and filled with fruit jam, but these are chocolate cookies stuffed with more chocolate! They will be a welcome treat on your holiday cookie platter, and they are a perfect hostess gift.

Ingredients

  • Cookies
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • Ā¼ teaspoon salt
  • Ā½ pound (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
  • Ā½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups finely chopped pecans
  • Filling
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. To make the cookies: Heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe medium bowl on Medium (50% power), stirring at 30-second intervals, until fully melted and smooth. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until tepid, but still fluid.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer set on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. One at a time, beat in the egg yolks, followed by the tepid chocolate and the vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, mix in the flour mixture, just until combined. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  3. Position the oven racks in the top third and center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350Ā°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  4. Using a heaping teaspoon for each, roll the dough into 78 marble-sized balls, putting them in a baking pan or platter. (If you wish, you can cover the balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.) Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until foamy. One at a time, dip each ball in the whites, roll in the pecans, and arrange 1 Ā½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate the remaining balls until ready to bake. Using your thumb (or, if you have long fingernails, the end of a wooden spoon), press an indentation into the center of each cookie.
  5. Bake, rotating the positions of the sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking, until the edges of the cookies look set, about 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheets from the oven, and, using your thumb (or the end of the wooden spoon), reform the center indentation in each cookie. Return to the oven and continue baking until the cookies are crisp, about 10 minutes more. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire cooling racks and let cool completely. Repeat with the remaining balls, egg whites, and pecans, on cooled baking sheets.
  6. To make the filling: Heat the chocolate and oil together in a microwave-safe bowl on Medium (50% power), stirring at 30-second intervals, until fully melted and smooth. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until tepid but still fluid.
  7. Using a teaspoon, fill the indentations with the chocolate mixture. Let stand until the chocolate sets (you can refrigerate them to speed things up).

Notes

Recipe from Tateā€™s Bakeshop ā€˜Baking with Friendsā€™ Cookbook, pp 116-118.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/12/holiday-giveaway-with-tates-bake-shop-from-southampton-recipes-from-baking-with-friends-cookbook/
Fig Cake
Fig Cake

Hakan's Fresh Fig Cake

Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

Monday through Friday, my friend Hakan Ciling designs for the textile and fashion industries. On the weekend, he is an equally talented baker, as this moist, fruit studded cake shows. If you are serving it for an evening dessert, top it with shipped cream flavored with ground cinnamon or nutmeg.

Ingredients

  • Softened butter and all-purpose flour for the pan
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Ā¾ cups sugar
  • 1 Ā¼ cups vegetable or grapeseed oil
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup very coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pitted dates or dried plums (prunes), cut in half
  • 1 cup golden or dark raisins
  • 12 ripe figs, tips trimmed and cut lengthwise into quarters (about 1 Ā½ cups)

Instructions

  1. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter and flour a 9-inch tube pan with a removeable bottom (such as angel food cake pan) and tap out the excess flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and oil with an electric mixer set on high speed until the mixture is very pale, about 5 minutes. One at a time, beat in the eggs, followed by vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Fold in the walnuts, cranberries, dates and raisins. The batter will be very thick.
  3. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan. Arrange half of the figs in a ring in the pan, pressing them lightly into the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and figs.
  4. Bake until a long bamboo skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 Ā¼ hours. Let cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the inside of the pan and the tube and lift out the insert. Invert the cake onto the rack, unmold and let cool completely.

Notes

Recipe from Tateā€™s Bakeshop ā€˜Baking with Friendsā€™ Cookbook, pp 56-57.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/12/holiday-giveaway-with-tates-bake-shop-from-southampton-recipes-from-baking-with-friends-cookbook/

Blackberry Galette
Blackberry Galette

Blackberry Galette

Yield: Serves 4 to 6.

When all the local farm stands are stocked with big baskets of berries, I can't resist buying them. I love the way blackberries cook up and hold their shape, with their sweet/tart taste. And the blackberries against the yellow hue of the cornmeal in the crust make a beautiful presentation. Serve this the day it's made, with fresh whipped cream or ice cream - it's lovely on its own too!

Ingredients

  • DOUGH
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough
  • 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal (not coarse or polenta)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold salted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • FILLING
  • 1 teaspoon unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cold salted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. To make the dough:
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt. Work in the butter with a pastry blender, 2 knives, or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal with small pea-sized pieces of butter. In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolk and water. Add to the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork until the mixture is moist enough to hold together.
  3. Gather the dough into a thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled but not hard, at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. (The dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, but let it stand for 15 minutes before rolling out. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.)
  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  5. On a ligthly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 10-inch round about 1/8 inch thick. Fold the dough in half, and then reopen on the prepared baking sheet. The dough cracks easily, but just press it back together if it does and don't worry, as the look of the dessert is very rustic.
  6. For the filling:
  7. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of flour over the dough leaving a 2-inch border all around. Spread the berries over the floured section of the dough. Sprinkle them with the sugar and dot with butter. Fold the uncovered dough up over fruit, pleating it as necessary. If the dough cracks, not to worry - just seal the tears. If you wish, brush the edges of the dough with a pastry brush dipped in water and sprinkle with the tablespoon of sugar.
  8. Bake until the crust starts to brown a bit and the fruit bubbles, about 40 minutes. Let the galette cool on the baking sheet. Transfer the galette to a serving platter with a wide spatula or pick up the baking mat and slide it off onto the platter.

Notes

Recipe from Tateā€™s Bakeshop ā€˜Baking with Friendsā€™ Cookbook, pp 92-94.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/12/holiday-giveaway-with-tates-bake-shop-from-southampton-recipes-from-baking-with-friends-cookbook/

 

Tate’s Bake Shop also has someĀ holiday exclusivesĀ (see below) which are super delicious and seasonal, available for purchaseĀ onlineĀ and at theĀ Southampton storeĀ location.

Gingerbread Cookies

 

Disclosure: All opinions expressed here are my own and for participating in Tate’s Bake Shop Holiday Giveaway Promotion, I received a copy of their new cookbook “Baking with Friends”.

 

Chocolate Love: Baci Perugina Italian Chocolate Recipes & Giveaway!

Baci Perugina Chocolates

Baci Perugina Chocolates

I recently attended an amazing chocolate class at Eataly,Ā taught by food historian, author and chocolate expert,Ā Francine Segan. The class was hosted byĀ Baci PeruginaĀ and the legendaryĀ Perugina Scuola del CioccolatoĀ in Italy.

Francine Segan for Baci Perugina Chocolate Class at Eataly

We had the opportunity to create our own Baci chocolate confections, including

Baci Perugina Chocolates

Baci Chocolates,

Baci Pie

Baci Pie, Ā 

Baci Chocolate Cups

Chocolate Cups,

Baci Chocolate Dessert Pasta

and Chocolate Dessert Pasta

Sampling Prosecco making chocolate

while sampling bubbly Italian Prosecco.

Baci Perugina Chocolate

Baci, which means “kisses” in Italian, are still made from a coveted original recipe and consist of a dark, silky chocolate exterior that envelopes gianduia, a sensuous whipped chocolate filling blended with finely chopped hazelnuts, then topped with a whole hazelnut.

Baci: The Italian way to say I Love You

Baci was created by Luisa Spagnoli, co-founder of Perugina in 1922. Inspired by pure passion, she set out to create a unique confection as grand as her deep feelings of love for a special someone. Legend says that Luisa would lovingly wrap secret love messages around the Baci she created for her lover.Ā Once introduced to the public, Baci became extremely popular, appealing to young lovers browsing sweet shops of Perugia, Italy. Nearly 100 years later, the original recipe remains unchanged, and each Baci remains ensconced in a love note that reflects the sentiments of love, affection and friendship – and is the Italian way to say “I Love You” worldwide.

Check out the great photos and recipes from the class below and keep scrolling to enter to win the Baci chocolate giveaway (2 lucky winners will receive a 15-piece box of Baci Dark Chocolates!)

Baci Chocolates Recipe

Yield: 12 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Gianduia chocolate
  • 12 whole hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons ground hazelnuts
  • 3 ounces Perugina 51% cocoa dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend the Gianduia chocolate and ground hazelnuts together at low speed until they are well blended and a paste is created.
  2. Roll the paste into a rope about the width of a wine cork. Cut into 12 cylindrical pieces.
  3. Melt dark chocolate and heat to 104 degrees F. Drop 3/4 of the dark chocolate on to a marble or steel table. Temper the chocolate by melting it continuously with 2 spatulas until the temperature has reached 80.6 degrees F.
  4. Add the cooler tempered chocolate to the 1/4 tempered chocolate and mix well. The combined chocolate should have a temperature of 87.8 degrees F.
  5. Place a whole hazelnut on top of each cylinder of gianduia.
  6. With a fork, dip each confection into the dark chocolate twice before placing it on a piece of wax paper. Let it rest for about 5 minutes until the shininess has disappeared and the chocolate looks darker and crisp.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/10/chocolate-love-baci-perugina-italian-chocolate-recipes-giveaway/

Baci Pie

Yield: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 piecrust, store bought or home made
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup, 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Italian hazelnut liquer (such as Frangelico)
  • 18 Perugina Baci candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a 10-inch pie pan with rolled out pie crust.
  3. Using an electric hand mixer beat the flour, sugar, eggs, butter and liqueur in a bowl.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared crust. Place the Baci candies, nut side up, into the batter.
  5. Bake for about 45 minutes until the top crust is set.
  6. Allow to cool to room temperature before cutting.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/10/chocolate-love-baci-perugina-italian-chocolate-recipes-giveaway/

Coppe di Cioccolato (Chocolate Cups)

Yield: 6

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces + 9 ounces Perugina 51% cocoa dark chocolate
  • 1.5 ounces fresh dairy cream
  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 ounce Liquor - hazelnut (Frangelico) or lemon (Limoncello)
  • 2 Baci Perugina candies, chopped

Instructions

  1. Melt 7 ounces dark chocolate and cream together in a double boiler.
  2. Add the butter and gently mix to incorporate. When done, add the liquor and set chocolate "ganache" aside.
  3. Melt the remaining 9 ounces chocolate and temper by melting it continuously with 2 spatulas until the temperature has reached 80.6 degrees F.
  4. Drop in a mold for pralines to create the cups.
  5. Fill each cup with the cream and chocolate ganache.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped Baci over the filled cups.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/10/chocolate-love-baci-perugina-italian-chocolate-recipes-giveaway/

Baci Chocolate Dessert Pasta

Yield: 4

Baci are tossed with hot pasta, creating a rich, silky sauce, which pops with roasted hazelnut flavor. It's wonderful plain, but you can dress it up with a splash of hazelnut liqueur and a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound spaghetti
  • 12 Perugina Baci candies
  • Whipped cream or mascarpone cheese; hazelnut liqueur such as Frangelico (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Put 1 whole Baci in each of 4 coffee cups, wine glasses or dessert bowls.
  3. Divide the hot pasta among them and top each with 2 more coarsely crushed Baci.
  4. Serve immediately, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone cheese and splash with some hazelnut liqueur.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2012/10/chocolate-love-baci-perugina-italian-chocolate-recipes-giveaway/

Baci Perugina ChocolateĀ Giveaway!

*THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED – CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2 WINNERS, TROY AND SIMON!

I’m proud to host a giveaway for 2 lucky winners to receive a 15-piece box of Baci Perugina Dark Chocolates courtesy of Baci Perugina and Bender Hammerling Group! All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me why you love chocolate and your favorite chocolate recipe idea.

*For additional entries, follow Artful Gourmet on Facebook and Twitter and let me know you’ve done so.

**Follow Baci Perugina on Facebook and Pinterest for even more giveaway entries, leavingĀ separate comments below that you have done so.

Make sure to enter your email address (not public) with your comments so I can contact the winners to receive their Baci chocolates.

***Giveaway begins on Saturday, October 20th and 2 winners will randomly be chosen from the comment entries below on Thursday, November 1st at 12 pm EST.

Good luck and enjoy the recipes!

Look for Perugina and Baci Chocolate at Eataly and other fine shops, or online at Colavitastore.com