Best Recipes: Chocolate Goody Bars
by: Donna Monday
Every once in a while, you?ve got to treat yourself for being good, you know? You work hard, you put up with other peoples wants, needs and desires. Well, now it?s time to take a break and give yourself a little chocolate TLC. These Chocolate Goody Bars are definitely an indulgence. A sweet indulgence of chocolate, vanilla, and peanut butter. You will adore the crispy chocolate, floating over a cloud of vanilla frosting, sitting on top of deep rich fudge cake. Mmm . . .
1 19.8-oz pkg. fudge brownie mix
? cup cooking oil
2 eggs
? cup water
1 16-oz. can vanilla frosting
? cup chopped peanuts
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 12-oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together brownie mix, cooking oil, eggs, and water until well mixed. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted 2-inches from side of pan comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Spread with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts. Cover; chill in refrigerator.
Meanwhile, place rice cereal in medium bowl. In small saucepan, combine peanut butter and chocolate chips. Heat and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Pour over cereal. Stir to coat evenly. Spread mixture over frosting layer in pan.
Cover and chill in refrigerator until chocolate layer is set. Cut into bars. Keep covered and store in refrigerator.
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Chocolate : A History of Chocolate
Chocolate : A History of Chocolate
by: Christine Breen
Did you know chocolate was originated in Central America? That it used to be a treat only to the rich? Chocolate has a fascinating history!
The Olmecs occupied a small area south of Veracruz and were the first cultivators of the cacao pod. The Mayans were next, just south of present day Mexico, to elevate chocolate to status of the Gods. They named the cacao tree Cacahuaquchtl (tree) as they were concerned no other tree was worth naming. They believed the tree belonged to the gods and that the pods growing from the tree were an offering from the gods to man. They Mayans were the originators of a bitter brew made from cacao beans. It was a luxury drink enjoyed by kings and noblemen. Thankfully we can all enjoy chocolate now!
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The Successful Dessert Party
The Successful Dessert Party
by: Kim Labarbera
What's wrong with this picture?
I used to serve delicious dinners with wonderful desserts (yes, I've checked around and they were wonderful) but, I knew that there was something missing. After working in the Food Service Industry, I learned that the little things complete the big picture.
It's not so hard
?For instance, the use of doilies placed on a dessert plate when serving a fine piece of cake. A nice espresso goes extra well with pastries (use espresso cups and saucers.)
?You can use wine or champagne glasses to serve desserts a la? mode. Chill your glasses before your guests arrive, then add some flavorful pound cake and ice cream. Try to have at least two flavors of ice cream to choose from.
Dessert ideas!
?Serve flavored coffee and fresh fruit. It can pass as dessert all by itself, if necessary. Don?t forget the Decaf.
?Keep frozen desserts, around. They...
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