tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24840261644618938502024-03-12T16:46:16.995-07:00Cuisine QueenClarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-22776557292150367912011-03-20T20:50:00.000-07:002011-03-20T21:01:36.556-07:00Chocolate Lasagna<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I made a version of Olive Garden's Chocolate Lasagna for a family party, and I thought I should share it. There is a more complex recipe you can find <a href="http://www.grouprecipes.com/42007/olive-gardens-chocolate-lasagna.html">here</a>. But I made a less time consuming version :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSPi8pO3oxpou2i82QMxCWu2FiLARi8FRQ1VvVdC0qtnDc0TpdGt27inrOD7BV4AyA-H7a1Xp_uMFyl7VS8mzU_7i-U_8Ofck0Y0XtaGxs_cFeI7rKkJWRzOoBOjHd3u79ToEpynz0tY/s320/IMG_0599.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586378163449608530" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; " >The Olive GardenĀ® Chocolate Lasagna<br /><br />1 18.25-ounce box devil's food cake mix<br />1-1/4 Cups water<br />1/3 Cup oil<br />3 eggs<br /><br />Buttercream Frosting<br />1-1/2 Cups butter, softened (3 sticks)<br />4 Cups powdered sugar<br />1/4 Cup milk<br />1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract<br /><br />4 Ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chilled</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; " >I added Heath bits as well<br /><br />The Cake:<br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees; mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl; pour batter into pan greased generously with shortening.<br />Bake cake in a 13x9-inch baking pan following instructions on the box of cake mix Allow the cake to cool completely.<br /><br />Buttercream Frosting:<br />Beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed. Add two cups of the powdered sugar, mix well, add remaining powdered sugar. When powdered sugar is incorporated with butter add 1/4 cup of whole milk and vanilla. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes or until frosting is light and fluffy.<br /><br />Cutting the Layers<br />Turn cake out of the pan onto wax paper. Using both hands, carefully flip the cake over, so that it's right-side-up, onto another sheet of wax paper. Using a long, serrated bread knife cut through the cake twice, creating three layers. If you cake has a high dome, cut that off. You won't need this piece from the dome. Start with the bottom cut. Turn the cake and wax paper so that you can cut through all sides. When the cake is sliced, carefully flip the top section over onto the other sheet of wax paper. Frost the bottom layer of cake with approximately 1/3 of the buttercream frosting.<br /><br />Assemble the cake:<br />Break the chilled semi-sweet chocolate into little bits that are slightly smaller than chocolate chips. Placing chocolate into a zip lock type plastic bag and breaking up the chocolate with flat side of meat mallet will make this easier to clean up. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the chocolate bits over the frosting on the bottom layer. Turn the top section back over onto the bottom layer. Slice through the top section creating the final two layers. Carefully flip the top over onto the wax paper, and frost the new layer and add chocolate bits Slice the top into thirds across the width of the cake. Carefully reassemble the top section on the rest of the cake. Frost the top of the cake with the remaining frosting, then sprinkle on the remaining chocolate bits.<br /><br />To serve in triangular slices, cut through the middle of the cake, lengthwise then cut across the cake through the middle (widthwise) twice. Now you have six slices that just need to be cut from corner to corner one time each, creating 12 triangular slices. Keep uneaten portions refridgerated.<br />Makes 12 servings.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; " ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; " >Special thanks to <a href="http://meemoskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/07/olive-garden-chocolate-lasagna.html">Meemo's Kitchen</a> for posting this recipe!</span></div>Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-82460939121879735422010-06-13T15:46:00.000-07:002010-06-13T19:30:56.946-07:00Chicken Ole!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAcj_vyQLRS1t0qwuVt4lrawS64BgDea6e5ep5QOtinbi4r8E227Da7PmnmTJDkrUCUFYLjkOaChy52cdfSUuYQvCnX78i6pg5AWRILxQXRUG5zqnh4VmBMHl1uqoX4wiWAB0lhC_m3M/s1600/chicken+ole+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAcj_vyQLRS1t0qwuVt4lrawS64BgDea6e5ep5QOtinbi4r8E227Da7PmnmTJDkrUCUFYLjkOaChy52cdfSUuYQvCnX78i6pg5AWRILxQXRUG5zqnh4VmBMHl1uqoX4wiWAB0lhC_m3M/s320/chicken+ole+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482451204925484786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidC2gqdWWiMsfoUDkBv1553DVhLazZkMkrtxVccDSozVw0pwGGhFswJc4HvT0cjWY_j27oek9mtcExGqS1yxXF4yqY25IMwb8O1nO4gHHY2np4VIMtX_SnBsWW0vcFJxUbmP8CIl4sveE/s1600/chicken+ole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidC2gqdWWiMsfoUDkBv1553DVhLazZkMkrtxVccDSozVw0pwGGhFswJc4HvT0cjWY_j27oek9mtcExGqS1yxXF4yqY25IMwb8O1nO4gHHY2np4VIMtX_SnBsWW0vcFJxUbmP8CIl4sveE/s320/chicken+ole.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482451134095474722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or wussy enchiladas, take your pick :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">10 3/4-oz can Cream of Chicken</div><div style="text-align: center;">10 3/4-0z can Cream of Mushroom</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Sour Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 TBS Grated Onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">3-4 Cloves of Garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">12 Flour Tortilla; each torn into 6-8 pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 cups Cooked & Cubed Chicken</div><div style="text-align: center;">7-0z Jar of Salsa</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lettuce</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can of Green Chillies</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bag of Tortilla Chips</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sour Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Combine soups, sour cream, onion, garlic, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Mix well. Place 1/3 of each into the crock pot in layers: torn tortillas, soup mixture, chicken. Repeat layers 2 more times. Cover and cook on low for 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Stir gently and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover and cook on low for another 15-30 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips and garnish with chillies, salsa, sour cream, and lettuce and desired.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-83616816224468732572010-06-13T14:49:00.000-07:002010-06-13T15:40:24.781-07:00Crock Pot Cookin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9pT8Ze0IJJim2QKb55Et_nrRqUPtROZKIgbsp_h5RXJ09___cvXRHtFD8mQ2p0riyOb0axdXExDhUo3zqi9YHTmffP3efUaodmIKIZiQ9AHSa4XkcAzK5xg-aANRthwYd8LVYfh-kSE/s1600/cookbook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9pT8Ze0IJJim2QKb55Et_nrRqUPtROZKIgbsp_h5RXJ09___cvXRHtFD8mQ2p0riyOb0axdXExDhUo3zqi9YHTmffP3efUaodmIKIZiQ9AHSa4XkcAzK5xg-aANRthwYd8LVYfh-kSE/s320/cookbook.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482391557288232242" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I recently bought the "Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook" by Phyllis Pellman Good. It has 1,400 slow cooker recipes! I LOVE my crock pot- I'm big on easy yet delicious recipe that I can throw in before I can go to work, and this is perfect for me. Has lots of great ideas. I'll be posting my favorites as I try them out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see I already have something going in my pot!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzih82WU-CeoKrAKsU8CPOpbA9xDY_6ojv5dELYsNPb4Gpijxw577X1zyrDZuhoKWM_DlJ7jpBzx78Oljmr5LBIAdIpe0mRCE5rMGAPNZ9xjMZbuvRT118_mrpCLNw2mOfETLUrkfRPtA/s320/crockpot.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482391324269498098" />Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-38251781588227554182010-06-13T14:37:00.000-07:002010-06-13T15:44:12.657-07:00Kathy's Famous Brownie Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenGO7uGoTXfLIDuyS9IokgdQJm-EQLf7TMtKUT8HuhHtQCWK2xRKJFyAhcmkAO2GyvkdI-xssnNfSFOinc-tXL8sYzOYMtZG5kcrnMoA9jtbokwC38eUDdZhBKpU4D8pk-1gJlZIfml0/s1600/DSC02614.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenGO7uGoTXfLIDuyS9IokgdQJm-EQLf7TMtKUT8HuhHtQCWK2xRKJFyAhcmkAO2GyvkdI-xssnNfSFOinc-tXL8sYzOYMtZG5kcrnMoA9jtbokwC38eUDdZhBKpU4D8pk-1gJlZIfml0/s320/DSC02614.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482392723515901090" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Cake:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 c butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate (i</div><div style="text-align: center;"> use ghiradelli's 60% caoco)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 c hot water</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 c sifted flour</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 2 c sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp baking soda</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 milk </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter and chocolate in a sauce pan. Add water and boil for 2 minutes. Sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Combine with ch</div><div style="text-align: center;">ocolate mixture. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer for several minutes until creamy (batter will be thin) Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Frosting:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 c butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 c milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">16 0z powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Melt butter and chocolate in sauce pan. Add milk and boil until it thickens. Add mixture to powdered sugar and mix with a mixer til creamy. Stir in vanilla.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cool cake for about 10-15 minutes, frost while still warm.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvi_HfWRYeBOHzlWgWdbo0R1-I1m3scX3Q2-wFBs7hlwHW8yRr1WDpAgOi5vzA_Br9GfJOAAGDsZSCjZr_GpwwG5LbmiLqNGIryGIudeP_DKKYu727zJ6X3HORew0QgSKoW-ZDe33y8I/s320/DSC02614.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482378453646960194" /></div>Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-87766251261186252112010-06-13T14:28:00.000-07:002010-06-13T15:46:32.794-07:00Lemon Bars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtd_rHaD4F9I3rbXMi9cTeo2mrdyT_fo6nuLsbrH7vFslZhLl3dYsfA_bPjtlO5d8hE592w9CRMfRFT-xKeKyijoJij5ujvHMrXpgvGSzIkAj-yltdmmKv8ejyzGVG-z22JUfsYPk-74/s1600/lemon+bars.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtd_rHaD4F9I3rbXMi9cTeo2mrdyT_fo6nuLsbrH7vFslZhLl3dYsfA_bPjtlO5d8hE592w9CRMfRFT-xKeKyijoJij5ujvHMrXpgvGSzIkAj-yltdmmKv8ejyzGVG-z22JUfsYPk-74/s320/lemon+bars.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482393408813892722" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">2 c all purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 c powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 TBS cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 c butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 eggs, lightly beaten</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 c granulated sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 TBS all purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp lemon zest</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 c lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 c half-and-half, light cream, or milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a bowl, combine 2 c flour, the 1/2 c powdered sugar, the cornstarch ,and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of the greased pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl, stir together eggs, sugar, 3 TBS of flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half-and-half. Pour the filling over the hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or more til the center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Sift powered sugar over the top. For easiest cutting, refridgerate first then cut into squares. Store in fridge. Should make 36 bars</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-20167737277010722592009-07-20T16:52:00.000-07:002009-07-20T17:19:26.253-07:00Pulled Pork Sandwichs!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdUjO7vNRXUBY3txC9IEyGtrDolJoFGFtS3p_NbP_6GmwIuXS3F_6Hn-qkvdvNRb29MI8RoN2l8jyKQx9t2aNvHp5MgMf8zyN-NHU-95DPB47YKanRM83Ri7orwXJ9DiV0NNd39kiUdI/s1600-h/DSC02617.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdUjO7vNRXUBY3txC9IEyGtrDolJoFGFtS3p_NbP_6GmwIuXS3F_6Hn-qkvdvNRb29MI8RoN2l8jyKQx9t2aNvHp5MgMf8zyN-NHU-95DPB47YKanRM83Ri7orwXJ9DiV0NNd39kiUdI/s320/DSC02617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360699675001853266" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You'll need:<br /></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">a 3 to 5 lbs pork loin roast</span><br /> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">a 12oz can Dr pepper</span><br /> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 envelope Dry Onion Soup Mix</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />1 bottle BBQ Sauce<br />{ you can use any flavor or brand you like, I like Honey Hickory Smoke by Kraft}</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />atleast a dozen rolls</span><br /> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So put you roast in the croc</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">k pot, pour the onion soup mix over it, and then the can of Dr Pepper over everything. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the pork is extra tender. Then pull the roast out and shred. After shredded, mix in the BBQ sauce. Serve on rolls, its best while still warm!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYIRwAMiBMZ9iyJNJnpm4unl85mgiK_POx6i19_PDHtRWOFC4XCowTpVSbsuNmGBp86unySk8aSfe-oGNoVS5wcFacVEwcQ3GgR_STMBfd-0ut6RUbgLVeY9y_ZgRnVAqGbgSrjni86U/s1600-h/DSC02616.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYIRwAMiBMZ9iyJNJnpm4unl85mgiK_POx6i19_PDHtRWOFC4XCowTpVSbsuNmGBp86unySk8aSfe-oGNoVS5wcFacVEwcQ3GgR_STMBfd-0ut6RUbgLVeY9y_ZgRnVAqGbgSrjni86U/s320/DSC02616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360700019757748770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><br /></div>Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484026164461893850.post-72055872574652159412009-07-08T21:06:00.001-07:002009-07-08T21:14:18.591-07:00FOOD!<div style="text-align: center;">ok, so Jeremy requested I make a blog to share my delicious recipes. now, some of these are made up, and some i borrowed and tweeked from different cook books, friends, and family members. i hope you enjoy!<br /></div>Clarisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774895709354277870noreply@blogger.com0