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Frozen Chocolate Mousse

Thursday March 18th 2010

OK, this started with a recipe I spotted in Cook’s Country magazine for easy chocolate ice cream. You know I’m a sucker for unusual, short-cut recipes that promise delicious results. This stuff is delicious, alright, but I wouldn’t call it ice cream. It’s more like frozen chocolate mousse, minus the eggs.

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Basic Cooking: How to Make Espresso on the Stove

Wednesday February 18th 2009

Now, I know that I’m treading on hallowed ground for some, discussing how to make espresso. Like beer and good wine, espresso is one of those things that folks are very particular about. (Espresso afficionados out there, please be kind!) I’m not an expert barista—or a super fussy coffee person—by a long shot. I’m just [...]

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Gentlemen’s Brownies with Scotch-Infused Frosting

Monday February 16th 2009

The other day, The Angry Chef headed into the city for his monthly cigar night. I wanted to make something extra special for him and his buddies, who are some of the nicest guys I know. These brownies are rich, dense, and extra chocolate-y from melted chocolate and cocoa powder. Their texture is creamy, almost [...]

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