Showing posts with label Recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recipe. Show all posts

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Peach Cobbler

Prep Time
Cook Time
Servings 6Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ripe Peaches
  • ¾ cups Sugar, Divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ½ cups Butter, Softened
  • 1 whole Egg
  • ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Lemon Zest
  • ¾ cups Flour
  • ¼ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt

Preparation Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Peel, halve, and pit the peaches. Slice each half into 3 or 4 wedges.
Combine the peaches, ¼ cup of the sugar, and the cornstarch in a large mixing bowl. Let the fruit stand, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 5 to 7 minutes.
Make the dough: Cream together the butter and remaining ½ cup sugar in a medium mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until the batter is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice as necessary.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir until just combined.
Transfer the peaches to an 8-inch square-baking pan. Drop the dough in rounded tablespoonfuls over the fruit.
Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the crust is golden, 50 to 55 minutes. Let the cobbler cool slightly and serve it warm.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Mediterranean salad recipe

For this recipe you will need:
1 hot house cucumber
1quart of grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 block feta cheese
8 oz jar pitted kalamata olives
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Peel and core cucumber
peppers.

Slice them and put them into a bowl.In a separate bowl, finely chop garlic add salt, pepper, oregano, Dijon mustard, and red wine voinegar. Slowly add in olive oil and wisk together. Dice the feta cheese and add olives and cheese to the vegetables. Slowly pour dressing over the vegetable mixture. Give a light toss for even coating. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Banana Split Icebox Cake


Banana Split Icebox Cake

Ingredients:
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use 3 batches of homemade whipped cream which is about 6 cups of whipped cream)
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
24 whole graham crackers
2 medium bananas, sliced thin
Toppings: additional sliced bananas and sliced fresh strawberries

Chocolate Drizzle:
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix the whipped topping, sour cream, and pudding mix until blended. Fold in pineapple. Fill a Ziploc bag with pudding mixture and cut off the corner of the bag.
2. On a flat serving plate or large baking dish arrange four graham crackers in a rectangle. Pipe about 1 cup of the pudding mixture over the crackers; top with about 1/4 cup banana slices. Repeat layers five times. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Graham crackers should be soft.
3. Before serving, make the chocolate drizzle. For the Chocolate Drizzle: Heat the cream in the microwave until hot (about 20-30 seconds). Place chocolate chips in a small bowl and pour hot cream over the chips. Let it sit for a second and then stir until chocolate is smooth. Let cool slightly while preparing the bananas and strawberries for the topping.
4. Arrange sliced fruit on top. Drizzle with chocolate and serve.

Makes 10 servings.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe


Ingredients:
1lb medium pasta shells
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded or diced)
½ cup tomatoes (seeded and diced)
½ cup green onions (sliced)
1 (8 ounce) block mozzarella cheese (diced)
1lb bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup ranch salad dressing
salt and pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse off with cold water until the pasta has cooled.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Add tomatoes, green onion, chicken, and bacon. Stir to combine. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Stir in the cheese, Season with salt and pepper.
(Makes 6 Servings)

Thanks BlogChef

Chicken Monterey Recipe



Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
8 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
2 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese
½ cup green onions (sliced)
½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
Cooking Instructions:


Step 1: Place bacon slices, 4 at a time into a cold frying pan. Heat to medium-low and cook bacon, turning once until it has reached a deep brown color (about 10-15 minutes), remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
Step 2: Lightly grease the grates of an outdoor grill. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts onto the grill and cook while turning and brushing with the BBQ sauce frequently on each side for 10-15 minutes per side (depending on the thickness), or until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees). During the last few minutes of cooking top each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon and shredded Colby-jack cheese.
Step 3: Remove from the grill and top with green onions and tomatoes.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Thanks BlogChef

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Easy Cheesy Chicken Rolls



Servings: 6
Skills: Beginning
Prep Time: 15 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: min

Ingredients

6 Rhodes Anytime!™ Crusty Rolls
12.5-ounce can chicken breast, drained
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions chopped
1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped, if desired
crushed red pepper and seasoned salt

Instructions

Place 6 crusty rolls on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 20 seconds. Combine chicken, celery, cheese, mayonnaise and onions. Add jalapeno pepper if desired. Cut rolls in half lengthwise and spread mixture over the cut side. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and seasoned salt, then toast under the broiler until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Makes 6 servings (2 rolls each).

Thanks Rhodes

Friday, May 11, 2012

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza Recipe

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Ingredients:
1 large chicken breast
1 egg
Butter (for frying)
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
½ cup shredded provolone cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup alfredo sauce
½ cup ham steak (diced)
1 pre-made pizza crust (such as Pillsbury)

Cooking Instructions:
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Step 1: Beat an egg small bowl. In a shallow pie dish add bread crumbs. Roll the chicken breast in the bread crumbs, then dip in the egg mixture and roll in the bread crumbs again. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add chicken breast and fry in the butter on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked (when the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees). Remove from the pan, cool, and slice into strips.
Step 2: Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Roll out pizza crust onto a pizza pan. Place into the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the alfredo sauce over the partially baked pizza crust and top with provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, chicken and ham.
Step 3: Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Thanks The ChefBlog

Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe


Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1 pre-baked 12 inch pizza crust
½ cup pizza sauce
6 bacon strips (cooked until crispy, and crumbled)
20 dill round pickle slices
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 roma tomatoes (chopped)

Cooking Instructions:
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Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. In a medium skillet cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer drink. Drain the grease and set aside.
Step 2: Place the pre-baked crust onto a pizza pan. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the crust. Top with cooked ground beef, bacon, pickles and cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Step 3: Remove from the oven, slice and top with lettuce and tomato.

Thanks The Chefblog

Crab Rangoons

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Ingredients:
12 ounces of cream cheese (at room temperature)
50 wan ton wrappers
1 cup imitation crab meat (or canned)
2 green onions (minced)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon soy sauce
1 egg (beaten)
oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl cream the cream cheese, soy sauce, green onions and garlic powder. Stir in the crab meat (if using imitation crab it should be chopped into pieces).
Step 2: In a separate bowl beat 1 egg. Lay out a wanton wrapper so it forms a diamond shape and place 1 teaspoon of filling just below the center of each wrapper.
Step 3: Brush the opposite corners of the wanton wrapper with the egg mixture. Fold over the edges of the wrapper to form a triangle and seal tightly.
Step 4: Deep fry the rangoons in batches at 375 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Thanks The BlogChef

Pork Egg Rolls-


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Ingredients:
1 lb ground pork
1 package egg roll wraps
1 bag shredded cabbage and carrot mix
1 tablespoon oil
¼ cup sugar
½ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
Oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:


Step 1: Fry ground pork in a little oil until the pork is completely browned. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl combine cabbage and carrot mixture, cooked ground pork. Season with 1 tablespoon of oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3: Lay out an egg roll wrapper. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the corner of the wrapper, but not so the filling is actually touching the corner. Fold over that corner and roll about half of the way up. Fold over the left and right corners to the middle. Using a brush or the bottom of a spoon, brush the beaten egg on the edges of the wrapper. Finish rolling up tightly and secure to make sure there are no leaks. Repeat until all the egg roll wraps are used.
Step 4: Deep fry egg rolls in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Thanks The Chefblog

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Black Pepper Chicken-

Black Pepper Chicken-

Ingredients:

1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
6 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
1 white onion (diced)
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
oil (for drying)
Sauce-
¼ cup oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sake or rice wine
Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2: Cut chicken into ½“cubes and dust chicken pieces with corn starch until fully coated.
Step 3: Deep fry (or fry in a wok) chicken in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok and stir fry diced onion for a minute or two. Add celery and stir fry for another couple minutes. Add sauce mixture to the wok and heat until bubbling. Add chicken stirring to fully coat with the sauce. Serve with white rice.

Thanks BlogChef

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Cashew Chicken-

Cashew Chicken-
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Ingredients:

2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
2 cups flour
5 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 eggs (beaten)
oil (for frying)
Sauce-
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large green pepper (sliced)
1 large onion (sliced)
2 cups cashews
1/3 cup green onions (chopped)
Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a bowl mix flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. In another bowl beat the eggs. Dip chicken pieces first then the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture and then again in the flour mixture.
Step 2: Fry in oil in a wok or in a deep fryer at 350 degrees in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Heat a tiny bit of oil in the wok and stir fry green pepper and onions for 2-3 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
Step 4: To make the sauce- in a bowl mix chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and 4 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Step 5: Pour sauce into wok and cook over medium heat stirring until well blended and sauce thickens. In a bowl pour sauce over chicken pieces, add green peppers and onions. Mix well and garnish with cashews and green onions. Serve with white rice.

Thanks BlogChef

Sesame-Orange Chicken

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Ingredients:2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
½ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg (beaten)
½ cup water (or as much as needed to make batter smooth)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce-¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
the juice of ½ orange
1 teaspoon orange zest
sprinkle of garlic powder
sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees. In large bowl combine all of the batter ingredients and mix thoroughly. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken but thin enough to flow around the pieces. Set aside.
Step 2: Dip chicken pieces into the batter to coat evenly (one by one). Deep fry the chicken in batches in your deep fryer for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. (or you can fry in hot oil at about 325 degrees in your wok for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown).
Step 3: In a bowl whisk together ketchup, honey, sugar, water, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, orange juice, orange zest, and sesame seeds. Pour into a wok and cook until the sauce is thickened and bubbly. Mix in a bowl with the fried chicken pieces.

Thanks BlogChef

Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
6 ounces egg noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10-75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1-2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
1 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
½ cup butter

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook, turning once until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees) and golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and allow to cool. Cut chicken into small pieces. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook egg noodles according to package directions and drain. Set aside. In a large bowl mix together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Add egg noodles and chicken to the sauce mixture. Gently stir together. Place into a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish.
Step 3: Melt butter in a small sauce pan and remove from heat. Stir in crumbled crackers. Top the casserole with shredded Colby jack cheese and buttery crackers. Place into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and browned on top.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Thanks BlogChef

Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe



Thanks BlogChef for recipe & Pictures!

Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 (10 ounce) cans green chili enchilada sauce
2/3 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Colby-jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
Toppings-
avocado
green onions
tomatoes
sour cream
black olives

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat olive oil to medium heat in a large deep skillet. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add shredded cooked chicken, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, green enchilada sauce, and red enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

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Step 2: Add the Colby-jack cheese and stir until the cheese has melted. Stir in the sour cream over low heat. Stir until the sour cream is well incorporated. Cook on low until heated through.
Step 3: Drain the pasta and add it to a large serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix well. Serve with toppings such as avocado, green onions, tomatoes, black olives, and sour cream.
(Makes 4 Servings)

7-Up Bundt Cake Recipe

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Thanks BlogChef for recipe & picture

Ingredients:¾ lb butter
3 cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon extract
¾ cup 7 Up (or any carbonated lemon-lime beverage)
Glaze-2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice


Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar for 20 minutes. Add eggs one at a time beating after each one. Add flour and lemon extract. Fold in 7 up. Pour into a greased 12-cup Bundt cake pan.
Step 2: Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Step 3: To make glaze- in a bowl mix powered sugar and lemon juice. When the cake has cooled drizzle the glaze over it.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Fajita Seasoning Mix



Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. 2
    Use as needed in recipes calling for fajita seasoning.

Recipe from: http://www.food.com/recipe/fajita-seasoning-mix-28011#ixzz1tqjj04x3

Homemade Playdough Recipes

Basic Playdough (Nonedible)

• 1 cup flour
• 2 Tbsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup salt
• 1 to 2 Tbsp cooking oil
• 1 cup water
• food coloring
Mix flour, cream of tartar, and salt in a pan. Mix desired coloring with water, add with oil to dry mixture. Cook over medium heat until thick. Mix in coloring later if preferred.

Kool-Aid Playdough (Nonedible)
This is a super fast and easy recipe.This recipe is excellent if you don’t have a stove or microwave. I just boil the water in an electric kettle. With any of the Kool-Aid recipes the dough will be the color of the Kool-Aid mix and will smell like the Kool-Aid mix. If this playdough gets sticky after a period of non-use, I just add flour and knead until it's back to good condition again. I have found that this playdough doesn't mold, but if exposed to air for long periods of time, the salt in it forms white crystals that can be seen on the dough.
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup salt
• 1½ Tbsp cooking oil
• 1 small package unsweetened Kool-Aid ( 6 g pkg )
• 1 cup boiling water
Mix flour, salt, oil and Kool-Aid. Add boiling water; stir and knead until cooled and smooth. Store in a plastic bag or airtight container. This lasts well for a couple of months if stored in the fridge in a plastic bag.

Kool-Aid Playdough with Cream of Tartar (Nonedible)
The addition of cream of tartar makes the playdough last longer. You can find cream of tartar in the baking supplies aisle at your grocery store. This playdough, if stored in an airtight container in the fridge will last months( up to 6 months ).
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup salt
• 2 to 3 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 package Kool-Aid mix (6 g pkg)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Slowly add the water mixed with oil and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens to dough. Let cool a few minutes and then knead until smooth.
Kool-Aid Playdough with Alum (Nonedible)
Alum is a pickling spice found in the spice section of your grocery store. It makes the playdough last longer.
• 2,1/2 cups flour
• ½ cup salt
• 1 Tbsp Alum
• 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid ( 6 g Pkg )
• 1 to 2 Tbsp cooking oil
• 2 cups boiling water
Mix all together and knead well.

Gluten-Free Playdough (Nonedible)
This too is an excellent recipe. It’s just as good as any regular playdough recipe. It is for children with wheat allergies. The dough is quite sticky at first, but just continue kneading it and it will turn out beautifully.
• ½ cup rice flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup salt
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• food coloring
Combine all ingredients except food coloring in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens and forms a ball. Allow the dough to cool and then add in your food coloring.

Jello Playdough (Nonedible)
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup salt
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil
• 1-3,1/2 oz. pkg unsweetened jello
Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until consistency of mashed potatoes. Let cool and knead with floured hands until dry. Allow the dough to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container or plastic bag.

Peanut Butter Playdough (Edible)
• 1 jar (18 oz. ) peanut butter
• 6 tsp honey
• non-fat dry milk or milk plus flour to make desired consistency
Mix all together. Can decorate with raisins,chocolate chips, coconut, etc.

Alternative to Peanut Butter Playdough (Edible)
This is good for kids who want the peanut butter playdough but are allergic to milk found in other peanut butter playdough recipes.
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp honey
• ½ cup flour
Mix all together.






Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mini Memphis-Style BBQ Burgers



Bacon, coleslaw and a delectable Southern-inspired BBQ sauce make for sliders that'll be a home run with a hungry crowd.
 
time
prep: 15 min
total: 21 min
servings total: 8 servings
 

What You Need

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onions
4 KRAFT Singles, halved
8 slider buns, toasted
1/2 cup coleslaw
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, cut in half
1/3 cup BULL'S-EYE Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce

Make It

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.
MIX meat and onions; shape into 8 patties.
GRILL 3 min. on each side or until done (160ºF), topping with Singles for the last minute.
FILL buns with burgers and remaining ingredients.    

Thanks Krafts

Friday, April 27, 2012

Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

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Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

Brownie Base
1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

Filling
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (*I added a smidge more probably 3/4 cup)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Topping
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan. I do this all the time when I make brownies and bars)

In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie base.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave topping ingredients uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds; stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes; spread over filling. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For brownies, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator. (I take it out or the fridge about 15 minutes before serving. This allows the chocolate on top to soften a little)