Mrs. Milman’s Chocolate Frosting
*I use 1/2 this recipe for 12 cupcakes. Can use the whole recipe if you really LOVE frosting. 12 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 c heavy cream 1/2 tsp corn syrup Combine chocolate and cream in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened, 20-30 minutes. Raise heat to med-low […]
Brownie Cupcakes
6 T butter 11 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 3 eggs 1 c sugar 3/4 c flour 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa 1/8 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Coat generously with cooking spray. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and 8 oz. chocolate; […]
Pernil
1 pork shoulder, 4 to 7 pounds (or use fresh ham) 4 or more cloves garlic, peeled 1 large onion, quartered 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ancho or other mild chili powder 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Olive oil as […]
The Holidays with Amelia
Christmas was a fun-filled event with Amelia this year. By the time the last package was waiting to be unwrapped she was saying “open present?”. The highlights for Amelia over the holiday season were the twinkling lights on the neighbor’s house that she called “dancing lights”, the carols “Frosty the Snowman” and “Jingle Bells”, and […]