Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨ Weekend Photos in Review, old school. ✨
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Recipe: Chocolate Decadence

February 24, 2010 · Narrative

Chocolate Decadence - Make This

This. This recipe from Cooking Light magazine. Chocolate Decadence. Pure perfection.

I have a confession to make.  I have totally let you down.  I have had this one dessert in my back pocket for a few years now.  Well, more than a few.  Nearly seven to be exact.  Although I have mentioned it a few times here, I haven’t given its proper due.  Tonight, it’s time to right that wrong.

Chocolate Decadence.  A dessert from Cooking Light magazine.  That means less guilt.  THIS is the dessert to impress your dinner guests with.  THIS is the dessert to make when you want to celebrate something.  THIS is the dessert to make a special guy to cap off a very special meal.  THIS is the dessert that will not fail you.  THIS is the one that is restaurant quality but is deceptively simple to make.  THIS is the one that has a slow sugar rush that slowly creeps up your face to your forehead and gives you all sorts of fuzziness as it leads you to your happy place.  THIS is that dessert. If you make no other recipes from here, make this one.  You likely have all the ingredients right in your kitchen cabinet.  Just make it.   Trust me.

Project 365
February 24, 2010, Photo #54

A Story for Next Week

For now, just a picture.  I love this one.  Took it this morning.  Next week, the story to go along with it.

Chocolate Decadence
Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light magazine

Ingredients
Cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
1-1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
8 teaspoons semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat 4 (2-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray, and sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon sugar into each of the ramekins, shaking and turning to coat. Set prepared ramekins aside.

Combine 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, milk, and cocoa in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add the butter and 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Cool chocolate mixture 10 minutes.

Add flour, vanilla, salt, and egg white to chocolate mixture, stirring with a whisk just until blended. Spoon 2 tablespoons chocolate mixture into each prepared ramekin, and top each with 2 teaspoons chocolate chips. Divide the remaining chocolate mixture evenly among ramekins, spreading to cover the chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until barely set. Cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto dessert plates. Serve warm.

Four servings.

Calories: 315 (31% from fat)
Fat: 11g (sat 5.7g,mono 2.8g,poly 0.8g)

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Chocolate Decadence, Cooking Light, dessert, Project 365

Comments

  1. emkenton says

    February 24, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    I’ve been peeking in on your blog for 2 years now (love it!) and almost fell out of my chair when I saw this post. CL’s Chocolate Decadence is one of my FAVES– I never can quite believe how good it is for being (at least nominally) light. YUM!!!!

    Reply
  2. Rebekah Williams says

    February 24, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    I absolutely love this photo. It says so much, even though it is just a glance. Beautiful shot!

    Reply
  3. Jesse says

    February 25, 2010 at 12:09 am

    That sounds delicious!

    Reply
  4. mandy says

    February 25, 2010 at 2:01 am

    This sounds amazing.

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    February 25, 2010 at 7:11 am

    Alright. I’m in. This is going on the to-try-immediately list. And that’s a pretty hard list to get onto. VIP only.

    Looks amazing!

    Reply
  6. Ramona says

    February 25, 2010 at 10:13 am

    I like hearing that about a recipe, because you know that there’s no way you can go wrong making it.

    Althought the DIET (4-letter word) will not allow me to have it now. I am sure when I break down and cheat it could be the dessert that I pick to accomplish the crime.

    Luv the picture of Madeline.

    Reply
  7. Debbie says

    February 25, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Oh does it ever look delicious. I will have to try this!

    Reply
  8. Andrea says

    February 25, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    OK you have convinced me! I’m going to print out the recipe and give it a shot next time I am in dessert-making mode. You are already forgiven for holding out on us. :)

    Reply
  9. Jen says

    February 25, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    I will trust you on this one – it looks amazing! Oh, and the photo is too cute – there must be a great story behind it!

    Reply
  10. Laura @ MsWonka.com says

    February 25, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    Wow, very convincing post. OK, I’ll try your Chocolate Decadence recipe this weekend.

    I wish I had some now. I need my Chocolate fix!!!

    I wonder how it would taste with Dark Chocolate???

    Reply
  11. Tyanne says

    March 2, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    I have made this before. It is sooo good. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  12. Nanette @ SmilingMom says

    March 4, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    I made it that night. I made two instead of four servings since the serving size is so small. When I brought it out of the oven my husband’s first response was, “Wow, way too much work for such little dessert.”
    But then he ate it. And begged for me to make it again, soon!! Thanks for the keeper!!

    We added a bit of ice cream to the top. Yum Yum!

    Reply

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One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
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Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
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I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter b I haven’t had a snow pic on my feed all winter because, well, it’s been a weird one. Despite living in the Northeast, our Winter has had hardly any snow. Not to worry though, we’re going to be having snow in the Spring at this point. 😂 End of the week has a high of 50 degrees, today we lived in a snow globe with awful wind. I don’t even care what freaking season it is, just PICK ONE. And for the love of all things holy, I desperately need sunshine.
Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorro Grey days, perpetual rain, delayed opening tomorrow … all the perfect setting for a cozy night at home and #candleoclock.
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