Simple yet delicious

[Cooking4Myself]

I enjoy cooking for loved ones around me but I always have a trouble with making dessert. I'm just horrible when it comes down to it.

I've been trying to find a recipe that's simple that incorporates both white chocolate and mocha but I haven't had any luck. Does anyone have any recipes they want to share with me?

[Semigourmet]

Does it have to be a White chocolate and mocha recipe? I don't have anything but I will keep my eyes open.

[Cooking4Myself]

hey thanks i would appreciate that! anything pretty simple would be fine...kinda like something you might see on rachel ray.. do you ever watch that show? food network is like my favorite channel now...I love watch The Last Food Network Star. Did you happen to see last night's episode? Bon Appetit's editors were giving the challenges and the winner got the July 2007 cover story!! I work with them, and its all the buzz around the office today...I sometimes wonder if I could create the kinds of things they make on that show...and then I think I should stick to rachel ray type things...lol. Anyway that show is on again tonight at midnight in case you missed it. is anyone as into the show as me?! lol

[Semigourmet]

Yes, I do watch Rachael Ray. I don't watch much food network anymore as 90 % is reruns. And I have seen them all at least once. I didn't see the next food network star as I was watching Hell's Kitchen. I might have some good/quick, and easy desserts I will go through them and post them for you here.

[Semigourmet]

This is VERY EASY! Very Tasty and is also from food network.

Robin Miller – Food Network Chefs



Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) bag frozen blackberries, thawed or frozen
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ prepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (enough to make 4 cups)


1. In a small saucepan, combine blackberries and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until blackberries break down, 2 to 5 minutes.
2. Transfer blackberries to a large bowl, add angel food cake cubes and toss to coat cake with sauce. Serve warm or chilled.



Notes This is really tasty. If you don’t like blackberries, use your favorite frozen berry.

[Semigourmet]

Creamsicle Liqueur Dessert
Rachel Ray – Food Network Recipes

Servings 4



Ingredients

1 pint vanilla ice cream
4 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 orange, zested
4 thin slices navel orange, for garnish


Directions

1. Scoop vanilla ice cream into dessert cups. Top each with 1 ounce orange liqueur. Garnish with orange zest and slices of orange.

[Semigourmet]

Creamy Carnival Cups (haven't tried this one yet)

Kraft – Food and Family

Servings 6 Page 61




Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 package (4 serving size) Jell-O brand any flavor gelatin
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping




Directions


1. Stir boiling water into gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 minutes. Until completely dissolved. Stir in the ice cream with a wire whisk until well blended.

2. Pour into 6 dessert bowls. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.

3. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of the whipped topping just before serving.


Notes
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/MFrazier00/CreamyCarnivalCupsKraftFoodFamilypg.jpg

[Semigourmet]

Easy Brownie Shortcake Dessert
Kraft - All time Favorite Summer Recipes

Servings 8 Page 17



Ingredients

1 package brownie mix
16 ounces sour cream, divided
½ oil
¼ cup water
2 eggs
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups assorted fruit, such as raspberries, chopped kiwi fruit, and sliced strawberries, peaches and nectarines



Directions

1. Mix brownie mix, ½ cup of the sour cream, oil, water and eggs until well blended. Spoon into greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake at 350 F. For 45 minutes. Cool completely. Split brownie to form 2 layers.

2. Mix remaining sour cream, sugar and vanilla.

3. Spread bottom layer of brownie with ½ of the sour cream mixture. Top with remaining brownie layer, remaining sour cream mixture and fruit. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into wedges.



Notes

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/MFrazier00/EasyBrownieShortcakeDessertKraftAll.jpg

[Semigourmet]

Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cheese

Giada De Laurentis – Food Network Chefs

Servings 6



Ingredients

Olive oil
3 firm but ripe peaches, pitted, quartered
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup dry white wine



1. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Lightly brush the grill pan or rack with oil. Place the peaches on the grill pan and do not move the peaches, otherwise you will not have those great grill marks. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes per side to get those grill marks. Grill the peaches until the grill marks are formed, slightly softened and heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes total.
2. Meanwhile, stir the sugar, brandy, and lemon juice in a medium bowl to blend. Set the brandy mixture aside.
3. As the peaches are ready, remove them from the grill and place them in a shallow baking dish. Top them with the brandy mixture, and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes and allow to marinate, tossing occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, stir the mascarpone and vanilla in a small bowl to blend.
5. Divide the grilled peach mixture equally among 6 coupe dishes. Pour the wine over the peaches. Dollop the mascarpone mixture atop the peaches, and serve.

Episode # EI1C03

Notes

[Semigourmet]

White Chocolate Pudding Parfaits
FBNR – Low Carb Recipes

Servings 4 Page 66




Ingredients

1 package (1 ounce) instant no sugar added white chocolate pudding mix
2 cups 2% low fat milk
¾ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cup fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons chopped shelled pistachios or chopped toasted macadamia nuts




Directions

1. Add pudding mix to milk; beat with wire whisk or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until thickened. Process cream in food processor or beat with electric food mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into pudding.

2. In each of 4 parfait or wine glasses, layer ¼ cup pudding and ½ raspberries. Repeat layers. Spoon remaining pudding over last layer of berries. Parfaits may be served immediately or covered and chilled up to 6 hours before serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with pistachios.




Calories 284 Fat 21g Sodium 291mg Carbs 19g Fiber 4g Sugars g

Notes
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/MFrazier00/WhiteChocolatePuddingParfaitsFBNRAl.jpg

[Semigourmet]

White Chocolate Fondue
Sandra Lee – Semi-Homemade Cooking

Servings 6 Page 96




Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
½ stick unsalted butter
2 packages (12 ounces each) premier white morsels, Nestle
Dippers: sliced apples, bananas, strawberries, crisp cookies, pretzels, and cubed pound cake, Sara Lee


Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine cream and butter. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat.

2. Add white morsels. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool slightly.

3. Transfer mixture to a fondue pot, chafing dish, or ceramic bowl. Serve with Apples, bananas, strawberries, cookies, pretzels, and pound cake.


Notes

[Semigourmet]

Sorbet Melon Parfaits (this is Very Easy and Looks Very elegant) Tastes GREAT!

Better Homes and Gardens – Diabetic Living Light Desserts

Servings 8 Page 62



Ingredients

1 ½ cups seeded watermelon balls, chilled
1 ½ cups cantaloupe balls, chilled
1 ½ cups honeydew balls, chilled
1 pint (2 cups) lemon or mango sorbet
1 cup sparkling sweet wine or sparkling grape juice
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)



Directions

1. divide watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon balls among wine goblets. Scoop about ¼ cup of the sorbet into each glass.

2. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the sparkling wine into each glass. If desired, garnish with mint.



Calories 112 Fat 0g Sodium 7mg Fiber 1g Carbohydrates 24g Sugars g Protein 1g Cholesterol 0mg


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/MFrazier00/SorbetMelonParfaitsBHGDiabeticLivin.jpg

[Semigourmet]

Well, there's a start. Hope these help you out.

[Cooking4Myself]

CookNFool, thank you so much!
I'm looking foward to making the parfait :)

I agree with you when you said that some are reruns... but I think they have new episodes every Sunday or Saturday afternoons...
Also, the "Next Food Network Star" is a new show so if you're not into reruns, you should check that show out~

[Semigourmet]

Oh I will keep up with it. but since they come on at the same time, and I have'n't figured out how to run our new dvr I watch Hell's Kitchen. But will get it straight soon and will be watching it then.

By the way, let me know what you think of the recipes you try? I look forward to your posts.

[Cooking4Myself]

wow! That's a lot! I'm definitely gonna try each one of those - especially the parfaits and the Easy Brownie Shortcake Dessert. I'd also like to try by Robin Miller from the food network. Before you know, it, I'll be cooking a la Robin! Speaking of food and the food network, Bon appetit has this sweepstakes where you can win a trip to NYC to tour the Food Network! Isn't that great? You get to have lunch with the Bon Appetit editors in their culinary studio at the magazine headquarters and tour the Food Network Studios.

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Which food network star would you want to meet first?

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z25/bonappetit07/RR2.jpg

Good luck and Bon Appetit!:)

[Semigourmet]

I think I would like to meet Emeril Lagassi. and Tyler Florence. LOL

[NOCHEF&JUSTLOVESFOOD.YUM]

My man is AB, Alton Brown. Sounds like my Grandma who did scientific cooking by trial and error.

[Cooking4Myself]

see i'd like to meet mario batali and alton brown and emeril because i love his BAM!

so did ya check out the sweepstakes? i hope you win!

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[Semigourmet]

Thanks for the link. I entered. We will see what happens