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Favorite Cocoa Powders, An Old (Exceptional) Cookie Updated/Simplified, A Simple Valentine's Day Menu & More
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Hello, Friends. About this time last year, I went on a quest to make shiny-topped brownies. Many of you offered your tips and tricks, all of which I shared in the post, but in sum I learned that the mixing method really matters as does the material of the pan. These various experiments also led me down a rabbit hole regarding lead levels in various cocoa powders, which led many of you to share your favorite brands. Here are a few you shared:
I bought them all, and I am slowly but surely making a dent in my supply. This week I used the Cacao Barry Extra Brute in an old favorite cookie recipe, and they turned out beautifully (see below...truly these cookies are so, so good and easy, too). I've shared a few of my other favorite cocoa powder recipes below. I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day, and if you're still celebrating this weekend, I've shared a simple menu below ππ
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βMiraculously Delicious Turkey Burgersβ βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ "Made this recipe tonight and it was a huge hit! Who knew turkey could be so flavorful and delicious? I would not tweak a darn thing. Followed your recipe and pan-fried them in my Hexclad pan. Thank you for yet another great recipe!" β Jennie A Festive Valentine's Day Menu:βInsanely Delicious Whipped Ricotta with...
βFocaccia... you can make the quick version if you haven't planned ahead.
βCaesar Salad
β βIna Garten's Vodka Sauce with Bucatiniβ
βStovetop, 60-Minute Pot de Cremeβ
5 More Recipes to Make with Your Cocoa PowderβChewy Chocolate Sugar Cookiesβ
βGourmet's Double Chocolate Cake (half recipe can be found here.)
βBeatty's Chocolate Cake via Ina Garten (this is the only chocolate cake my sister makes)
βOne-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakesβ
βMollie Katzen's Chocolate Eclipseβ
PS: For the white chocolate lover in your life: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookiesβ
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Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
In Friday's pizza newsletter, I revisited an old favorite recipe, turning it into a one-bowl, melted-butter job. This recipe is on the blog, but if you want to get the details, find them here:
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Hi. I'm Ali.
Bread enthusiast. Vegetable lover. Omnivore. If the kitchen is your happy place, you're in good company. Let's hang.
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