On Halloween the kids went trick or treating with Emily and Tommy, our next door neighbors. They filled their bags with more candy than we could eat in a year.
Happy Halloween!
5 | ounces semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, chopped |
2 | ounces unsweetened chocolate , chopped |
8 | tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into quarters |
3 | tablespoons cocoa powder |
3 | large eggs |
1 1/4 | cups granulated sugar |
2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 | teaspoon table salt |
1 | cup unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 | cup pecans or walnuts (4 ounces), chopped medium (optional) |
1 1/4 | cups plain cake flour (5 ounces) |
1/2 | teaspoon table salt |
3/4 | teaspoon baking powder |
6 | ounces unsweetened chocolate , chopped fine |
12 | tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into six 1-inch pieces |
2 1/4 | cups sugar (15 3/4 ounces) |
4 | large eggs |
1 | tablespoon vanilla extract |
1/3 | cup Dutch-processed cocoa |
1 1/2 | teaspoons instant espresso (optional) |
1/2 | cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water |
2 | ounces unsweetened chocolate , finely chopped (see note and related illustration) |
4 | tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter , melted |
1/2 | cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 | large eggs |
2 | large egg yolks |
2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
2 1/2 | cups (17 1/2 ounces) sugar |
1 3/4 | cups (8 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 | teaspoon table salt |
6 | ounces bittersweet chocolate , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see note) |
3 | medium avocados , ripe, (preferably Hass) |
2 | tablespoons minced onion |
1 | medium clove garlic , minced |
1 | small jalapeño chile , minced (1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons) |
1/4 | cup minced fresh cilantro leaves |
1/4 | teaspoon table salt |
1/2 | teaspoon ground cumin (optional) |
2 | tablespoons lime juice |
1 | cup walnuts , broken into 1/4-1/2-inch pieces |
3 | cups rolled oats |
1/2 | cup unsweetened shredded coconut |
1/2 | cup blanched almonds , halved |
1/4 | cup sesame seeds |
1/4 | cup sunflower seeds |
1/4 | cup maple syrup |
1/4 | cup honey |
1/3 | cup canola oil |
1 | cup raisins |
Makes about 2 cups, serving 8 to 10. Published February 1, 2005.
Tahini can be found in Middle Eastern markets as well as the international foods aisles of many supermarkets.
(15 ounce) can chickpeas , drained and rinsed | |
1 | medium clove garlic ,minced or pressed through a garlic press |
3/4 | teaspoon table salt |
pinch cayenne pepper | |
3 | tablespoons lemon juice , from 1 large lemon |
1/4 | cup tahini |
1/4 | cup virgin olive oil |
1/4 | cup water |
Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 40 seconds. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until the flavors meld, at least 30 minutes; serve cold. (The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
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