Foodie Friday 11.9.12

Chocolate Eclairs

At this point in our relationship, I think it's only fair that I tell you - I am a chocoholic. And not one of those that sneaks their addiction either, no... I will blatantly feed my urge right out in public. But don't get me wrong, I do have some control. For example, I do not have to eat a whole cake in one sitting. One large piece, maybe two (if it's breakfast time), will suit me just fine. And I'll even eat desserts made without chocolate... sometimes. But ultimately, my heart belongs to the cocoa bean; and the darker, the saltier, the gooier, the better!

Here are some recipes that get my sweet-tooth aching and my heartbeat racing...

Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter + Sea Salt Chocolate ChipCookies

Like most self-respecting chocoholics, I love chocolate chip cookies. In fact, I could probably do a whole post on the tasty morsels, all on their own. (Maybe another time?) But for today, I'm going to stick with this one recipe, the granddaddy of them all. I mean, seriously? Nutella, brown butter, sea salt, and chocolate?? Oh, yeah...

S'mores Cake

I mentioned what a fan I am of the ooey, gooey, right? Well, this recipe takes the cake (literally) - with graham crackers, ice cream, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. Definitely drooling over this one.

Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Chocolate and coffee have always been a killer combination, and these cookies do this dynamic duo proud. Best grab a bit of milk and hunker down...

Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes with Caramel Sauce

Another pairing that's tough to beat is chocolate and caramel. (Don't these little cakes sound perfect for winter's first snow?) Yummy!

Carmelitas

These tasty-looking treats have been on my radar since last Spring. (Which apparently, is not a season that you can find caramel squares in the store.)  With the advent of colder weather though, I'm hoping my luck will change. If not, I'm taking to the internet, because these are a definite must-try for me!

What's your favorite chocolate treat?

Images: as linked above

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Foodie Friday 8.31.12

Summer… I hardly knew ye…

As the first day of the long Labor Day weekend, today reminds me that the end of summer is drawing near. A summer, which for me, passed in the blink of an eye (or rather a graduate school-induced stupor). Where did my   sun-filled, lazy days go? My gritty-sand beach excursions, my patio soirees, my drinks on Rittenhouse Square? True, being in school, they’ve been sporadic at best for the past few years. But this summer has definitely been the worst. So, today’s Foodie Friday is an ode to summer; not a memorial for days gone by, but a celebration and an invitation to embrace the warm days that remain...

Ditch Plains Clambake

Whether it's a full-sized spread for ten, or an individual bowl of my own, the combination of seafood, corn and potatoes always reminds me of endless beach days, sunsets, family and friends.

One-Pot Clambake

Summer is the season for tomatoes, and I find I tend to make every tomato-centric dish I can get my hands on during this time. A favorite is Tomato Bread Salad with Herbs (a panzanella of sorts), but this Chorizo and Tomato Salad looks pretty delicious, too.

Chorizo and Tomato Salad

Another summertime flavor I drool over is grilled or roasted fruit, and this recipe from Martha Stewart is fantastic. Definitely add the goat cheese, as suggested.

Roasted Peaches with Rosemary

And where would summer be without ice cream... ooey-gooey, creamy, ice cream? There are so many flavors to love. Strawberry may be the gold standard of the season, but I think this coffee-hazelnut sounds to-die-for!

Coffee Hazelnut Ice Cream

Lastly, I give you the icon of summer camp and campfires everywhere - the s'more. And while I love the classic version, with its crunchy graham crackers, melted chocolate and toasty marshmallows, I will admit that this peanut-butter one has me entertaining traitorous thoughts... 

Chocolate and Peanut Butter S'mores

What are your favorite summer flavors? Are you mourning the season's end like I am??

Images: 1, 2-7 as linked above

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