Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac

I haven't tried this one yet, but who doesn't love a new recipe for some macaroni! One of my favorites. I hope to try this really soon.

2 cups (8 oz) dry elbow macaroni
2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
1 can (12 fl oz) Carnation Evaporated Milk
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart casserole dish

COOK macaroni in large saucepan according ot package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.

ADD cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk and black pepper to macaroni; stir until combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla chips and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Sprinkle over top. Cover tightly with foil.

BAKE for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Chocolate Cobbler

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8

"Rich, wonderful old-timey like cobbler!!!! Great for potlucks and get-togethers. Fast, easy and always a hit! Great with ice cream!!"

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons butter
1 cup self-rising flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups boiling water

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in an 8x8 inch baking dish while the oven preheats.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. Spoon this batter over the melted butter in the baking dish.
3. Stir together the remaining cup of sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter. Slowly pour boiling water over the top of the mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Serve slightly warm with ice cream.

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- Becky B.

Smores Chocolate Fondue Recipe (aka S'mores)

A new take on a favorite old camping recipe… but it's still chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers warmed over an open flame.

1 cup cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup marshmallow cream

Slowly warm the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the chocolate pieces, stirring until melted. Stir in the marshmallow cream and warm the mixture. Transfer to a warm fondue pot.

Serve with graham crackers and marshmallows, of course. Serves 6 or more.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

Marbled Chocolate Fondue Recipe

The use of both white and dark chocolate gives this one an outstanding look among dessert fondues.

1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped

Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chocolate and stir until it is just melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a warm fondue pot. Sprinkle the white chocolate over the top, and draw a spoon or knife through the mixture 2 or 3 times, just enough to marble it.

Serve with your choices of fresh strawberries, bananas, apple wedges, pound cake, ladyfingers, and biscotti. Serves 6 or more.

Variations:
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of kirsch, brandy, rum, or orange liqueur for the vanilla.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

White Chocolate Fondue Recipe

White chocolate is a rich, chic addition to dessert fondue recipes.

3/4 cup heavy cream
12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chocolate and stir until it is just melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a warm fondue pot.

Serve with your choices of fresh strawberries, bananas, apple wedges, pound cake, ladyfingers, and biscotti. Serves 6 or more.

Variations:
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of kirsch, brandy, rum, or orange liqueur for the vanilla.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

Classic Chocolate Fondue Recipe

This recipe is the most popular of all the dessert fondue recipes.

1 cup heavy cream
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chocolate and stir until it is just melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a warm ceramic fondue pot.

Serve with your choices of fresh strawberries, bananas, apple wedges, pound cake, ladyfingers, and almond biscotti. Serves 6 or more.

Variations:
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of kirsch, brandy, rum, or orange liqueur for the vanilla.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

Orange and Nut Squares

Ingredients

1 package store bought sugar cookie dough
1 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 cups assorted nuts, toasted and chopped (try hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the cookie dough out on a cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness (about 9 inches by 12 inches) using your fingertips. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
Spread the marmalade over the cookie. Sprinkle with nuts.
In a double boiler over very lightly simmering water, melt the chocolate. Dip a spoon in the melted chocolate and drizzle on top of the cookie. Let cool. Cut the cookie into 12 bars or squares. Serve or store in an airtight container.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/orange-and-nut-squares-recipe/index.html