Chocolate Truffles

chocolate truffles

The first (and maybe only?) candy I ever learned how to make was this chocolate truffles recipe. Chocolate truffles are probably the EASIEST CANDY EVER. Seriously there are three ingredients and you don’t need a thermometer or even very good fine motor skills. I guess you do need a refrigerator and a few hours, but…

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Strawberry Shortcake

classic strawberry shortcake with sweet cream biscuits, marinated strawberries and fresh whipped cream

It’s time to make actual, real strawberry shortcake now. You know those cellophane bags of “shortcakes” you can pick up in the produce section, usually right next to the plastic sacks of “strawberry” glaze? Well, I have some bad news. I destroyed all of those in several small arson jobs. And I infested the factories…

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Surf and Turf: Steak with Oysters

Surf and Turf: Better than at a strip club V-D is Tuesday so here’s an awesome surf and turf combo I came up with that incorporates not one, but THREE aphrodisiacs and if that doesn’t get ya laid, well, perhaps you should look into improving your technique. Relax! I mean your cooking technique!

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How to Steam Lobster (and How to Eat Lobster!)

This video also demonstrates how to shell and eat lobster. Not for the squeamish! 🙂 Laurel made me do it. Then I made her do it. Then we ate our victims. Chris helped and we all guzzled champagne. How sick is that?!? Well, I hope you don’t think it’s too sick. It was really tasty…

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Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Menu for Under $15

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive. This year, skip the restaurant and try out this simple but delicious Vegetarian Valentine’s dinner idea. Seriously, dudes, your lady friend will be impressed that you cooked anything at all.

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