Monday, May 12, 2014

Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake


Put ingredients in a sauce pan and heat to melted.
Set aside.
1 c. unsalted butter
1/3 c. cocoa powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. water

 Then in a separate bowl whisk together:
2 cups flour
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
 1 tsp. vanilla

Then add the melted chocolate mixture and stir together. 
Pour into greased bundt pan. 

Bake at 350 for 40 mins. 

Cool and dump onto plate then drizzle with glaze.

For the chocolate glaze:
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 1/2 T. corn syrup (or agave nectar)
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 T. sugar

Monday, May 5, 2014

Orzo Pasta Salad


12 ounces orzo pasta 
6 cups chicken broth  
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 
4 tablespoons thinly sliced chives or green onions 
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 
1 cup arugula or baby spinach, coarsely chopped 
Salt and pepper to taste 
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 
½ cup pine nuts, toasted (heat them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often until golden)
 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  
1 teaspoon honey 
1/3 cup olive oil

Cook Pasta and add all the ingredients. Make the Dressing and pour over the pasta! Yum!