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Chocolate Fudge

Denis Martel — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:15:42 +0000

Delicious, particularly during a cold Winter day!!!

Ingredients:

2 ounces unsweeted chocolate (like Baker chocolate)
500 ml white sugar
175 ml sour cream 15%
A dash of cinnamon
2 ml vanilla

Method:

Melt chocolate over very low heat or in a double boiler
Add the other ingredients while stirring
Keep stirring until sugar has melted and the mixture is smooth
Increase the heat and bring to 234⁰ F, using a candy thermometer
Allow the temperature to reduce to 100⁰ F and beat the fudge
Spread the fudge in a dish (20 cm X 20 cm) and let cool.

Carrot Cake

Denis Martel — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:11:33 +0000

This cake is Cheryl’s speciality. I think that every time a new person tastes this cake, they ask for the recipe. Now, you have the chance to have it in this cookbook!

Instead of making a big cake, you can also use this recipe to prepare muffins.

Ingredients:

750 ml flour
625 ml sugar
5 ml salt
15 ml baking powder
15 ml cinnamon
One can of pineapple chunks
Enough vegetable oil added to the pineapple juice from the can to equal 400 ml
4 eggs slightly beaten
15 ml vanilla
375 ml chopped walnuts
375 ml chopped coconut
325 ml puree of cooked carrots
200 ml chopped pineapple

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350⁰F
Grease two cake pans (about 22 cm) and place wax paper at the bottom of each pan
Sift the dry ingredients in a large bowl
Add the oil, pineapple juice, eggs and vanilla and mix well
Puree the cooked carrots in a food processor and then add the walnuts, pineapples and coconut. Continue to puree for an additional 30 seconds
Add the puree to the batter and mix well
Pour the batter equally in two pans and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cake cooks
Let the cakes cool on a grill for about three hours before icing (see recipe)

Oatmeal and Raisins Cookies

Denis Martel — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:02:35 +0000

This recipe may seem granola but it is worth it to try!

Ingredients:

300 gr unsalted butter
600 ml sugar
200 ml brown sugar
1 egg
30 ml water
5 ml vanilla
180 ml flour
5 ml cinnamon
2 ml salt
2 ml baking powder
750 ml oatmeal (quick baking type)
250 ml raisins

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 350⁰ F
Grease two cookie sheets
Cream the butter and both sugars until it is light and fluffy
Add the egg and beat vigorously
Add the water and vanilla to the mixture
Sift flour into the mixture, cinnamon, salt and baking powder
Add the oatmeal and raisins, mix well
Spoon the batter onto the cookie sheet and press lightly
Bake for about 15 to 17 minutes, until the edges are cooked but the centre still soft
Cool on a grill