Crackled Top Chocolate Cookies

In this season of baking cookies and many more goodies, a cookie recipe without the complication of  decorating after baking is good for a change. This recipe is a classic. On the web there are many versions, the most popular one is  Martha Stewart's chocolate crackle recipe, that calls for eight ounces of melted chocolate in addition to the cocoa powder.

The version I share today does not use melted chocolate, and is equally moist and fudgy. If you find yourself without a bar of baker's chocolate, there is no reason not to make these chocolate crinkle cookies. If you have kids, then this will be a baking project they'll love to help you with. Do not forget to check out the Thumbprints and Snowball cookies recipes. I hope you are having a great and memorable family moments this December, have a divine time baking cookies!

Minnie Mouse Chocolate Cupcakes

Photo by Estephany C.

Last weekend I made some cupcakes for a friend of my daughter's birthday. They showed me a picture of what they wanted, I imagine it came out of twitter or Pinterest, and I could not refuse to make these cupcakes, because I loved the idea!

For the cupcakes I used this recipe: chocolate cupcakes, for the filling: dulce de leche, and for the frosting: Italian meringue. For the ears I use Oreo cookies instead of fondant. I hope you bake these cupcakes for your next Holiday celebrations, the chocolate together with the dulce de leche filling is delicious!

Nothing on earth, or heaven, can part a love, that has grown to be part of the heart.  - HSR

Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry with Tostones

 

The weather has begun to get a lot cooler here in DR, although for many tourists, it's still summer weather. Here or there, I am sure the blues of the cold weather, work and holiday rush could drain you out of energy and appetite. That is why a warm home cooked chicken and shrimp stir fry like this one, is almost a need. After a long day of work, ....  correction, in this country our main meal is served at midday, so it will be like this, ..... after a long morning of work, a warm plate of veggies and meat to recharged you with energy is reason enough to have your tummy jumping for joy.

 En español: AQUÍ 

I wanted to use snow peas, but I could not find some, therefore, I opt for using Italian string beans and sweet pees instead. Feel free to add and subtract ingredients as you like. I served my stir fry with white rice, and tostones, but you could serve it over pasta or accompanied with chow fan. If you are looking for something special to make for your family and friends when they come over to visit, then look no more, you have just found a three E recipe, easy, enticing and elegant! EEEnjoy!