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Yummy Links: From Hamburgers to Cheesecake Brownies

partysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:45:14 -0700

A brief history of America's greatest food icon: the hamburger. - Chow
Potatoes make a tasty companion to hamburgers, here's how to cook them under the grill. - The Kitchn
Consuming fruit juice may be linked to type 2 diabetes. - Slashfood
Does one's political leanings affect the taste of wine? - The Epi-Log
Meet the ten healthiest beverages. - FitSugar
Pack a budget friendly and healthy lunch. - GlamDish
McDonald's has cracked a giant egg in Chicago. - Serious Eats
Treat your loved ones to delicious cheesecake brownies. - Baking Bites

Yummy Link: Marbled Ricotta Cheesecake Brownies

YumSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:48:12 -0700

You'd have to be a fool - YumJimmy I'm talking to you - to not think these Marbled Ricotta Cheesecake Brownies are one of the best looking treats you've ever seen. - Tartelette

Come Party With Me: Super Bowl - Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:15:52 -0800

The ideal dessert for Super Bowl is something that can be made in advance: that way you won't miss a minute of the game! I prefer a deliciously decadent dessert that can be consumed without the aid of a knife and fork. Rich chocolate brownies with a layer of peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache are so scrumptious they're sinful! Make the cake-like dish the night before the party to allow plenty of time to chill.

If you don't want to serve a chocolaty treat, consider lemon cheesecake squares - another Super Bowl-worthy dessert that's best made ahead of the game. Otherwise, for the brownie recipe, read more.

Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies With Salted Peanuts
From Bon Appétit

Ingredients

Brownies
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Frosting and ganache
1 cup chunky peanut butter (do not use natural or old-fashioned)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

For brownies: position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13-x-9-x-2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool.
For frosting and ganache: Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies.
Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover.
Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.

Makes 30 brownies.

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Non-Chocolate Dessert For Super Bowl

partysugar — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:43:43 -0800

With the Super Bowl just a few days away everyone is scrambling for yummy dessert recipes to serve at their parties. I know when you hear the words "Super Bowl" brownies and chocolate instantly come to mind, but what about lemon cheesecake squares? It's like lemon bars and cheesecake all wrapped into one divinely delicious little package. It's an unexpected, elegant dessert that is sure to have your crowd cheering. If you are doing brownies, the lemon cheesecake squares will pair nicely. To indulge yourself in this dessert, read more

Lemon Cheesecake Squares
From Martha Stewart

For the crust:
8 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
2 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons zest and about 3 tablespoons juice)

Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325°.
Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. Crimp overhang under rim of pan.
In a food processor, blend graham crackers with sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until moistened.
Transfer crumb mixture to prepared pan, and pat in gently (wipe processor bowl clean, and reserve for making filling). Bake until beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. While crust is baking, make filling.
Make the filling: Place cream cheese in food processor; blend until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
Pour mixture onto hot crust in pan; smooth top. Return to oven, and bake until set (filling should jiggle only slightly when pan is gently shaken), 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool completely in pan. Cover very loosely with plastic wrap; chill until firm, at least 2 hours (and up to 2 days).
Use foil overhang to lift cheesecake out of pan. With metal spatula, lift cheesecake from foil; cut into 16 squares.

Makes 16

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Dreyer's/Edy's Unveil Their New Season of American Idol-Themed Ice Cream

YumSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:13:31 -0800

Just in time for the new season of American Idol, the folks at Dreyer's/Edy's have released their "second season" of American Idol flavors. They're urging their customers to check out all five Idol-themed Slow Churned Light flavors, and then vote for their favorite. This year the flavors are:

Cheesecake Diva - cheesecake ice cream, brownie bites, and fudge swirls
Cookies 'n' Dreamz - chocolate ice cream with crunchy chocolate cookies
Mint Karaoke Cookie - mint ice cream with chocolate cookies
Most Orange-inal - vanilla ice cream with orange sorbet swirls
One Split Wonder - banana ice cream with fruit and fudge swirls

You have until May 31 to vote, but if you cast your vote before April 29, you will be entered in a contest to win a trip to the American Idol finale. The winning flavor will end up in the regular Slow Churned Light lineup.

To get the nation ready for the new flavors, last year's American Idol finalists Melinda Doolittle and Chris Richardson will go on a 20-city tour to perform and sample the flavors. They will actually give private living-room tours in each city.

Do any of the flavors strike your fancy? I haven't tried any of them yet, but going on names and descriptions only, I'll have to vote for Most Orange-inal. It sounds like a creamsicle in an ice-cream format!

What's Yummy This Week: YumSugar Weekly Recap

YumSugar — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:57:31 -0700

Don't miss this interesting gallery of families surrounded by a week's worth of food. The difference between countries is astonishing.
This week we started things off with National Cheese Day. We showed you some great cheese tools, how to store cheese and we wanted to know your fave cheese. If you've got any leftover, you can always make cheese chips.

June is national candy month, so I'm challenging you to come up with great candy recipes and stories.
The summer of cooking reality shows has begun. Be sure to check out our recaps for Top Chef, The Next Food Network Star, and Hell's Kitchen. While you're at it, let us know which one you plan on watching.
Could you eat 59 1/2 hot dogs in 12 minutes?
If you're looking for some delectable sweet treats, try chocolate mint bars or chocolate-malt brownies. Not into chocolate? How about strawberry cheesecake (easy and expert recipes!) instead?
These drop dead gorgeous photos really blow my mind. Death by gummi bears, nutella, cotton candy and more.
Know someone graduating this year? Plan them a great graduation party.
Are you buddies with your barista?
If you're getting married soon, don't forget to eat on your wedding day! Also, here are some ideas for a great rehearsal dinner.
And finally, we find out if Mexican (real sugar) Coke tastes better than regular Coke.