Monday, February 29, 2016

Buttermilk Brownies

Am I the only one who is constantly searching for things to make with leftover buttermilk? I feel like I always have a bottle in the fridge just sitting in there waiting until the lid blows off (yes, that has happened more than once) for me to throw it away.

I was determined with the latest bottle to at least use some of it, and as the 4 year old in my daycare loves to help me in the kitchen I let her pick the recipe.  She chose these buttermilk brownies form Shugary Treats and why wouldn't she, the girl loves chocolate!  Sophie Bear was the first one to taste test and she gave them a thumbs up and so did the rest of us!

Brownies:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups icing sugar
3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400.

In a small pan combine butter, cocoa and oil.  Bring to a boil, set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together sugar, buttermilk and eggs.  Stir in the melted butter mixture.  Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips.

Pour into a 9x13 baking pan, bake for 20 minutes.

To make the frosting, in a small pan combine butter, buttermilk and cocoa.  Bring to a boil and set aside.

In a large bowl add the icing sugar and pour in the melted butter mixture.  Whisk until smooth and pour over brownies. Top with chocolate chips.


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Monday, February 22, 2016

Menu Plan Monday


 





Monday: Cuban sliders, fried potatoes

Tuesday: Chicken stir fry

Wednesday: Pepsi pot roast

Thursday: Chili

Friday: Eating out
  
See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie

Monday, February 15, 2016

Menu Plan Monday


 





Monday: Shrimp and grits

Tuesday:Blood orange pork, roast potatoes and peas

Wednesday: Eggs benedict

Thursday: Chicken tikka

Friday: Eating out
  
See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Menu Plan Monday


 





Monday: Rainforest cafe with the girls

Tuesday:  Flat iron steak, baked potatoes and broccoli

Wednesday: Doro wot and braised cabbage (didn't make last week)

Thursday: Taco salad

Friday: Eating out
  
See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Menu Plan Monday


 





Monday: Breakfast for dinner

Tuesday:  Beef and potato curry

Wednesday: Doro wot and braised cabbage

Thursday: Chicken soup and BLT's

Friday: Eating out
  
See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Bubble and Squeak

The day after Christmas, or boxing day to me, means one thing - bubble and squeak for dinner.  I know that here in the states the 26th isn't boxing day, but I still try and keep all my English traditions alive and this is one of my favourites.  Growing up in England I think I enjoyed boxing day dinner much more than actual Christmas day dinner, I have a lot of wonderful memories of that day and that meal that are so special to me now that I live far away from home and far away from anyone who shares or even understands those traditions.  Bubble and squeak is simply all the leftover potatoes and vegetables from Christmas dinner all mixed together and fried, it is said to be named after the sounds it makes while frying in the pan. 



Leftover roast or mashed potatoes
Leftover carrots/parsnips/sprouts/cabbage - whatever veg you have will work
2 tbsp butter

Mix together the potatoes and vegetables together in a bowl.  Heat the butter in a large pan, add the vegetable mixture, fry until golden brown on each side.


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Monday, January 4, 2016

Menu Plan Monday


 





Monday: Baked sweet and sour chicken

Tuesday:  Eggs Benedict

Wednesday: Spag bol, layered pea salad

Thursday: Chicken tikka, jasmine rice

Friday: Eating out
  
See other menu plans over at Organizing Junkie