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The Simple Foodie
I'm a lover of food, especially sugar. I'm a fitness fanatic, runner, Fitness/Bikini Competition competitor. I love welcoming friends and family into my home and entertaining. Obviously, I believe in balance and all good things in moderation! So, after compliments on my easy-elegance entertaining style and many questions along the lines of 'how did you make that?', I've decided to create a blog for my simple creations for snacks and appetizers (that's right, not giving away all of my baking recipes here). Yes, I'm a blogger now!
Any of my friends will tell you that I enjoy being 'hostess with the mostess.' My style of entertaining is that of simple elegance; meaning, few and simple ingredients and low-fuss preparation that results in an impressive presentation. Baking is my true love, but cooking, especially appetizers, is also a fun activity for me. Because I enjoy healthy food and tasting the actual ingredients, I prepare simple dishes with fewer ingredients and more importantly, fewer steps. The result: quick, yet impressive presentations and dishes that are seasonal, flavorful and easy.
Any of my friends will tell you that I enjoy being 'hostess with the mostess.' My style of entertaining is that of simple elegance; meaning, few and simple ingredients and low-fuss preparation that results in an impressive presentation. Baking is my true love, but cooking, especially appetizers, is also a fun activity for me. Because I enjoy healthy food and tasting the actual ingredients, I prepare simple dishes with fewer ingredients and more importantly, fewer steps. The result: quick, yet impressive presentations and dishes that are seasonal, flavorful and easy.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
White Chocolate Blondies
Emotional eaters, you might want to steer clear of this recipe! This recipe not quite typical of what I post on this blog, however, it is quite typical of the baking that I do. I decided to post this brownie recipe, because - well, aside of my own love of brownies - it's surprising easy. Have at it and then make sure that you have a friend, or several, to help keep the portion control in check! Sharing is good!
1 stick butter
8 oz. white chocolate chips (divided, 4 oz. each)
2 eggs
pinch of salt
1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup flour
8 oz. chocolate chips (I used 4 oz. of Guittard chips which are noticeably larger and then 4 oz. regular size chocolate chips).
Spray 8 inch pan and line with tin foil; then spray again over the foil. Set aside.
Melt 1 stick butter over low heart. Remove from heat and add 4 oz. white chocolate chips. DON'T STIR. Set aside.
Beat eggs and pinch of salt until frothy; gradually add sugar until pale yellow. Add butter and white chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla, and flour. Beat until well blended. Stir in remaining white chocolate chips and 8 oz. chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Enjoy!
ps.. Guittard is my favorite brand for chocolate chips or any kind of coco powder to be used in baking. Check them out at http://www.guittard.com.
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