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Salted Microwave Caramels

by Jerry 51 comments October 30, 2011 Recipes
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My weakness in the world of sweet treats is, and has always been, caramels.  I’ve rarely met a caramel I didn’t love and I’ve never met one I didn’t like, but I rarely make them myself because, well, they’re a pain in the tush to make… Or at least I thought they were. But what [...]

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Bourbon-Chocolate Walnut Pie

Thumbnail image for Bourbon-Chocolate Walnut Pie by Jerry 15 comments July 25, 2011 Recipes
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Have you ever found yourself emotionally attached to a particular food from the moment you try it? I mean, you try just one bite and you know that you will now crave this dish for the rest of your life. It’s like an instant addiction. If you haven’t, I’m proud of you, you have more willpower than I do. I have, and this pie is my new drug.

Seriously, it’s that good.

This recipe is based on my wife’s Bourbon-Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe, but made with walnuts. It’s better. Much, much better. I wouldn’t have believed that had I not tried it myself, but there’s something about the ooey-gooey, semi molten bourbon-chocolate custard mixed with the intense flavor of walnuts that makes this something extra special.

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Chocolate Nut Brittle

by Jerry 0 comments January 18, 2010 Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter 3 oz unsweetened chocolate 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups peanuts Method: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat bring to boil sugar, syrup, water, salt, and butter, stirring constantly. Then cook *Without Stirring* [...]

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