I saw these side-by side today and realized that controlling women and suppressing votes, Texas' (and Republicans') next step - their goal - will be taking away a woman's right to vote.
Those big men are afraid....
Women will take away their manhood.
Because you know women.
Give us an inch and we'll take a mile.
Because, after all, our place is in the kitchen.
And, you know.
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Not a cake nor a pavlova, something in between like a big macaron: nutty flavor, crispy top & dense, tender yet light layers. Use any berries you love with the cool cream filling.
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Don’t be afraid of meringue if you are a novice; a hand or stand mixer is all you need. Fold in the ground nuts lightly but firmly then spread in a pan. Once baked, just give yourself the time to very slowly & carefully loosen then turn or lift the layers out of the pans
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I used regular cake layer pans but springform pans would definitely work the best – so as not to allow the surface of the cake to crumble too much when unmolding them.
I used gelatin in the whipped cream filling in order to stabilize it: it will better support the top
Chocolate ganache is the simplest thing to make although it takes a bit of patience to know when it's exactly the right consistency for your need.
Chocolate ganache can be used as a filling (think macarons), dip, spread, frosting, drizzle, or glaze. It can be made with
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almost any type chocolate - I use dark bittersweet though I often use chocolate infused with mint, orange, blueberry, chili, etc (I use Lindt brand). I've made it with Toblerone.
I'll give you proportions/recipes for ganache drizzle, ganache filling, & ganache frosting.
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INGREDIENTS
¾ cup (3 ½ ounces/about 100 grams) coarsely chopped dark chocolate * SEE NOTES
½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
*note: I use either a bittersweet Lindt Excellence 70% or Lindt Excellence Doux 70% although a darker, more bitter chocolate can be used. I sometimes
This is a recipe I developed years ago: while the outside isn't always perfect (just cover it in ganache), the cake itself is divine, dense, moist, intensely chocolate. With just the perfect touch of spices. Fabulous made with coffee, too.
Let's bake!
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup boiling water * see note
3 ounces (90 grams) unsweetened chocolate
8 tablespoons (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups (400 grams) sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ cup (125 ml) sour cream (or Greek yogurt/fromage frais)
2 cups less 2 tablespoons (260 g) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon mixed Christmas Spice ** see note
Chocolate Ganache to top
* note: All or part of the water can be replaced with other liquids to change
When we cook a dish like this, we usually play it by ear so feel free to ad lib, as well.
One crucial element in turning a good stew, curry, or tagine into a great stew, curry or tagine is allowing it to sit
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for at least an hour, more if possible, before gently reheating & serving; the meat becomes tender, the sauce thickens and the flavors meld & deepen. Give yourself the time when preparing this dish to allow it that recommended resting time.
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil + margarine for cooking
2 – 3 medium onions (I use 1 yellow + 1 red), peeled, halved, sliced
1 large or 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled & thickly sliced
1 lb 5 oz – 1 lb 8 oz (22 – 25 oz / 600 – 700 g) boneless lamb lamb shoulder, cut
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