Showing posts with label Amanda. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amanda. Show all posts

No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie

No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie is a chocolate lovers dream come true! This simple recipe with 3 amazing chocolaty layers will rock your world. It all starts with a chocolate cookie crust, that is topped by a glorious chocolate filling and a homemade chocolate ganache. 
 amazing chocolaty layers will rock your world No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie

This icebox pie is made really easily, and is a natural make-ahead dessert.  Chocolate is a family favorite flavor, and the buttermilk here adds a beautiful slight tang to counter all the sweetness!


Are you guys ready for Summer weather yet?  We definitely are!  It’s been rain rain rain here, and it’s driving me nuts.  I’m so ready for the warm sunshine, a summer breeze, and great summer desserts!

Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef.  I love being a contributor here on TSRI, and will be here sharing some of my favorite recipes each month!  I look forward to bringing some of my midwestern flair and enjoying some treats together.

You have some options here in terms of some of the ingredients.  Since our oven is out of commission, I went with a pre-made chocolate cookie crust (which doesn’t require baking), but a homemade version is even better.  That does require baking to help it hold together, but it’s a short baking time.  I also use frozen whipped topping that’s been thawed, both in the pie filling itself and on top of the pie.  If you’d prefer to use homemade ingredients, whip up a big batch of homemade whipped cream with a little sugar.

To do that, add your mixing bowl and beaters to the freezer for about 10 minutes to get them chilled.  Get the bowl and beaters all set up, and add 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the bowl.  Beat on low speed at first, then increase to about med-high speed until stiff peaks form.  That means when you hold the beater with some whipped cream upside down, it still forms a peak and doesn’t slump down.


The chocolate ganache drizzle on top is optional, but SO recommended!  If you’re worried about making a ganache, it’s actually incredibly easy, and I’ll detail exactly how to do it down in the recipe below.

 amazing chocolaty layers will rock your world No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes. The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!! Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!! And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

 amazing chocolaty layers will rock your world No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie



WHERE TO ORDER:

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Helpful Tips to make No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie:

  • Buttermilk gives this pie a little flavor dimension and a touch of tang, but if you don’t have it or don’t like it, regular milk definitely works as well.
  • Since this chocolate pie is frozen, you’ll want to set it out about a hour or so before you want to serve, just so that it’s easier to cut and eat.
  • Optional toppings would be chopped chocolate peanut butter cups, salted peanuts, fresh raspberries, other chopped chocolate candies, etc.

What you will need to make No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie:

  • Food Processorthe easiest way to crush the cookies for the crust.  The smaller size means less used counter space!
  • Offset spatulaperfect for smoothing the filling into the pie crust, this spatula has SO many uses.
  • Hand Mixer – if you’re making homemade whipped cream, you’ll need a great mixer!

Enjoy!

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No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie

No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie is a chocolate lovers dream come true! This simple recipe with 3 amazing chocolaty layers will rock your world. It all starts with a chocolate cookie crust, that is topped by a glorious chocolate filling and a homemade chocolate ganache.
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 8 MINStotal time: 18 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄4 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
  • 5 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbs. sugar
  • 2 (3.9 oz) packages chocolate flavored instant pudding and pie filling
  • 2 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • ½ cup finely chopped or grated German chocolate bar pieces
  • 1 additional cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • chocolate ganache, see recipe below

Instructions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, butter and sugar and stir until the crumbs are well moistened. Pat the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and all the way up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan or dish.
  3. Bake until the crust is firm, about 8 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool completely.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, pudding mix, and vanilla extract.  Whisk until well combined and thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  5. Fold in whipped topping and grated chocolate.
  6. Pour into cooled pie crust and cover tightly.
  7. Freeze at least 8 hours, or overnight.  Remove from freezer about an hour or so before serving.
  8. Spread 1 cup of whipped topping over the pie, then drizzle with chocolate ganache.

COOK'S NOTES

  1. To make chocolate ganache:
    Add 6 oz finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl.  Top with 6 oz heavy whipping cream.  
    Microwave 1 minute.
    Let stand in the microwave for 5 minutes.
    Whisk together until smooth and velvety.









 

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Salted Caramel Pecan Toffee Bars

Incredibly easy 7-ingredient Toffee Bars recipe! Quick homemade caramel sauce and pecans make this a tasty treat!
 Quick homemade caramel sauce and pecans make this a tasty treat Salted Caramel Pecan Toffee Bars

With the holidays approaching, now is the time to finalize your holiday baking!

I don’t know about you, but I usually have a baking list a mile long, so I’m all about any dessert that doesn’t take a lot of time, OR a lot of fancy ingredients.

I love these toffee bars because they use ingredients I usually have here at home anyway, and they’re ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish (not including cooling time).

That’s a holiday baking game-changer!

Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef.  I love being a contributor here on TSRI, and will be here sharing some of my favorite recipes each month!

I look forward to bringing some of my midwestern flair and enjoying some treats together.


These salted caramel pecan toffee bars would be fabulous on any dessert platter, but they also make a fabulous edible gift!

Great for teachers, neighbors, bus drivers, postal workers, co-workers, or as a hostess gift.

 Quick homemade caramel sauce and pecans make this a tasty treat Salted Caramel Pecan Toffee Bars

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

 Quick homemade caramel sauce and pecans make this a tasty treat Salted Caramel Pecan Toffee Bars

HELPFUL TIPS TO MAKE SALTED CARAMEL PECAN TOFFEE BARS:

  • This recipe uses graham crackers instead of the traditional saltine crackers, because I love the sweet nuttiness they bring.  You can substitute saltines for them if it’s what you have on hand or prefer.
  • The quick homemade caramel sauce is super easy, so don’t be intimidated by making it yourself.  I promise, you CAN do this.
  • If you prefer a different nut, you can use an equivalent amount of your preferred nut (such as peanuts, cashews, etc).
  • To save on time, I buy the chopped pecans, but if you have larger pieces, just chop them with your knife.
  • Don’t forget to line your pan with aluminum foil… the last thing you want to be trying to clean up is baked on caramel sauce!
  • For the chocolate lovers, feel free to spread or drizzle melted chocolate over the top.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SALTED CARAMEL PECAN TOFFEE BARS:

  • Jelly Roll Pan - the perfect size for the graham crackers to lay in one layer, and it’s such a versatile pan!
  • Offset Spatula - spread the caramel sauce with ease, in an even layer!  Great for desserts of all kinds.

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Yield: 24

Salted Caramel Pecan Toffee Bars

Incredibly easy 7-ingredient Toffee Bars recipe! Quick homemade caramel sauce and pecans make this a tasty treat!
prep time: 10 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 12 graham cracker sheets
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1.5 sticks)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Pinch of flaked sea salt (or kosher salt)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, sprayed lightly with cooking spray. Place graham cracker sheets in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  2. In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter and heavy whipping cream to a boil, over medium heat, stirring often.  Once melted and smooth, add vanilla.
  3. Pour caramel sauce over the graham cracker sheets and spread into an even layer.  Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden brown and bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt.  Carefully lift out the bars (using the aluminum foil) and cool on wire racks about 30 minutes, or until completely cooled.
  6. Break into squares.


 Quick homemade caramel sauce and pecans make this a tasty treat Salted Caramel Pecan Toffee Bars



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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef recipe is the easiest way to make Mongolian Beef! Perfectly tender beef in a silky ginger soy glaze, with great sweet and spicy flavors!
 recipe is the easiest way to make Mongolian Beef Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

The Easiest Mongolian Beef Recipe

Move over PF Changs! Who here loves Chinese take-out style meals?  *raises hand frantically*  I love all the bold flavors, great sauces, and how quickly things cook!  One thing I don’t like though, is how hectic it can be to cook take-out style meals at home.  The nature of a stir fry is that things cook really quickly, which means you have to have every component in the recipe ready to go… and things can STILL get stressful right?

Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef.  I love being a contributor here on TSRI, and will be here sharing some of my favorite recipes each month!  This meal has been in my family’s rotation for a while now, and I just knew I had to share it with all of you!

The main thing I love so much about this Mongolian beef recipe is that unlike, some slow cooker meals, it’s made entirely in the crock pot, with no extra steps to take.  No browning the meat, no broiling… just adding all the ingredients, turning on the slow cooker and walking away.  Simply amazing.

And this meal is certainly not short on flavor!  The garlic and ginger bring plenty of classic Mongolian beef flavor, and combined with sweet/heat combination of brown sugar and Sriracha sauce… it’s a powerhouse of amazing flavors!

 recipe is the easiest way to make Mongolian Beef Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

 recipe is the easiest way to make Mongolian Beef Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order. 

 recipe is the easiest way to make Mongolian Beef Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

WHERE TO ORDER:

🔥 Amazon   ðŸ”¥ Barnes & Noble   ðŸ”¥ Books-a-Million  ðŸ”¥ IndieBound

Helpful Tips to Make Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef:

  • Slice your flank steak against the grain.  As you’re looking at the beef, you’ll see lines, like the grain on a piece of wood.  You want to slice it across those lines, not alongside them.  Doing this ensures an incredibly tender piece of beef.
  • The carrots are optional, but add a great texture!
  • Add the Sriracha to your tastes.  I like this recipe to have a little heat to balance out the sweetness.
  • To make this a complete meal, add some steamed broccoli!

What You Will Need to Make Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef:


Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef recipe is the easiest way to make Mongolian Beef! Perfectly tender beef in a silky ginger soy glaze, with great sweet and spicy flavors!
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 2 hourtotal time: 2 hours and 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced flank steak (1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or other light flavored oil)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce (can substitute with red pepper flakes or cayenne instead - in whatever amount you prefer)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4-6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add sliced flank steak and cornstarch to a large resealable plastic bag.  Close and shake to coat well.
  2. To the bottom of slow cooker, add vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, water, soy sauce, brown sugar and Sriracha sauce.  Stir to combine.
  3. Add in coated flank steak and carrots and stir again until everything is coated in the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-6 hours, until steak is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Serve over white rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.






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Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

Our Wendy's Frosty is made with just 3 simple ingredients. Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing!

 Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

Be sure to check out our copycat recipes for Wendy's Chili and Wendy's Classic Honey Mustard, too!


Frosty fans unite… I’ve come up with the most perfect copycat recipe EVER!  This dessert tastes like the real deal, and it is so simple to make.

I bet you can’t guess the secret ingredient!

Wendy's Frosty - the perfect chocolate shake!


Growing up, I was a HUGE fan of their super thick chocolate shake.  Okay, who am I kidding… I still am!  

Now they make them with vanilla flavor, but my heart still belongs to the original chocolate flavor.

 Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

I’ve been trying for a long time to recreate that classic frosty flavor… to no avail.

Don’t get me wrong, I made some pretty delicious chocolate shakes, but none that were just right until now!

Hey guys, it’s Amanda from The Chunky Chef.  I love being a contributor here on TSRI, and will be here sharing some of my favorite recipes each month!

I look forward to bringing some of my midwestern flair and enjoying some treats together.

 Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

Recipe Tips:
  • Soften the ice cream. Be sure to soften the vanilla ice cream.  Just leaving it out on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes should do the trick.
  • How to make a thicker shake. This copycat recipe makes a Wendy's frosty with a classic, semi-melted consistency.  
If you prefer a thicker consistency shake, use slightly less milk.

 Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

Wendy's Frosty Ingredients

  • Blender I’ve been using this blender for years and I love that it still works amazingly well!
  • NesquikThis is the secret ingredient to making your Wendy's frosty taste JUST like the one you get from the restaurant!

Enjoy!

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 Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

Our Wendy's Frosty is made with just 3 simple ingredients. Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing!

prep time: 5 minutes  cook time: total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream (softened slightly)
  • 1 cup milk (I usually use whole)
  • 3 tablespoons Nesquik powder

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to blender, cover, and blend until smooth and creamy (you may have to scrape the sides of the blender once, then blend again).
  2. Pour into serving glasses and serve with a straw or spoon.











 Make this copycat recipe for a chocolate shake that tastes like the real thing Wendy's Frosty (Copycat Recipe)


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