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Southwestern Ravioli with Jalapeno Cream Sauce! :)

Smore Truffles

After many requests.....here is the recipe for the s'more truffles. I made this up so you can tweak it and make it  your own by changing the type of chocolate. This recipe makes 12-15 truffles. Please know that I made homemade marshmallows which you don't have to do. If you want to try it, feel free to visit foodtv.com and check out Alton Brown's recipe for marshmallows. If you want to cheat, go buy a bag of mini marshmallows! These are a decadent, rich treat. Perfect for a gift, get together, or special dessert! 


S'more Truffles:


1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz bittersweet chocolate 
4 oz semi sweet chocolate
4-5 graham crackers
mini marshmallows

In food processor or by hand, crush your graham crackers into fine crumbs. Set aside. In small saucepan, bring heavy cream to simmer. In a small bowl, pour the heavy cream over the chocolate and stir to combine. Place in refrigerator for 1 or more hours. Chocolate will harden, but still be scoop-able with a spoon. Once chocolate is ready, scoop small teaspoon fulls in your hand and flatten like a pancake. Place marshmallow in the middle and mold chocolate around marshmallow. (you should't be able to see the marshmallow) Continue to do this until all truffles are formed. Roll each truffle in graham crackers and place on parchment/wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place back in refrigerator for another hour or until ready to serve!


Chef's Note: This is NOT a quick dessert! It takes time and patience!!! :) 

Salt n Vinegar Tilapia

Tonight I did my first personal chef gig. I could totally see myself doing this for a living! So amazing to be paid to do what I love. For my first meal I made the family salt n vinegar tilapia, homemade fries, and broccoli. Both the tilapia and fries are baked in the oven so a smidge healthier then frying. The first time I made this was for my awesome neighbors, and they LOVED it so I was pretty confident it would be a hit tonight! Lo and behold, the family said it was delicious! Yay!! This recipe will actually make 4 tilapia filets and french fries for 4. Super easy to make more/less. Enjoy! 


Salt n Vinegar Tilapia


4 tilapia filets
1/2 cup mayo-divided among 4 filets
1 small bag of salt n vinegar chips(I pick up a single serving bag in the Publix deli)
salt/pepper to season


Cover cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place cooling rack on top.(I cook my filets on a cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet. This helps prevent sticking.....AND your fish cooks all the way through without having to flip) Preheat oven to 400. Season each filet with salt/pepper. Coat each filet with mayonaisse.(this is the glue for your chips). Sprinkle each fish filet with crushed potato chips. Place on cooling rack on cooking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. 


Yummy Dip to go with! 


1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
2-3 tbs dijon mustard
1 Tbs capers minced
1 Tbs vinegar of your choice(I use rice wine)
few splashes of hot sauce
squeeze of 1/2 lemon


Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to eat! Both the fish and fries are delish dipped in this yum-o dip! 



Pretty sure I have already shared the french fry recipe with you all. For a tasty different seasoning, try Old Bay. Sounds crazy but it is fabulous AND works perfectly for this seafood dish! 

Mac n Cheese: For One!!! :)

This recipe is hot off the press. hehe Just spent the morning talking to my friend about how to make mac n cheese which made me crave some, SO in the kitchen I went. I broke the recipe down and made just enough for one serving. It filling one ramekin perfectly and I was able to cook it in my small toaster oven. What a great way to indulge in a sinful food without eating enough for 6 people! :)


Em's Mac n Cheese 


1/4 cup dry elbow macaroni
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese(or a cheese of your choice)
1 Tbs butter
1 Tbs flour
1/4 cup milk
dash of dry mustard
salt/pepper to taste


Bring small pot of water to boil, add salt and macaroni. Cook according to package directions. (if you only want to mess up one pot, wait for macaroni to cook and then make sauce in same pot) Heat small saucepan to medium heat. Add butter. Once melted, add flour and whisk together quickly. Once combined, add milk and continue to whisk until you have a creamy sauce. Add cheese, pepper and mustard. Stir to combine. Add macaroni back to pot with the sauce in it and mix together. Spray ramekin with non stick spray and pour in macaroni n cheese. Sprinkle top with extra cheese if you wish! Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly. 

Reminder: This only makes ONE serving. Feel free to double, triple, etc. Super easy to make a larger portion.