Author: The Rake

Planning an evening for that special someone? For a unique dessert that’s sure to impress, try a fondue. Fondue pots can be found in most department stores, and use a simple tea light candle for heating. Just choose your sauce and a few creative items to dip and you’re ready to go. For more fondue…

Ingredients: 6 1/3 ounces egg yolk 5 1/4 ounces sugar 10 1/2 ounces water 2 1/2 pounds dark chocolate 33 ounces heavy cream 2 cups fresh berries, such as raspberries or blueberries 1/2 cup powdered sugar Vegetable oil cooking spray 5 medium balloons Method: Mousse Whip egg yolks until light in color. Boil water and…

Ingredients 3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs (beaten) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 large bananas (ripe, mashed) 1 cup applesauce 1 cup butterscotch caramel sauce (micro-waved) Method: Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon) together. Mix all other ingredients (vanilla,…

Ingredients: 1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream 3/4 oz. Smirnoff Vodka 1/4 oz. White Creme de Cacao Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker. Add ice. Strain into a martini glass. Enjoy! Courtesy of: Keegan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Contributor’s Contact Information: 3

  Ingredients: 2 pounds dark chocolate 8 ounces heavy whipping cream 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) 4 ounces powdered sugar 4 ounces powdered cocoa 1/2 ounce vanilla extract Method:Chop chocolate into small, similar-sized pieces. Steep cream over medium heat. Add orange liqueur. Wisk in chopped chocolate until incorporated. Set in a metal bowl…

Ingredients 2 pounds of Tiger shrimp Lime juice (2 limes) 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 cup green olives, sliced into rings 1 jalapeno, minced (leave seeds in) 1/4 jar pickled jalapenos 1/4 bunch cilantro, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/3 teaspoon dry oregano 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 teaspoon kosher…