What are you been cooking today

[cookie1]

DD made mini marble cakes today. It was after I had said I wanted a rainbow cake for my birthday.

                   

[Wonder]

Amy did you use Teninas recipe and use the full amount of sugar?

ES that's a lot of cookie.

[Amy :-)]

I don't use any sugar Wonder. I do the same as Cookie, just Crio and water

Nice little marble cakes there Cookie, glad to see she's practising already

[Kimmyh]

Love the marble cakes cookie. The colors are so vibrant.

[mcmich]

Gorgeous cakes Cookie.

[Yvette]

Very cute cakes Cookie 

[achookwoman]

Cookie, very clever DD.  Very spoilt Mum.

Today,  saved 2 1/2 bananas by making DJ's basic banana cake.   While this was in the oven,  baked chicken breast in a sauce of dried apricots, currents and wine.  Found the sauce in the freezer. 

[achookwoman]

Made DJ's Banana cake long so the slices would not be so large.  Ha.

[obbie]

yummy

[CreamPuff63]

DD1 is sick today so am making some chicken stock in the PC and "Fresh Noodle Soup with Chicken" from Marg Fulton book.

[RosieB]

That banana cake looks great.
I made Mini Mrs Woo's banana cakes a few days ago.  Yummy..

Today I have been making more of Chocolate Covered Katie's "Dough Babies"
These have been a major hit in this household  <3   

Today I made Peanut Butter Dough Babies from here.    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/08/24/peanut-butter-cookie-dough-cookies/

Mine are a bit oilier than I had expected after only making Walnut or Cashew mixes with a date base until now.
And I think these are probably a bit less healthy   
But have received a double thumbs up from both DH and DGS



Recipe couldn't be easier

Peanut Butter Dough Babies,  (Adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie : https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/830411_10151465900188291_2013252914_o.jpg )

200g Sultanas
250 g Crunchy Peanut Butter.  (try to get with no added sugar or oil)
1/2 tsp Pure vanilla essence.
20g Maca Powder (optional) but gives a nice smooth flavour
80g Dark unsweetened Choc Chips
80g Unsalted Peanuts


Put first 4 ingredients into bowl.
Speed 4 for 1 minute

Add Choc Chips and Peanuts
Speed 5 for 10 seconds ( more or less depending on how chunky you prefer the 'bits')

Allow to sit for about 5 minutes before rolling into balls.
I made 24 from this recipe.

[Amy :-)]

They look great Rosie! And sounds like they're being polished off fairly quickly

I made Mrs Woo's Banana Cake as minis today too! Also another batch of crio concentrate

[achookwoman]

Nust look at Mrs Woo's banana cake.  Roie must investigate those yummy looking cakes.
Making Carrot and Lemon Marmalade.

[*suzanne*]

attempting to make samosas the fillings all done and decided due to time issues ( sorry pressed submit )) I'll use spring roll wrappers

[RosieB]

Just whipped up another batch of Dough babies.   I like to have these on hand to serve with coffee for visitors.
This time ChocFudge......

Inspiration from Chocolate Covered Katie  http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/10/13/make-these-now/

Chocolate Fudge Dough Babies
They have no cane sugar, no dairy, no egg.  No Bake.

Ingredients:
200 g pitted Dates,  Try to get nice soft juicy dates
200 g Cashews
1 tsp Pure Vanilla
35 -> 40g Cacao powder
20 g Maca Powder  (optional, I find it gives a smoother flavour)

Optional extras
20 g Cacao nibs
20 g Dark, unsweetened Choc Chips
Orange Essence
Mint

Put all of the main ingredients into jug and blend on Speed 6 for at least 1 minute.
Check the mixture to see if it is starting to come together.
I find I sometimes need to add up to 1/2 teaspoon of macadamia oil if the dates or cashews are dryer than normal.
If needed blend another 30 seconds on Speed 5

Add your chosen "Extras" and blend on speed 5->6 for 10 seconds

Tip the mixture into a plastic bag and press it all together to form a lump similar to plasticene
Roll pieces into balls with your hands.
This size mix gives 24 nice bite-size balls.
WARNING...   They are very very rich.

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