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11.20.2014

Halloween 2014 - The Attack of the Dead Crepeulas




Hi everybody.. This is Melvyra here.Today, I will show you all how to make my spookylicious crepeulas
What you will need:

  •  3 bananas
  •  Coco powder
  •  Flour
  • Baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • Vanilla
  • Ice water
  • Butter
  • Chocolate chips/ whip cream in a can/ red apple widge (decoration)


How to make them:

Mix about 1⁄2 cup of cocoa powder, 1 cup of flour, 1 tsp of baking powder.
Once this is all mixed together, add the egg, 1 TBsp melted butter, 1 TBsp
of vanilla, 1⁄4 of iced water or until your desired consistancy.

In a hot flat pan, pour about a ladle spoon full onto the buttered pan
for a few seconds, then flip it over. Set it aside flat on a plate until
cools, make 2 more. Then assemble the bananas to look like legs and
the body. Add the whipped cream as the ruffled top and chocolate chip
buttons, and red appled widge colar before folding the crepe, oooppsss..
I meant cape. And voila!!!! Count Crepula is ALIVE!!!!!

I hope you all enjoyed my version of crepes. Cheers!



4.07.2012

La Mona

Happy Easter Everbody! This year, I have decided to make ¨La Mona¨; a chocolate cake with Easter like decorations usually eaten on the Monday after Easter Sunday ( A Catalan Tradition). I hope you all enjoy making one of your own!

Cake Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of Flour
  • 1/2 cup of Cocoa Powder
  • 2 cups of Sugar
  • 2 tsp of Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp of Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp of Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup of Coffee (Fresh Brewed)
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp of Vinegar

Preheat your oven to 250º F. Mix all the dry ingredients first and then gradually add the wet ones. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the knife test comes out clean. Cool out completley before you begin frosting.

Frosting ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of Butter, soft
  • 1/4 cup of Cocoa Pwder
  • 3 1/2 cups of Powder Sugar
  • 2 tbsp of Milk
  • 2 tbsp of Coffee ( Fresh Brewed)
  • 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract

Whip it all together and decorate!

10.22.2011

Mel´s Halloween Special: Ghostly Meringue Cookies

Halloween is near and we tend to prepare for our festive holiday by scrounging for recipes. Here is one that can be used as a cupcake topper, or as a foam for your hot chocolate drinks, or just by itself. Surprise your friends or trick or treaters with these delightful cookies!

Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of vanilla
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp of lemon juice
  • some chocolate chips for the eyes

Make sure your oven is preheated to 300º F or 150º C. Blend your egg whites, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla until it becomes hard and foamy. Gradually add the sugar until it becomes a marshmallowy consistency. Bake for 25 minutes and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Then serve.

7.21.2011

Peachy Greek Frozen Concoction

DSC_0055-2One hot summer day, I decided that I really needed something fresh, sweet, and creamy; due to my diet issue, I did not have anything sweet in my kitchen! I snooped around for a bit and then … Whammo! I had all the makings of yogurt ice cream just staring at me in the fridge! Once I put all the ingredients together and froze this cool, creamy concoction, my honey and I enjoyed it! It was truelly dreamy!

Makes 4-6 scoops

-2 c. Plain Greek Yogurt

-1/2 c. Evaporated milk

-1/2 c. Sugar

-4 Tbsp. Peach Marmalade

-2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor or blender. pour into a freezer safe container and freeze for about 4-6 hours before serving.

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6.13.2011

Malt Chocolate Liquor

My new recipe is a delicious malt chocolate liquor. I dressed for this video like a silent movie star. For all you chocolate lovers… Cheers to a fantastic drink that I hope you will all enjoy!

If you want to watch this video in spanish: Batido de Licor de Café con Cacao