Very Chewy Blondies

So here's a riddle for you: Whats the difference between a blondie, and a chocolate chip bar? Any takers? Well, here's the answer: Nothing! Thats right, now you can sleep easy tonight. Well, no matter what you call these: blondies, chocolate chip bars, or brown sugar brownies, they are  delicious, easy to make, and generally don't last more than a day! I ( as usual) have tried lots of recipes, and this one was so exceptionally chewy and good, I had to share it with you! 

Blonde Brownies

2 cups all purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

2/3 cup margarine

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 tbl vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

In a large mixer bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Melt the margarine in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and add the brown sugar. Cool slightly, and add the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour into the flour mixture, and mix until combined. Do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into a greased 9x13 pan, and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan before cutting.

Crispy Breaded Schnitzel

Who doesn't like shnitzel, right? Glad you agree. If you don't, run along now. Anyways, I would have to say that schnitzel ranks pretty high in our family's all time favorite chicken list, and over the years my recipe for schnitzel has been tweaked to perfection.( If I may say so myself) So, as a special present to you, behold....my very own schnitzel recipe....with a delicious dip to go with it!


Breaded Schnitzel
2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 4 inch strips
1 cup flour
1 cup cornflake crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cajun spice
1/2-1 teaspoon Montreal Chicken Seasoning
salt to taste
2 eggs
1/4 cup duck sauce
1/4 cup soy milk


In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, cornflake crumbs and seasonings. In a seperate bowl, whisk eggs, duck sauce and soy milk. In a large frying pan, heat about an inch of oil over a medium flame. Once it is hot, dip the chicken into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and the flour mixture again. Fry on each side for about 2 minutes, or until it is golden brown. 


Ketchup Dip
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
2-3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 tbl mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 tbs. sesame seeds


Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium flame, and stir until thickens. Allow to cool before serving.


For a really nice presentation, put the dip in a gravy dish or teacup in the middle of a large serving plate, and arrange the pieces of schnitzel around the dip. 

Enjoy!

Fudgy Chocolate Cream Pie

*WARNING*

 Do not leave this pie hanging around.Actually, its best to serve this pie when you have exactly 12 people to feed. 12 polite people who never ask for seconds. Oh yeah, also DO NOT ever attempt to taste the chocolate cream while you are making it. Why, you ask? There may not be a pie to speak of when you are done. 

So, moral of the story is.....

make this pie today, and you'll be happy you did!

Fudgy Chocolate Cream Pie

• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked (recipe to follow)
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk or soy milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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In medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. In a medium bowl, beat milk and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually stir into sugar mixture. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Boil and stir for one minute.
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter and vanilla. Stir until melted.
Pour into pie shell. Place plastic wrap over filling to prevent skin from forming and chill for several hours. Top with meringue or whipped cream and chocolate curls if so desired. Pie can be frozen, just make sure to defrost for at least 20 minutes before serving. 

Pat-a-pie Crust

1 cup flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 stick margarine, melted

Mix everything together, and pat into a 9 inch pie pan. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before filling.