The What's for Dinner Thread- June 2012 (recipe index in OP)

[dgbg100106]

Dinner tonight was taco salad.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Cup



I've used that viral on-line recipe for the chocolate cake in a mug, cooked in the microwave. And pretty much followed the instructions (almost) to the letter.


My starting ingredients:

• 2 parts Self Raising Flour
• 1 part Sugar
• 1 part cocoa
• 1 part Butter
• 1 part Millk
• 1 egg
• vanilla essence
• 1 part chocolate chip

I mixed the dry ingredients in a mug.






And added the milk, vanilla extract and egg.






After I mixed it with the dry ingredients, I added the melted butter. Naturally, the butter was zapped in the microwave.






After more mixing, it was time to add the chocolate chip. As I didn't have the "normal" chocolate chips in my pantry, I used these multi-coloured chocolate drops instead.






More stirring....






....before the cup mix got zapped for 3 minutes.

I couldn't find my measuring spoons; so I just used a cutlery sized spoon instead. Guess I was a little bit over-exuberant with the measurements.

I ended up with something that completely overflowed the cup.






I let the cake sit for a couple minutes and then removed it from the cup. This cake served the 3 of us.






I wasn't entirely happy with the recipe; so I had another go. This time, I was less exuberant with my spoon quantities.

I still followed the same basic recipe; but I did tweak the order of mixing.






I decided to cream the butter and sugar together, and then add the egg and vanilla....as you would for a conventional cake.







I then added the flour and cocoa powder and mixed it in; with the milk. I did add a little bit more milk (just an extra bit) so that the mix was a little bit more 'wet' than for a cake baked in the oven.






The mix came up to about 1/3 - 1/2 of the cup size. I zapped the mix for 3 minutes. With less mix, the cake didn't explode out of the cup too much.








After a couple of minutes, I ran a knife around the inside edge of the cup and upended the cake.







With that little bit of extra milk in it, the cake was quite moist.






I didn't have any chocolate chip left for the second run-through; and next time, I would add an additional 1-part sugar to substitute. It was still a lovely cake; just not quite sweet enough for my tastes.



Enjoy!







 

[Nancyg56]

So what has happened to our thread? This used to be a very lively group. Always sharing dinner and life...

We used to laugh and cry together. Now nothing.

I am so sorry Brandi I am back in school and my life is one disorganized mess. I almost never cook and when I do it is grilled something and salad

I miss everyone too! I', going to pretend I have been keeping up and jump back in if that is okay with everyone!

 

[dgbg100106]

Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Cup



I've used that viral on-line recipe for the chocolate cake in a mug, cooked in the microwave. And pretty much followed the instructions (almost) to the letter.


My starting ingredients:

• 2 parts Self Raising Flour
• 1 part Sugar
• 1 part cocoa
• 1 part Butter
• 1 part Millk
• 1 egg
• vanilla essence
• 1 part chocolate chip

I mixed the dry ingredients in a mug.


I didn't have any chocolate chip left for the second run-through; and next time, I would add an additional 1-part sugar to substitute. It was still a lovely cake; just not quite sweet enough for my tastes.



Enjoy!







It looked wonderful...

I will have to try this.

 

[dgbg100106]

I am so sorry Brandi I am back in school and my life is one disorganized mess. I almost never cook and when I do it is grilled something and salad

I miss everyone too! I', going to pretend I have been keeping up and jump back in if that is okay with everyone!

Perfect for me. I just miss everyone.... Glad you are doing good, and back in school, and back here...

 

[franandaj]

I miss all the folks on this thread too, but evidently most of them have moved on. I am going to be getting back into cooking now that we are back from the cruise and we need to get back to eating sensibly. I have lots of vacation weight to lose!

 

[dgbg100106]

I am in Virginia this week at a conference, which means that I tend to eat out way too much.

Dinner last night was from Abuelos.

Chicken Fajitas http://www.abuelos.com/

Marinated Chicken

Wood-grilled fajita chicken served sizzling with traditional peppers and onions or our signature garden-fresh mixed vegetables, charro beans, homemade guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheeses and a choice of flour or corn tortillas, or Romaine lettuce for wrapping

I got the Romaine Lettuce for wrapping. It was good.

 

[franandaj]

That looks yummy! And you're being healthy by using the lettuce. The best I did yesterday was to order the egg white delight McMuffin for breakfast!

 

[dgbg100106]

This morning I had an egg white omelet with onion, spinach, tomatoes, and green peppers.

I also worked out before breakfast... I am so close to the 30 pound mark... I can almost see it....

 

[kimmar067]

I know dinner will include a mushroom soup, Wienerschnitzel and a Souffle, but there will be two other courses including beef and seafood. Looking forward to it!

.... what time's dinner??!??!?

 

[PrincessInOz]

Brandi - Congrats!

Kimmar - Nice to see you on the boards.

Alison - I'm coming for dinner.



Dinner tonight was at my mother's. Rice and curries and stir fry.

 

[franandaj]

.... what time's dinner??!??!?

Alison - I'm coming for dinner.

Well except that the dinner mentioned was like three weeks ago! I posted pics on the fogies thread.

 

[dgbg100106]

Brandi - Congrats!

Kimmar - Nice to see you on the boards.

Alison - I'm coming for dinner.



Dinner tonight was at my mother's. Rice and curries and stir fry.

I would take some rice and currie along with stir fry.

 

[dgbg100106]

I am going out again tonight... Not sure what is on tap but hopefully something good!

 

[franandaj]

I want to go somewhere nice for dinner, but I can't figure out where.

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar - Nice to see you on the boards....

.....

 

[Nancyg56]

I miss all the folks on this thread too, but evidently most of them have moved on. I am going to be getting back into cooking now that we are back from the cruise and we need to get back to eating sensibly. I have lots of vacation weight to lose!

I miss you too! I am embarrassed to admit that I put on almost all of the weight I lost last year so I am back to trying to eat better. It is hard because I am in school and time management is not my strength. So let's try to eat well together

How have you been lately? I think of you and Fran often.

That looks yummy! And you're being healthy by using the lettuce. The best I did yesterday was to order the egg white delight McMuffin for breakfast!

The other day I had my little Princesses when W hurt her back. I got Micky D's for them and when they did not finish their burgers, I ate the burger and tossed the roll FIgured I made great strides!

I also worked out before breakfast... I am so close to the 30 pound mark... I can almost see it....

I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

.... what time's dinner??!??!?

How are you Kim?

Last night I grilled chicken thighs and had them with a mixed salad.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Nice to see you here, Nancy. Really missed some of the regulars on this thread.

Dinner tonight was pumpkin soup. Served it with Pane de Casa and French Baguette breads.

Winter is truly here!

 

[Nancyg56]

Winter is truly here!

I always chuckle when i see you cold weather comfort meals when i am craving grilled summer classics! I truly hope that Spring is here, there is snow in some parts of teh country right now

 

[PrincessInOz]

I always chuckle when i see you cold weather comfort meals when i am craving grilled summer classics! I truly hope that Spring is here, there is snow in some parts of teh country right now

I'm over salads right now.