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Yields 12 Servings
A recipe from Martha Hopkins, author of "InterCourses"
(co-authored by Randall Lockridge)
Ingredients:
1 package dark-chocolate cake mix
1 cup vegetable Oil
1 (3-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding
4 eggs
3/4 cup strong coffee
1/2 cup crème de cacao
1/4 Kahlua
Topping:
1 cup confectioners sugar sifted
2 tablespoons strong coffee
2 tablespoons Kahlua
2 tablespoons crème de cacao
What to Do:
For the cake, combine the cake mix, oil, pudding mix, eggs,
coffee, crème de cacao, and Kahlua in a large bowl. Beat for
4 minutes until quite smooth. Pour into a greased 10-inch
tube pan until three fourths full. (Save remaining batter
for cupcakes or to just simply eat on the spot.) Bake 45 to
50 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the pan and invert
onto a serving plate. Punch holes throughout the cake with
a skewer or ice pick. Prepare the topping by combining the
confectioners sugar, coffee, Kahlua, and crème de cacao. Mix
well and spoon over warm cake.
"Close your eyes
and feel the round shape and smooth skin of the tomato,
pass
it to your partner and let your imaginations go..." |
Yields 2 to 3 Servings
 Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
2 or 3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound (about 3 medium) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil
1 slice well toasted country bread
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
pesto optional
Making the Magic:
Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil in a skillet
until tender. Add the tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for
10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, broth, cream and half of
the basil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Process in a blender until
smooth. Return to the pan. Add the bread, remaining basil,
and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish
with additional cheese, oil, and pesto if desired.
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