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There is one thing we can all be sure of and that is the fact that where there is a celebration, there will be food. Be it a wedding, birthday party or the celebration of 10 years in business, we celebrate our special times in life with good cooking and eating. The holidays are a great example of this as we all plan our family and social gatherings around feasting.
In this monthly journal, we are going to explore some of the history and lore of eating and drinking. As we learn about foods, ingredients and cultural traditions, it is my hope that you will find an even greater appreciation for everything culinary. I will be giving you tips and suggestions on how to better appreciate the food and dining experience, including some of my favorite recipes.
Christmas season brings thoughts of large family gatherings and dinners with your loved ones. It also brings about thoughts of CHOCOLATE. Today I will unveil our favorite chocolate dessert recipe that we teach in all of our cooking classes. If you have a child that has participated in our summer Culinary Academy for Kids, than you surely have had this dessert. If not, here is a very simple recipe for the molten chocolate filled soufflé cake that we call...THE CHOCOLATE VOLCANO EXPERIENCE.
Chocolate Volcano
Servings: 4
Chef Christopher
8 ounces chocolate
4 ounces butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 tablespoons cocoa powder
Melt chocolate with butter and vanilla
Combine Sugar, Flour, and salt
Add sugar/flour mixture to chocolate and beat well
Add eggs one at a time and beat well
Butter ramekins and sprinkle cocoa powder in each one
Fill each ramekin with chocolate lava mixture
Bake 12 to 14 minutes at 375 degree oven
Enjoy with Ice cream or whipped cream
Fun Facts and Tips
· The Average American eats 11 to 12 pounds of chocolate per year compared to over 22 # per person in Switzerland
· The term "beating" in a recipe refers to the rapid mixing of ingredients while incorporating air, not quite whipping but more than just mixing. Use the paddle attachment on a counter top mixer or a hand mixer immersed into your bowl of ingredients.
· If you do not have ramekins, sturdy coffee cups or even soup cups will work
Chef Christopher has been operating the Cobblestone Café and A Culinary Celebration Catering for 10 years now, and he and his wife Elizabeth are excited about the restaurant's new location in the County Line Plaza in Tequesta. If you have any questions or comments about this journal or executing a recipe, please email to: chef@aculinarycelebration.com.