Epicure's Double Fudge Chocolate Cupcakes

Makes 24 cupcakes

Cost Per Serving: 0.36

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 - 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) softened butter
• 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) Epicure's Pure Cocoa
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Epicure's Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/4 cups (560 ml) flour
• 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) Epicure's Baking Powder
• 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Lightly spray 2 muffin pans with vegetable oil, or line with paper cups.
3. In a medium stainless steel mixing bowl, beat together first 7 ingredients in order, adding one ingredient at a time.
4. In a small stainless steel mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in boiling water until batter is very smooth.
6. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on stainless steel cooling rack.
7. Ice with Epicure's Chocolate Fudge Icing.

Per Serving (cupcake) : Calories 170, Fat 11 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 3 g.

Epicure's Orange Almond Biscotti

Delicious Italian cookies with flavours of orange and almond - a delight served with hot beverages.

Makes 24 biscotti

Cost Per Serving: 0.19

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp (10 ml) Epicure's Baking Powder
• 2 oranges, zested and finely grated
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) sliced almonds
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) almond extract
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• Epicure's Decorating Sugar, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Combine flour with Baking Powder, orange zest and almonds.
3. Beat eggs with sugar, butter and almond extract. Combine both mixes to form a sticky dough.
4. Form dough into a smooth ball on a lightly floured board. Divide in two. Form each ball into an 8" (20 cm) log and place 3" (7.5 cm) apart on Epicure's parchment-lined Baking Sheet. Brush each log with egg white and sprinkle lightly with Decorating Sugar.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Slice diagonally into 3/4" (2 cm) pieces. Return upright slices to baking sheet and bake an additional 20 minutes, until golden.
6. Transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Per Serving (1 biscotti) : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 2 g.

Epicure's Wild Rice with Cranberry and Orange

Wild rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates (the kind that keep you feeling fuller for longer) and vitamin B (notably niacin), important for heart health.

Makes 6 servings

Cost Per Serving: 2.41

Prep Time: 5 - 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) wild rice
• 5 cups (1.25 L) water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) orange juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Epicure's Herbes Provençales
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Epicure's Mint
• Epicure's Sea Salt , to taste
• Epicure's Black Pepper , to taste
• 1 cup (250 ml) Epicure's Cherries & Berries
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) pecan halves
• 1 orange, zested
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Combine wild rice with water. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature to a gentle simmer for 45 minutes. Check after 30 minutes for tenderness. Drain rice.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, Herbes Provençales, Mint, Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
3. Add rice, Cherries & Berries, pecans, orange zest and sliced green onions. Stir gently to combine and serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

Per Serving : Calories 280, Fat 9 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 21 g), Protein 2 g.

Tips: Serving Suggestion: Serve with grilled steak and steamed veggies.

Epicure’s Nutty Chocolate Bark with Cherries & Berries

With the quick prep time of Epicure's Chocolate Bark, you can whip up a batch on short notice for impromptu entertaining or gift-giving! Mix and match your choice of Epicure’s premium baking ingredients.

Makes 24 servings

Cost Per Serving: 0.81

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) Epicure's Dark Belgian Chocolate
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) Epicure's Cherries & Berries
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) toasted slivered or whole almonds

Instructions

1. Melt Dark Belgian Chocolate in a mixing bowl over hot (not boiling) water. When chocolate begins to melt, remove bowl from heat and stir until melted.
2. Using Epicure's Silicone Spatula, mix in Cherries & Berries and almonds. Scrape mixture onto Epicure's Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper, and spread into an even layer.
3. Let chocolate bark set at room temperature. If you are in a hurry, place uncovered sheet in fridge for approximately 15 minutes, until chocolate is set. Break into pieces and serve.

Per Serving : Calories 130, Fat 8 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 12 g), Protein 2 g.

Tips: Chef Tip: Stirring chocolate promotes faster melting. Properly melted chocolate should be thick and warm, not hot.

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