PROTEIN BALLS
"After exercising, you should have some protein to build your muscles" says Coach Vicky. Since I am not a big fan of protein, Protein Balls are a perfect solution. They are easy to make and "tastes like cookies" says my friends. I like to bring it with me to the gym or the track. I can just pop it in my mouth and go. I took them when I went to Disneyland. No standing in line for food. I maximized my time there with these super convenient balls! So here is the recipe f
CHOCOLATE MATZO CRUNCH
One of my favorite sweets are Twix. It is a chocolate and caramel covered shortbread. I guess you could say that this recipe is a fancier version of Twix. This recipe is not my own, though I did tweak it a bit. I got this recipe from David Lebovitz, an American pastry chef living in France. I love his recipes! If you are hungry for more recipes like this, then you should check out his site www.davidlebovitz.com or directly to his recipe here. YOU WILL NEED: 4 to 6 sheets
MOCHA CHOCOLATE ICEBOX CUPS
This recipe is inspired by Ina Garten's "Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake". If you want to make the cake version, here is the link : www.barefootcontessa.com YOU WILL NEED: 1 CUP COLD HEAVY CREAM 8 OUNCES ITALIAN MASCARPONE CHEESE 1/4 CUP SUGAR 1 TABLESPOONS UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER (1/8 CUP RUM) + (1/8 CUP INSTANT ESPRESSO POWDER) 1(8-OUNCE) PACKAGE TATE'S BAKE SHOP GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER AND SHAVED DARK CHOCOLATE, FOR GARNISH 4 glass cups WH
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