Chocolate-Covered Caramelized Matzoh Crunch

4 to 6 sheets unsalted matzohs
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup (215g) firmly-packed light brown sugar
big pinch of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (160g) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (80g) toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Line a rimmed baking sheet (approximately 11 x 17”, 28 x 42cm) completely with foil, making sure the foil goes up and over the edges. Cover the foil with a sheet of parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Line the bottom of the sheet with matzoh, breaking extra pieces as necessary to fill in any spaces. In a 3-4 quart (3-4l) heavy duty saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the butter is melted and the mixture is beginning to boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add the salt and vanilla, and pour over matzoh, spreading with a heatproof spatula. Put the pan in the oven and reduce the heat to 350F (175C) degrees. Bake for 15 minutes. As it bakes, it will bubble up but make sure it’s not burning every once in a while. If it is in spots, remove from oven and reduce the heat to 325F (160C), then replace the pan. Remove from oven and immediately cover with chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes, then spread with an offset spatula. If you wish, sprinkle with toasted almonds. Let cool completely, the break into pieces and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

via David Lebovitz and

vneckandacardigan:karmicgrace:simplerecipes

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Because Food Network is one of my favorite things to watch at the gym (right after the olympics)

Justin Perricone: “Hot Pocket Ingredients”

Every ingredient in a Ham and Cheese Hot Pocket. Who’s hungry? (via The Daily What) farrahmarinara:

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Shrimp & Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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mikhailovna:

I did it! I finally made venegret! I feel like a legit Russian now!

This is such a classic Russian dish and totally a part of my childhood. I am so proud of myself for finally making it myself!

It is really simple but takes a little bit of time.

I used my lovely friend Vika’s recipe and it turned out great!

Venegret
(serves 2-3)

Ingredients:

3 beets
2 medium size potatoes (red, white, yellow, whichever you have on hand)
1 small onion
2-3 pickles chopped
1 cup of peas (I used frozen)
3 carrots
salt

Directions:

1. Boil Beets until tender. This will take over an hour (close to 1 1/2 hours for me), so start well in advance. Once the beets are done, drain immediately and soak in cold water. This will make peeling the beets 1000 times easier. You’ll be able to take the skin off with your fingers. You can also do this a day in advance to save time.

2. Peel the potatoes and carrots and boil until tender (I boil them together to save time). Be careful not to overcook the potatoes because then you’ll have mashed potatoes with beets (which isn’t such a bad idea either, now that I think about it)

3. Chop onion and pickles into small pieces. I do this while the potatoes and carrots are cooking.

4. Defrost the peas.

5. When the potatoes and carrots are done, chop them into small cubed pieces. Same for beets.

6. Combine everything in a bowl, add mayo, oil, or a dressing of your choice, and enjoy!

P.S. I am wearing a traditional Russian apron that was gifted to me by our friends from Moscow.

 fact: the first thing I noticed was the apron … super Russian!

that looks delicious … when I grow up this will definitely be happening…

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WANT! RIGHT NOW!

Here’s something simple to make your breakfast a little less boring, keeping the same old breakfast tradition: eggs, cheese, bread…

Baked Eggs in Bread Bowls

Follow the link for recipe. (via edatrix: vneckandacardigan: frostbites: elizabethanne :lacuisine)

Has anyone else ever had halvah (as a desert or snack)?  It’s honestly one of my favorite foods .. ever … It never ceases to remind me of my childhood, and my mom just sent me a half kilo in a care package. I’M SO EXCITED.

So, readers, has anyone ever tried halvah?

hotg0ssip:gluttonyisabliss: Animal style fries (via clouds & sky)

file under: things I’m craving right now .. nom nom.. (via)

My first meal of the day was absolutely AMAZING today.

from the Cup in downtown Tucson