The Food Topic

[Parker 97]

How about a GTA V Burger: http://www.stack.net.au/STACK-Snacks/107SEP13-Grand-Theft-Auto-V/

[gtagrl 4317]

Chillin' in my kitchen. Tonight it's chocolate cupcakes, with dark chocolate chips and blueberry-orange buttercream frosting.

[Brian 972]

What about them cookie bars grl

[Massacre 7646]

blueberry-orange buttercream frosting.

I had no idea such a thing existed. Oh my.

[GunSmith 2452]

blueberry-orange buttercream frosting.

I came. I'd very much appreciate the recipe, if you're willing to do the typing. Is that a modification of the Bittman recipe?

[gtagrl 4317]

I'll send you the recipe, Gunny - it's different than the Bittman but is dead easy and came out chocolately and moist.

I just invented the blueberry-orange frosting, using all fresh stuff of course. My man just ate his second one, so I think it's a hit.

[GunSmith 2452]

Much obliged. Cheers!

[Parker 97]

Maybe I could have the recipe? My sister is a great baker.

[gtagrl 4317]

Sure, I found it here. I was searching for a recipe with no eggs or milk, but you can absolutely use milk instead of the water (I did). It's dead easy, anyone can make this, one bowl, no mixer, and a really great result. Adding chocolate chips is optional. It says 16 servings but I just made a dozen and it worked fine. The vinegar might sound scary but you don't taste it in the final product at all, and that's what reacts with the baking soda to make a fluffy cake.

For the buttercream frosting, I used 1/4 cup unsalted butter, beat with 1 cup or so of icing sugar, a pinch of salt, a couple of spoons of fresh blueberry puree, and grated orange zest. Variations to your taste, strong dark coffee, or vanilla, or strawberry, or cocoa, or mint...the possibilities are endless. Spread it on with a knife or use a ziploc bag to pipe it on. (Let them cool completely first, that's the hardest part.)

[GunSmith 2452]

Many thanks.

Reckon I could cut down on the icing sugar and replace some with blueberry syrup if I wanted a smoother, less pulpy frosting?

[gtagrl 4317]

Reckon you could do whatever your heart desires with the frosting...these are good enough to eat without. If the pulpy part doesn't appeal, (mine wasn't chunky), puree a big handful of berries of your choice, run it through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan, add some maple syrup, then reduce it by half to concentrate the flavour. The only wrong answer is using Duncan Hines frosting from a can. Just don't add too much liquid or it won't set up.

[Qdeathstar 1763]

A burger is more flavorful when it's not well-done. Merely my opinion, Warlord.

Pink hamburger meat tastes like slosh dude. Its disgusting.

I'll send you the recipe, Gunny - it's different than the Bittman but is dead easy and came out chocolately and moist.

I just invented the blueberry-orange frosting, using all fresh stuff of course. My man just ate his second one, so I think it's a hit.

What did you do about the blueberry skin?

[gtagrl 4317]

I pureed the crap out of it and left them in.

[GunSmith 2452]

I'm trying out that recipe, sans frosting (no berries ). Applesauce in place of oil (all out, didn't want to use olive oil) and a bag of chocolate chips in there. Thanks for posting, gtagrl.

This shall be wondrous.

[gtagrl 4317]

Enjoy. They're even better the next day.

[Massacre 7646]

Applesauce in place of oil

Great things are going to happen.

[Parker 97]

Sure, I found it here. I was searching for a recipe with no eggs or milk, but you can absolutely use milk instead of the water (I did). It's dead easy, anyone can make this, one bowl, no mixer, and a really great result. Adding chocolate chips is optional. It says 16 servings but I just made a dozen and it worked fine. The vinegar might sound scary but you don't taste it in the final product at all, and that's what reacts with the baking soda to make a fluffy cake.

For the buttercream frosting, I used 1/4 cup unsalted butter, beat with 1 cup or so of icing sugar, a pinch of salt, a couple of spoons of fresh blueberry puree, and grated orange zest. Variations to your taste, strong dark coffee, or vanilla, or strawberry, or cocoa, or mint...the possibilities are endless. Spread it on with a knife or use a ziploc bag to pipe it on. (Let them cool completely first, that's the hardest part.)

Cheers mate!

[GunSmith 2452]

No shit? I was expecting unpleasantness.

EDIT: (in response to Mass)

Edited September 15, 2013 by GunSmith117

[Massacre 7646]

Warned.

And suspended for three days.

[GunSmith 2452]

I am thoroughly confused.

[Brian 972]

Ever try applesauce in brownies in place of oil? My aunt made them that way, not half bad.

[Googlefluff 34]

I need to go eat lunch now...

[GunSmith 2452]

Great things are going to happen.

You were right, no negative difference whatsoever. I liek.

[TheAnalogKid2112 163]

Homemade chipotle black bean/corn burgers with smoked Gouda, fresh baby spinach, oregano, cilantro, cayenne pepper, garlic pepper, sriracha sauce, and a touch of Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard chipotle hot sauce. All on a slice of toasted rosemary garlic sourdough bread from San Francisco. Fucking epic lunch. Wish I took a picture.

[Rob 1390]

Prawn, Asparagus and prosciutto risotto. Absolutely delicious.

With a Lord Nelson 3 sheets pale ale.. Perfect