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Pinewood News August 25, 20147You know how it is. You’re tired, busy. Youthrow something together for dinner that isquite adequate.But you don’t like to do adequate, so step upyour game with an array of single servingdessert options that took almost no time to dobut look as if you run a five-star restaurant.(Not really. I made that last part up. But anarray of dessert options will improve your diners’memory of dinner.) Thus, Quick CookTip #9:QC Tip#9Wow ‘em with dessert if dinner is ordinary.Okay, sounds good right? But three dessertoptions? Seriously?Yep! People like options. Makes them thinkthey’re at a fine eatery. And these are easypeasy.All it takes is a little prep, and you’regood to go. Put them on a tray or buffet tableand let people choose one or more.And these desserts are soooo good, I amincluding them in an upcoming culinary mysterybook I’ve tentatively titled it Devil’sFood Wake (a witch story with the murder ofa coven member). That should be a good bookfor dessert recipes.Now who doesn’t like dessert? My husband ismad for chocolate. Even more than mywomen friends, so I make lots of chocolatedesserts. Given how hot summer can be, evenin Munds Park, I especially appreciatedesserts that don’t heat up the kitchen.Here are three for you! The first uses avocadosas the base for pudding. Weird? Maybe,but it is tasty! The second is a one-minutemicrowave cake that is too easy! And the thirdis a dessert that is actually good for you,almost a health food.The Quick CookWho Doesn’t Like Dessert?bySharon Arthur Mooreshould be yummy with fresh fruit on top orserved on pound cake.You know me, I’m not much on pre-packagedfood stuffs, but I have made an exception forthis too-easy microwave cake recipe for whenI need a dessert in a minute--literally a minute.I also do sometimes make my own cake mixesfor microwave cake, just so you know. But forquicker and easier, try:One-Minute Chocolate Microwave Cake1 box Angel Food Cake Mix1 box chocolate cake mixThoroughly combine the two cake mixes andstore in a gallon zipper plastic bag.To make a single serving:5 heaping tablespoons cake mixture3 tablespoons water1 teaspoon mini-chocolate chips1 teaspoon finely chopped nutsIn a 12-ounce mug, thoroughly mix cake mixturewith water. Stir in chocolate chips andnuts.Microwave on high for one minute. Let sit forfive minutes.Serve as is or top with more mini-chocolatechips, ice cream, whipped cream, or freshberries.Eat from the cup or up-end onto a plate byrunning a table knife around the cake edge.The final recipe one has made the Internetrounds, so you might have seen it. No realrecipe, but simple to replicate:Frozen Chocolate-Nut Bananas (serves 2)1 very ripe bananaMini-chocolate chips (maybe 1/2 cup)Finely chopped nuts (maybe 1/2 cup)Come Make a Sandblast Bird Bathwith LaceySunday, August 31 at 10:30 amcost is $15.00Landscapes by LaceyDesign•Build•MaintainCall Lacey for free estimates602-828-9770email: highcountryhomegarden@gmail.comLicensed - Bonded - Insured - ROC# 284501RPM CONSTRUCTION INC.FreeEstimatesLet Us Build Your DreamNo JobTooSmallSalted Caramel Dark Chocolate AvocadoPudding (4-6 servings)3 ripe avocados, in food processor1/2 cup honey6 tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa powder2 teaspoons vanilla1 tablespoon caramel syrup per servingSea salt to tasteBeat until smooth. Refrigerate in mixing bowlor individual dishes for an hour.Put into serving dishes (if not already), topwith caramel and sprinkle with sea salt.Imagine what else you could put in to modifythe basic recipe. I’m going to use GreekHoney Yogurt next time instead of the cocoapowder. I’ll leave off the caramel and sea saltbut add chopped pistachios (since it will begreenish). It will serve more people andCut banana into four equal sections crosswise.Roll banana in nuts, pressing into the bananaflesh all around and on ends.Roll in mini-chocolate chips, pressing intobanana flesh all around and into ends.Wrap in foil and freeze for a 3-5 hours untilsolid.Serve as a finger-food dessert. (To make iteasier or less messy to eat, before freezing,cut each of the four sections into bite-sizedchunks and serve frozen with toothpicks.)For more food fun with me, check out “Parsley,Sage, and Rosemary Time” atwww.sharonarthurmoore.blogspot.comTo get a copy of my first culinary mystery,Mission Impastable, go to Amazon.RemodelsDecksNew HomesStorageShedsRoofingPaintingCall Ron Polder(928) 606-2507Email:rpmconstruction68@gmail.comwww.rpmhomebuilders.comFULL SERVICE CONSTRUCTIONLicensed • Bonded • InsuredRes#168993Com#213656DemoHaulingConcretePaversMasonrySidingFoundations