More Than Potatoes

Mousseline Potatoes. Enjoy a lighter version of mashed potatoes by cooking with a flavorful addition of chicken broth and olive oil. Cut out much of the heaviness of the dairy, add chicken broth for this do ahead recipe. Ideal for week night suppers and equally as good for holiday entertaining. And, you can have bragging rights at the dinner table. Let your guests know it is one of the most requested holiday recipes from GHL!

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Mousseline Potatoes

makes 6 servings

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10 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into small pieces

1 cup chicken broth, hot

4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

6 cloves garlic, chopped fine

3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

4 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Black pepper and Sea salt, to taste

¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

Optional: ¼ cup cooked and finely chopped ham or pancetta

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Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a separate small pot, add garlic to chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse garlic flavor into broth. Optional, strain off garlic.

Test tenderness of potatoes by slipping the point of a small knife into potato. The potatoes are done if the knife slips out easily. Drain water when potatoes are tender. After draining, return potatoes to the hot pot, add 2 Tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup chicken broth and begin to mash potatoes by hand or with an electric mixer. Add ¼ cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Mix in and add 2 more Tablespoons olive oil. Continue to mash until desired level of smoothness. Add remaining cheese, chives, black pepper and sea salt to taste.

If preparing potatoes ahead, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.

Pre heat a broiler or oven to 450 degrees F.

Grease an oven proof 9 x 9 casserole pan with olive oil. Add potatoes and spread out evenly leaving ridges on top. Top with an additional ¼ cup cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and 2 Tablespoons olive oil.

Place under broiler and heat until potatoes are bubbly and golden on top. If potatoes were made fresh and hot time will be approximately 3-5 minutes. If prepared ahead and potatoes are cold, baked for 20-25 minutes or until hot and golden on top. 



HOT CHOCOLATE BERRY CUPCAKES

This sweet was created in my restaurant years ago as a hot dessert to satisfy every chocoholic. it's my warm bit of chocolatey goodness I include in my St. Valentine's Day lineup. A little like a foolproof soufflé only easier to prepare and a hit every time! 

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HOT CHOCOLATE BERRY CUPCAKES

makes 8-10 

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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 1/3 cups sugar 

1/3 cup cocoa powder 

3/4 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 cup milk 

1 Tablespoon white vinegar 

1/3 cup vegetable oil 

1 egg 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

1/2 cup fresh raspberries 

For the Hot Cupcake filling: 

6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 

1 teaspoons grated orange peel 

2 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

In a medium bowl combine the flour,1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and mix well. 

Combine milk with the vinegar in a separate bowl and allow to stand 5 minutes for the milk to sour. Add the oil, egg, and vanilla; mix well. 

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened. Do not over beat. 

In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, orange peel and chopped chocolate and mix until well blended. 

Pour the batter evenly into four or six ounce buttered ceramic ramekins or cupcake tins. Divide raspberries among all ramkins, then place on top of batter. Divide the cream cheese mixture into 10 equal balls and drop one into the center of each batter. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove the ramekins, let stand for 2 minutes, and serve with ice cream on the side. 

Chocolate Mousse Trifle

Celebrate Valentines every day and share the love

You may want to order 2, one for the trifle, one to eat while the trifle chills!

You may want to order 2, one for the trifle, one to eat while the trifle chills!

Chocolate Mousse Trifle with Hampton Baking Co. Classic Brownie Cookies

makes four servings 

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2 cups whipping cream

2 teaspoons of pure cane sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla 

10 ounce dark chocolate, chopped 

1 teaspoon fresh grated orange zest (optional) Mixing & Assembly Directions, See Below

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In a large bowl beat whipping cream at medium speed until still peaks form, add sugar and vanilla. Do not over whip. reserve 1/4 cup of the whipped cream. 

Melt chocolate over a low heat double boiler, no higher than 95 degrees, just until melted. Do not over heat.

Pour 2/3 of melted chocolate over whipped cream; fold chocolate into until completely mixed, then pour remaining 1/3 chocolate and repeat. Refrigerate for one hour. 

Assemble trifle with Hampton Baking Co. Classic Brownie Cookies lining a wide glass bowl. Layer with chocolate mousse, chocolate sauce, more Classic Brownie Cookies and top with whip cream and fresh berries. Cover and chill for one hour.

Join Me This Sunday

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What a cooking priest? Don’t let those vestments fool you, Msgr. could easily trade them in for a chefs coat, he knows his way around the kitchen! As I, he shares the belief that food is the common denominator and when breaking bread and we sit around the table there is bond of spiritual love like non other. 

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