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As I was flipping through the local newspaper this morning, I came across a delicious recipe for Shrimp, Corn, and Tomato Stew. I clipped it out of the paper and started reading the recipe to see if I had the necessary ingredients, and was surprised to see that this recipe calls for 1 cup – yes, that’s 2 sticks!! – of butter. Now I must confess that I’ve never made a stew that calls for a rue, but 2 sticks of butter seems like a lot for a recipe that’s only supposed to serve 8 people! Does anyone know of a lighter alternative for making a rue that doesn’t compromise the taste and texture of the dish?
And just for fun, here’s a recipe for “5-minute chocolate cake in a cup”:
In a large coffee mug stir together 4 T flour, 4 T sugar, and 2 T. cocoa. Add 1 egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in 3 T milk and 2 T oil and mix well. Add a small splash of vanilla extract, and if desired, add 3 T chocolate chips. Mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at high. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don’t worry, it shouldn’t make a mess 🙂 Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. You may decide to share this with someone if you’re feeling generous!
*Note: Both recipes were taken from the Houston Chronicle, 4/22/09.
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