Hot Chocolate

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 50 g whole milk,
• 50 g cream (or use 100 g and drop the milk out),
• 50 g chocolate (e.g. 30/20 bittersweet/milk)
• additional ingredients:
• chili powder,
• ground ginger,
• black pepper and salt

Algorithm:

1. Heat the milk, cream and additional ingredients on a low flame in a small pan.
2. Add the chocolate and stir thoroughly, while checking that the temperature is not too high (40°C should be just enough, over 60°C is too much, the chocolate may start burning on the sides of the pan.
3. Serve.

Source: David Lebovitz. The Great Book of Chocolate.

Fresh Ginger Cake

Ingredients:

• 70 g piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced,
• 190 g (165 ml) mild flavoured molasses,
• 160 g sugar,
• 150 g (160 ml) vegetable oil,
• 230 g all-purpose flour,
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon,
• 3/8 tsp ground cloves,
• 3/8 tsp ground black pepper,
• 160 ml water,
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda,
• 2 medium eggs at room temperature.

Algorithm:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C and butter the bottom and sied of a 18.5 cm springform pan with at least 5 cm sides and line the bottom with a circle of baking paper.
2. In a food processor with a blade or using a chef's knife, chop the ginger until very fine.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the molasses, sugar, and oil.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper.
5. In a small saucepan, bring the water to boil, then stir in the baking soda.
6. Whisk the hot water into the molasses mixture, then add the chopped ginger.
7. Gradually sift the flour mixture over the molasses mixture, whisking to combine.
8. Add the eggs and whisk until thoroughly blended.
9. Put the batter into the prepared springform and bake until the top of the cake springs back when lightly pressed with a finger (or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean), about 1 hour.
10. Let cool completely.

Source: David Lebovitz. Ready for Dessert.

Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Müsli

Ingredients:

• dry ingredients:
• 150 g rolled oats,
• 75 g roasted (unsalted) peanuts, very coarsely chopped,
• 60 g chocolate chips (baking-resistant),
• 35 g sunflower seeds,
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon,
• a pinch of salt,
• liquid ingredients:
• 65 g smooth peanut butter,
• 50 g maple syrup,
• 60 g brown sugar,
• 2 tbsp water.

Algorithm:

1. Preheat oven to 165°C.
2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Heat the liquid ingredients in a small saucepan while stirring just until the mixture is smooth. Do not overheat.
4. Mix the liquid into the dry ingredients.
5. Transfer the müsli mixture onto a baking sheet and put in the oven, baking for 20--25 min, stirring a few times during baking, until the müsli is golden brown (stir from edge to center).
6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Source: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2014/03/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-chip-granola-recipe/