I have been using these bags for quite a while now, and I must say that I buy a lot more fresh vegetable since using them. They take no time at all in the microwave and add some butter and salt before cooking and they turn out perfect and flavorful! And the very best part is NO CLEAN UP! Yes, that is pure heaven to me. After I bought them last, I turned through the recipes that were inside the package and found a recipe for these Cinnamon Chocolate Apples and I had to have them right then and there. These are soooooo good! I can't even explain. Cut up some apples, add some chocolate and spices and in 3 minutes you have soft, tasty apples. How can that not be the best thing ever? You must try them! Make sure you drizzle some melted milk chocolate after they have cooked, and it just puts the cherry on top! This recipe easily serves 4 people, so make sure you half the recipe if you are not wanting to eat 4 whole apples! Kids will eat this up like it's candy! My daughter fell in love and asks for these apples all of the time now!
Chocolate Cinnamon Apples
Combine in Medium or Large bag:
3 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
4 teaspoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 medium Granny Smith Apples (I used Gala and Granny Smith) cored and sliced into 1/2 inch wedges (peel if you prefer)
1. Seal Ziploc Zip 'n Steam bag and shake to mix ingredients Place bag in microwave.
2. Cook on full power 2-3 minutes or until apples have softened. (I did 3 1/2 minutes, I like them really soft)
3. Allow bag to stand 1 minute before handling. Gently shake and squeeze bag to combine the melted chocolate and warm cream to smooth sauce.
4. Open bag and allow to cool slightly before serving.
5. Drizzle with additionally melted chocolate, if desired.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Cinnamon Chocolate Apples and a Meme!
And now for a Meme!
I have been tagged twice now for a meme, once from Megan from Megan's Cookin and Bunny from Bunny's Warm Oven. And though I don't usually do these, I think it's quite fun to learn more about the person behind the blog, so I decided to go for it!
The Rules:
Each participant answers questions about her/himself. At the end of the post the participant tags 5 people. Their names are posted letting them know they've been tagged. They then have to read the participant's blog. The tagged let's the tagger know when he/she's posted his answers. Here we go!
What was I doing 10 years ago?
Wow, I was a year out of high school and just finishing my first year of college. I had just met my future husband. I was pretty much just working, playing, and trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up....
What are five (non-work) things on my to-do list for today?
1. Mail my many Father's Day cards. (I'm a procrastinator)
2. Play with my kids.
3. Work on my blog.
4. Figure out what in the world to make for dinner?
5. Sweep my floor for the 10th time today. (My daughter decided to empty out my spice cupboard this morning on to my kitchen floor!)
Five Snacks I Enjoy:
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate
Oranges
Strawberries
Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
Pay off my house and travel the world with my family!
Places I have lived:
Illinois
California
Oregon
Utah
Jobs I have had:
Arby's (my first job)
ZCMI (a department store)
America First Credit Union
Goldenwest Credit Union
Mom/Waitress/Cook/Maid/Wife
I tag:
All of Y'all! Do it, it's fun!
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Wow! Those apples do look amazing...and I love the shout out for the bags. I've never used them but now I will have to give them a go.
By the way the picture of your daughter and her cake was darling!
Just stumbled across you blog. I'm also a Utah cook! What great apples and so easy. Your angel food cake and your peanut butter cups look absolutely wonderful. I'll be back!
Steph, apples, cinnamon AND chocolate?? A girl after my own heart!
I am so trying those apples. they look great! Love the bag tip. Its on my shopping list.
Thanks for doing the meme. Its nice to get to know people a little bit better.
I've seen those ziplock bags, now I've got to go get them to try those darn apples! Yum!
Love your tag info. I totally remember ZCMI. They used to have one in the mall by my house when I was a youngster.
Have a great weekend!
You know, for some reason I always assumed you were quite a few years younger than me, but if you were in your first year of college 10 years ago, we are a lot closer than I thought! It's great to learn a little more about you.
The apples sound delicious. I'm going to have to get some of those steam bags just to try this!
Stephanie - Holy smokes I saw your name of doreens page & clicked on it.... I had no idea you were a CHEF! I love it - I hate to cook because I don't know what to cook.... when we took dinner to Karrine you should have been cooking - NOT ME!!! I can't wait to use your receipes.... THANKS!!! Geri Bohn
Try using real Cinnamon in your recipe and reduce on the sugar. You could also avoid the toxic effects of Coumarin in Cassia.
The Cinnamon that we buy in the US is actually Cassia which could be toxic.
Please click the below link to learn how to identify Cinnamon from Cassia.
www.ceylon-cinnamon.com/Identify-Cinnamon.htm
I have never seen those bags! Or never noticed them at least. Sounds like a terrific way to make fresh veggies, and I love the no-cleanup aspect of it.
We do apples in the microwave all the time, so I will definitely try out the "chocolate" addition for my kiddo!
I tend to use the ziplock reusable containers with the lids not pressed down to steam vegetables. Those apple look so good!
Your food looks wickedly simple and delicious!
I'm a sweet tooth just like you and it'll be great to try some of your fantastic recipes.
Thanks for sharing!
Monkee
Mind if we add you to our blog watch list?
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