Flo Brakers Tropical Night Brownies Recipes

TROPICAL BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Spray an 8-inch baking pan spray to prevent brownies from sticking.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with the sugar, cocoa and salt.
• Over very low heat, melt the ingredients together stirring constantly until both chocolate and sugar are just melted.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool until warm.
• Stir in the vanilla and cardamom and then add the eggs, beating vigorously with a wire whisk, one at a time.
• Continue to beat until batter is thick and shiny, about another minute.
• Add the flour and gently stir to combine then beat vigorously for another minute.
• Fold in the nuts, mango and ginger.
• Spread the mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a small amount of moist batter on it.
• Let cool to warm or room temperature before serving.

SAVORY AND SWEET GALETTES

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt and sugar. Using a pastry blender, 2 knives, or a food processor, cut in butter until it resembles coarse bread crumbs.
• In a second bowl, whisk together sour cream and water. Stir into flour-butter mixture, about 2 tbsp at a time. If dough is still dry, add more water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough holds together in one mass. Divide dough in half. Form each into a disc, wrap in plastic and chill at least 2 hours until firm.
• Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Roll out one piece of dough to an 11" circle and place on half the baking sheet (some of the dough will drape over the edge; this will be folded over the filling). Combine Monterey Jack with mozzarella and spread over center of dough circle, leaving a 2" rim. Sprinkle most of the basil over cheese, then top with tomato slices. Fold edges of dough up and over filling; there will be a 1-2" gap in the center. Sprinkle remaining basil into the gap.
• Roll out second piece of dough to 11" circle and place on other half of baking sheet. Pour berries in center of dough, again leaving a 2" rim. Sprinkle with 1-2 tbsp sugar and dot with butter. Fold up edges of dough, again leaving a 1-2" gap. Brush exposed dough with water and sprinkle with 1 tsp sugar.
• Bake galettes in preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool about 10 minutes before serving.