Molten Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes Michael Chiarello Recipes

MOLTEN FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES - MICHAEL CHIARELLO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degree F.
• Spray a standard 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. line the cups with paper liners and spray liner with cooking spray. Dust each mold with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
• Combine the butter and cream in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Thinly shave 5 ounces of the chocolate with a large knife and put the chocolate into a medium heatproof bowl. When the cream mixture comes to a simmer, pour it over the chocolate and mix gently to incorporate the ingredients.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, mayonnaise, cornstarch, and cinnamon just until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and gently mix just until the homogeneous. Mixing too much will prevent the eggs from rising in the oven. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the batter into each mold (about 3/4 of the way up the sides). Bake just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. While hot, add a chunk of remaining 3 ounces of chocolate in the center of each, by gently pushing it through the top of the cupcake in the center. Cool the pan on a rack for 10 minutes and then unmold them. Serve warm on a pedastal or platter, stacked two-high if possible in pyramid form. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Place chocolate and almonds in a food processor.
• Grind until the consistency of course sand.
• Pulse in eggs, grapeseed oil and agave.
• Then pulse in vanilla and salt.
• Spoon batter into cupcake tins lined with unbleached baking cups.
• Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.
• Cool and frost with Vegan Chocolate Icing.
• Serve.

MOLTEN LAVA CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Melt butter, chocolate chips and cocoa until combined and smooth.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla.
• Combine chocolate mixture and sugar mixture and stir well.
• Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition until fully incorporated.
• Stir in flour just until combined.
• Chill batter for at least 20 minutes.
• Grease muffin tin.
• Spoon batter into muffin tin and bake for 10-11 minutes.

FENNEL SPICE RUB FOR TURKEY (MICHAEL CHIARELLO)

Steps:

• Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat.
• Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly.
• When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool.
• They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
• Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt.
• Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds.
• Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.
• Note: There's a chicken salad recipe by Michael Chiarello that uses up some of the leftover spice mix:.
• n a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, celery, red onion, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons Fennel Spice, and salt and pepper to taste. Taste and add more oil, lemon juice, or Fennel Spice, if desired. Add the basil and serve.

SALSA ROSA - MICHAEL CHIARELLO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat the bell peppers lightly with olive oil and place on the baking sheet. Bake, turning every 10 to 15 minutes, until the peppers are blistered all over, about 30 minutes total. Transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so they steam as they cool. Peel the peppers and remove the stems, seeds, and ribs; avoid the temptation to rinse the peppers, which would wash away flavor. You should have about 4 cups.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over high heat. Add the whole chilies, lower the heat to moderate, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chilies are softened, lightly browned, and blistered on all sides. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the chilies cool in the oil for several minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the chilies and remove the stems and seeds (or leave some or all of the seeds if you prefer a spicy sauce). Chop the chilies finely, then use the side of your knife to mash them to a paste.
• Add more oil to the skillet if needed to make 2 tablespoons. Reheat the oil over moderate heat and add the garlic. Cook until lightly browned, about 30 seconds, then add the oregano and sauté briefly to release its fragrance. Add the tomato puree and salt, bring to a simmer, and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
• Combine the red peppers, serrano chilies, and tomato sauce in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the vinegar and the black pepper to taste and puree again. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

MOIST FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with liners.
• Combine chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks.
• Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar with mixer running, beating until peaks are stiff and glossy.
• Stir some of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Pour chocolate mixture into the bowl of egg whites and fold until batter is well-mixed.
• Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 of the way full.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes are just set in the center, about 25 minutes. Place muffin tin on a wire rack to cool, about 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the tin and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.

BLUE CHEESE CAESAR SALAD - MICHAEL CHIARELLO

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, egg yolk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, and pepper in a blender and blend until well mixed.
• With the machine running, add the olive oil, at first by drops and then, as the mixture emulsifies, in a thin, steady stream until all the oil is incorporated.
• Pulse in 3/4 of the Gorgonzola and the Parmesan. Scrape into a bowl. Fold in the remaining Gorgonzola. Cover, and refrigerate until needed. You should have about 1 1/3 cups. (The dressing keeps, refrigerated, for 2 to 3 days.)
• Place the shredded romaine and iceberg in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Lay the romaine leaves on a platter. Place a few tablespoons of the salad onto the leaves and garnish with additional cheese.