Tasteful Tuesday

Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship. It is of great importance to the morale-Elsa Schiaparelli                             
                                  
                                        SPOT OF THE WEEK

 If you’re looking for great cuisine accompanied by mellow ambiance and an occasional live band Night of the cookers is the place for you. This hot spot is located in the trendy area of Clinton Hills. Upon entrance expect to be greeted and waited on by an alarming staff and surrounded by loft like decor. Once you have arrived to your candle lit table, endure such delicacies such as savory stuff salmon and Blackened catfish. For drinks follow up with a classic mojito or go a little wild with a rum runner. With moderate pricing and overall implausible presentation you’ll definitely be coming back for more...


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the ladies love it!



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For more info visit their website: 
http://www.nightofthecookers.com/

That’s My Kinda Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

Chocolate Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs or Oreo Cookie crumbs

2 tablespoons granulated white sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Peanut Butter Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky

1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered or icing)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Ganache:

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut in small pieces

Garnish: (Optional) Chopped Salted Peanuts

9in (23cm) pie pan

CHOCOLATE CRUST: Preheat oven 350F. In a large bowl mix chocolate crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan. Place in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until firm. Remove from oven then place pan to cool.

PEANUT BUTTER FILLING: In a bowl beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until well blended and smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy and then add vanilla extract. In a separate bowl beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. With a rubber spatula, mix whipped cream into peanut butter mixture. Pour filling into crust and smooth out top. Cover loosely and place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.

GANACHE: Melt chocolate, cream, and butter in a stainless steel bowl and place over a saucepan of bowling water. Remove from stove and let it cool to room temperature then spread over filling. Sprinkle chopped peanuts, if desired. Cover and put in refrigerator overnight.

Serves 12ppl