Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Brittney Zapata is going to teach us how to make gorgeous dipped strawberries just in time for you to give them to your Valentine.

Here is how she does it. You will need.....

Strawberries
Almond bark or candy coating
Sprinkles (optional)

First wash and dry strawberries (usually a couple hours before you plan to dip).
Put chocolate in a microwave-safe container and melt it in the microwave (it takes 2-3 minutes, maximum of 4).
Start dipping by holding the green part of the strawberry (for a pack of strawberries it shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes). They will dry as you dip.
Lay the dipped strawberries on a piece of parchment.
Use the remaining chocolate or another color to drizzle (use sandwich bags as piping bags for this).
Add sprinkles (if using) to the drizzle before it dries.
Let them dry for about 5-10 minutes or pop them in the fridge for a couple minutes to dry faster.
Package them as...

Focaccia Charcuterie Board

Focaccia is a quick, flavorful bread that you can serve at dinner as a side, a sandwich, or as a base for toppings. It's a small batch recipe that goes together very quickly, in two hours.
Today, we are going to make a base for a charcuterie board from the focaccia using oven-safe ramekins.
This recipe is adapted from Venison for Dinner.

For the focaccia:
1 cup warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 ½ tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt for sprinkling on top
Fresh herbs for garnish on top

Mix the flour and salt in a big bowl.
Stir the yeast and water together in a separate bowl/measuring cup/jar.
Mix the two together just until there are no dry spots left in the flour and it’s well combined; no need to mix it forever.
Cover with a wet tea towel, and let sit for 2-...

Christmas Candy

No, these recipes are not healthy.  But at holidays, especially Christmas, we allow ourselves some indulgences.  These are some of my family's favorite Christmas candy.  

NELL'S PEANUT BRITTLE

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
2 cups raw peanuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Put sugar, salt, syrup and water into a heavy saucepan and set over medium high heat.
Bring to a boil and cook until it spins a thread. No need to stir.
Add peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes light brown and the peanuts begin to pop.
Add the butter and vanilla and blend quickly.
Then add the soda and remove from heat stirring quickly and thoroughly.
Pour onto greased cookie sheets - not spreading - and let cool.
Break up and put in airtight container.

BILLYE'S ...