So I did what any sensible human being does, took a virtual stride to and placed an order. I searched all grocery stores, even tried Walgreens, but no luck. ![]() Problem is, they were nowhere to be found. I was clueless about them, but when I saw Giada’s face as she poured some in her mouth, I could not wait to try some myself. For instance, popping candy, or pop rocks. Just before serving, unmold the tarts.Ĭomments: As you know, I did not grow up in the US, so most kid-friendly candies are unknown to me. Divide the ganache evenly among the cups and press the raspberries on top. To a 12-cup silicone mini muffin pan, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon Pop Rocks in each cup. Let sit for about 2 minutes, then stir with a whisk, working from the center of the bowl outwards, until the ganache mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Three 0.33-ounce packages cherry Pop RocksĪdd the heavy cream to a small saucepan and warm it gently over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges. She called them poppers, I am calling them truffles, and you’ll soon understand why.Ĩ ounces dark chocolate (70 percent), chopped fine ![]() Still, some recipes seem like winners, and this is definitely one. The recipe comes from the new FoodTV show Giada Entertains, which truth be told puts me in a compulsive eye-roll mode. Plus no need to spend 1 hour and 49 minutes cleaning up the kitchen when you’re done. And, let’s face it, a truffle is a lot more elegant and grown up. Come to think of it, it is the antithesis of a sugar cookie with royal icing. You can make it the day before, you can make it in the morning, you can make it just a couple of hours before showtime, whatever suits your schedule. This is one of the simplest ways to end a romantic meal, and so easy to put together it is almost a non-recipe. Trail mix should keep for a week or so (if it lasts that long.I feel the need to redeem myself after sharing a recipe that reduced my life expectancy a little, and added considerable more gray hair around my face. Maybe you are like us and prefer to stay home in Valentine’s Day? After all, it’s hard to beat a home-cooked dinner with the fireplace going and a nice glass of wine… Maybe you are planning on a store-bought dessert to make your life easier? Well, I am here to change your mind.Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature.Add the mixture to a large bowl, making sure to break up any clumps and add the dried cherries and cranberries.Cool the mixture completely on the baking sheet.Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or so, stirring several times with spatula until golden.Spread the mixture in a single layer onto the lined baking sheet and season with salt to taste.In a large bowl, toss together the pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds and sunflower seeds with the maple syrup until everything is evenly coated.Line a large baking sheet with either parchment paper (my fave) or a silicone baking mat.1/3 cup of pure maple syrup, preferably Grade B.2 cups raw unsalted baby pumpkin seeds or pepitas.It’s super simple to make and I’m sure much healthier than, oh, let’s say those Cool Ranch Doritos or bag of M&Ms that might be stashed away in the pantry. Not only is it good for you, packed with healthy nuts and dried fruit, but you will find yourself nibbling on this sweet and salty treat often. ![]() I have to warn you that this Pumpkin Seed Cherry Trail Mix from Claire Robinson’s 5 Ingredient Fix is way more addictive than pistachios. Well, have you ever eaten just one pistachio?” Quite frankly, I think Abby has a point. One of the quotes that the USA Network always shows is Abby telling Gibbs that something is “ more addictive than pistachios. What can I say, I think Gibbs aka Mark Harmon is hilarious and you know how I am about my crime dramas. One of my favorite must watch tv shows is NCIS and it never fails that when USA Network is showing a marathon, I always get sucked in. ![]() The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in January of 2010. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos. Pumpkin seeds and nuts tossed with dried cherries and cranberries with a touch of sweetness – it’s a snack you can feel good about!ĭisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links of products that I adore and trust in my kitchen. This Pumpkin Seed Cherry Trail Mix is way more addictive than pistachios.
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