Andrew Hughess Chocolate Thunder Serves A Lot Recipes

CHOCOLATE NUT BARK

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. (Take care to avoid wrinkles.) Combine melted chocolate and nuts in a medium bowl. Scrape the mixture onto the foil and spread it into an approximate 12-by-9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with additional finely chopped nuts, if desired. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer the bark and foil to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

ANDREW HUGHES’S “CHOCOLATE THUNDER” (SERVES “A LOT”)

Steps:

• 1. Cut corn off ears and placing kernels in a pan to be roasted or fried. Add salt and red pepper to taste. (Note: It is OK if the taste is stronger than you would normally like because it will settle when combined with the other ingredients.) When corn is cooked and a bit blackened, set aside. 2. Finely chop all onions, shallots and half of the garlic bulb, combine and set aside. 3. In large frying pan, combine all meats and start browning over a low flame. Begin to add seasoning, but use only half of your measured amounts until the meat is fully browned. Continue to add spices until you get to you desired spicy flavor. Refer to above note. Begin to add the chopped onions, garlic, shallot mixture, use three quarters of the mixture. Cook the combination over a low flame for 30 minutes while adding a half a cup of beef stock. Taste and add seasoning. Once the desired spiciness is achieved, then add two tablespoons of chocolate and stir for another 10 minutes. A lot of the liquid should be reduced by this time. Keep warm over low flame. 4. Pour all cans of tomatoes into a food processor and add sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, the remaining onion, garlic, shallot mixture and pulse until tomatoes make a chunky sauce. Then place in a large slow cooker or pot. Add bay leaf, three whole pieces of garlic and cumin. 5. Over a low flame, place the tomato mixture and begin to add the corn, then the beans, then the meat mixture and stir. This mixture can cook for 30 minutes to 4hours with no problem. 6. And final step, this is what helps to make this chocolate thunder chili and is the family secret, add a spoon full of shaved chocolate on top to mix. The family secret is that the chef and one other member of the house hold are allergic to chocolate.

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES

Steps:

• Chuck Hughes' warm and oozy molten chocolate cakes-chocolate indulgence at its best!
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate together until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, beat together the eggs and sugar with a whisk or electric beater until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the melted chocolate in the egg mixture and mix well. Blend in the flour, just until combined.
• Butter and lightly sugar 4 (4-ounce) molds, custard cups or ramekins. Tap out the excess sugar. Divide the batter among the molds. At this point you can refrigerate the desserts until you are ready to eat, for up to several hours, then bring them back to room temperature before baking.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake the molten chocolate on a sheet tray for 8 to 10 minutes, the center will still be quite soft, but the sides will be set. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite ice cream.

CHOCOLATE THUNDER

Steps:

• In a big saucepan, add the cream, half-and-half, and salt.
• Over medium heat, bring to a simmer (don't let boil).
• Add chocolate chips; stir until melted.
• Take pan off heat; add vanilla; whisk until mixture is frothy.
• Pour into mugs and top off with a dollop of chocolate whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE THUNDER CAKE

Steps:

• Bake cake in a 13x9 pan according to directions on box.
• Let cool 25-30 minutes in pan.
• Poke holes in cake with wooden spoon handle.
• Pour on sweetened condensed milk.
• Spread evenly and wait 5 minutes.
• Pour on fudge topping (I melt it a few seconds in microwave to pour evenly).
• Spread evenly and wait 5 minutes.
• Spread Cool Whip over top.
• Sprinkle crushed candy bars on top.

CHOCOLATE HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with fresh fruit, crackers or pretzels.