The G Bomb Chocolate Candy Bar Recipe Courtesy George Duran

THREE TASTY TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix the mayo and chopped herbs together. Divide the mixture evenly and spread it onto the bread slices. Put 1 layer of sliced onion onto 4 of the slices and top with the remaining bread. Using an electric knife, cut the crusts off then cut each sandwich in half.
• Combine the cream cheese, dill, and lemon juice. Divide the mixture evenly and spread it onto the bread slices. Place a layer of cucumber onto 4 bread slices and top with a layer of smoked salmon. Top with the remaining bread. Using an electric knife, cut the crusts off, then cut each sandwich in half.
• Spread some mayonnaise onto a slice of bread and place it on your work surface. Top with some lettuce, a layer of tomato, and a slice of ham. Spread some mayonnaise onto another slice of bread and place it, mayonnaise side down, on top of the ham. Spread some butter onto the top of this piece of bread and add a layer of cucumber, a slice of turkey, a slice of Muenster cheese, and some alfalfa sprouts. Butter another slice of bread and place it, butter side down, on top of the sprouts. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches. Using an electric knife, cut the crusts off, then cut each sandwich in half.

COFFEE MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS

Steps:

• Lightly butter an 8-inch square pan.
• In a large pot, melt the butter over very low heat. Stir in the marshmallows, getting them all coated with the butter. Slowly melt the marshmallows, stirring frequently. When the marshmallows are melted and smooth, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the instant coffee (2 tablespoons for a rich coffee flavor, 3 tablespoons for a real kick) and mix until it is dissolved into the melted marshmallow. Gently fold in the rice cereal. When it is completely coated, lightly press the mixture into the prepared pan with your buttered hands. When cool, cut the treats into bars and serve.

FORGOTTEN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 6-cup souffle dish or casserole.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a large bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring frequently. (Or in a microwave-safe glass bowl in a microwave at 50 percent power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring well every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth.) Cool completely.
• Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the cooled mixture and add salt and 6 tablespoons sugar. Add yolks 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in the flour.
• Beat the whites with a pinch of salt in a bowl using an electric mixer at high speed until they hold soft peaks. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, a little at a time, beating until the whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
• Whisk about 1/4 of the whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten the batter, then fold in the remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Pour the batter into the souffle dish, spreading it evenly.
• Bake about 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is still jiggling and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs adhering to it. Serve the souffle warm.

THE G-BOMB CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR RECIPE COURTESY GEORGE DURAN

Steps:

• Put the chocolate chips in a bowl and place the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until the chips are melted. (Alternately, put the chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate has melted. It should take 2 to 3 minutes.) Add 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and stir well. To form the base, dip two pretzel sticks in the chocolate and lay them side by side on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat until you have 24 bases made. Put the baking sheet into the refrigerator to harden the chocolate. Pour the remaining chocolate into a squeeze bottle. Meanwhile, add the hazelnuts, sugar, and vanilla to the bowl of a food processor. With the machine running, pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Continue processing until the nuts form a smooth spread. (A reviewer said he had to add another T. oil to get the right consistency.) Scoop the spread into a plastic bag and snip off a corner to make a piping bag. Remove the bases from the refrigerator and pipe a strip of hazelnut spread between each pair of chocolate covered pretzels. Squeeze chocolate over the top of each one to cover and return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Trim off any excess chocolate with a knife and wrap each bar individually. Keep refrigerated.