Best Chocolate Crate And Hay Recipes

MUSHROOM CREPES WITH MUSHROOM HAY

Steps:

• For the mushroom crepes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the milk, flour, mushroom powder, eggs and salt to a blender. Blend to a thin batter consistency.
• Spray a nonstick skillet or crepe pan with vegetable spray and place over medium heat. Ladle 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter into the pan. Swirl around so the batter evenly coats the bottom and slightly up the sides. Cook until the crepe is dry on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes, then use a wooden skewer to loosen the edges. Gently move the skewer under the crepe to flip it. Cook on second side for about 30 seconds. Remove to a sheet pan. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
• For the mushroom filling: Add the butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter melts and the foam has subsided, then add the mushrooms and shallots and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and saute another 1 to 2 minutes. Season with a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir and saute until the liquid evaporates and mushrooms are lightly caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes. Place the skillet in the oven to roast the mushrooms, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and deglaze with the sherry vinegar. Remove to a bowl, let cool slightly and then fold in the creme fraiche and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 225 degrees F.
• For the mushroom hay: Separate the enoki mushrooms and place on a lined baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven to dry out, around 1 hour.
• Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a large Dutch oven or high-sided pot. Using a slotted spoon, quickly fry the enoki mushrooms for just a few seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
• For the mustard sauce: Mix together the mustard and soy sauce in a small bowl. Place a dollop in the center of a serving dish.
• Place a crepe on a flat surface. Spread about 3 tablespoons filling down the middle. Fold the sides around the filling (like folding a letter). Flip over and place on top of the mustard sauce, seam-side down. Garnish with the mushroom hay, chervil and more dots of mustard sauce on the plate. Serve. Repeat to make more filled crepes.

EASY CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Stir oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl.
• Whisk sugar, milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil, add vanilla, and remove from heat. Pour milk mixture over chocolate chips mixture; stir until well-combined. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until haystacks are set, 15 to 20 minutes.

SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE FROSTING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 8-inch round cake tins with parchment paper. Place the flour, cocoa, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, dark chocolate and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. (You may need to use a spatula to start, but use a whisk once the ingredients begin to combine.) Divide the mixture evenly between the tins and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.
• Make the ganache: Place the sour cream and melted chocolate in a large bowl. Whisk to combine and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm. Place 1 of the cakes on a cake stand or plate. Spread with half the ganache. Top with the remaining cake and ganache. Sprinkle with the salt to serve.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACK COOKIES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa, milk, butter and salt. Heat to low boil, stirring often. When a low boil is reached, cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove pan from heat and quickly mix in vanilla, oats and coconut until incorporated.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheet (you will need to press a bit to hold each mound together). Let cool until set, about 5 minutes.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a rapid boil.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions and saute until translucent, but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the prosciutto and cook 1 more minute, stirring. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is just thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Add the peas and remove from the heat.
• Cook the pasta to al dente. Return the sauce to the heat. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Finish with parmesan and more cracked black pepper.

CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave or in a double boiler. Stir in pecans, if desired, and potato sticks. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.