Ringing in the New Year

Yes we were in bed by 10pm but it doesn't mean we didn't celebrate - we just started early. Kel, Chris and Owen were in town for the Rose Bowl so we decided we should feast in celebration. The theme was blue cheese... and chocolate!!

We started off with dirty martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives that Todd stuffed himself. Todd grilled new york strip and topped it with gorgonzola. He made fresh blue cheese dressing for our wedge salads complete with fresh bacon and tomatoes. We baked baguettes and smothered them with butter too. Yummmm I'm hungry again! Then Kel and I made molten chocolate cakes.

They were sooooooo easy and sooooooo amazing. If you want to impress guests I highly recommend this dessert. Our homemade version was just as good as any I've had in a resturant... actually much better. Kel found this recipe on the Pioneer Women's blog site and I copied it from Tastykitchen.com (credit where it's due;). Enjoy!!

4 pieces (squares) Semi-sweet Baking Chocolate
½ cups Butter
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 whole Eggs
2 whole Egg Yolks
6 Tablespoons Flour
2 cups Real Whipping Cream (seriously It's So Much Better!)
2 Tablespoons Sugar
Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spray 4 custard cups with Pam and place on cookie sheet.
Microwave chocolate and butter in large bowl on high for about 1 minute, until butter is melted. whisk until chocolate is also melted.
Stir in sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in flour.
Divide between cups.
Bake 13-14 minutes until sides are firm and center is soft. Let stand 1 minute.
Combine sugar and heavy cream and whip until stiff.
Invert cakes on dishes and top with whipped cream.