Thursday, July 16, 2015

Eclair Cake (Icebox Cake)

I love this quick and easy no bake cake. It is SO easy and a little different but delicious! Remember to make ahead of time as it needs to set for about 6+hours. via Chef in Training

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages Vanilla Instant Pudding mix, dry
  • 3½ cups milk
  • 12 oz. cool whip
  • 2 (14.4) oz packages graham crackers
  • - Fudge topping -
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. milk
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Blend milk and vanilla pudding packets for about 2 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip.
  2. In a 9x13 pan, Layer graham crackers to cover entire bottom of pan. You may need to break and shape the crackers to fit nicely.
  3. Pour half of pudding/cool whip mixture on top and level.
  4. Put another layer of graham crackers to cover entire surface. Cut and shape crackers accordingly.
  5. Put the second half of pudding/cool whip mixture on top and level.
  6. Put the final layer of graham crackers on top with bumpy side down. This will help the top look more smooth when you go to put the frosting on top. Once again, cut and shape crackers accordingly to avoid pits and cracks.
  7. For the topping: Microwave butter and milk just enough so that they are melted together. You do not need to boil it. Add cocoa and powdered sugar and blend together. This will be a runnier frosting/glaze. Pour over top of graham crackers and smooth out nicely. (**I usually double the frosting recipe)
  8. Refrigerate overnight and serve chilled.

Fish Tacos with Mango Radish Salsa

B wanted fish tacos. Over here we LOVE taco night! I wanted to try something new and this was delicious! It's smoky, tangy, crispy and fresh. Yields 16-18 tacos

Toppings:
1/2 cabbage finely sliced
Handful of cilantro chopped roughly
1 lime slices for squeezing

Mango Radish Salsa:
1 1/2 limes
1 mango
3-4 radishes
1/2 red onion
1/2 TBSP chili powder
Generous handful of cilantro
1-2 TBSP olive oil
Kosher salt/ black pepper to taste 

Roughly chop fruit/veggies and pulse in a food processor to make a chunky salsa consistency you like. Add chilli powder, cilantro, olive oil and salt/ pepper to taste. Let rest in a bowl while making sauce.

Chipotle Mayo:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayo
1 1/2 chipotle peppers with 1 tsp sauce
1-2 TBSP lemon or lime juice
Kosher salt/ pepper to taste 

Mix ingredients in a bowl. Set aside and make fish.

Fish:
5 tilapia fillets
Chilli powder
1/2 lime
Salt/ pepper
Thaw tilapia fillets, sprinkle with chilli powder, lime juice and salt and pepper. Place in hot piles skillet and fry on one side for 3ish minutes or until browned. Flip and season other side. Down when white and flaky. 

Based on Tyler Florence's Food Network recipe: Ultimate Fish Tacos.