Double Chocolate Muffins - Chef Savvy

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of double chocolate with these mouthwatering muffins. Perfect for a sweet treat or a delightful breakfast, these muffins are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line a muffin tin with paper liners

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract

Mix well

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Gently fold in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips

Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy your delicious Double Chocolate Muffins!

Guacamole Bacon Burgers with Grilled Onions and Cotija Cheese

Enjoy these mouthwatering Guacamole Bacon Burgers with Grilled Onions and Cotija Cheese for a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. The creamy guacamole, crispy bacon, grilled onions, and tangy cotija cheese come together to create the ultimate burger experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of bacon
• 1 red onion, sliced into rings
• 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking oil for grilling

Instructions:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

While the grill is heating, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy

Remove and drain on paper towels

Brush the onion rings with a little cooking oil and grill them for about 2-3 minutes per side until they have grill marks and are softened

Remove from the grill and set aside

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties

Season with salt and pepper

Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired level of doneness

While the burgers are cooking, mix the mashed avocado, finely chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the guacamole

When the burgers are almost done, place a slice of cotija cheese on each patty and allow it to melt slightly

Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute until they are lightly browned

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of guacamole on the bottom half of each bun

Place a cheese-topped burger patty on top of the guacamole

Add a slice of tomato, a few grilled onion rings, and a slice of crispy bacon on top of the burger patty

Top with the other half of the hamburger bun, and serve hot

Black Cherry Bourbon Hot Chocolate

Savor the flavorful and rich Black Cherry Bourbon Hot Chocolate. This delightful winter treat is ideal for cold evenings because it blends the sweetness of black cherry syrup with the warmth of bourbon.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup black cherry syrup
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• Whipped cream for topping
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions:

Heat the heavy cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat

Stir until steam starts to appear, but don't let it boil

To the milk mixture, incorporate the dark chocolate chips and black cherry syrup

Once the chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is smooth, stir

Take off the stove and mix in the bourbon

Top the hot chocolate with whipped cream after pouring it into mugs

Add a maraschino cherry as a garnish to every mug

Enjoy while hot!