Easy Chocolate Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 2 packages (4 oz. each) HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into pieces
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans; line bottoms with wax paper.
   
2. 2 Place chocolate in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted when stirred; cool slightly.
   
3. 3 Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add melted chocolate, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.
   
4. 4 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost as desired. 10 to 12 servings.http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipes-by-type/13/Cakes-Frostings.aspx

French Yule Log

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup ground blanched almonds
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Whipped Cream Filling (recipe follows)
• Creamy Cocoa Log Frosting (recipe follows)

Directions

1. 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with foil; generously grease foil. Sift powdered sugar onto clean towel.
   
2. 2 Beat egg yolks in medium bowl 3 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating another 2 minutes until thick and lemon-colored. Combine almonds, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add alternately with water to egg yolk mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
   
3. 3 Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold chocolate mixture into beaten egg whites. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
   
4. 4 Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan onto prepared towel. Carefully remove foil. Cool completely.
   
5. 5 Cut into four equal rectangles approximately 3 1/2x10 inches. Chill layers while preparing filling and frosting. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread one-third (about 1 cup) Whipped Cream filling evenly over cake layer; top with another cake layer. Repeat with remaining cake and filling, ending with cake layer. Refrigerate about 1 hour before frosting. Generously frost loaf with Creamy Cocoa Log Frosting. Swirl frosting with spatula or score with fork to resemble bark. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with shaved chocolate and chocolate leaves, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert.
   
   WHIPPED CREAM FILLING: Makes about 3 cups filling
   
   1 1/2 cups cold whipping cream
   1/3 cup powdered sugar
   1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   
   Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Beat until cream is stiff.
   
   CREAMY COCOA FROSTING: Makes 2 1/2 cups frosting
   
   3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
   1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
   1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
   2 tablespoons light corn syrup
   2 teaspoons vanilla extract
   1/3 cup milk
   
   Combine powdered sugar and cocoa. Beat butter, 1/2 cup cocoa mixture, corn syrup and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Add remaining cocoa mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth and of spreading consistency.
   
   Makes 10 to 12 servings.http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipes-by-type/13/Cakes-Frostings.aspx

Chicken Satay Skewers

http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipes-by-type/30/Main-Dish.aspx

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 teaspoons dried coriander
• 4 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons  Cocoa
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 teaspoons fresh, chopped ginger
• 2-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
• PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE(recipe follows)
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped

Directions

1. 1 Combine garlic, coriander, brown sugar, salt, cocoa and pepper in large bowl. Stir in soy sauce, oil, lime juice and ginger.
   
2. 2 Cut chicken into 1-1/2 to 2-inch cubes. Add to soy sauce mixture, stirring to coat chicken pieces. Cover; marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours.
   
3. 3 Meanwhile, prepare PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE. Thread chicken pieces onto satay sticks. Grill or broil, basting with marinade. Discard leftover marinade. Garnish with chopped coriander, if desired. Serve with prepared peanut sauce. Refrigerate leftovers. 15 to 20 appetizers or 4 to 6 entree servings.
   
   
   PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE:
   
   1/2 cup peanut oil
   1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
   1/4 cup lime juice
   1/4 cup soy sauce
   3 tablespoons honey
   2 garlic cloves, minced
   1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
   1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
   
   Gradually whisk peanut oil into peanut butter in medium bowl. Blend in lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cayenne pepper and hot pepper sauce. Adjust flavors to taste. (You should have a sweet/hot flavor.) About 2-1/4 cups dipping sauce.

ARABIC WEDDING STAGE DECORATION

Want a unique, unforgettable wedding stage decorations ? Go for Arabic wedding stage style. Enormous, Flashy lights with extreme beautiful colors. Take note of the motiffs colors, wowwwww!!! Come let's scroll the page^-^

Wowwww, look at this romantic Moroccan wedding style. 

A Collection of Swags and valances

The crowning finish of any window treatment is the beautiful custom valance. Whether it’s a box pleated valance, cornice, swag or simple gathered valance, most of the valances can be used over a variety of different window coverings …. draperies, shades, and vertical blinds …. or by themselves to finish off the untreated window. 

When it comes to home decoration, there's one element which is often neglected by most of us, the window treatments. Window decoration does matter a lot and an active decision should be taken regarding this, while designing entire home decor. Window curtains play a remarkable role in maintaining the warmth of a room and providing a luxurious look to your home. Selecting right curtains can be a daunting task, because a wrong type or color, can completely destroy the beauty of a room.

Window curtains are useful accessory for any room in home or office. They provide shade, privacy and a better atmosphere. Fabric is the first point to consider while purchasing window curtains. Sheer, lace, linen and velvet fabrics are popular these days. The second point is color. Colors like white, cream, and pastels provide a softer look to the room. While browns, deep reds and greens give a modern and bold look. The third step is to select the style of window curtains. A number of designs and styles can be chosen to uplift the outlook of your home. Here are some looks:

YELLOWMANGO'S BROASTED CHICKEN

Ingredients

4 cups yogurt
¼ cup mustard paste
4 tablespoons salt (2 tbsp. for marinate & 2 tbsp. for flour)
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
3  tablespoon ground white pepper
2 chicken (1 ½ kilo approximately)
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 tablespoons  chopped garlic
1/4 vinegar
oil to fry (approximately 3 liters) it depends upon your pressure cooker's mark.

Method

- Mix yogurt, mustard, and  salt , vinegar, garlic,white pepper and chili powder.
 
- Wash chicken and cut in eight pieces. Season with mixture of yogurt and put in the refrigerator overnight.

- Mix flour,  baking powder, chopped garlic and the rest of the salt, pepper, ground mustard and chili powder until all get even.
 
- Remove chicken pieces and keep stock stuck to them as much as possible, then put in the flour mixture.
 
- Roll chicken pieces in seasoned flour mixture until covered completely.

- Heat oil in a pan over a medium heat of 350 F for 8 minutes on each side or in your pressure cooker over a heat of 170 C for 15 minutes.

- Remove chicken pieces, dust excess flour and put in hot oil 

 Must be fully covered. I open it up to snatch a photo of it^_^.

Serve hot with some potato chips and white rice.Bon Appettit*_*