Desserts

Grasshopper Brownies

Ashley Nevis
July 12, 2014
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These Grasshopper Brownies are made of a chewy, minty, brownie layer, a mint buttercream, and a top chocolate shell. The 3 layers together make for a delicious dessert.

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for the brownies
1 cup, plus 2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
5 oz semisweet chocolate
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt

for the mint buttercream
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2 drops green food coloring

for the chocolate topping
6 oz semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
2 tbsp butter
Preheat oven to 350. Beat the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla. Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, stirring after 30 second...
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Nutritions

Calories
561

Sodium
102mg
4% DV

Fat
29g
44% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
80g
27% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV
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Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is a classic Southern dish! Flavored with bacon, onion, garlic and cider vinegar, you know these vegetables are bound to be good. Serve garden fresh okra and tomatoes during the summer months, or use canned and frozen ingredients in the off-season. Paired with a side of cornbread, this is a simple and affordable dish to enjoy year-round!

3 slices thick cut bacon
1 small Vidalia onion
2 cloves garlic
2 15.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 T sugar
2 t fresh thyme leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 t apple cider vinegar
1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 c fresh or frozen okra
salt and pepper ( to taste )
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  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook bacon until the bacon is starting to get crispy and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic; saute for 5 more...
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Nutritions

Calories
1105

Sodium
1147mg
47% DV

Fat
114g
176% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV