Yes, I love Nutella too, although the Nutella ice cream link was what really intrigued me, along with the tip of putting milk in your nearly empty Nutella container and shaking it, for Nutella milk. Oh yeah, the Princess and Bruvver will be fighting over that! Annie

We used to make these on card playing evenings back in the 50Âs and 60Âs before anyone worried about using too much oil etc. Never heard of the chocolate covered peppermint patties on top We just ate as is if I remember correctly

We love to try new things on the grill. Most of my recipes are from Steve Raichlen (I have 3 of his books). We probably do "beer can chicken" the most; sometimes with wine. We also love to just set mussels and clams on the grill and when they open we baste with herb butter. This we don't make often, but it is a show stopper and goes well with pork loin. Barbecued Cabbage (whole) ========================= 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 4 slices bacon (1/4 pound), cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slivers 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 medium-size green cabbage (about 2 pounds) 1/4 cup of your favorite Barbecue Sauce Coarse salt and black pepper 1. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook until just beginning to brown. Drain the bacon and onion in a strainer over a bowl and reserve the drippings. Crumble a piece of aluminum foil and shape it into a ring about 3 inches in diameter (the cabbage will "sit" on this). 2. Cut the core out of the cabbage and discard. Cut the remaining butter into dice. Stir the bbq sauce into the bacon and onion mixture. Prop the cabbage up right on the aluminum foil ring, cavity facing up. Place the bacon and onion mixture in the cavity and top with as many pieces of butter as will fit. Using a basting brush, paint the outside of the cabbage with bacon drippings. Season the cabbage lightly with salt and generously with pepper. 3. If using a gas grill, place wood chips in the smoker box or make a pouch and preheat on high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium. 4. Place the cabbage on its aluminun foil ring in the center of the hot grate away from the heat - you want indirect heat. 5. Grill the cabbage until very tender (when done it will be easy to pierce with a skewer), 1 to 1/2 hours. To serve, peel off any dired-out or charred outside leaves and discard. Cut the cabbage into wedges and serve. This one makes a great presentation - it is so easy. We like to do these as an appetizer for guests - they take only minutes once they are prepped. Rosemary-Grilled Scallops ========================= 1 2/3 pounds sea scallops 28 to 32 rosemary sprigs (each 3 to 4 inches long) 3 ounces prosciutto, sliced paper-thin 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or basil oil 1 lemon, cut in wedges Caorse salt and black pepper 1. Pull off and discard the muscles if they have it. Rinse and blot dry. Strip the bottom leaves off the rosemary sprigs. Cut the prosciutto into strips just large enough to wrap around the scallops (about 3/4 by 3/2 inches). 2. Lay scallop flat on your work surface. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around it and skewer it with a rosemary sprig. Arrange the scallops on a plate or in a a nonreactive baking dish. Drizzle with oil over both sides of the scallops, squeeze lemon juice over them, and season with salt and pepper (easy on the salt, as the prosciutto is fairely salty). Let marinate for 15 minutes while you light the grill. 3. Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to hight. Brush and oil the grill grate. Place the skewered scallops on the hot grate and grill until cooked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. The scallops are done when they turn white and feel firm. This we make often: Ginger-Soy London Broil ======================= 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 flank steak (1/2 to 2 pounds) 1. Prepare the marinade: Place the ginger, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms. Add the wine, soy sauce, oil and pepper and process to combine. 2. Place the steak in a baking dish just large enough to hold it and spread the marinade over it. Let marinate in the refrgerator, covered, for at least 4 hours, ideally 6 hours, or even overnight, turning the steak a few times. 3. Set up grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. Brush and oil the grill grate. Remove steak and drain well. Place the steak on the hot grate and grill, 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare, 2 minutes more per side for medium, rotating the steak 90 degrees after 3 minutes if a crosshatch of grill marks is desired. Let rest for 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, carve it into broad think slices, holding the knife blade at a 45 degree angle to the top of meat. I have more - I will have to come back later. Grilled Eggplant with Caprese Salsa and Yagatori Chicken.

I just received the two recipes below in my email. Think they sound interesting. Sara Lee Pound Cake Author: CopyKat Recipes Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 10 Sara Lee Pound cake was one of my first recipes at CopyKat.com, after reading the ingredients on the package; I set out to re-create this famous pound cake just like the original. 1/4 pound or 1stick unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 cup cake flour 2 tablespoons dry powdered milk 1 tablespoon corn syrup Juice of half a small lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon mace (optional) Allow butter to reach room temperature, if you can try to use unsalted butter. Cream sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Add in flour, powdered milk, baking powder, and corn syrup. Beat each in well. Add juice of half a lemon, salt, vanilla, nutmeg, and mace. Make sure everything is well blended, and pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick and seeing if it comes out clean. You almost want to under bake this. Triple Coconut Pound Cake 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp coconut extract 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut plus more for garnish for the glaze 1 heaping cup confectioner's sugar milk, cream or coconut milk to thin 1/2 tsp coconut extract Set oven to 350F Whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix the evaporated milk with the extracts, and add alternately to the bowl with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry. Don't over mix the batter. Stir in the shredded coconut and turn into a greased and floured loaf pan. Smooth out the top and bake for about 55 minutes until risen, golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter clinging to it. (Moist crumbs are ok) Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack. let cool completely before glazing. Make the glaze by mixing the confectioner's sugar and extract with enough liquid to make a spreadable glaze. Top the glazed cake with more shredded coconut.