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Ooey-Gooey Chocolate? Check! Crunchy, Sweet, sticky Honeycomb? Check! Nutty, earthy, buttery brown butter? Check! brown Butter, honeycomb, chocolate chip COOKIES Active Time: 30 minutes Start to Eat: 3.5 Hours (Including Chill Time) Makes: 12 Cookies INTRODUCTION Ooey-Gooey Chocolate? Check! Crunchy, Sweet, sticky Honeycomb? Check! Nutty, earthy, buttery brown butter? Check! This cookie recipe might be my favorite to date. It's seriously amazing. It has the perfect texture with the perfect flavor combos! Plus, it's really easy to make, even the homemade honeycomb is easy! Or you can buy it or sub it for some toffee! HONEY, I'M COMB INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup salted butter, room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, room temperature 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup bread flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips, roughly chopped 1/3 cup honeycomb, roughly chopped ( I used One Tin Bakes Easy recipe - it's also on @theboywhobakes Instagram) INSTRUCTIONS First, let's brown that butter! In a saucepan, heat both kinds of butter over medium heat, stirring consistenly until the butter begins to foam and you start to see little brown specks. Heat for another minute then take butter off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. In your stand mixer with paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with hand mixer, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Next, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Then add the flour mixture to the butter mixer and fold it in gently until almost combined. Then, fold in the chocolate and honeycomb pieces. Next, scoop your cookies into 12 even balls. I usually top them with some extra honeycomb if you have some leftover! Place them on a 1/4 baking sheet and cover them tightly with plastic. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours. I usually chill them overnight. When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350° and line your cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper. Place your chilled cookie dough balls onto the baking sheet (I usually do 6 at a time, leaving plenty of room between them). Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, but the center is still gooey. Leave on the baking tray to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. You want these to cool almost completely before eating*. * You want these to cool almost completely before eating so that the honeycomb gets nice and hard and crispy again. If you don't wait long enough, the honeycomb will just be too melty and you'll miss out on that amazing texture. Another tip is to use a large round cookie cutter right when they get out of the oven to re-shape them into circles, this also helps keep them nice and puffy, instead of flattening out at all. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

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Love a good margarita? Me too! This takes it up a notch. With jalapenos (or serrano if you really love spice) for a kick and cucumber and basil to cool it down and brighten it up, this is a perfectly refreshing but zesty cocktail.  THE EL CAMINO Active Time: 5 Minutes Start to Drink: 5 Minutes Serves: 1 INTRODUCTION Love a good margarita? Me too! This takes it up a notch. With jalapenos (or serrano if you really love spice) for a kick and cucumber and basil to cool it down and brighten it up, this is a perfectly refreshing but zesty cocktail. Why did I call it the El Camino? First, I LOVE Breaking Bad, and honestly, I think this is the perfect cocktail to enjoy while watching the best drama show ever made. It's refreshingly original, fun, and captivating but puts in a punch. Second, it's made using Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's amazing mezcal, Dos Hombres. It doesn't get any better. YEAH, SCIENCE bitch! INGREDIENTS Muddle: 1 cucumber slice, diced 2 jalapeno (or serrano for extra heat) slices, diced 3 large basil leaves Drink: 1.5 ounces blanco tequila 1.5 ounces Dos Hombres mezcal 2 ounces lime juice 1 ounce Cointreau 1/2 ounce simple syrup Rim: Coarse salt Lime zest Tajin Garnish: 1 Slice jalapeno 1 slice of lime (for rim) INSTRUCTIONS In your shaker, muddle the cucumber, jalapeno, and basil. Fill your shaker with ice. Add in all drink ingredients and shake for about 10 seconds or until the shaker gets cold and frosty. Mix together the rim ingredients, however much of each is up to you, or you can use sugar instead of salt or tajin if you want to balance out the spice. Using a lime slice or rind, rub the rim of the glass to make the rim mixture stick. Rim your cocktail glass and add ice. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with all, some or none of the garnishes - up to you! Then enjoy...b*tch. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SALTY

I mean who doesn’t like buffalo chicken pizza?! This is loaded with the favorites, buffalo sauce, onion, jalapeno, celery, chicken, and cheese! Buffalo Chicken Pizza Active Time: 25 Minutes Start to Eat: 35 Minutes Serves: 4 at 2 slices a person (because who just eats one slice?!) INTRODUCTION I mean who doesn’t like buffalo chicken pizza?! This is loaded with the favorites, buffalo sauce, onion, jalapeno, celery, salty and spicy chicken, and cheese! Store-bought pizza dough - I prefer the Trader Joe's pizza dough but I’ve also used the Whole Foods ones and that one is good too. Whole Foods is a bit breadier and Trader Joe's gives a bit more of a thin-crust texture which I love! Buffalo is my guilty pleasure meal so I try to come up with quick and unique ways to mix it up! SLICE, SLICE, BABY INGREDIENTS Chicken: 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce Crust: 3 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Pizza: ¾ cup of pasta or pizza sauce 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups grated cheese ½ cup celery, sliced 3/4 cup buffalo sauce INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the pizza dough is out of the fridge - if it’s too cold it will break when you try to stretch it. I would recommend leaving it out at room temperature for around 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add the chicken to the hot pan. Add all of the seasonings except for the buffalo sauce, cook until chicken is almost entirely cooked through, add buffalo sauce, mix. Keep the pan on extra-low, keeping the chicken warm while you prepare the rest. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle (should end up being roughly 16 inches in diameter), transfer to a pizza tray or what you plan on cooking the pizza on, then curl the edges in to create a crust. Heat the 3 tbsp. butter in the microwave until melted. Add oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix. Using a pastry brush spread this mixture all over the crust edges. Spread the pasta sauce and about 1/4 of the buffalo sauce over the dough, making sure to push to the edges. Sprinkle ½ cup of the cheese over the sauce. Add the jalapeno, onion, and garlic, making sure to evenly place them all over the pizza. Add the chicken, making sure not to include any of the excess liquid from the pan. Add the rest of the cheese. *This is where you can add the celery if you want it cooked, I like the crispy fresh celery taste so I add it on the cooked pizza or in the middle of cooking the pizza. Drizzle the buffalo sauce on the pizza. Put the pizza in the oven and cook for roughly 12-14 minutes until the edges are browned and the pizza is bubbling. Remove from the oven, and place pizza on a cutting board. Allow to cool for a few minutes then cut into 8 slices. Note: Feel free to add blue cheese or ranch but not until you are ready to eat so that it doesn't get the pizza too heavy or soggy. (I recommend blue cheese crumble instead of sauce!) **Step-by-step pictures below if you need the guidance! BON APPETIT! BACK TO SALTY STEP 1 Cook your chicken STEP 2 Prepare your veggies! STEP 6 Bake your pizza, add the celery, slice and enjoy! STEP 1 Cook your chicken 1/6

Food Photography, Food Inspiration, Recipe Innovation. Just a woman in a ill-lit Los Angeles apartment sharing her love for food with those who want to try some new things! ABOUT ME Hi, I'm Elise Wine (yes, that's my real last name)! I currently live in Los Angeles, but grew up in Boston and was born in France. I share a cozy 2-bedroom apartment with my husband, where the kitchen may be poorly lit, and the stove is electric, but that doesn’t stop me from creating and capturing delicious meals and baked goods. My wonderful husband is my handy dandy food taster and I don't think he's mad about it. As a self-taught and mom-taught cook, my love for food and its diverse cultural roots runs deep. My mom’s work took her to places like Hong Kong, France, Portugal, and Thailand, introducing me to a world of flavors at a young age. Every time she returned, we’d experiment in the kitchen, recreating the dishes she fell in love with in each country. That sparked my love and passion for flavor and variety in food. I believe that life is too short not to explore strange, delicious, and flavorful foods. Food is more than just sustenance; it’s a universal language that brings love, laughter, and lasting memories. Some of my fondest memories revolve around food, from learning to roll sushi with my mom (and her endless patience) to enjoying my grandma’s special “yellow rice” during the holidays—turns out it was just saffron, but how was I supposed to know that?! Whether it’s our family’s annual New Year’s Eve sushi night out or trying out a new recipe, food has always been at the heart of my most cherished moments. I’m thrilled to share my culinary creations and food photography with you so you can get inspired and create memories with your loved ones. Here at Loyal Olive Oil, you’ll find inspired recipes that reflect my love for bold flavors, creative presentation, and the joy that food brings. Fun Facts: I love plain cold pasta straight from the fridge. I've been making my own sushi since I was 10. I love all things Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. I love playing video games. Yes, my last name is really Wine, and yes, I do love wine! I snort when I laugh, and I cook whenever I’m bored, angry, sad, happy, or just plain hungry—so let’s just say I cook a lot. Welcome to Loyal Olive Oil, where food, photography, and flavor come together. BON APPÉTIT! ABOUT MAUI We rescued a puppy in the summer of 2020 and named him MAUI. We named him Maui because he was wandering around the beach when he was found and he has some awesome features that make him look Hawaiian (in our opinion). Also, we love Pixar movies and are obsessed with Moana. He is a goofball and loves being around when I am cooking and photographing all of the goodies. He is a mixed breed for sure. He is mostly Chihuahua with some Toy Fox Terrier and a whole bunch of other breeds. We love him bunches and he's a model for sure so you will probably be seeing a lot of him in future photos! His favorite foods are Beef, Salmon, Shrimp, Broccoli, yogurt, and cheese! ABOUT US Matt and I have been together since 2011 - Woah! We met when we were both 20 working a summer job at a movie theater. This was in a small town between our two home towns in Massachusetts. Our parent's houses being so close together makes holidays a breeze since our families are just two towns apart. We share a huge passion for movies—so much so that we host an Oscar party every year and aim to see a new movie every week. We’re both absolutely in love with The Lord of the Rings series (seriously, the best movies ever made). We also enjoy staying active, whether it’s going on walks, hikes, or spending time at the beach (our first date was on a beach, after all). Our college years took us to different schools in Boston. I pursued Theater at Suffolk (still asking myself, what was I thinking?!), while Matt went to MassArt for Animation, and he’s crushing it! After four years, we moved in together into a small Brighton, MA apartment with a horrendous kitchen. We met some awesome people, had amazing times, and navigated a few crazy work experiences. But after three years, we decided to take a leap and move all the way to Los Angeles. When we arrived in LA, I had never been to California until I stepped off the plane. I was so nervous, but we’ve truly fallen in love with life here. That said, I miss my friends and family back east like crazy. In the summer of 2020, Matt and I had a trip planned to San Diego, one of our all-time favorite places, especially Ocean Beach (OB). That’s where he proposed! Everyone says this, but it truly was amazing—I cried a lot. That same week, we adopted our fur baby, Maui! So, while 2020 was challenging for many reasons, it also turned out to be one of the best years of my life. In the fall of 2021, we got married!!! Planning a wedding during a pandemic was no picnic, but honestly? It was a year filled with unforgettable memories, and I got to spend extra time with friends and family that I might not have had otherwise. September 18, 2021, was one of the best days of my life. Matt is the most incredible human, and I’m seriously one lucky lady. I walked down the aisle to the epic Jurassic Park Theme, and our first dance song was “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story. What did we have to eat did you ask? We kept it true to us. Our favorite sub shop, Monica’s Mercato in Boston, catered about 100 Italian subs, and The Rusty Can, a fantastic BBQ joint, provided brisket, pulled pork, and mac and cheese. For dessert, we indulged in my all-time favorite Boston doughnuts from Union Square Donuts. Oh boy, was it amazingly delicious! So there you have it, a little about Elise, Matt, and Maui! We’re just a couple of movie-loving, food-obsessed, adventure-seeking souls enjoying life in Los Angeles with our adorable pup. LET'S CHAT! Send Thanks for contacting me!

Shortbread was a cookie I grew into. When you're a kid, you tend to want cookies that are ooey, gooey, and full of chocolate...but the older I get the more I crave light, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. What's even better? Light and crumbly shortbread cookies with rainbow sprinkles. These are fun, easy, and delightful with a cup of coffee or tea. CONFETTI SHORTBREAD COOKIES Active Time: 25 Minutes Start to Eat: 1 hour 45 minutes (Including Chill Time) Makes: 25 - 30 Cookies INTRODUCTION Shortbread was a cookie I grew into. When you're a kid, you tend to want cookies that are ooey, gooey, and full of chocolate...but the older I get the more I crave light, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. What's even better? Light and crumbly shortbread cookies with rainbow sprinkles. These are fun, easy, and delightful with a cup of coffee or tea. Side note, if there is ever another egg shortage (crazy pandemic times)...these are eggless! WHATEVER SPRINKLES YOUR COOKIE INGREDIENTS Cookies: 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) of unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup rainbow sprinkles (or desired amount) Drizzle (Optional): 8 ounces white chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter) INSTRUCTIONS In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, set aside. With an electric mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, in a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla. Add the flour mixture at low speed. Before flour is entirely incorporated, add sprinkles. Once the dough starts to come together, dump it onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into 1 or 2 flat circles (roughly 1.5-2 inches thick. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least an hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prep baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Roll the dough out ½ inch thick. Using roughly a 2 ½ inch round cutter, cut out circles. Place circles on the prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart (they will not spread). If desired, use the ends of toothpicks for button indent design. Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes or until the edges just start to get golden brown. Allow to cool to room temperature. While cookies cool, place white chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heat in increments of 30 seconds, mixing between each turn, until completely melted and smooth. Using a spoon or whisk, sprinkle the glaze on the cookies. Allow the chocolate to harden then devour! BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

Ever had the brown sugar shaken espresso at Starbucks? Think of that in dessert form! This is a soft, chewy, decadent blondie with big bold espresso flavor balanced with the nuttiness of the brown butter and the sweetness from the granulated and brown sugars.  ESPRESSO BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES Active Time: 15 minutes Start to Eat: 1 hour Makes: 16 blondies INTRODUCTION Ever had the brown sugar shaken espresso at Starbucks? Think of that in dessert form! This is a soft, chewy, decadent blondie with big bold espresso flavor balanced with the nuttiness of the brown butter and the sweetness from the granulated and brown sugars. You might not need that second cup of coffee! These are packed with espresso powder and real espresso to give you that extra boost of energy. Adapted and Modified from Curly Girl Kitchen Espresso yourself INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g)) of unsalted butter 1 1/3 (290g) cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons espresso powder 2 1/2 cups (300g) of flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons espresso, hot and fresh and extra strong! 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (82g) packed brown sugar 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Now, let's brown that butter! In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter begins to foam and you start to see little brown specks. Cook for another minute then take butter off the heat and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. In a large mixing bowl with whisk, combine the slightly cooled brown butter and granulated sugar (it will look like wet sand). Next, add the vanilla and eggs and mix until well combined and smooth. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder together. Then add that flour mixture to the butter mixture and using a spatula fold it in gently until combined. Prepare your 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper hanging over the edge for easy removal. Then pour your batter into the pan. Next, mix your hot espresso, brown sugar, and flour together until combined and smooth. Pour this over your blondie batter and using a knife or chopstick (that's what I use) gently swirl it into the blondie batter then level the top. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until the edges are set but the blondies themselves may seem underdone and undercooked. This is fine! Do not overbake these or they will end up dry and cakey instead of that heavenly chewy, gooey blondie that you want! Set the pan on a cooling rack, and cool completely in the pan before removing and cutting into squares. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

The perfect cornbread cookie. It's perfectly sweet, uniquely salty, bursting with warm butter and sweet corn flavors, plus rolling it in cornmeal gives it that nutty texture. Cornbread cookies Active Time: 10 minutes Start to Eat: 30 Minutes Makes: 24 Cookies INTRODUCTION Cornbread has always been a wine household favorite. Adding some actual corn and a nice slab of butter - it was heavenly. Fast forward to today and I decided I wanted that same flavor but not in the typical cake-like presentation. I did it. I made the perfect cornbread cookie. It's perfectly sweet, uniquely salty, bursting with warm butter and sweet corn flavors, plus rolling it in cornmeal gives it that nutty texture. They are sooo good. They are perfect for a summer barbeque, or as a treat after a pulled pork sandwich, or maybe you just want a sweet treat after some hot honey pizza... however you choose to enjoy these, you will not be disappointed! What the shuck?! INGREDIENTS 324 grams ( 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) of all-purpose flour 55 grams (1/3 cup) of cornmeal (medium grind - Bob's Red Mill is the best!) 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 315 grams (1 1/4 cups) granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup freeze-dried corn (optional, but I highly recommend! I got mine on amazon HERE! ) For rolling: 55 grams (1/4 cup) sugar 42 grams (1/4 cup) cornmeal INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, salt. In your stand mixer with paddle attachment beat the butter until smooth. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Next, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat until combined. Turn your mixer to low, and add the flour mixture until just combined. Lastly, add the freeze-dried corn if you have it! Mix only until combined. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the sugar 55 grams of sugar and 42 grams of cornmeal in a small bowl. Scoop roughly 2 tablespoons per cookie, roll them into balls and then roll them in the sugar/cornmeal mixture. Place 8 cookies per sheet. Bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are nice and puffy! They should not be browning. Remove from the oven, let cool for 8-10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. *A quick tip is to use a large round cookie cutter right when they get out of the oven to re-shape them into circles, this also helps keep them nice and puffy, instead of flattening out at all. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

Love that cheesy, creamy, crunchy caesar salad? Give it an upgrade and add some pasta! It makes for a heartier meal but you still get the salad. Win-win. CHICKEN Caesar Pasta Salad Active Time: 10 Minutes Start to Eat: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 INTRODUCTION Love that cheesy, creamy, crunchy caesar salad? Give it an upgrade and add some pasta! It makes for a heartier meal but you still get the salad. Win-win. Now, most of you are going to look at the anchovy ingredient and say "not for me". BUT DON'T! Anchovy is in 90% of the Caesar salads you already eat and it does not tasty fishy at all. It gives an amazingly salty and flavorful bite that, if you omit it, will lessen the tastiness of this dish. So please give it a try - you won't regret it! PLEASE ROMAINE CALM INGREDIENTS Chicken: 5-6 Chicken thighs, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Dressing: 1/2 cup of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dijon mustard (I use Grey Poupon) Zest from one lemon (roughly 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon finely chopped anchovies (I always do a heaping tablespoon) 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon malt vinegar (other vinegars work too, red wine, white, rice) 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping Pasta Salad: 12 ounces pasta, like bowties, rotini, or penne 2 large hearts of romaine lettuce INSTRUCTIONS First, let's make the dressing! Whisk in all the ingredients except for the parmesan cheese until well combined. Then add the parmesan cheese and mix well again. Set aside. Now, let's cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta al dente (I usually cook it 3 minutes before the time on the box). Drain and put into a large serving bowl to cool completely to room temperature (at least 10 minutes). While the pasta is cooking, let's cook the chicken! Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, add the chicken. Now add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and toss to evenly cover the chicken. Cook completely, 5-8 minutes then add to the bowl with the pasta, also let cool to room temperature. Cut the romaine hearts into 1-inch pieces. Don't add the romaine until ready to serve (this avoids wilting the lettuce). If you plan to eat it right away, once the pasta and chicken have cooled, add in the romaine and dressing and toss to evenly coat each delicious piece. If you want to eat it later, put everything in the fridge separately, and when you are ready to serve it, add in the dressing and lettuce and toss to coat. (I personally love it cold!) And don't forget to top off with some more parmesan and freshly ground pepper! BON APPETIT! BACK TO SALTY

Cannoli Muffins. The ricotta gives the muffin a wonderfully fluffy and moist texture. The demerara sugar gives it that crunch on the top and then the ricotta glaze and mini chocolate chips give it that classic cannoli look and flavor.  Cannoli Muffins Active Time: 15 minutes Start to Eat: 1 Hour Makes: 6 Jumbo Muffins (or 12 regular) INTRODUCTION Cannoli meet Muffin, Muffin meet Cannoli. Last weekend I wanted to bake something for breakfast but I was really craving a cannoli so I thought to combine them and oh boy am I happy I did. The ricotta gives the muffin a wonderfully fluffy and moist texture. The demerara sugar gives it that sweet crunch on the top and then the ricotta glaze and mini chocolate chips give it that classic cannoli look and flavor. The only bad part? You have to wait for them to cool before eating them all. Holy cannoli INGREDIENTS MUFFIN: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220g) 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 tsp salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 scant cup of granulated sugar (190g) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg, room temperature 1 large egg white, room temperature 1/2 cup whole ricotta (135g), room temperature 2 tablespoons milk, room temperature 1 cup mini chocolate chips 1/4 cup demerara sugar (or coarse sugar) for topping RICOTTA GLAZE: 1/3 cup whole ricotta (95g) 2 tablespoons salted butter (28g) 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted Dash of vanilla extract pinch of salt 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cornstarch and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl with whisk, combine melted butter and oil. Stir in sugar (it will look like wet sand). Next, add the vanilla, egg, and egg white and mix until well combined and smooth. Add in ricotta and whole milk and whisk until well combined. Fold in dry ingredients until almost combined. Add chocolate chips and continue folding until just combined. Next, cover the bowl with a clean, dry kitchen towel and let the batter sit for 15-20 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Fill a 6-muffin tin with batter all the way to the top, sprinkle each muffin with the demerara sugar. Bake for 8 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for another 15-17 minutes. Do not open oven door when lowering temp. The muffins will be slightly golden on the tops when they are done. While they bake, you can make the ricotta glaze! In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until well combined, except for the chocolate chips. Although it will be hard, wait until the muffins have completely cooled in order for the glaze to settle on them correctly and for the muffins to have the ideal texture. The when you are ready to eat, dollop on the glaze, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and enjoy! *If using a regular 12-muffin tin, your muffins will only need about 8-9 minutes on the 350 heat. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS