Espresso Yourself: Cooking Challenge #7

[Trilt]

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Week number seven!

To reiterate the challenge:
Each week will have a different food posted, and the challenge is to prepare a dish highlighting (or at least utilizing) that food. You then take a picture, chow down, and then post it on the thread, with comments and (hopefully!) a recipe. Easy peasy!

Additionally, the food for the next week will be posted along with the current week, so anybody who doesn't have the ingredient on hand can put it on their shopping list.

Current Week's Food: Coffee

Beans and other coffee derivatives are definitely fair game!
Current Week Dates: Monday, 7/2 through Sunday, 7/9

Next Week's Food: Phyllo/Filo Dough (Go out and get some if you don't have it!)
Next Week's Dates: Monday, 7/10 through Saturday, 7/17

Need Inspiration? Tastespotting, Foodgawker, Nibbledish, or Photograzing may help you out!

And one bad joke:

This coffee tastes like mud!
Well, it was ground this morning.​

 

[Trilt]

Searching for coffee recipes I found this... looks amazing.

 

[abbercadaver]

Searching for coffee recipes I found this... looks amazing.

Uh, yeah it does. DELISH.

 

[equineconstant]

I don't like coffee 😛 But I do have a really good recipe with Filo dough, maybe I'll use this as an excuse to make it next week.

 

[abbercadaver]

I don't like coffee 😛 But I do have a really good recipe with Filo dough, maybe I'll use this as an excuse to make it next week.

I'm not a big fan of it, either. Or tomatoes for that matter (but I'm trying hard to remedy this). I'm finding this thread is a good chance to find some recipe that sounds good with an ingredient that I am less than fond of.

You should try something just for fun. 🙂 Make it for friends this week for dinner. Make a coffee cake or something, and wrap up pieces and bring it to work with you to share. Taste one, but if you don't like it, gift it away! 😀

P.S. My recipe will be made tonight. Will post pictures and tell you how it was.

 

[Trilt]

I don't like coffee 😛 But I do have a really good recipe with Filo dough, maybe I'll use this as an excuse to make it next week.

I don't really like coffee to drink, either, but I do like it in desserts and savory foods. I'm going to make some sort of dry rub with it this week. 😍

 

[abbercadaver]

I don't really like coffee to drink, either, but I do like it in desserts and savory foods. I'm going to make some sort of dry rub with it this week. 😍

Its good on ribs that way!

 

[abbercadaver]

Coffee and brown sugar marinated pork loin. With red pepper coconut risotto.

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Risotto: http://www.sideofsneakers.com/2010/...rules-coconut-risotto-with-black-beans-mango/
Ended up killing my mango, so didn't add it. Did scrape it up and tasted a few bites with it, and liked the risotto MUCH better without the Mango. Also left out the black beans. Almost added black-eyed peas....SO glad I just left it as is. Such subtle, yet complex flavor. Might have been way too much with the mango and black beans.

Pork: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...coffee-marinated-pork-chops-recipe/index.html
Didn't have molasses, used 3/4 cup of brown sugar instead. Really good. Coffee flavor was a little overpowering (might be because I had hazelnut beans?) to the hubs, but I thought the pork itself was really good, and with a little dip in the reduced sauce every couple of bites was amazing. 😍

 

[Trilt]

Coffee and brown sugar marinated pork loin. With red pepper coconut risotto.

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Recipes! Especially for the coconut risotto. 😍

My rub's ready: 🙂 (Not a very exciting picture...)

 

[abbercadaver]

Recipes! Especially for the coconut risotto. 😍

My rub's ready: 🙂 (Not a very exciting picture...)

Edited to contain recipes! I'll mention I did adjust my coconut risotto for two (a serving size is 1/4 cup, and the recipe called for 1/5 cups), but still ended up using a whole can of coconut milk, and a can of vegetable stock. And probably close to 1/2 cup of chardonnay...maybe a little more. I like the nutty kick it adds. Didn't use onion powder or lime. Used just a dash of garlic powder. I always use a LOT more liquid in my risotto than the recipes call for. But they end up SO creamy. Mmm....

Your rub is exciting me! Show me the meat! (that's what she said? )

 

[Trilt]

My meat is not very exciting! It's for burgers, no beautiful slab of meat to show off. Very curious to see how this turns out.

 

[Emiloo4]

Coffee and brown sugar marinated pork loin. With red pepper coconut risotto.

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Risotto: http://www.sideofsneakers.com/2010/...rules-coconut-risotto-with-black-beans-mango/
Ended up killing my mango, so didn't add it. Did scrape it up and tasted a few bites with it, and liked the risotto MUCH better without the Mango. Also left out the black beans. Almost added black-eyed peas....SO glad I just left it as is. Such subtle, yet complex flavor. Might have been way too much with the mango and black beans.

Pork: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...coffee-marinated-pork-chops-recipe/index.html
Didn't have molasses, used 3/4 cup of brown sugar instead. Really good. Coffee flavor was a little overpowering (might be because I had hazelnut beans?) to the hubs, but I thought the pork itself was really good, and with a little dip in the reduced sauce every couple of bites was amazing. 😍

 

[abbercadaver]

Haha, thanks Emi. Drool your way down to Red Stick before school, and I'll cook ya up some. 😉

 

[Trilt]

Coffee rubbed cheeseburgers with texas BBQ sauce! They were very nommy, I'll probably cook them again. Recipe from here.

Made a couple changes, first being I halved everything to just make four.

Coffee-Rubbed Cheeseburgers with Texas Barbecue Sauce
from Bon Appetit, July 2009

Coffee Rub
1 tablespoon instant coffee (or freshly ground)
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Used cinammon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt

Barbecue Sauce
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce Used soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced Half an anaheim pepper instead
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

Burgers
8 slices bacon
2 lb ground turkey
8 slices cheese
8 toasted hamburger rolls Sliced up a ciabatta loaf
red onion, tomato, lettuce, etc. (mushrooms!)
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[PetPony]

Trilt, I already got hungry when I saw it on fb. I'm not planning on eating again today, but seeing it here again is making it hard!

 

[Trilt]

Trilt, I already got hungry when I saw it on fb. I'm not planning on eating again today, but seeing it here again is making it hard!

I'm sorry it was really gooodddd!

 

[PetPony]

Looks like it! Can you really taste the coffee? Because I don't like coffee taste at all.. Still looks so good though!

 

[Trilt]

Looks like it! Can you really taste the coffee? Because I don't like coffee taste at all.. Still looks so good though!

Not really, actually I was a little disappointed in how little I tasted the coffee, haha. The rub has quite a bit of brown sugar in it and I pretty much just tasted the caramelized sugar on the outside of the burger. Covered in bbq sauce. Yum.

 

[abbercadaver]

OMG.

 

[Trilt]

Two days left, guys. I know this week's a bit tougher but you can do it. 😀

 

[T_Rose]

I made this on Thursday, but never got around to posting it until now.

Back: Mocha Iced Fusion
Found Here: http://coffeerecipes.com/mocha-iced-fushion/
Recipe: Blend together 3/4 cup milk, 2 cups ice (used more than recipe called for), 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and two single-serve packets of instant suisse mocha (or 3 tablespoons if you don't have the packets).

I liked this one because it reminded me of the Starbucks vanilla frappuccino drinks. I don't like coffee (which is the whole reason I just bought single-serve packets to use for the recipes), but I'm addicted to those drinks. 😛

Front: Coffee Souffle
Can Be Found here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/coffee-souffle/
Recipe: Heat 1-1/2 cup strong coffee (I used instant packets again to make the coffee), 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and a packet of gelatin in a double boiler. Once everything dissolves, add another 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and add 3 egg yolks. Once the mixture starts sticking to the back of a spoon and becomes thicker (it's really hard to figure out when this happens), turn off the heat. Whip 3 egg whites until they become nice and foamy. Mix this and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla into the first mixture. Pour into bowls or cups and cool in the refrigerator until the mixture sets.

This was actually surprisingly good. It's really cool because the mixture separates into layers as it chills. 😀 I should have taken it out of the glass and inverted it on a plate before taking the picture. I think that would have made it look more appealing.

One more thing: That cheeseburger looks good!

 

[PetPony]

I like the puppy in the background. 😍

 

[T_Rose]

I like the puppy in the background. 😍

Thanks! I like her too, but unfortunately, she's not mine. 🙁 I was just watching her. I never was a fan of poodles, but I think this one may have captured my heart. 😛

 

[PetPony]

Thanks! I like her too, but unfortunately, she's not mine. 🙁 I was just watching her. I never was a fan of poodles, but I think this one may have captured my heart. 😛

I was never a fan either until I had one for a weekend. I'm so in love with them now. Only the Standard Poodles though. Not the little ones.

 

[T_Rose]

I was never a fan either until I had one for a weekend. I'm so in love with them now. Only the Standard Poodles though. Not the little ones.

Me too. 🙂 Only standards. I've decided I want to own a standard poodle during some point in my life.

 

[PetPony]

Me too. 🙂 Only standards. I've decided I want to own a standard poodle during some point in my life.

When it wasn't sure whether that Poodle was gonna make it into the program, I was contemplating adopting her. But only her. If I get my own dog, it will have to be a pit bull or GS.
😍

 

[T_Rose]

When it wasn't sure whether that Poodle was gonna make it into the program, I was contemplating adopting her. But only her. If I get my own dog, it will have to be a pit bull or GS.
😍

When I get my own dog, I would like some kind of bird dog. The sad part is that I don't hunt. I just like how they look. 😛

 

[Bracco Pointer]

So, I know this is day late . . . but I made this recipe today and (belatedly) realized, "oh it fits the coffee cooking challenge." This is my take on a chocolate tres leches cake, and it worked out gloriously. This thing is sinful.

Chocolate Cake
3 oz chopped dark chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs separated
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp salt

1. Microwave chocolate and butter for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave again until soft, and then stir smooth. Let cool.
2. Oven at 350. Butter bottom and sides of 9x13 pan.
3. Add the sugar to the yolks and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
4. Sift remaining dry ingredients in large bowl, then whisk together and make a well in the center.
5. Gently whisk coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla into sugar mixture.
6. Gradually stir liquid into dry ingredients using a wooden spoon until blended. Stir in chocolate mix.
7. In a new bowl, whip egg whites and salt until they form peaks.
8. With a rubber spatula gently fold egg whites into cake batter.
9. Put into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
10. After taking the cake out of the oven, poke slits every 1” with butter knife throughout the cake.
11. Pour previously prepared tres leche sauce over the cake.
12. Refrigerate, and top with Kahlua Raspberries before serving.

Tres Leche Sauce
4oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
14oz sweetened condensed milk
12oz evaporated milk
pinch salt

Combine ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat until warm. Mix well.

Raspberry Topping
1/4 cup and 2 tbsp water, divided
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (I used Bailey's Irish Creme)
1 1/2 tsp corn starch
6 oz fresh raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar

1. In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup of water and liqueur.
2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. In a cup, combine remaining water and corn starch.
4. Return liqueur mix to a boil, whisk in cornstarch mix, heat (stirring) until thick. Cool.
5. Toss raspberries with sugar, and then add liqueur mix. Toss until the raspberries are evenly coated. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

 

[Trilt]

So, I know this is day late . . . but I made this recipe today and (belatedly) realized, "oh it fits the coffee cooking challenge." This is my take on a chocolate tres leches cake, and it worked out gloriously. This thing is sinful.

Chocolate Cake
3 oz chopped dark chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs separated
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp salt

1. Microwave chocolate and butter for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave again until soft, and then stir smooth. Let cool.
2. Oven at 350. Butter bottom and sides of 9x13 pan.
3. Add the sugar to the yolks and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
4. Sift remaining dry ingredients in large bowl, then whisk together and make a well in the center.
5. Gently whisk coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla into sugar mixture.
6. Gradually stir liquid into dry ingredients using a wooden spoon until blended. Stir in chocolate mix.
7. In a new bowl, whip egg whites and salt until they form peaks.
8. With a rubber spatula gently fold egg whites into cake batter.
9. Put into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
10. After taking the cake out of the oven, poke slits every 1” with butter knife throughout the cake.
11. Pour previously prepared tres leche sauce over the cake.
12. Refrigerate, and top with Kahlua Raspberries before serving.

Tres Leche Sauce
4oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
14oz sweetened condensed milk
12oz evaporated milk
pinch salt

Combine ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat until warm. Mix well.

Raspberry Topping
1/4 cup and 2 tbsp water, divided
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (I used Bailey's Irish Creme)
1 1/2 tsp corn starch
6 oz fresh raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar

1. In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup of water and liqueur.
2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. In a cup, combine remaining water and corn starch.
4. Return liqueur mix to a boil, whisk in cornstarch mix, heat (stirring) until thick. Cool.
5. Toss raspberries with sugar, and then add liqueur mix. Toss until the raspberries are evenly coated. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

This sounds amazing, as I sit here and eat cold, leftover pizza.

I'm really intrigued by that coffee souffle, too!

 

[T_Rose]

I'm really intrigued by that coffee souffle, too!

Bringing this thread back from the dead. 😛 Hopefully someone will get this, I couldn't resist saying this:
The cake is a lie!!!

And here is another picture of the coffee stuff I made outside of the glass.

 

[equineconstant]

Bringing this thread back from the dead. 😛 Hopefully someone will get this, I couldn't resist saying this:
The cake is a lie!!!

You must've missed me posting a cake recipe involving 3 tbsp. rhubarb, on fire and sediment-shaped sediment in (I think it was) one of the WW threads, then. 😉

 

[PetPony]

No everyone compulsively checks the WW threads. 😉

 

[equineconstant]

The point was that I got the reference and like saying things like "3 tbsp. rhubarb, on fire." The fact that it was in a WW thread was not the point--and may not have even been accurate.

 

[PetPony]

I was kidding. I got what you meant. 😛

 

[T_Rose]

You must've missed me posting a cake recipe involving 3 tbsp. rhubarb, on fire and sediment-shaped sediment in (I think it was) one of the WW threads, then. 😉

Yay! Someone got it! 😛 My favorite video-game! Nice avatar of Skitty by the way. I prefer Eevee.

No everyone compulsively checks the WW threads. 😉

Nope. I've not been on those threads in forever! I gave up after I decided not to join in.