Busy Diva's Dinner Menu: 05/01/2012

Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Mini Mocha Muffins

So I'm having more fun with my mini muffin pan. This time it's chocolate. These darling bite-sized treats are wonderful. Mix up a batch or two, since they freeze nicely. Pop them out as company comes by. You'll be the diva with the most-est.

And apparently, as you are mixing the egg and butter, if you put it all in the microwave to soften the butter a little and the egg solidifies a bit, it's still okay! These came out great.

Mini Mocha Muffins

1/3 cup coffee

1 package quick-cooking oats

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking cocoa

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup chocolate chips

In a pretty mixing bowl, smoosh butter and sugars.
Stir in egg yolk and vanilla.
Stir in oats and coffee.
Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or so.

Make it a meal: Serve after a lovely brunch of Mini Frittatas (see recipe) and Chicken Meatloaf Muffins (See Recipe).

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon