http://cookshack.publishpath.comSun, 22 Nov 2009 09:03:54 GMThttp://cookshack.publishpath.com/baked-smoked-bananas1Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:12:35 GMTCookshack

4 bananas

4, 3-inch sprigs, fresh rosemary

4 teaspoons maple syrup

4 Tablespoons ground pecans

Cut unpeeled bananas in halves, lengthwise. Put unpeeled banana halves in smoker. Load wood box with small chunk of hickory wood and rosemary. Smoke-cook for 25 minutes at 180F.

Heat conventional oven to 400F. Remove bananas from skin and place on lightly greased pan. Spread 1/2 tsp. of maple syrup and 1/2 Tbs. of nuts on each banana half. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
 
Yield: 4 servings]]>http://cookshack.publishpath.com/baked-smoked-bananas1http://cookshack.publishpath.com/moonshiners-chocolate-cake-with-smoked-chocolate-ganache-frosting1Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:11:17 GMTCookshack

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup hot coffee

1 cup milk

2 each whole eggs

1 teaspoon bourbon

Sift together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, two times. Add oil, coffee, and milk, mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and bourbon, beat 2 more minutes. Batter will be thin. Pour into two greased and floured 9" cake pans, or two 8" cake pans and six muffin cups.

Bake at 325F for 25 - 30 minutes.

Cool cakes 15 minutes before removing from pans. Cool on wire racks.

Smoked Chocolate Ganache Frosting

• 2 pounds semi-sweet chocolate, grated
• 1 pint fresh whipping cream
• 6 ounces bourbon

Grate chocolate into a stainless steel mixing bowl or hotel pan. Add cream.

Place in smoker and smoke at 185F for 30 minutes over hickory, apple, oak or pecan shells. Stir mixture every 15 minutes. If you desire a heavier smoke flavor increase the smoking time by 15 minutes. If chocolate mixture is not completely melted after 30 minutes, place over a double boiler and bring up to 160F, whisk until homogenous, add bourbon, whisk until smooth. Cool thoroughly.

When you are ready to frost cake beat until fluffy on mixing machine and decorate cake.

Yield: Two 9" double layer cakes]]>http://cookshack.publishpath.com/moonshiners-chocolate-cake-with-smoked-chocolate-ganache-frosting1http://cookshack.publishpath.com/pumpkin-maple-nut-bread1Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:10:29 GMTCookshack

9 prunes

3 Tablespoons water

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cup cans solid pack pumpkin

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 egg whites, beaten to blend

Soak prunes in a dish of water for 30 minutes. Smoke over over cherry wood for 20 minutes at 225F.

Pre-heat conventional oven to 350F.

Butter a 9x5x2 1/2 inch loaf pan.

Puree smoked prunes and water in processor until smooth.

Combine flour, sugar, oats, baking soda, allspice and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix pumpkin, pecans, maple syrup, oil, egg whites and pureed prunes in a large bowl. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture (batter will be thick). Spoon batter into loaf pan ¾ full. Smooth top and bake for 65 minutes.

Turn out on rack and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 1 loaf

COOKSHACK 1997-98 Smoked Foods Recipe Sweepstakes First Place Winner, Smoked Desserts Division]]>http://cookshack.publishpath.com/pumpkin-maple-nut-bread1