Stephanies birthday was Monday, so we had family dinner Sunday night. As many of you know, we ALWAYS have birthday dinner. This year she asked for shisk-ka-bobs and rice a roni. (Jessi calls them es-kabobs) I made skewers with teriaki chicken, steak,vegetables and shrimp and jalepenos wrapped with bacon. (the recipe should follow soon, as this is a favorite summer staples around our house, thanks to Jon.) Nich grilled the whole mess and we had a delightful dinner.
I cheated on the dessert. I did. It may not look like it, but I did. This is what I do when Im planning a dinner party and feel pressed for time, I cheat. (Remember Jenni's birthday cake?) It turns out different each time, but here is what I did this time.
Go to the bakery counter at your local grocery store and ask them for two layers of white cake, unfrosted. I also bought one big can of cream cheese frosting, one white chocolate bar , a jar of raspberry jam and a small container of raspberries.
I put frosting on the top of the first layer, and then spread the jam on it. I used the jam to stick the two layers of the cake together. I iced the sides and top of the cake of the cake with the frosting, and then I shaved the white chocolate bar and put the shreads on the sides of the cake, up to the top rim of the cake. Then places the berries on the top of the cake and shaved more white chocolate on it.
voila~ a beautiful and yummy cake. Mike asked me if I put cheese on the cake..........cheese? That's chocolate!
Go to the bakery counter at your local grocery store and ask them for two layers of white cake, unfrosted. I also bought one big can of cream cheese frosting, one white chocolate bar , a jar of raspberry jam and a small container of raspberries.
I put frosting on the top of the first layer, and then spread the jam on it. I used the jam to stick the two layers of the cake together. I iced the sides and top of the cake of the cake with the frosting, and then I shaved the white chocolate bar and put the shreads on the sides of the cake, up to the top rim of the cake. Then places the berries on the top of the cake and shaved more white chocolate on it.
voila~ a beautiful and yummy cake. Mike asked me if I put cheese on the cake..........cheese? That's chocolate!
