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White Chocolate Brownies & A Giveaway

September 21, 2012 by Amy 40 Comments

White Chocolate Brownies

I love living in the South. Sure, the heat index is enough to make you want to just sit in an ice bath all day, but the food?! Oh, the food MORE than makes up for it.

Around here….

…your cooking is judged based on how good your gumbo is
…we embrace stale bread for bread pudding
…we have a love (the drink)/hate (the storm) relationship with hurricanes
…we don’t mind getting our hands dirty to dig out tiny pieces of seafood over newspaper
…a biggie–you know the difference between creole and cajun food

I know a lot of people frown upon Louisiana since there are some stigmas about living here, but I really am blessed to say that this is my home. I just love the little things that make Louisiana home, and even if I don’t live here the rest of my life, I know that Louisiana will always be a part of me. Cheesy, but seriously true.

When I was contacted about reviewing a cookbook called “The Southern Foodie“, I just couldn’t resist. The book, written by food/drink/travel writer Chris Chamberlain, features recipes from favorite restaurants in the South and it’s organized by state. Of course, when I got the cookbook, I frantically flipped through the pages and bookmarked numerous recipes.

I was very happy to see Louisiana well-represented in the book, too. There are some great staples in there, like red beans and rice, pralines and bread pudding, to name a few. Besides the classics, I found that there are some fun, out of the box recipes, like barbequed oysters and sweet potato-andouille soup. This book is great for someone trying to get a feel for Southern food, and even for Southerners, it’s impressive how many different recipes the author has in here that I’ve never heard of.

One of the hardest things for me when I find a good cookbook is to choose a first recipe. I actually have quite a few that I want to try, but I was really in the mood to bake, so I decided to make these white chocolate brownies. I love that brownies bake up so quickly and you don’t have to fork out the mixer to make them. It’s sort of dangerous how easy brownies are to throw together and these were no exception. 🙂 This brownie is a white chocolate brownie base with white and bittersweet chocolate mixed in. Often times, I find white chocolate desserts to be a little too sweet, but I really think the bittersweet chocolate helped to balance things out a good bit. I ended up halving the recipe, since the original recipe makes two 13×9 inch pans worth of brownies (the halved recipe is below). I sent these to work with my husband, and found out that some people enjoyed 2-3 brownies on their own, so this recipe is definitely a winner. Based on this recipe, I can’t wait to give some others a try!

Now, you know I wouldn’t just dangle this cookbook in front of y’all without having a giveaway. 🙂 The publisher sent me extra books to giveaway to two lucky readers!

Cookbook Giveaway

To enter, just let me know What’s your favorite Southern dish or what Southern dish have you always wanted to try?

For an extra entry, tweet “I entered to win a copy of “The Southern Foodie” from @niftyfoodie. Enter here: http://bit.ly/Um2ByC” (and also leave an additional comment letting me know that you tweeted).

You have until Friday, October 5th at 11:59pm to comment.

Just a note: Only continental US readers can enter this giveaway.

 

 

 

CONGRATS to Nichole (Commenter #6) and Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie (Commenter #14). I sent you an email…you have 48 hours to respond!

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this cookbook from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. They also provided the copies of the book to giveaway. All opinions are my own.

White Chocolate Brownies
Source: The Southern Foodie (I was given permission by the publisher to post this)

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, cut into 4 tbsp. pieces
  • 6 oz. finely chopped white chocolate
  • 3 large eggs
  • pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 oz. coarsely chopped white chocolate
  • 4 oz. coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter on low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the finely chopped white chocolate and stir until the chocolate is melted. Remove the pan from heat, and allow it to cool.
  3. While the chocolate is cooling, add the eggs and salt to a large bowl and whisk well, until the eggs are light and frothy. Slowly add the sugar and butter/chocolate mixture while mixing, and then add the vanilla extract and flour. Mix the batter until everything is smooth and well-combined. Add the coarsely chopped white and bittersweet chocolate and mix them in well.
  4. Pour the batter into your greased pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut the brownies and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Chris says

    September 21, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Having grown-up in Charleston, SC, there is only one answer for me… Shrimp n’ Grits!

    Reply
  2. Catherine says

    September 21, 2012 at 7:38 am

    I’m from Mississippi, so: Southern fried catfish!

    Reply
  3. The Home Cook says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I love grits. Love them. Especially shrimp and grits.

    Reply
  4. The Home Cook says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:17 am

    I tweeted the giveaway. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Catherine says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:22 am

    I also tweeted: https://twitter.com/southwich/status/249125706041274368

    Reply
  6. Nichole says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Though I love me some shrimp & grits, I have to say that gumbo is hands down my favorite, especially my dad’s with my mom’s potato salad on the side! YUM!

    Reply
  7. Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:12 am

    A while back I found a recipe called “Chicken Cobbler Casserole” in Southern Living. It is soooooo good!!

    Reply
  8. Ally says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I will always love grits but fried okra is up there, too!

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I moved to Nashville last year and I have to say, the fried chicken and biscuits I’ve had since moving here have blown my mind! I also have to try hot chicken.

    Reply
  10. Mandy Blank says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I love a great mac & cheese!!!

    Reply
  11. Lizzie C says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I’ve wanted to master grits.

    Reply
  12. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I only recently tried Chess Pie for the first time, so I would love to try and make it myself.

    Reply
  13. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway

    Reply
  14. cassie says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:33 am

    banana pudding. I have a major sweet tooth problem.

    Reply
  15. Mauricio Ramirez says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I’ve never had gumbo. It always looks delicious though

    Reply
  16. Megan says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I’m a big fan of fried catfish!

    Reply
  17. Cece says

    September 21, 2012 at 11:41 am

    hands down my fave is grits!

    Reply
  18. Cece says

    September 21, 2012 at 11:49 am

    and I tweeted 🙂
    https://twitter.com/PicklePicnic/status/249188441852624896

    Reply
  19. Chelai says

    September 21, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    What Southern dish have you always wanted to try?

    I have always wanted to try jambalaya but haven’t done it yet.

    Reply
  20. Stacey says

    September 21, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    I LOVE mac n cheese!

    Reply
  21. Jeri says

    September 21, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I’m southern so I only cook that way…I’d have to say my favorite is anything made with gulf seafood!!

    Reply
  22. gail says

    September 21, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    i’ve never tried grits

    Reply
  23. Kelsey says

    September 21, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Oh man, just one Southern dish? That’s not even possible! A year ago, I probably would’ve answered with banana pudding but after my trip to New Orleans I am so torn! I still love my good ol’ banana pudding but I also ate the heck out of some amazing jambalaya in NOLA.

    Reply
  24. Kelsey says

    September 21, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    I also tweeted!

    Reply
  25. Krystal R {Mrs. Regueiro's Plate} says

    September 22, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    MMMM, grits with bacon and shrimp sound so good right now!

    Reply
  26. Meghan Finley says

    September 23, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I love fried green tomatoes and any kind of greens.

    Reply
  27. Meghan Finley says

    September 23, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    https://twitter.com/immortalb4/status/249924912100282371

    Reply
  28. CJ says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I’m a GA girl living out west & as far as a true southern dish done right its gotta be chicken n dumpling with real hand rolled noodle dumplings (none of that biscuit ball nonsense). I lived in Nola 4 years and grillades & grits are amazing too. But we must never forget boiled peanuts. I’d kill for some green peanuts at the FM here. When I ask-people think I’m crazy.

    Reply
  29. HilLesha says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    I love Extra-Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.

    Reply
  30. HilLesha says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    I tweeted at https://twitter.com/HilLesha/status/250077579824988163

    Reply
  31. Melanie says

    September 24, 2012 at 8:51 am

    This week I think I am going to attempt my first fish courtbouillion!

    Reply
  32. Brette says

    September 24, 2012 at 10:37 am

    My favorite Southern dish is fried chicken, which we love to have with lemonade and hoe cakes!

    Reply
  33. Heather says

    September 24, 2012 at 11:48 am

    There is nothing better than my mama’s fried chicken with rice and gravy–seriously the best!

    Reply
  34. Heather says

    September 24, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I tweeted about it as well!

    Reply
  35. TC says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    collard greens are my favorite southern dish. yummy.

    Reply
  36. katrina says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    love my dad’s homemade pumpkin pie

    Reply
  37. Sushma says

    September 25, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Fried chicken is my all time favorite!

    Reply
  38. rebecca f. says

    September 26, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Corn pudding would be my favorite. It’s a nice balance of sweet and savory!

    Reply
  39. Charla says

    September 28, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I have so many favorites but shrimp and grits are somewhere at the top of the list!

    Reply
  40. Jill says

    October 5, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Shrimp and Grits. Never thought I would like it but, done right it is soooo good!

    Reply

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