Italian French Toast

This is a very simple breakfast recipe, that works for three to four people. I help my dad make french toast in the morning on the weekends becuase its a simple recipe that is easy enough for me to do. I believe at one time, I will be able to make this recipe as perfect as the way dad makes it.
Ingredients:

• 2- 3 day old Italian bread loaves
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 
• 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• dash of salt
• Optional: powdered sugar for topping

Steps:

1. Slice bread in 3/4 inch slices
2. mix all ingredients above together in a large bowl or container to fit two to three slices of bread at a time to soak on both sides
3. heat non-stick skillet to medium heat
4. add as many slices at a time that the skillet will fit
5. allow to brown for three to four minutes on each side and remove to warm dish
6. complete all slices and top with powdered sugar 
7. enjoy with maple syrup

In the morning before Church, my family loves to eat french toast with some eggs or some taylor ham. I love it so much; I nearly eat all the french toast myself. Even though I am not a big syrup or powdered sugar guy, I still like my breakfast foods. I never put syrup or anything sugary on top of things like pancakes or waffles. Maybe if I am in a good mood, I will cut up some fresh fruits and top it with that instead.

Mug Cake

I was always looking to make a small serving brownie that can be presented nicely and tasted great. During the winter, it is a great warm snack after school. It's a very simple recipe, with minimal amount of  ingredients and clean up. There are many different kinds of mug cakes out there, but I like this one the best.

Ingredients:

• 1 large mug *microwave safe*
• 2 tbsp self raising flour
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tbsp cocoa
• 1 tsp instant coffee power (optional)
• 1 small egg
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil (or vegetable oil)
• 3 chocolate chips

Steps:

1. get the large mug
2. put all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, and coffee powder) in the mug and mix it all together
3. crack the 1 egg into the mug, and mix well with fork
4. add the milk, oil, and a couple chocolate chips if you want
5. put the mug in the microwave and let it bake for 2 1/2 minutes on full power
6. watch the mug while in the microwave to prevent it from spilling over 
7. after its done in the microwave, let it sit for 1 minute before serving or eating

My sister would always ask me to make brownies for her all the time, and I would never do it because the process and cleaning was never my favorite thing to do. Instead, l looked up for a small brownie cake to make. I tried many recipes, and there was a lot of trial and error  to find the right one. This was the easiest way out to make my sister happy, and to utilize my time wisely.

Toblerone Cheesecake

This a brand new creation that I have come across, looking around for new and great dessert flavors. Even though I am not able to enjoy this treat, the people I made it for really enjoyed it because of the way it was presented in a mould and flavors that combined very well. I was looking for a new challenge that could give me the gratitude of finishing.
Ingredients: 

• Biscuit base
• 150 g dark chocolate digestives
• 75 g salted butter
• 40 g toasted almond flakes 
• cheesecake filling
• 200 g full fat cream cheese
• 175 ml double cream
• 2 tbsp honey
• 200 g Toblerone
• extras
• 150 g milk chocolate, to line
• 50 g almond nougat brittle

Steps:

1. melt the chocolate in a bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds, stirring it after each interval, until it has become a liquid
2. pour and spoon the chocolate liquid into a upside down pyramid silicone mold ( you may skip this stage if you are making a normal cheesecake)
3. melt the Toblerone in a bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, then leave to cool slightly as it needs to be liquid, but should not be hot for the next stage
4. whip the double cream until they for stiff peaks
5. beat the full fat cream cheese with the honey in another bowl, then fold in the whipped cream
6. fold the melted chocolate until it's all equally and evenly combined
7. pour this mix into the pyramid silicon moulds to fill 3/4 of the mould 
8. put a couple pieces of almond nougat brittle
9. put in freezer for approximately 15 min. to let it set up or the fridge for a normal cheesecake
10. grind up all the biscuits with the almonds and then stir through the melted butter 
11. press onto the top of the frozen cheesecake mix and compact as much as possible without damaging the pyramid of the cheesecake
12. return it to the freezer to let it settle once again
13. turn out the pyramids onto a serving plate and let them in the fridge to thaw out for an hour or let it thaw out in room temp for about 10 min 
14. then enjoy

 My family said it was great and that this good for little family get togethers with a couple of family and friends over. It is not one of the easiest creations to make becuase it takes somewhat skill not to ruin the presentation that is created throughout the whole process, but I am not telling people that they should not bake and watch. But to make it until you have mastered it to a certain extent, becuase every recipe accomplished will give one a advantage for the next recipe.