3 batch little Recipes

all-purpose flour, natural unsweetened cocoa (not dutch-process), baking soda, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened (1 stick), sugar, whole eggs, at room temperature, egg yolk, at room temperature, vanilla, water, semi sweet chocolate, finely chopped, heavy cream, flavorings for 1 batch frosting: 2 tbsp coffee liqueur, eau de vie (fruit brandy-such as: framboise, a raspberry-flavored brandy), or dark rum; or 1/2 tsp mint extract or orange extract, fresh raspberries , colorful candies, or chopped pistachios (optional)

anchovy & cherry tomato bruschetta, french bread loafs, garlic, peeled but left whole, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt flakes and coarsely ground black pepper, tomatoes, stalks removed and sliced, anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained, grill the bread, cut the bread diagonally across into thin slices. heat a ridged cast iron griddle pan over a medium heat , add some of the bread slices and grill for about 1 minute on each side until golden and very slightly charred in places., season the bread, as soon as each batch of bread is ready , rub 1 side of each slice with a peeled garlic clove, then drizzle with a little of the olive oil and sprinkle with some sea salt flakes and pepper., finally, top each slice of bread with 2 slices of tomato and 1 twisted anchovy fillet. serve straight away.