Red Velvet Oreo Brownies

I'm just going to jump right into how to make these decadent desserts because I don't feel like I need to give you guys an explanation of why I made them... (red velvet, chocolate, more chocolate) But here's how!

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Red Velvet cake mix
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ~18 double stuf Oreos, broken up
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup Hershey's dark chocolate fudge
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

To make the brownie batter, I mixed the box of red velvet, butter, vanilla, and egg.

I pressed it down into a 9x13 pan. You could either grease the pan or use parchment paper like I did.

Then, I broke up the Oreo cookies and evenly layered them on the red velvet brownie mix.

To make the fudge layer, I mixed the sweetened condensed milk and fudge.

I slowly drizzled it over the Oreo cookies.

The final touch is a light sprinkling of chocolate chips! Because there wasn't enough chocolate before ;)

After chillin' in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes, they were perfect! I let them cool in the pan and after about an hour, I just lifted the brownies out using the sides of the parchment paper. 

After they were completely cool, I cut them in about 2 in squares. I didn't get an after shot of the cut brownies, but believe me -- they were amazing!

>> If you end up making this for dessert, tag me in an Instagram post -- @marriedtodavis or #marriedtodavis

Pork Medallions with Balsamic-Honey Glaze

Pork loin medallions were on super sale at Jewel, so I bought a lot (And I mean A LOT). So, I found a few recipes for pork medallions that you'll see here soon... starting with this one!

I started by making the glaze for the pork. I mixed 4 cloves of minced garlic with 3/4 tbsp of dried rosemary. (If you were using fresh rosemary, use 1 tbsp.)

I then added 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar.

Next, I threw in 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Lastly, I added salt and pepper to taste.

To prep the pork, I salt and peppered both sides. Then, I heated some coconut oil (canola or vegetable oil would work just fine) and seared each side of pork for 1 minute. 

I used just 4 pork medallions because I'm not feeding an army, but the glaze recipe can accommodate 1 3/4 to 2 pounds of pork tenderloin. (If you start with a whole tenderloin, cut them down to 1 inch slices)

I placed the pork in a shallow baking dish...

... and poured the amazing smelling glaze over them. I baked them in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted reaches 140 degrees F.

They were delicious! I served them over rice and poured extra glaze over the top. Will loved them, so they're husband approved :)

>> If you end up making this for dinner, tag me in an Instagram post -- @marriedtodavis or #marriedtodavis

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Yes, you read the title correctly. My mother-in-law found this recipe and I jumped at the chance to make them for a family party. Who doesn't love peanut butter and chocolate?

The ingredients include:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 cups plus 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/3 cups miniature Reese's Peanut Butter cups, cut in half
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy

Preparation:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan
• Add 2 cups sugar and cocoa, stir to blend
• Remove from heat, add eggs and vanilla extract
• In another bowl, stir together flour, salt, and baking soda
• Add flour mixture to chocolate mix
• Stir in 2/3 cup PB cups
• Spread out in greased 9x13 pan
• Combine PB and 2 tbsp sugar
• Drop dollops of PB on brownie mix and swirl with a butter knife
• Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes
• Cool for 45 minutes, then sprinkle 2/3 cup of PB cups and gently press them into the brownies
• Let them cool and enjoy!

Original Recipe found here!