Chef Trevs

Fudgy Cocoa Powder Brownies

Ingredients:
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until glossy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.

Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is set with a shiny, crackly crust and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing for clean, fudgy squares.

Plum Bread

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup plums, pitted and chopped into small pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped plums and walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Honey Lime Shrimp & Avocado Brown Rice Stack

Ingredients:

For the Honey Lime Shrimp

½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Brown Rice Base

1 cup cooked brown rice

½ tsp salt

1 tsp olive oil

For the Avocado Layer

1 ripe avocado, diced

1 tsp lime juice

Pinch of salt

Optional Garnishes

Chopped fresh cilantro

Sliced green onions

Lime wedges

Directions:

Prepare the Shrimp

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Toss shrimp in the mixture and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

Prepare the Brown Rice

Warm the cooked brown rice and season lightly with salt and olive oil.

For stacking, use a small round mold or bowl to shape the rice into a compact layer on the serving plate.

Prepare the Avocado

Toss diced avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Layer over the shaped brown rice.

Assemble the Stack

Place cooked honey lime shrimp on top of the avocado layer.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, and a lime wedge on the side.

Serve immediately.

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10-Minute Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Ingredients :

1 lb shrimp, peeled

2 tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions :

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and shrimp.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.

4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

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