8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup finely crushed red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies
6 1/2 tablespoons sugar

3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Coarsely crushed peppermints
Powdered sugar
chocolate, chip, peppermint

4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 small onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped chile pepper, hot or mild
6-8 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped (optional)
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon sea salt
4 tablespoons whey (if not available, use an additional 1 tablespoon salt)
1/4 cup filtered water
garlic, onion, tomato, greens, pepper, organic

1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 oz fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed; 2 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
cranberry, black, pepper