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   Dinner has usually been in the hands of my mother. Tonight was much more different. Catering to her title as "Baketress" my sister Lili decided to take over dinner. For fear that she would burn down the house, my mother made a back-up dish. My sister Ella and I created a delightful salad. Creating tonight a "Cook-off" One Pot Wonder #2,463 (Rice, chicken, broccoli, and cheese) By Heather Micola      This dish was a lovely meal. The rice had been mixed with cheese. A rotisserie chicken from Costco was shredded up and placed in the pot with frozen broccoli. The "One pot wonder" As Chef Heather called it, was a delightful masterpiece.  "The rice was excellent"- Heather Micola Mac-and-Cheese  By Lilianna Micola    The simple dish had a few minor falls. The noodles had been a bit under cooked, creating a slightly tender noodle. The cheese sauce had a nice flavour, yet it was a bit bland. besides these few details, the meal was...

   From lemon to espresso, dacquoise are certainly on the list fanciest desserts-- not to mention some of the most challenging. For those of you who don't know what a dacquoise is, it is "a cake made with layers of nut meringue and whipped cream or buttercream." And that is what I am making today.      Today's recipe comes from here , but mine isn't exactly like that one, it's more of a spin on the recipe (including most of the same ingredients).    My dacquoise is being placed in a pan for serving, instead of standing alone like a traditional cake. Also, I am topping it with chocolate chips and chopped almonds. In addition, I put coffee inside the buttercream.    I must say, as a beginner, I am quite satisfied with the outcome. I am bringing this dacquoise to my table at a ladies tea at my church tonight. I can hardly wait!