Chocolate M&M Pudding Sundaes

Hey Fatties!
A quick, easy and delicious way to satisfy all those chocolate addicts out there. You can always do this with instant pudding or the cook and serve type, but this an easy way to make homemade chocolate pudding. The chocolate flavor is so much better than the box kind. Enjoy and have a happy fat day!

CHOCOLATE M&M PUDDING SUNDAES
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 small container of coolwhip
1 bag of chocolate M&Ms

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk in milk a little at a time so the mixture does not have any dry lumps.

Place in the microwave, and cook for 3 minutes on high.
Stir, then cook at 1 minute intervals, stirring between cooking times for 2 to 4 minutes, or until shiny and thick. Stir in vanilla.

Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator.

After chilled, get out your sundae dishes and scoop a generous dollop of chocolate pudding, then a dollop of coolwhip and repeat layers. Sprinkle M&Ms on top and eat up. Yummmmmmmmmmm

p.s. as a surprise put three M&Ms at the bottom of the sundae dish.

For Your Entertainment... The Video

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For Your Entertainment

So, if you're friends with me on FB, I'm sure you remember how much of an avid Adam Lambert fan I was on last season's Idol. Well, his debut solo cd is being released this week and it's entitled "For Your Entertainment". I pre-ordered it through Amazon and all I can say is.. "YES! YES! YES!" Do yourself a favor.. get it.

Thanksgiving Buttery Corn Bread

Hey Fatties!
Recently a co-worker wanted a suggestion on something to bring to her mom's for Thanksgiving Dinner. My mind started to race, until I remembered a corn bread I made a few years ago, that was so easy and delicious and yummy, I knew it was the right thing for her to make. I know people like the rolls and crescent rolls at Thanksgiving, but wouldn't a change be good once in a while?
If not for Turkey Day, try it with ribs, barbecued chicken or pork chops.

2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 2/3 cups whole milk
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

1. Get yourself a mixing bowl and cream that absolutely delicious butter and sugar. Combine the eggs and milk, set aside. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; add creamed mixture alternately with egg mixture into the flour bowl.
2.Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm enjoy!

Have a happy fat day!

FRENCH TOAST BITES

Hey Fatties!
So, this French Toast Bites recipe is something I created by accident, like some of you out there. It was an "oops", but once I tasted it, I realized I had found something special. It is perfect if you have little monsters at home.. or big monsters, like mine :) Who doesn't love finger food?

FRENCH TOAST BITES

1 loaf of french bread, stale cut into 1 1/2 inch thick pieces.
Five Eggs
2 tbsps salted butter
1/8 cup of whole milk
1 tsp of real vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
cinnamon/sugar mixture

Beat eggs, milk together in bowl until well mixed
Stir in vanilla, cloves and nutmeg
Set aside
Take butter and melt in griddle at medium/medium high heat
Dip slices of bread, on both sides into egg/milk mixture and place on griddle. Brown on both sides, sprinkling generously the cinnamon/sugar mixture on both sides.
Serve hot and dip into a side of warm real maple syrup then enjoy! Be careful, you can eat a lot!

Have a happy fat day!

Rub A Dub Dub

Garlic Red Mashed Potato Bliss

So, anyone that knows me, knows how much I love me some mashed potatoes (show me a fat boy that doesn't?) I love them straight up, the old fashioned way the best. At every holiday, I'm the one who needs to make them for the fam. Well, I won't give away my secrets for those suckers, but I will share some of my other favorite mashed potato recipes. So, here is one for Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes. They are easy, delicious and will win you over with your family any day of the week. Enjoy Fatties!

3 pounds unpeeled red potatoes, quartered
1/2 pound butter at room temperature
3 ounces Romano grated cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, around 45 minutes or so then drain. Stir in that yummy delicious creamy butter, cheese, garlic, salt and oregano. Mash with a potato masher or with with the electric mixer. Serve and enjoy!

Have a happy fat day!

Pumpkin Pancakes

Ok, so some of you fatties out there hate Pumpkin... now once you put down the crack pipe, you might find there are certain pumpkin recipes that you may enjoy. This is one of them! Pumpkin is my addiction and Dan's Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes recipe satisfies my fix. They have already gotten rave reviews by some folks on FB. Try them for yourself.. I triple dog dare you.
(oh, and they are perfect for late Sunday morning breakfasts)

Dan's Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar

1.In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar.
Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt, stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.
(if the mixture is too thick, don't add more milk, smooth out with the back of a spoon on the griddle)
2.Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides. Serve with warm REAL maple syrup and loads of butter. And hey.. whipped cream can't hurt!

Have a happy fat day!

You Fatty

Well, Hello Fatties! And welcome to my blog "Hey, Fat Boy!" I will be posting stories, pictures, observations of the world, current events and delicious recipes that statisfies the little fat boy in all of us. So, until then.. have a happy fat day!

p.s. I'd like to thank my "cute stuff",Pierre, for helping me develop the blog and creating "Little Dan." Love you!