World Nutella Day 2010

I noticed this online event through Twitter several months ago and could not resist participating when the time came. I got a little ambitious and decided to create an inspired menu based on the classic, hazelnut chocolate invention.

Feel free to indulge in the recipes below, for all of them are fairly easy ideas to make at home. For more information, visit www.nutelladay.com to spread the word or find more recipes.


Appetizer
Nutella Dipped Chinese Fortune Cookies

Entree
Grilled Nutella Banana Sandwich

Dessert
Mug Nutella Chocolate Cake



Nutella Dipped Chinese Fortune Cookies

6 Chinese Fortune Cookies

Nutella I used about 1/3 C but is essentially up to you.

- Unwrap fortune cookies and place on plate.
- Scoop 1/3 C Nutella into small souffle cup or prep bowl. Serve and enjoy!



Grilled Nutella Banana Sandwich

2 Slices French Bread
1 Banana, Peeled and Sliced
3 T Nutella
1 t Butter
Griddle or Small Frying Pan

- Heat griddle or pan at medium heat. Spread butter on both slices of bread.
- Place one slice in griddle or pan, buttered side facing down.
- As you build the sandwich, spread half of Nutella (approx 1 ½ T) onto bread and add sliced bananas. Spread remaining Nutella onto unbuttered side of the other slice and cover the sandwich.
- Grill each side of sandwich until golden brown and warm. Remove from heat onto plate and serve.



Mug Nutella Chocolate Cake
Modified version of Mug Chocolate Cake from November 11th 2009

4 T Flour
4 T Sugar
2 T Cocoa
1 Egg
3 T Oil
3 T Milk
1/4 t Vanilla
3 T Nutella (or any optional additive)
Icing, Chocolate Fudge, or Ice Cream (optional)
Large coffee mug or two medium mugs, if sharing
Plate or large saucer Spoon

- In coffee mug, mix all dry ingredients.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Add oil, milk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Place plate or saucer under mug and insert into microwave for 3 minutes at high heat. If sharing, pour half of the mixture in each mug before placing into microwave.
- Remove from microwave. You can eat out of mug or remove cake onto saucer. Pour icing, fudge, or ice cream over cake. Enjoy!