Chicken and Broccoli in Black Bean Sauce

Inspired by the movie "Rush Hour 3" (2007)

This movie serves up laughs from beginning to end. One of my favorite scenes is when comedian/actor Chris Tucker playing Det. James Carter is having an Abbott and Costello moment of "who's on first" with an Asian man named "Yu." If you want or need a good laugh, do yourself a favor and check this movie out.

Chicken and Broccoli in Black Bean Sauce is a quick and delicious dish that can be prepared at a “Rush Hour” pace. It’s a flavorful and Asian inspired taste, teamed with American staples like chicken and broccoli. James and Lee in Rush Hour 3 inspired this dish with their quick pace and action from two brothers from a “different mother”

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken and soy sauce. Cover and put in refrigerator.

Cook rice according to package directions, about 20 minutes.

While rice is cooking, boil broccoli until bright in color, but still firm (around 2 minutes). Discard water and set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium high heat. Add black bean sauce and chicken, stirring constantly, until cooked through and chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Combine water and flour. Add to chicken mixture. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes.
Add broccoli and let cook an additional 2 minutes. Serve with rice. Serves 8.

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownie Sundae Cupcakes

Inspired by the movie "Any Given Sunday" (1999)

Oliver Stone’s “Any Given Sunday” is an action packed, in-your-face, testosterone filled, high energy football movie. And you don’t have to be a football fan to love it. Coach Tony, played by Al Pacino tells his players:

"On any given Sunday you're gonna win or you're gonna lose. The point is - can you win or lose like a man?"

On that football field, people’s hopes, dreams, fears, and loves are played out. Note –Jamie Foxx plays Willie, a third string Quarterback who finally gets his shot at the big-time. How did he handle it, go check it out and see for yourself!

“Any Given Sunday” can be the best day of your week, with Sunday football and a fabulous dessert like Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownie Sundae Cupcakes. This movie and dessert guarantee Sunday will be your favorite day!

1 package Pillsbury Fudge or any premium Brownie Mix
1 stick butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 egg, room temperature
12 cupcake liners
1/2 cup sour cream
12 maraschino cherries
1 cup Nestle Toll House Morsels – Chocolate and Peanut Butter flavor
1 cup Cool Whip Refrigerated Whipped Topping
Optional: Additional whipped topping and cherries for garnish



Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place 12 foil cupcake liners on large 12 x 15 cookie sheet OR place 12 paper cupcake liners in muffin tins.

Combine brownie mix, butter, milk and egg.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of the brownie mixture into cupcake cups.

Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon of sour cream. Add a cherry face down to each cup.

Gently press into sour cream.

Top each cup with 1 tablespoon remaining brownie mixture. Smooth tops. Top each cup with 1 tablespoon Nestles Chocolate and Peanut Butter morsels.

Bake cupcakes for 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Optional: Cool cupcakes, then top with a teaspoon of whipped topping and a cherry.

Makes about 12 cupcakes.

American Apple Pie Tart

Inspired by the movie "American Pie" (1999)

American Pie - What can I say. Horny teenagers have been around since the beginning of time. But, these kids have taken the "comfort food" apple pie to a whole new level.

American Apple Pie Tart is a fun new twist on America’s favorite dessert. The movie “American Pie” inspired this dish because of the crazy and nervy things our beloved teenagers do. This dish is crazy, nervy and loved. Check it out; I hope you can handle it!!

Recipe: American Apple Pie Tart

1 – 21oz can apple pie filling
1 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
½ stick butter
1/3 cup golden raisins
½ cup caramel dessert topping
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crusty French Loaf
3 Tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Egg Wash:
1 egg yolk
4 – 5 drops water


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In large bowl, gently mix all ingredients.

On a large cookie sheet, unroll Pillsbury Refrigerated Crusty French loaf. Add filling ingredients to middle of loaf. Start to fold dough sides up over filling, leaving the round opening in the middle of the tart. As you bring dough up to cover tart, tuck in dough, repeat every 4 inches around tart until it is completely closed, leaving a volcano opening on top.

Mix egg yolk and water. Brush onto dough. Combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over tart.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool about 20 minutes.

Optional: Top with vanilla ice cream.

Serves 8.