Coffee in a mug or a cup gets dull, let's acknowledge it. I absolutely concur with you on this, I like coffee, and I am a stated gourmand. Let's dive in and see how we can get our coffee other than in a liquid kind.

Frozen Coffee Cubes

OK, maybe this one is not the most unknown technique, however bear with me, and you'll admit, it's a decent method. The main point of frozen coffee cubes appeared when my delicious iced coffee would develop into a thinned down, tasteless beverage, you know when you just passed the half mark. I enjoy my coffee strong, so this was a mere disappointment each time I 'd have an iced coffee.

Iced coffee made with frozen coffee cubes is the exact opposite of your routine frappuccino. You start with mild coffee, simply enough to get you excited, and you progress into a vibrant and strong coffee.

The easiest method to make some cubes is to brew some concentrated coffee. The concentration depends on your taste, and varies between 2 to 3 times the normal strength. I love to make my frappuccino with cold coffee brewed, due to the fact that of the distinct, subtle tastes of this brewing method.

When you have the concentrated coffee, simply put it in ice trays , and freeze them.

I do not like seasoning my coffee, however I periodically sweeten my cuppa joe. If you need any of these, blend them up before freezing your coffee, it's the easiest. You can add the creamer in the cup when you drink it. Or if you want the extra visual result, freeze that into cubes as well.

Coffee Jelly

In Asia you can get it in the grocery shop, or in a coffee store as a component in your Frappuccino. I also made coffee jelly cake a couple of times. High end restaurants in Asia prepare multilayer jelly, with coffee as the main layer, and one or more other flavors for the other layers.

My unique recipe is a play on bulletproof coffee, with one coffee layer and one cream layer.

For the coffee jelly, many people choose instant coffee because it's easier to work with. As a previous Johnson & Wales student, and a self proclaimed gourmet individual, instant coffee is out of the question for me. Instant is a good option if your coffee expectations are not as high as mine.

Find out how to brew coffee directly from the professionals. Coffee making is an art and a science, but it's truly rewarding. This is a fantastic reference for beginning your coffee learning adventure.

Boil one cup of water and blend it with one jello powder sachet. Stir for about two minutes or until the jello is completely dissolved. Add one cup of cold coffee and let it cool off. Put it in the refrigerator and allow to set. When the jello has set, cut it in square pieces.

If you want a 2 layer jelly, prepare the second layer only after the first layer has actually begun to set. Make certain you put the 2nd layer in the pan, only after the mix has cooled down, but prior to it starts to set.

Coffee Gelato Popsicle

Another frozen coffee dish, it starts to seem like a style. You can make this a basic coffee popsicle, or you can turn that espresso into an ice cream and then freeze it in a popsicle mold.

Ingredient list: 1 cup whipping cream, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup entire milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cooled double shots of espresso, (4 oz).

Method

• Blend the cream and sugar in bowl, until the sugar entirely dissolves and you have a frothy mix.
• Incorporate the chilled espresso, the milk and the vanilla.
• Whisk until blended.
• Put in popsicle molds and transfer them in the freezer.

Use cold brew coffee instead of espresso if you like a more delicate coffee flavourbut intense at the exact same time. A cold brew coffee concentrate is ideal for this dish.

Caffeinated Barbecue Sauce

This sauce is really delicious. Besides the gastronomic element, the secret component - coffee, assists food digestion. When I first tried this sauce with ribs, it was going to be a one time try, to change a little the routine. It ended up being our usual sauce for the barbeque and all our good friends use this recipe now.

List of Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup espresso
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup wine vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons hot dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder

Instructions

• Peel and chop the onion
• Peel and crush the garlic.
• Mix the mustard with 1 tablespoon water.
• Mix all components in a pan and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes
• Cool the sauce and puree it in a mixer till is smooth

Recipe found via GeniusKitchen

There are a lot more methods to utilize coffee in your cooking, but not all of them get you the caffeine buzz. You can use coffee as a rub for bbqs, in marinades to flavor and tender meat. You can also utilize coffee as the main flavor in desserts, coffee cake being the most well-known one.

Coffee is extremely versatile and you just need to use your creativity. Don't forget to compute the quantity of caffeine for serving if you prepare to provide that to your kids.

One of the critical things in cooking are the ingredients. Without great ingredients, the food is just average. This relates to coffee as well. Are you thinking that instant coffee can be good enough for your cooking? Please, reconsider it.! Properly made coffee or espresso has agreat flavor that can not be simulated by instant coffee. Find out more about coffee: brewing coffee stumptowncoffee.com/