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Chipotle Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Dipping Sauce
By Texaschef11
FOR THE CHICKEN: Slice the chicken breasts across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick strips (you should have about 30 st...
- *Chicken Skewers
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 medium breasts)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, minced
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
- * Dipping Sauce
- 3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice, from 2 to 3 limes
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, minced
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
By Texaschef11
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large ripe bananas, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Meringue
Oven Baked Chicken and Shrimp Spring Rolls
By Texaschef11
Combine the chicken breast and shrimp in the bowl of a food processor
- 1 small boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled
- Napa cabbage, enough for 2 cups shredded
- 1 medium carrot, peeled
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tsp. fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 package egg or spring roll wrappers
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
Apple Tortilla Bake
By Texaschef11
1) Grease 4 individual baking dishes, about 3/4-cup capacity each
- Base
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk, half & half, or cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Fruit
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups diced apples (1 to 2 apples)
- 1/2 cup diced dried apricots or raisins
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Cappuccino Creams
By Texaschef11
For the cookies: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, add the salt, egg, water and v...
- Cookies
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks. 6 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (7 ounces) Baker's Special or granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups (6 3/8 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup (2 1/4 ounces) dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Filling
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup(4 ounces) water
- 2 tablespoons dried egg whites or meringue powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) Baker's Special or granulated sugar
- 1 cup (4 ounces) glazing or confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (3 1/4 ounces) vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 2 ounces) butter
- 1/2 cup (3 ounces)cinnamon mini chips
Frosted Banana Bars
By Texaschef11
FOR THE BANANA BARS: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar
- For the Banana Bars:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- For the Frosting:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
Chipotle Fish Tostadas
By Texaschef11
Bring first 7 ingredients to a boil in a 6-quart Dutch oven
- 3 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, tied with string
- 2 pounds firm white fish fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded, finely chopped, and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 avocados, sliced
- Garnishes: fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or silicone liners
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup half and half (or evaporated milk)
Maple Pecan Cake
By Texaschef11
1. Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan with a removable rim
- Maple-cream cheese frosting:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecan flour (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup pecan or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 6 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Jalapeno Lime Roasted Chicken
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 400. Remove any "extras" from the inside of the chicken and pat dry
- 1/2 stick butter, room temp
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
- Salt and pepper
- 1 whole chicken, 3-4 lbs