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Pork and Butternut Squash Stew
By Texaschef11
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker
- 1 ½ pounds boneless pork, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
Chunky Monkey Biscotti
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Melted chocolate for dipping, optional
Margarita Cheesecake
By Texaschef11
1) Move oven rack to lowest position in oven and preheat oven to 350°
- 1⁄2 tbsp. butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2-1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur
- 2-1/2 tablespoons tequila
- 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3⁄4 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
Watermelon Lemonade
By Texaschef11
Add all of the ingredients to a small pitcher and stir to combine
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh watermelon puree, strained to remove seeds
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup (recipe below)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
Walnut Maple Bars with Shortbread Crust
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×9-inch square pan with aluminum foil
- Cinnamon Shortbread Crust
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter, chilled and cut into 4-6 pieces
- Walnut Maple Topping
- 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Sweet Potato Chipotle Shepherds Pie
By Texaschef11
To make the potato topping, place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover; bring to a boil
- Potato Topping
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 canned chipotles en adobo, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Filling
- 1 pound ground lean beef (5% or less)
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 canned chipotles en adobo, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
By Texaschef11
Salted Caramel Sauce 1 vanilla pod 1 cup heavy cream 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces (at Christmas, I use t...
- For the pumpkin spice syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks or 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 Tbsp canned pumpkin
- For a single latte:
- 1 shot of espresso or 2-4 Tbsp very strongly brewed coffee
- 6-8 oz skim milk, heated or steamed until very hot
- 1-2 Tbsp pumpkin spice syrup (or to taste)
- Whipped cream, optional
- Salted caramel sauce, optional
Turtle Trifle
By Texaschef11
1. Beat mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl at medium speed with a heavy-duty el...
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened*
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (2-lb.) frozen pecan pie, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping
- 1/3 cup caramel topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Cajun Shrimp Etoufee
By Texaschef11
1) Melt butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan
- 2 pounds fresh or frozen peeled shrimp
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups water or shrimp stock
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked pimenton)
- 2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup brown roux (see below)
Cocoa Tassies with Peppermint Frosting
By Texaschef11
1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and cocoa powder
- * 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- * 1/3 cup sugar
- * 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- * 1/2 cup cold butter
- * 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
- * 2 tablespoons cold water
- * Peppermint Cream Filling
- * Crushed peppermint candies