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Four Cheese Ravioli
By Texaschef11
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, garlic, and spices
- ½ cup part-skim ricotta
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded fontina
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. dried basil
- ¼ tsp. dried parsley
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 batch fresh homemade pasta
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Compound Herb Butter
By Texaschef11
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1-2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh basil, finely minced
- 1 tsp. fresh dill, finely minced
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme, finely minced
- ½-¾ tsp. kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Banana Bread Waffles
By Texaschef11
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, warm milk and vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. warm milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. yeast
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
- Dash of ground ginger
- Dash of ground clove
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 whole bananas)
- 2 tbsp. sour cream or Greek yogurt
Kitchen Sink Cookies
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old fashioned oats
- 1 1/4 cups pretzel M&Ms
- 3/4 cup chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces
Sweet Cherry Pie
By Texaschef11
Pie Dough: In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar; pulse briefly
- Basic Pie Dough:
- 2 pound(s) Bing cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon(s) turbinado or granulated sugar, for sprinkling
- 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
- 1 cup(s) (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup(s) ice water, or more if necessary
Mini Apple Streudel
By Texaschef11
In a small bowl, combine the apples, sugar, walnuts, flour and cinnamon
- 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- Confectioners' sugar, optional
Pineapple Coconut Custard Ice Cream
By Texaschef11
In a medium sized bowl beat the egg yolks and sugar with a whisk until thick and light yellow
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened flake coconut
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained (reserve 2 tsp. juice)
- 2 tablespoons coco real
Cranberry Turtle Bars
By Texaschef11
To prepare the base Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- For the topping
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
Chai Shortbread Cookies
By Texaschef11
To prepare the dough Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- For the dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- scant 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks or 1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- For the filling
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- For the topping
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Tex Wasabi Koi Fish Tacos
By Texaschef11
In medium bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces cod or firm white fish, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 16 (8-inch) corn tortillas
- Canola oil
- 4 ounces tempura flour
- 8 ounces prepared tempura batter made with cold water
- 6 ounces panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded white cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion