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Pecan and Salted Caramel Cheesecake
By Texaschef11
For the crust: Heat the oven to 325ºF and arrange a rack in the middle
- For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the cheesecake:
- 2 pounds (4 [8-ounce] packages) cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- To assemble:
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 large pinch sea salt
Black Forest Cake
By Texaschef11
At least 24 hours ahead of time, put the cherries and kirsch into a container with a cover (a 1 pint mason jar work...
- Cherries:
- 1 lb fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup kirsch
- Cake:
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 7 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Chocolate curls, for decoration
Fire Crusted Biali Burgers
By Texaschef11
-Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat
- FIRE CRUST
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 5 tablespoons softend unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chipolte pepper sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- SAUSAGE CONFETTI
- 8 ounces sweet italian sasauge(in casing)
- 1 cup minced sweet onion
- 3/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup SutterHome White Zinfandel
- 1 1/2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- PATTIES
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 6 fresh Biali bagels, split
- 6 slices yellow chedder cheese
Peach Pecan Ice Cream
By Texaschef11
1. In a very large mixing bowl combine half-and-half or light cream, sugar, and vanilla
- 3 cups half-and-half or light cream
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 4 cups finely chopped, peeled peaches or one 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- Peach slices (optional)
Pumpkin Pie Bites
By Texaschef11
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 pre-made, ready to roll pie crusts
Coconut Syrup
By Texaschef11
Boil sugar and corn syrup together until sugar is dissolved
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup cream or half and half
- 1 tsp coconut extract
Sweet Blueberry Cornbread
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8” square baking pan with non stick baking spray and set aside
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh or fresh frozen blueberries
Coffee Ice Cream
By Texaschef11
In a 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, warm the half-and-half and corn syrup until steam begins to rise from ...
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tsp. coffee extract or 3 Tbs. espresso powder
CrablQuiche Florentine
By Texaschef11
Unroll dough, separating into strips
- * 1 (7-ounce) can refrigerated breadstick dough
- * Cooking spray
- * 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese
- * 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed and drained
- * 1/2 cup chopped onion
- * 4 cups coarsely chopped spinach
- * 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
- * 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- * 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- * 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- * 1/2 cup egg substitute
- * Cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
Margarita Shrimp Salad
By Texaschef11
1) Chop shrimp and put in a bowl
- 1 pound boiled, peeled shrimp
- 1 large red tomato, chopped
- 1 large yellow tomato, chopped
- 1 large green tomato, chopped
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and diced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Margarita salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 flour tortillas or baguette slices