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Mini Crab Cakes
By Texaschef11
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¼ cup of the Parmesan, and the egg; beat with an electric mixer to ble...
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp. lemon zest
- 3 tbsp. minced fresh chives, divided
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 8 oz. fresh lump crabmeat, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- Additional fresh chives, for garnish
Chill'n Like a Villian Margarita (Guy Fieri)
By Texaschef11
Mix together the ancho powder and salt in a shallow plate
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder, for rimming glass
- 1 teaspoon salt, for rimming glass
- 4 sprigs cilantro
- 1 1/2 ounces 100 percent tequila blanco
- 3/4-ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2-ounce agave nectar
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup mango, diced
- Ice cubes
Spicy Home Fries
By Texaschef11
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan pan, cover with cold water and add 1 tablespoon salt
- * 3 large Idaho potatoes, skin on, cut into 6ths, then chopped
- * Kosher salt
- * 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- * 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
- * 1 jalapeno, finely diced, seeds and all
- * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- * 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- * Freshly ground black pepper
- * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- * Zest of 1 lime
Florida Pie
By Texaschef11
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust (page 235), fully baked and cooled, or a store-bought crust
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh Key (or regular) lime juice (from about 5 regular limes)
- 1/4 cup of sugar
Hungry Man Chicken and Bean Enchiladas
By Texaschef11
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chili gravy, recipe below
- 6 , 8" flour tortillas
- Filling Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup 4 Cheese Mexican Blend
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup chili gravy, recipe below
- 1/2 cup 4 Cheese Mexican Blend
Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes
By Texaschef11
To make the chocolate-covered strawberries, wash and dry the berries throughly
- For the chocolate-covered strawberries:
- 24 fresh whole strawberries
- 6 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3-4 oz. white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- For the cupcakes:
- 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 7 large egg whites
- 7 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar (regular is okay), divided
- 5 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup champagne
- For the ganache:
- 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into two pieces at room temperature
Bay Ridge Empanads
By Texaschef11
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
- 12 store-bought (6-inch) empanada wrappers
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Mini Cakes
By Texaschef11
Lightly mix the crab, green onions, chile and cilantro in a bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepp...
- 8 ounces cooked crabmeat
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red serrano chile, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 2/3 cup crème fraîche or sour cream, to serve
- sweet chile sauce, to serve (see note)
- lime wedges, to serve
Sweet Potato Nut Bread
By Texaschef11
Cream shortening and sugar until light
- 1/2 c. soft butter or margarine
- 2 c. sugar
- 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
- 2 c. cold mashed Jersey fresh sweet potatoes
- 1 c. walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2/3 c. cold, strong black coffee
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Lemon Creamy Dessert
By Texaschef11
For Lemon Curd, have all the ingredients ready to go before you begin
- LEMON CURD:
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1-1/2 cups cold water
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 3 Tbs. butter
- 2 Tbs. grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice