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Hawaiian Coconut Cream Pie
By Texaschef11
Prepare and bake crust. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium- size saucepan
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 4 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. coconut
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 2 1/4 c. milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Lemon Graham Icebox Cake
By Texaschef11
1. In a small saucepan, whisk together yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- 12 graham crackers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Pumpkin Pecan Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
By Texaschef11
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional, but really add a nice flavor and texture)
Spicy Cilantro Hummus
By Texaschef11
1. Place beans and reserved liquid, cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeños, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt in food...
- 2 (15.5-ounce each) cans garbanzo beans, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons ORTEGA® Diced Jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package pita wedges or crackers (optional)
Garlic and Herb Oven Baked Halibut
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 450°
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 (6-ounce) halibut fillets
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Cooking spray
Pumpkin Pie Crunch Chex Mix
By Texaschef11
1. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal
- 8 oz pecans
Banana Rum Mousse
By Texaschef11
Peel and puree the bananas with lemon juice until very smooth and set aside
- 2 ripe bananas - peeled and pureed
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 3 large eggs separated - yolks from whites
- 3/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon of white granulated sugar - divided
- 1/4 cup light rum
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Creamy Coffee Filled Brownies
By Texaschef11
1 Heat oven to 350° F (325° F for dark or nonstick pans)
- 1 box Betty Crocker® chocolate chunk premium brownie mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (3 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 2 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur or coffee
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
Cookies and Cream Fudge
By Texaschef11
Line a greased 9" square pan with aluminum foil; set aside
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk
- 2 (12-oz.) packages white chocolate morsels
- 1 (7-oz.) jar marshmallow cream
- 3 cups coarsely crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 25 cookies), divided
- Pinch of salt
Texas French Toast Bananas Fosters Style
By Texaschef11
Batter: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients until a smooth batter is formed
- French Toast Batter:
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk, preferably whole
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 tablespoon creme de banana liqueur, optional
- 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
- 6 thick bread slices, preferably French toast bread (brioche) or Texas toast