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Pumpkin Spiced Soft Caramels
By Texaschef11
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on opposite ends, and lightly bu...
- 1 cup 35% whipping cream
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp golden corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
Pumpkin Spice Granola
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 325F and line a large baking sheet (or two smaller sheets) with parchment paper
- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix
- pinch ground cardamom
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plain pureed pumpkin
- 1/4 cup plain applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- up to 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
- up to 1 cup dried fruit
- nut suggestions: almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds
- dried fruit suggestions: cranberries, raisins
Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes
By Texaschef11
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 mini cheesecake): 43 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat (1 g ...
- 24 mini Nilla Wafers
- 1 8-oz package reduced-fat cream cheese, at room
- temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup pureed beets, canned or steamed
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Praline Pecans
By Texaschef11
In large (at least 6-quart) heavy saucepan, cook sugar, buttermilk, and soda on medium-high heat to soft-ball candy...
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups pecan halves
Vanilla Cream Filled Brioche
By Texaschef11
1) In a stand mixer or bread machine (programmed for dough), mix together all of the dough ingredients to form a sm...
- Brioche
- 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 3 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, white reserved for topping
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 10 tablespoons butter
- Pastry cream filling
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean crush
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- Brioche topping
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
- coarse white sparkling sugar or Swedish pearl sugar
Chili Bowl Burger Sliders
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pounds ground beef, 90/10
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons minced onion flakes
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Canola oil spray
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar, divided
- 12 slider buns
Pumpkin Pie Magic Cookie Bars
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 350. Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x8 inch square baking dish
- * 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- * 1/4 cup melted butter
- * 1 cup pumpkin puree
- * 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- * 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- * 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- * 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- * 1 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- * 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- * 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- * 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Samoa Tartlettes
By Texaschef11
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dulce de leche, warmed (available in the dessert-topping section)
- 1 quart coconut ice cream
Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 jalapeno, minced
- juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 1 cup deluxe tomatillo sauce, recipe follows
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
Backyard BBQ Chex Mix
By Texaschef11
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, croutons, chips and almonds
- 5 cups Corn Chex® cereal
- 4 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
- 2 cups restaurant style Caesar croutons
- 1 cup dark rye chips
- 1 cup smoke flavored almonds
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper