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Banana Peanut Butter Granola
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup mashed bananas
- 1/3-1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, warmed slightly
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1-1 1/2 cups dried banana chips
- 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 3-4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (optional)
Candy Cane Biscotti
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 350° F
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup finely chopped peppermint candies, plus extra for garnish
- 14 oz. white chocolate
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
By Texaschef11
Over medium high heat, mix together all the ingredients in a frying pan on the stove
- Apple Mixture
- Makes about 2 cups apple mixture
- 3 Granny Smith apples, diced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp hot water + 1 tbsp corn starch
Fudgy Rocky Road Brownies
By Texaschef11
To prepare brownie base Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- For the brownie base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks or 1 cup) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 large eggs
- For the topping
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup salted peanuts
Meyer Lemon Curd
By Texaschef11
Combine the egg yolks, juice, zest and sugar in a medium saucepan and whisk together until smooth (this will help a...
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 c Meyer lemon juice
- 1 t finely grated Meyer lemon zest
- 1 c sugar
- 1 stick of butter, cut into small cubes
Mexican Chicken with Jalapeno Popper Sauce
By Texaschef11
Fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate
- 3 Chicken Breasts
- A Sprinkle of Cumin per Breast
- A Sprinkle of Chili Powder per Breast
- A Sprinkle of Salt per Breast
- 2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
- 3 Jalapenos, Seeded and Chopped
- 6-8 Oz. of Cream Cheese
- 2 Cups of Chicken Broth
- 3 Slices of Bacon
- 3/4 Cup of Shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack
- 1 Tbsp of Fresh Cilantro, chopped + more for garnish
Carribean Jerk Chicken Tacos
By Texaschef11
For the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp
- For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
- 2-3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. all spice
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 Lime
- For the Black Bean Mash:
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil or Mojo Marinade
- 1 Can Black Beans, slightly drained
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- For the Sour Cream:
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- For Assembly:
- Small Flour Tortillas
- Black Bean Mash
- Chopped Cabbage
- Jerk Chicken
- Sour Cream Mixture
- Mango Cilantro Relish (Recipe Below)
- Additional Cilantro for Topping
Spinach Gnocchi
By Texaschef11
For the gnocchi: In a large stock pot over high heat, boil the potatoes, salt, smashed garlic, and roughly chopped ...
- Gnocchi:
- * 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
- * 1 teaspoon sea salt
- * 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, plus 4 cloves, minced
- * 1 onion, peeled, 1/2 roughly chopped and 1/2 cut into small dice
- * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- * 3 cups packed baby spinach
- * 3 tablespoons white wine
- * 1 egg
- * 1 egg yolk
- * 1 1/3 cup flour, plus bench flour
- * 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- * 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- * 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- *
- Sauce:
- * 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- * 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- * 1/8 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- * 1/3 cup white wine
- * 1/2 cup chicken stock
- * 1/2 cup half-and-half
- * 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- * 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- * 1 Roma tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
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- * Grated Parmesan, for garnish
- * Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
Tex Mex Fried Pies
By Texaschef11
To make the crust, mix together the flour, salt and cheddar cheese
- For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup lard, chilled
- 1/4 cup cold water
- For the filling:
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease or vegetable oil
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo sausage
- 2 cups refried beans or 1 15-ounce can
- 2 jalapeños, seeds and stems removed, diced
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
- For the pies:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salsa and sour cream for serving
** Peaches and Cream Praline Muffins
By Texaschef11
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup + 2 cups all purpose flour, divided use
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups coarsely chopped peaches