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Caramel Apple Kiss Blondies
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8x8 pan with foil and lightly spray with PAM
- "Add ins":
- 6-7 TBS butter, melted (I used light margarine)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp. apple pie spice
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- 45 caramel apple hershey kisses (this is less than one bag)
Grilled Flatbread with Tomatoes and Basil
By Texaschef11
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- Bread:
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour, divided
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (100° to 110°), divided
- 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon bread flour
- Cooking spray
- Topping:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Mocha Filled Banana Cupcakes
By Texaschef11
1. Allow cream cheese and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 3 eggs
- Nonstick spray for baking
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
- Dash salt
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 recipe Banana Butter Frosting
- Banana slices or banana chips
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Cowboy Cookies
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 350 In a large bowl cream the butter and sugars
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 Tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate covered raisins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crumbled pretzels
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Enchilada Lasagna
By Texaschef11
To prepare the sauce In a medium saucepan, add chiles, garlic, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce and chicken broth...
- For the sauce
- 2 dried chipotle chiles (stems and seeds removed), diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- For the filling
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 1/4 cups diced onion
- salt
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 12 6" corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded queso fresco, divided
Chicken Mole Torta
By Texaschef11
For the chicken mole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Chicken Mole:
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 cups chicken stock
- One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
- Sandwich Build:
- One 16-ounce can refried beans (with chorizo if available)
- 4 fresh bolillo rolls, warmed
- 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- Pickled jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple
By Texaschef11
Preheat oven to 425°
- Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- Cooking spray
- Filling:
- 1 (8 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
Pina Colada Cupcakes
By Texaschef11
1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and set aside
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups canned crushed pineapple (drained slightly)
Corn Salad with Southwestern Dressing
By Texaschef11
For the dressing, place shallots, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, jalapeo and cayenne sauce in a medium-size bowl ...
- Southwestern Dressing***
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeno -- diced
- 2 tablespoons cayenne sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- Corn Salad***
- 2 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh)
- 1 Small red onion -- diced
- 2 red bell peppers -- roasted peeled/seeded and julienned
- 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes seeded and diced
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Andes Mint Brownie Truffles
By Texaschef11
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/3 cup oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Andes Mint Pieces, plus additional for sprinkling
- 1/2 block white almond bark