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Pumpkin S'Mores Muffins
By Texaschef11
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 2 muffin tins by greasing or spraying with cooking spray Break gra
- 5 or 6 graham cracker sheets
- 1 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
- 1 small can (15 ounces) pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup (~3) egg whites
- 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Chipotle Cream Sauce
By Texaschef11
Sautee the carrot in oil til tender
- 6 shallots, peeled and roasted
- 1 lg carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 TBSP veg. oil -- (1 to 2)
- 2 chipotles en adobo -- (2 to 4)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 cups heavy cream OR use half cream and half chicken stock to equal 3 cups
Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce
By Texaschef11
Cut off any hard stems from mushrooms and discard
- 3/4 lb Fresh wild mushrooms - (such as Chanterelle - Porcini and Shiitake) or - button mushrooms
- 2 Unsalted butter (1 cup)
- 1 t Shallot, minced
- 1/2 c Dry vermouth
- 1 lb Cooked crabmeat, drained and - picked over
- Chipotle cream sauce, see - recipe
- 1/4 c Snipped fresh chives
- 1/4 t Freshly ground pepper
- 12 Blue corn or corn tortillas
Pulled Pork with Homemade Orange BBQ Sauce (Crockpot)
By Texaschef11
Stir orange juice and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat until dissolved
- Orange Barbecue Sauce
- Juice of 1 large orange
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 – 1 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Armadillo Eggs
By Texaschef11
Preheat the oven to 375 and lightly grease a baking sheet
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (2 ounces)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 6 medium-sized jalapeños
- 2 pounds breakfast sausage or any other spicy uncooked sausage, removed from its casing
Caramel Chocolate Drizzled Chex Mix
By Texaschef11
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals
- 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
- 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
- 1/2 bag (14-oz size) caramels (about 25)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Meyer Lemon Risotto with Shrimp, Scallop and Mascarpone
By Texaschef11
Peel the rind from the lemons with a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife
- 6 Each Meyer Lemons
- 1 Cup Pure Olive Oil
- 1 Each Small Yellow Onion
- 2 Cups Arborio Rice
- 2 Cups White Wine
- 6 Ounces Small Shrimp
- 6 Ounces Small Scallops
- 4 Cups Stock (Chicken, Vegetable, or Clam Juice)
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Mascarpone
- Sea Salt (to taste)
- White Pepper (to taste)
- Garnish with Blanched Lemon Zest
Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Dressing
By Texaschef11
1. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 ripe peeled avocado
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled queso fresco
Fresh Pea Risotto with Spicy Grilled Shrimp
By Texaschef11
1. Mix the oil and creole spice blend and marinate the shrimp in it
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 tablespoon creole spice blend
- 1/2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup arborio rice (or other medium or short grained rice)
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup fresh peas
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 splash lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
Chipotle Chili
By Texaschef11
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/4 lbs pork butt or shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 teaspoons pasilla chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small yellow or red pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons tequila
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chilies in adobo (or less if you don't like it hot!)
- 1 (16 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 Tablespoon masa harina flour mixed with 2 Tablespoons water
- Toppings (any or all of the following)
- sour cream or plain yogurt
- chopped cilantro
- chopped green onions
- grated jack cheese