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Nutella Rice Pudding
By Texaschef11
Combine cooked rice, milk, half and half (use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup cream if you do not have half and half), sug...
- 1 cups leftover cooked rice
- 1 cup milk (low fat is fine)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp Nutella
Smoky-Spicy Tamale Pie
By Texaschef11
To prepare the filling Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- For the filling
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 4 ounces ground turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles
- For the topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Shrimp Etouffee
By Texaschef11
In a small saucepan, add broth, thyme, basil and bay leaf - bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover and then remo...
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice (I used brown ric
Banana Stuffed French Toast
By Texaschef11
For the filling: Mash 2 rounded tablespoons banana slices in a small bowl with the back of a spoon
- FILLING:
- 1 ripe banana, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbs. cream cheese
- 1 Tbs. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 2 pinches ground nutmeg
- FRENCH TOAST:
- 8 thin sliced whole wheat cinnamon-raisin bread
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins with Pecan Streusel
By Texaschef11
1. Make the cream cheese filling: For the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese an...
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Streusel:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 5 ounces (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brandy and Mustard Glazed Tenderloin Steaks
By Texaschef11
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- * 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- * 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- * 2 teaspoons butter
- * 1/4 cup minced shallots
- * 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- * 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- * 2 tablespoons brandy
Homemade Vanilla Extract
By Texaschef11
To begin your extract, pour your vodka through the funnel into your bottle until it reaches the top
- 40, 4 oz. glass bottles with cap from the Glass Bottle Company
- 40 Bourbon Vanilla Beans from Beanilla
- 3 handles of unflavored vodka
- funnel
- 1 package of labels, 10 sheets (Espon Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets)
- decorative ribbon
White Chocolate Strawberry Cookies
By Texaschef11
In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 pkg. (8-ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- Zest from 3 limes, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 tablespoons)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped to about the size of chocolate chips (NOTE: don't chop the strawberries until shortly before you're going to add them to the dough)
- 1 pkg. (12-oz.) white chocolate chips
Apple Jack Burgers
By Texaschef11
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium high
- Caramelized Apples-n-Onions***
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Walla Walla Sweet onions, halved and sliced
- 2 ripe Golden Delicious apples, cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt pinch black pepper
- Apple-Mayo***
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple jelly
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice pinch black pepper
- Patties***
- 2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1/4 cup apple jelly
- 1/4 cup grated Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for brushing on the grill rack
- 6- 1 oz. slices of Jack cheese
- 6 9-grain or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- 1 small bunch green leaf lettuce, sliced into a chiffonade
Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts
By Texaschef11
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves a...
- For the doughnuts:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- For the cinnamon sugar:
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Canola oil, for frying