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Triple-Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
By beltranm
A hidden layer of bittersweet chocolate coats the crumb crust, semisweet imparts a silken smoothness to the custom...
- •FOR THE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
- •2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs (about 16 crackers)
- •3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- •2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
- •1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao), finely chopped
- •FOR THE FILLING
- •6 ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably 55 percent cacao), chopped
- •2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- •1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- •1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- •3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- •3 large eggs
- •1 tablespoon cornstarch
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- •3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- •1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- •Ground cloves
- •1 ounce milk chocolate, melted
Sweet Potato Bake
By beltranm
Step 1: Pierce the sweet potatoes and roast them with the bananas (skins on) at 375 degrees F
- 2 large sweet potatoes or yams
- 2 medium size bananas
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 stick cold butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Mocha Mousse
By beltranm
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
- 1 tablespoon chilled brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 cups prepared chocolate pudding
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- chocolate shavings
Hawaiian Snowballs
By beltranm
Similar to Mexican Wedding Cakes, these tropical treats are studded with nuts
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups salted, roasted macadamia nuts, finely chopped
- 1 1/3 cups (about 8 ounces) fine chopped dried pineapple
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Pumpkin Muffins with chocolate chips
By beltranm
"Many of you know I’ll look for any way to sneak a few chocolate chips into baking
- Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
- 1 package (17.8 ounces) chocolate chip muffin mix
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Chicken Chilaquiles
By beltranm
For an authentic touch, use fresh Mexican cheese (queso fresco) or aged (queso anejo) in place of feta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in puree
- 2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, finely chopped (about 1 heaping tablespoon), plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from same can)
- Coarse salt
- 1 small cooked rotisserie chicken (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned and shredded (about 4 cups), carcass discarded
- 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
- 4 cups (about 3 ounces) tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 3/4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
Chocolate Frosting for Surprise Cookies
By beltranm
Makes 1 cup
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Banana-Caramel Napoleons
By beltranm
These easy and elegant napoleon pastries feature layers of sliced bananas, store-bought dulce de leche, whipped cre...
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 6 rectangles
- 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 2 bananas, sliced thinly on the diagonal
- 1/2 cup store-bought dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Strawberry Butter
By beltranm
Serve this not-too-sweet strawberry butter atop hot biscuits for a delicious brunch
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hulled and coarsely chopped fresh strawberries
Chipotle Chicken and Rice
By beltranm
The chipotle chiles in this stovetop casserole lend an earthy, subtle heat to the dish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced large
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Chopped cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)