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Hot Jalapeno Corn Dip
By vealam
In a large bowl, combine all but 1/2 cup of cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup salsa (any variety)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can (15.25oz) Fiesta style corn (with red/green peppers)
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Chicken and Avocado Burritos on Closet Cooking
By vealam
Assemble the burritos, optionally toast, and enjoy! Option: Use cilantro lime grilled chicken or tequila lime gril...
- 4 burrito sized tortillas, warmed
- 1 pound cooked chicken, sliced or shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Healthy Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Peppers
By vealam
Roast the veggies: Dice the peppers and mince the onions
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1 jalapeno or 2 chipotle peppers (optional – just for more kick)
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon is a good ballpark measure)
- 2 cups Mexican cheese (mine was a Sargento blend)
- 18-20 corn tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream for topping
Pumpkin Spice Snowballs
By vealam
Preaheat oven to 375°. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work best)
Serrano-Spiced Paloma Cocktail
By vealam
First, prepare your cocktail glass: Pour the sea salt onto a small plate
- Per drink:
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (which is about 1 lime, juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon light agave nectar or 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- 1 thinly sliced serrano round (1/8th to 1/4th inch wide, a little goes a long way!)
- 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice (which is less than 1 grapefruit worth of juice)
- 2 ounces silver or blanco tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces grapefruit-flavored club soda or plain club soda
- Salt rim and garnish:
- 2 teaspoons kosher and/or sea salt
- Lime wedge, for lining the rim
- Small grapefruit wedges, for garnish
Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos
By vealam
Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet of taco seasoning)
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning
- 8-10 small taco-sized flour tortillas
- ranch dressing, to taste
- 2-3 cups of cole slaw, without sauce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- optional: shredded cheese, diced avocado, diced tomato
Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
By vealam
Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a Non-Stick 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan and one mini loaf pan (recipe yields about 14...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (lite versions are okay)
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (buttermilk recommended, but regular milk or cream may be substituted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cranberries, plus more for sprinkling (frozen may be substituted, do not thaw if using frozen)
Bourbon Spiked Malted Milk Ice Cream
By vealam
Whisk the heavy cream, vanilla, and malt powder in a lathe bowl and set aside
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teas vanilla
- 2/3 cup malt powder
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 2 cups malted milk balls, chopped
Bacon and Kale Egg Muffins
By vealam
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a lipped baking sheet with foil
- 6 strips of bacon
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
By vealam
In a large mixing bowl, measure flour, sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine
- Frosting:
- 2 cups flour plus 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups chopped green apples
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 Tablespoons milk
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 cup caramel sauce (I use caramel ice cream topping)