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Cider Bourbon Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
By vealam
crust: Add the flour, sugar and salt to a food processor and pulse just until combined
- oatmeal cookie crumble:
- crust (as a note, this makes 3 pie crusts)
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup ice cold water
- 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces (3 sticks or 24 tablespoons)
- filling
- 6 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cups loosely packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Blood Orange Margarita with Bitters
By vealam
Rub the rim of two old fashioned glasses (or whatever glass you prefer) with an edge of a blood orange wedge or lef...
- 4 oz. (120ml) fresh Blood Orange Juice
- 2 oz. (60ml) Resposada or Anejo Tequila
- 3/4 oz. (22ml) Simple Syrup
- 1/2 oz. (15ml) fresh Lime Juice
- few dashes Orange Bitters
- Kosher or Sea Salt for rimming the glass
Strawberry Habanero Margarita
By vealam
1. For the Strawberry Habanero Syrup: Bring everything to a simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes over medium hea...
- Strawberry Habanero Simple Syrup:
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Habanero Simple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime juice
- 4 ounces Grand Marnier
- 4 ounces Tequila
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 habanero with seeds
Steak Chili
By vealam
Season stew meat with salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds stew meat, diced into 3/4-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-3 jalapeños, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Shredded jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese, for serving
- Jalapeño cornbread, for serving
Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
By vealam
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, I used freshly ground hard white wheat *
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
- 4 eggs, room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- Feel free to substitute AP flour for the whole wheat flour amount if you would like. It works just as well as the whole wheat version.
Crockpot Pulled Pork Chili
By vealam
Season the pork shoulder with the sugar, salt, pepper and onion powder
- GARNISH:
- 1 (2.5 pound) pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces of beer
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (14-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chitpole chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- sour cream or greek yogurt
- grated cheese
- sliced green onions or chives
- fresh cilantro
- tortilla chips
Caramelized Strawberry and Graham Cracker Crumble Ice Cream
By vealam
In a medium size bowl whisk the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until the yolks are pale yellow
- Ice Cream:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 vanilla bean, seed scraped + pods reserved
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberries:
- 2 cups strawberries, quartered
- 2-4 tablespoons honey, depending on your tastes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean, seed removed
- Graham Cracker Crumble:
- 1 sleeve of graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
Bacon Beer Cheese Dip
By vealam
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 pound bacon slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1 12 ounce beer, preferably an IPA or dark brown ale
- 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces
- Generous dashes of hot sauce such as Frank's or Tabasco
- Kettle Brand Chips for dipping
Slow Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas
By vealam
In a medium bowl, mix together the onion, pepper, black beans, corn, spices, meat (if using), and just 1/2 cup of t...
- 1 small yellow onion (or 1/2 large onion), diced small
- 1 sweet bell pepper, diced small
- 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey jack, colby, or other melting cheese, shredded and divided
- 2 (16-ounce) jars salsa, any kind
- 12 to 15 medium (6-inch or so) flour tortillas
Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Casserole
By vealam
Grease a medium casserole dish (I used a 10-inch round casserole dish)
- 1/2 pound breakfast pork sausage
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or to taste)
- 2 1/2 cups milk (I used fat free half and half)
- 1 tube refrigerated large flaky biscuits