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Kahlua Nanaimo Bars
By Grandmax4
To Prepare the Base Layer In a small saucepan, melt together the butter, sugar and cocoa over low heat
- For the Base Layer
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 8 tbsp cocoa
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup fine or medium unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (toasted)
- For the the Kahlua Frosting Filling
- 3/4 cup butter
- 4 1/2 cups icing sugar i.e. powdered sugar or confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup Kahlua liqueur
- For the Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Kahlua liqueur
Honey Roquefort Mini Shells
By Grandmax4
Directions: For added crispness, preheat oven to 350⁰F, place empty shells on a baking sheet, and bake for 3-5 m...
- 1/2 pound Roquefort cheese, rough crumble
- 2 packages (15 count, each) Athens® Mini Fillo Shells
- 1/4 cup honey
- Tarragon leaves or basil chiffonade for garnish
Parmesan-Roasted Potatoes
By Grandmax4
Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400°F
- 3 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces finely grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Deconstructed White Choc Cheesecake
By Grandmax4
evenly distribute biscuits between six stemless wine glasses; press well into the base of each glass
- 1/2 pkt (125g) butternut snap biscuits, crushed
- 180 g pkt PLAISTOWE Premium White Choc, melted, plus 100g extra
- 250 g light cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (80mL) thickened cream, whipped
- 1 punnet raspberries, halved
- 3 tsp dehydrated raspberry powder, optional
Cinnamon Pancakes
By Grandmax4
Low fat cinnamon pancake recipe
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons Splenda
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup egg beaters
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Caramelized Onion Cheesecake Appetizer
By Grandmax4
Savory Caramelized Onion Cheesecake made with Vidalia Onions and a potato chip crust
- 2 large Vidalia onions
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 8 ounce bag waffle potato chips
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound full-fat non-whipped cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream plus 2 tablespoons for sour cream topping
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (white pepper if you have it)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- parsley for garnish
Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly
By Grandmax4
"Beautiful and delicious, these savory but sweet little appetizer 'cookies' are easy to make and sure to be a huge
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons chilled butter, chopped
- 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly
ROASTED BALSAMIC SWEET POTATOES
By Grandmax4
Preheat oven to 400°F. In large skillet over medium heat, bring balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to boil, stirring...
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar -- (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter -- (1/2 stick)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3 large red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams) -- peeled, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
Savory Mushroom Turnovers
By Grandmax4
Preheat oven to 350º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons, minced shallots
- 1 pound, chopped mixed mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons gruyere cheese
- store bought or homemade, enough for two pies pie dough
- lightly beaten with tablespoon of water egg
JALAPENO JELLY
By Grandmax4
1. Prepare the chilis and peppers
- 6 Jalapeno peppers
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 5 1/2 cup Sugar
- 6 oz. liquid pectin
- 2 drops green coloring