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Deep Fried Pecan Pies
By RoketJSquerl
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter and salt
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 (14.1-ounce) packages Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar
Easy Crescent Taco Bake
By RoketJSquerl
Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 3/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 2 tablespoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- Shredded lettuce, as desired
- Diced tomato, as desired
- (A 4.5-oz can of Old El Paso® chopped green chiles can be added to the meat mixture.)
"Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry"
By RoketJSquerl
A version of these is sold at almost every bakery in Paris, where they are called chausson aux pommes (literally, â...
- 2 Apples (preferably granny smith, gravenstein, or another firm variety),
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Dash ; of Nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Milk
- 1/2 Package Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed according to package directions
- Vanilla, or cinnamon ice cream
Pimento Cheese
By RoketJSquerl
Mix all ingredients together until well blended
- 1 Pound Cheddar Cheese, extra sharp, grated
- 4 Ounces Pimientos, Canned (4 ounce) drained and diced
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 3 Tablespoons Green Olives, with pimento, chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
"EASY MICROWAVE GINGERBREAD HOT COCOA
By RoketJSquerl
Directions Pour milk into a mug and heat for 90 seconds in microwave at high power
- 1 1/4 cups Horizon Organic whole milk
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon gingerbread spice
- whipped cream, for serving
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
By RoketJSquerl
Place in the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup, plus 3-5 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup non-fat Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup freshly grated Monetary Jack cheese
- 10 , 6-inch Old El Paso Flour Tortillas (fajita/taco size)
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- For serving: chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese, additional Buffalo wing sauce
Japanese Grilled Steak and Scallion Rolls (Negimaki)
By RoketJSquerl
INSTRUCTIONS SERVES 8 TO 10 AS AN APPETIZER OR 4 TO 6 AS A MAIN DISH Look for a flank steak that is as rectangula...
- 1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons sake
- 16 scallions, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
"Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Pepper Sauce
By RoketJSquerl
INSTRUCTIONS SERVES 4 The vegetables and aromatics can be prepared while the beef is marinating
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pound flank steak, trimmed, cut into 2- to 2 1/2-inch strips with grain, each strip cut Âcrosswise against grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- 6 scallions, white parts sliced thin on bias, green parts cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
How to Make Corn Tortillas
By RoketJSquerl
Making the Masa Dough To make 16-18 tortillas, start with putting 2 cups of masa flour in a large bowl
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups water
"Hot and Numbing Xi'an-Style Oven-Fried Chicken Wings Recipe-THE FOOD LAB
By RoketJSquerl
Directions 1. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and set rack inside
- 4 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
- 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes (preferably Thai)
- 1 tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced