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Cheese Grits
By jill3739
Preheat oven to 375 deg. Boil grits with 1st 3 ingredients, then turn to low, cover and cook for 1 hr
- 1 cup uncooked grits - (not quick)
- 4.5 to 5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1.25 pound sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 garlic clove of powder
- 1 teaspoon black powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 eggs
- crumbled sausage, if desired
Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes
By jill3739
4 Stars
- Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup cake flour (about 2 ounces)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- Lemon Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Edible flowers such as pansies or rosebuds (optional)
Black Bean and Chorizo Chili
By jill3739
5 Stars
- 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 links Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 6 1/2 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
- 3 (14-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 1 (8 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained
- 1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- Baked tortilla chips (optional)
Chocolate Roulade
By jill3739
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tablesppon brewed coffee (or water)
- 7 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Unsweeted Dutch-process cocoa powder for dusting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Spiced Pork with Bourbon Sauce
By jill3739
5 Stars Pair pork tenderloin with sweet 'n' tangy bourbon sauce for a delicious 20-minute dinner
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pork:
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- Cooking spray
Cowboy Caviar
By jill3739
1. In a large bowl, mix vinegar, hot sauce, oil, garlic, and pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salad oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 firm-ripe avocado (about 10 oz.)
- 1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas
- 1 can (11 oz.) corn kernels
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 pound Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- Salt
- 1 bag (6 oz.) tortilla chips or 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
Smokey Slow Cooker Chili
By jill3739
4 Stars
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 cups chopped onion
- 1 3/4 cups chopped green bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup lager-style beer (such as Budweiser)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tomatillos, quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans, drained
- 1 (7 3/4-ounce) can Mexican hot-style tomato sauce (such as El Paso)
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 8 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled queso fresco
- 8 lime wedges
Chunky Chocolate Brownies
By jill3739
5 Stars
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 (11.5-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans, toasted
- Powdered sugar
Shortbread Fingers
By jill3739
5 Stars
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Granulated sugar, for sprinkling
Chocolate-Oatmeal Chunk Cookies
By jill3739
5 Stars
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter or margerine, softened
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups uncooked regular oats
- 1 (11.5-ounce) package semisweet chocolate mega morsels
- 1 cup peacan pieces