Bars/ Sweets

Brownies

Brownies

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Prep Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c butter
  • 2 c sugar
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¾ c flour
  • ¼ c cocoa
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 c walnuts

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate and cool.

2

Soften butter and whisk until it is pale yellow and light. Add the sugar and whisk until light and fluffy. Whisk in cooled chocolate, then add eggs one at a time. Whisk in the vanilla, then sift in the flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold in the nuts.

3

Transfer batter to a prepared baking pan and bake about 30 minutes.

Main Dish/ Soup

White Bean and Chicken Chili

White Bean and Chicken Chili

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Prep Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 c celery; chopped
  • 1 c onion; chopped
  • 1 c green pepper; chopped
  • 2 T pickled jalapeno; chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 c chicken broth
  • 30 oz canned great northern beans drained
  • 1 lb chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1/2 c half - and - half

Instructions

1

Heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, pepper, and jalapeno; saute until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.

2

Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Saute 1 minute.

3

Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are crisp - tender, about 3 minutes.

4

Add beans, chicken, and half - and - half. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Appetizer/ Sides

Cheese Puffs

Cheese Puffs

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz pepperoni; finely chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 can garlic butter crescent rolls

Instructions

1

Mix together pepperoni, cream cheese, and basil.

2

Roll out crescent rolls and cut each one into three pieces. Divide the cheese mixture among the crescent roll pieces and wrap the dough around the cheese.

3

Bake according to the directions on the crescent roll package.

Appetizer/ Sides/ Snacks

Cheese Crisps

Cheese Crisps

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese; grated
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup rice krispies
  • 6 shakes tabasco

Instructions

1

Mix all ingredients together and form mixture into 1-inch balls. Mash with the tines of a fork. Imprint with the fork in the opposite direction to form a crisscross pattern. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

2

Best when served fresh, but they may also be placed in an air-tight container and frozen.

Main Dish

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1 c thinly sliced onion
  • 1 1/2 c grated cheese
  • 4 slices crisp bacon
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 c milk

Instructions

1

Mix together flour, salt, and butter to form pie crust. Roll out and press into pie pan.

2

Saute onion and fry bacon.

3

Sprinkle onion, bacon, and cheese into crust. Combine eggs and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Main Dish/ Sandwich

Calzones

Calzones

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Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tsps yeast
  • 1 c Water; warm
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tsps Salt
  • 3 c flour
  • essence spice
  • garlic powder; or garlic salt
  • dill
  • parmesan; grated
  • 2 tablespoon Butter; melted

Instructions

1

Mix together the first five ingredients and a third of the flour. Add spices/cheese to taste. Mix in enough flour to handle; knead five minutes. Let the dough rest five minutes.

2

Divide into 6 pieces and roll each into a circle. Add sauce and toppings to half of each circle, fold the other side over, and crimp together around the edge.

3

Bake on a Silpat for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. Brush with melted butter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more.

Dessert/ Sweets

Pumpkin Parfaits

Pumpkin Parfaits

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 7 oz marshmallow crème
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 T orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 c pumpkin puree
  • ¼ c maple syrup
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ c chopped toasted pecans
  • ¼ c crushed gingersnaps

Instructions

1

Combine the marshmallow crème, cream cheese, and 1 T orange juice concentrate and beat until smooth. Stir together the pumpkin, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 T orange juice in a separate bowl. Fold ¼ c of the marshmallow crème mixture into the pumpkin mixture.

2

Layer in four parfait glasses by 3 T amounts, starting with the cream cheese mixture. Chill 2 hours. Top with pecans and gingersnaps just prior to serving.

Main Dish/ Soup

Real Texas Chili Con Carne

Real Texas Chili Con Carne

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Prep Time: 50 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef chuck; cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 clove garlic; minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tsps Cinnamon; optional
  • 1/4 tsps allspice; optional
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 1 c chile paste
  • 2 qt chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon maseca instant cornmeal
  • grated cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onion; chopped
  • corn chips

Instructions

1

Add dried chiles to large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or stock pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened with intense, roasted aroma, 2 to 5 minutes. Do not allow to smoke. Remove chiles to small bowl and set aside. Alternatively, place dried chiles on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high power in 15-second increments until pliable and toasted-smelling, about 30 seconds total. Transfer to a 2-quart microwave-safe liquid measuring cup or bowl. Add half of chicken broth and chipotle chiles, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power until gently simmering, about 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside for 5 minutes. Transfer chiles and liquid to blender and blend, starting on the lowest possible setting and gradually increasing speed to high (make sure to hold the lid down with a clean kitchen towel or a potholder to prevent it from blowing out). Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

2

Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in the base of a Dutch oven over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add half of beef cubes in a single layer and cook without moving until deeply browned, about 6 minutes.

3

Return Dutch oven to heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently until translucent and softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, and if using, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and oregano, and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add all meat back to pan along with chile purée and remaining quart chicken broth. Stir to combine.

4

Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, cover, leaving lid just barely ajar and cook, stirring occasionally until meat is completely tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Alternatively, stew can be cooked in a 200° to 250°F oven with the lid of the Dutch oven slightly ajar.

5

Stir in optional fish sauce, masa harina (if using), and vinegar. Add hot sauce to taste. Season to taste with salt. For best results, allow chili to cool and store in the refrigerator at least overnight and up to 5 days. Reheat the next day to serve.

6

Serve, garnished with cilantro, chopped onions, scallions, grated cheese, avocado, and warm tortillas as desired.

Notes

Source: https://www.seriouseats.com/real-texas-chili-con-carne

Cookies/ Sweets

Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c butter
  • 2 c sugar
  • 2 eggs; beaten
  • 1/2 c molasses
  • 2 tsps vinegar
  • 3 3/4 c flour
  • 1 1/2 tsps baking soda
  • 2 1/2 tsps ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2

Cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, molasses, and vinegar.

3

Sift together the remaining ingredients and mix in until blended.

4

Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets and bake 12 minutes.

Dessert/ Sweets

Frosty Chocolate Pie

Frosty Chocolate Pie

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Prep Time: 4 hours, 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 Oreo Cookies; crushed
  • 1/4 cup Butter; melted
  • 1 cup milk; cold
  • 1 pkg (4 oz) chocolate pudding mix (instant)
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream; softened
  • Cool Whip
  • chocolate curls

Instructions

1

Combine cookie crumbs and butter; mix well and press into pie plate.

2

Beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in ice cream. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze 4 hours.

3

Remove 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and chocolate curls.