Chipotle chiles are actually dried, smoked jalapenos, medium thick flesh, smoky, earthy and sweet in flavor with a hint of tobacco and chocolate. They can be bought packed in adobo, (chile stewed in lightly seasoned sauce made from ground chiles, herbs, tomatoes and vinegar). 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 c. mayonnaise 1/2 c. sour [...]
3 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4″ (inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 c. unsalted dry roasted peanuts 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Oriental chili paste 2 tsps. sugar, or more to taste 2-1/2 T. Chinese rice wine vinegar 3 tbsps. soy sauce 1/4 c. Oriental sesame oil 1/4 c. water 1 T. sliced green onion, green part [...]
1-1/2 c. roasted salted peanuts 1-1/2 c. bite-size wheat or corn square cereal (chex) 1 c. sunflower seeds 1 c. cornnuts or pretzel nuggets 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted 2 tsps. chili powder 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. red pepper 1/8 tsp. garlic powder Combine 1st 4 ingredients in jelly roll pan and [...]
12 Frango mint chocolate candies (divided) 1/3 cup corn oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon raspberry extract (optional) 3/4 cup sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional) Frosting layer (see recipe) 1 tablespoon butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8-inch square baking pan. In [...]
1 cup flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature 4 teaspoons instant Amaretto-flavored cappuccino powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups melted, then cooled Frango chocolates (about 33 mints) 2 cups whipped cream Frango chocolates and/or [...]
Crust (see recipe) 2 pounds (four 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (divided) 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped pecans (divided) 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted Make crust. Let cool while preparing filling. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Beat [...]
2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon dried minced lemon peel 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup crushed pineapple (spooned out of the can, with some juice) 2 tablespoons Kahlua 1/4 cup milk [...]
1 pound ground round 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 3/4 cup water 1 cup cooked white rice 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon garlic salt [...]
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut in 2-inch chunks 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut in 2-inch chunks 4 hot Italian sausages 4 sweet Italian sausages 1 cup crushed canned Italian plum tomatoes [...]
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup malt vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, preferably natural In medium saucepan, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, [...]
