1 lb red potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/2" cubes salt paprika chili powder cajun seasoning olive oil Boil the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain well. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, and cajun seasoning. Season with salt.… Continue reading Cajun Roast Potatoes
One Crust Shortening Crust
1 cup flour 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cut in chunks, chilled 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp cold water Combine in a food processor the flour, shortening and salt. Mix until coarse crumb texture. Add the water and pulse 20 to 30 seconds until it starts to form a ball. Shape into a ball, wrap in… Continue reading One Crust Shortening Crust
One Crust Butter Pie Crust
1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut in small chunks 3 tbsp cold water Combine in a food processor the flour, salt and butter. Process until it has a crumb like texture. Add the water and process until the dough starts to form a ball, for no more than 20 or… Continue reading One Crust Butter Pie Crust
Dark Chocolate Chili Cookies
1 cup pecans, chopped 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup softened butter 2 eggs 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp vanilla 4 oz. dark chocolate chopped Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the pecans, flour, baking powder, and… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Chili Cookies
Chocolate Chip Muffins
2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a muffin tin with cups. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the remaining ingredients until just combined.… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Muffins
Chipotle Risotto
4 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup arborio rice 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp heavy cream cracked pepper 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, minced 1/4 cup grated parmesan Heat the chicken stock in a small saucepan on the stove.… Continue reading Chipotle Risotto
Crumbly Apple Pie
1 pie crust, chilled 5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut in 1" pieces 1 1/4 cups icing sugar brown sugar cinnamon a pinch of nutmeg a pinch of allspice 1/8 tsp salt vanilla 1 tbsp lemon juice butter flour 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup walnuts 3/4 tsp baking powder Line the oven with foil… Continue reading Crumbly Apple Pie
Coconut Banana Loaf
bread crumbs 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup butter,melted 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 egg 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup chocolate chips chopped pecans sesame seeds Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan and sprinkle the bottom and sides with the… Continue reading Coconut Banana Loaf
Maple Glazed Porkchops
1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp horseradish 2 tsp dijon 1 tsp chili powder salt and cracked pepper 2 porkchops Combine the maple syrup, horseradish, dijon, and chili powder. Mix well and set aside. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Grill the pork. In the last minute of grilling brush the glaze on the… Continue reading Maple Glazed Porkchops
Texas BBQ Steak
3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup cider vinegar 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp dijon the juice of half a lemon 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp paprika 1/2 tsp chili flakes cracked pepper 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1 cup water sea salt 2 steaks olive oil Combine the ketchup, cider vinegar,… Continue reading Texas BBQ Steak