GRAND PEEPS’ OVER-THE-TOP CHOCOLATE CHIP-OREO STUFFED BAKED COOKIES1 large roll of chocolate chip cookie roll dough, room temp1 bag of regular Oreo cookiesPAM Spray a baking sheet with PAM.Slice the cookie dough, not too thick, more of about ¼” sizeWith…
CROCK POT BRAISED CHIPOTLE BEEF3 lbs. lean chuck roast, cut into 2” pieces2 T. olive oil, divided1 large Vidalia onion, cut into 1” pieces2 red bell peppers, cut into 1” pieces3 T. tomato paste1 T. chipotle chili powder1 T. smoked…
CROCK POT CHICKEN TACO SALAD1 T. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. seasoned salt1 t. black pepper1 t. white pepper1 t. ground chipotle pepper1 t. paprika½ t. dried oregano½ t. crushed red pepper flakes1 ½-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts1…
SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO TORTILLA SOUPOlive oil1 large red onion, chopped½ c. chopped celery½ c. shredded carrots1-2 T. minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce (depending on how spicy you want it)1 t. ground cumin1 t. chili powder1 T. minced…
THROW-BACK BACON, RANCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL12 slices good quality thick-cut bacon2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temp8 oz. finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 c. sour cream¼ c. minced fresh chives¼ c. Tabasco1 (1-oz.) pkg. ranch dressing seasoning mixKosher salt, black…
GIN LACED CUCUMBER-LIME POPS½ c. sugar¼ c. plus 1 T. water¼ c. coarsely chopped mint leaves1 T. finely grated lime zest¼ c. fresh lime juice¼ c. gin1 ¼ c. cucumber, peeled, seeded and pureed½ t. unflavored powdered gelatin In small…
NUTTY/LEMONY BISCOTTI DIPPED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE2 c. flour¾ c. cornmeal1 ½ t. baking powder1 t. salt1 c. sugar3 eggsZest of 4 lemons1 c. coarsely chopped whole almonds18 oz. white chocolate chips Preheat oven 325. Line large baking sheet with parchment…
OLE’ MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE¼ c. kosher salt1 qt. milk6 T. butter, cut into pieces6 T. flour1 lb. penne pasta, or your favorite1 lb. Mexican chorizoOlive oil1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese1 (8-oz.) pkg. shredded pepper jack cheeseTabasco, to…
FUN FRITO PIE CASSEROLE2 lbs. ground chuck or your favorite meat or chicken2 c. chopped onion2 T. minced garlic2 (15-oz.) cans tomato sauce1 (15- oz.) can Ranch Style Beans, drained1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can white…
ZESTY MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD8 ears of fresh corn, shucked2-3 fresh jalapenos1 c. diced red bell pepper1 c. chopped green onion½ c. chopped cilantro½ c. finely crumbled cotija cheese¼ c Miracle whip or mayo3 T. fresh lime juiceKosher salt/black pepper1…