Today’s Gadget is also involving a Tip!
Today I have a GADGET but not used in the sense you would think. It is the basic MUFFIN TIN BAKING PAN. Instead of filling the holes with muffin mix, fill it with CONDIMENTS. This is a great way to…
Bite Size Pecan Pumpkin Pies
DOUGH:¼ c. pecans¼ c. sugar½ t. salt¾ c. flour, plus extra for shaping dough6 T. butter, ice-cold2-3 T. ice water 1. Preheat oven 350. Spray mini muffin tins with PAM.2. In food processor, pulse pecans, sugar, salt and flour until…
Smokey Lemony Peas and Carrots
6 oz. sliced good quality bacon, cut crosswise into ½” pieces1 red onion, thinly sliced1 lb. fresh or thawed frozen English peas1 T. finely chopped tarragon, more for garnishZest of 1 lemonKosher salt, black pepperCrushed red pepper flakesJuice of 1…
Creamy Chicken Ranch MAC and Cheese
3 c. uncooked elbow macaroni3 T. butter2 T. flourSalt, black pepper to taste1 c. milk1 ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese½ c. grated parmesan cheese½ c. shredded swiss cheese¾ c. ranch salad dressing1 c. coarsely chopped cooked chicken TOPPING: ½ c…
Mystic Blackberry Cocktail
1 (.75-oz.) pkg. fresh mint sprigs12 (1/4” thick) cucumber slices2 (6-oz.) pkgs. fresh blackberries¾ c. fresh lime juice8-12 t. superfine or powdered sugar1 c. plus 2 T. gin1 c. cold club sodaCrushed iceGarnishes: cucumber slices, fresh blackberries, lime wedges and…
Candy Corn Crispies
1 (10-oz.) bag miniature marshmallows4 T. butter1 t. ancho chile powder½ t. ground cumin½ t. ground coriander½ t. saltOrange and yellow food coloring6 c. Rick Krispies¼ t. cayenne 1. Spray two mini muffin pans with PAM.2. In large saucepan, combine…
Spicy Pumpkin Fritters
1 ½ c. flour2 t. baking powder1 ¼ t. salt¾ t. chili powder½ t. onion powder¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes2 large eggs1 (15-oz.) can solid-pack pumpkin½ c. 2% milk2 T. butter, meltedOil for deep-fat fryingChipotle mayo, optional 1. In…
Hearty Black Bean Soup with Shredded Pork
1 lb. dried black beans, rinsed and picked over2 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 ½ lbs.)2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into big chunks1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped2 T. minced garlic1 T. chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo plus 1…
Crispy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bourbon-Cane Vinaigrette
2 T. butter¼ c. firmly packed light brown sugar4 T. Steen’s Cane Syrup, divided2 c. walnuts3 T. bourbon, divided1 lb. good quality thick-cut bacon, chopped¼ c. cane vinegarKosher salt, black pepper1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts, pulsed in food processor 1…