Butter Gooeys
1 Egg1 Stick Butter (melted)1 Box Yellow OR chocolate fudge cake mix (Duncan Hines preferred, yellow used in original recipe)8 Oz. Cream cheese1 Box Powdered sugar2 EggsToss out all ingredients that...
View ArticleBrownie Cupcakes
2 Sticks Margarine (melted, Fleishman's preferred)1 3/4 C. Sugar1 C. Flour4 Eggs1 t. Vanilla4 Squares Semi-sweet chocolate (melted)1 1/2 C. Pecan chipsMix melted margarine and chocolateIn separate...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Chess Pie
1/2 C. Butter1 C. Sugar1/2 C. Flour2 Eggs1 t. Vanilla1 Bag Chocolate chips1 Pie shell (frozen Pillsbury brand preferred)Mix all ingredients except for, obviously, shell togetherPour into pie shellBake...
View ArticleYankee Brownies
8 Squares Unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled)1 C. Butter (melted)5 Eggs3 C. Sugar1 T. Vanilla1 1/2 C. FlourCombine melted butter and chocolateIn separate, large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar,...
View ArticleBasic Chocolate Icing
1 Stick Butter4 T. Cocoa 6 T. Milk1 Box Powdered sugar1 t. VanillaBring the butter, cocoa, and milk to a boilRemove from heat and add other ingredients, stir until smoothPour over any dessert you like!
View ArticleChocolate- Caramel Bars
1 C. Flour1 C. Oats (quick cook)3/4 C. Brown sugar1/2 t. Baking soda1/4 t. Salt3/4 C. Butter (barely softened)1 Bag Chocolate chips12 Oz. Caramel syrup topping1 Pkg. Pecans (crumbled)Place butter in...
View ArticleChocolate Mayonnaise Cake
2 C. Flour1 C. Sugar1 t. Baking soda1 1/2 t. Baking powder1/2 t. Salt4-6 T. Cocoa2 t. Vanilla1 C. Mayo1 C. WaterIcing: 1 Stick Margarine4 T. Cocoa6 T. Milk1 Box Powdered sugar1 t. Vanilla1 Pkg....
View ArticleMiss Mary's Pound Cake
3 Sticks Butter (softened) 3 C. Sugar6 Eggs (separated, save both whites and yolks)3 C. Flour (sifted)1/4 t. Salt1/4 t. Baking soda8 Oz. Sour cream1 t. Vanilla1 t. Almond extractCream butter and sugar...
View ArticleChocolate Glaze
1 Stick Butter2 C. Powdered sugar1 1/2 C. Evaporated milk6 Oz. Chocolate chips 1 t. VanillaOver low heat, combine butter and sugarOnce hot, add milk, chocolate chips, and cook until hot againAdd...
View ArticleRosa's Easy Guacamole
4 Jalapenos (average size)1 Avocado (large)4-5 Stalks Cilantro1/2 LimeSalt and PepperRoast jalapenos until blackened, remove from heat and remove seedsCube avocado, dice cilantro, juice the lime; you...
View ArticleAuthentic Enchiladas Verdes
Yeah, this does take all day. But SOOOO worth it!1 Whole chicken (buy it with the parts on the bone, but cleaned and separated)2 White onions (small, peeled but whole)10 Stalks Cilantro3 Green chilies3...
View ArticleCaribbean Halibut
4 6 Oz. Halibut filets1 C. Fresh orange juice1/2 C. Dark rum1/4 C. Soy sauce2 T. Lime juice1 T. Ginger (freshly grated)2 T. Cilantro (fresh, finely chopped)1 t. Kosher salt1/2 t. Allspice1/2 t. Cayenne...
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Chocolate Mini-Bites
1 Pie-crust (refrigerated, store-bought kind you can roll out is perfect)4 Oz. Semi-sweet chocolate baking bars or chips1 C. Whipping cream1 1/2 t. Vanilla extractPinch of salt1 C. Whipping cream2 T....
View ArticleJavier's Salsa Verde
A Dallas favorite; obsession is more like it. This also makes a great alternate sauce for Enchiladas Verdes, though it's more tangy and spicy than traditional sauces for that dish; that's why we love...
View ArticleButternut Squash Lasagna
A great vegetarian option for the holidays or anytime. Freezes well.1 T. Olive oil2 Lb. Butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)1/2 C. Water3 Amaretti cookies1/4 C. Butter1/4 C. Flour2 C. Whole...
View ArticleHow To Make A Great Quesadilla
Not exactly a recipe, but since all my buddies LOVE to make these, I figured I'd share how to do it just right. You know, like I do (lol).Flour tortillas (we prefer the smaller size for more petite...
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Easy Pecan Pie
A no brainer; just a small tip though, use a disposable pie pan because clean up is a hot mess otherwise. 3 Eggs (beaten well)1 C Sugar1 C Dark corn syrup2 T Butter (melted)1 t Vanilla1 1/2 C Pecans...
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Mica's Magnificent Salsa
8 Tomatoes2 Jalapenos (stemmed and seeded)1/2 White onion1/2 C Cilantro (stemmed)3 Cloves of garlic (minced)1/4 t. Cumin1/4 t. Thyme1/4 t. OreganoSalt and pepper 2 T Olive oilEquipment: large and small...
View ArticleMinor's Garlic Bread
This one's courtesy of Barefoot Contessa! Thanks to Dad for giving it a go the first time.1 Large ciabatta bread6 Garlic cloves (minced)1/4 C Parsley2 T Oregano leaves1 T Kosher Salt1/2 t Ground black...
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Chocolate Mousse Poufs
This recipe is courtesy of Southern Living; love it!14 Oz. Bittersweet chocolate3/4 C Butter (unsalted)6 Eggs (separated)1/4 t. Salt1 C SugarEquipment: electric mixer, double boiler, mugs or creme...
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Lemon Pound Cake a la Joy The Baker
One of Margaret's favs!8 Oz. Cream Cheese3/4 C Butter (unsalted)1 1/2 C Sugar1 T Lemon zest1 1/2 t Vanilla2 T Lemon juice4 Eggs (room temp)2 C Flour (sifted)1 1/2 t Baking powderEquipment: electric...
View ArticleAbby's Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 C. + 7 T. Butter (melted)1 T. Vegetable oil1 1/4 C. Brown sugar2 T. Heavy Whipping Cream1 T. Vanilla1 Egg1 3/4 C. Flour1 t. Salt1/2 t. Baking soda (heaping)12 Oz. Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate...
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Brown Butter Balsamic Reduction
Simply divine. And so, so easy. Just tried this over handmade gnocci, and it was delish. It's intended as a light topper to tortellini or ravioli.6 T. Butter (unsalted)1 Clove Garlic1 1/2 T. Balsamic...
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Handmade Ricotta Gnocci
Gnocci is my favorite of the classic Italian pastas, and depending on which part of the boot you prefer, you can make a traditional version on your own using either potatoes or ricotta as the base. I...
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Mom's Famous Toffee
If you knew us back in the day, this is the stuff Mom used to give out in cute tins at Christmas time! You know she loved you if you got the toffee because she hated the process of making candy of any...
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