Pumpkin Dessert 1 Yellow cake mix8 tbsp butter (softened)29 oz pumpkin (canned, solid pack)½ tsp cloves1 ½ cups sugar¾ tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger2 cups evaporated milk6 eggs Cut butter into cake mix with pastry blender and set aside.Mix cloves, sugar, salt, cinnamon and ginger with pumpkin. Add eggs and milk. Pour into well-buttered…
Cosentino’s Chicken Salad 1/2 cup mayonnaise (extra heavy)1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 cup celery (chopped into ¼" pieces)2 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast or thigh meat (pulled or shredded) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Borracho Beans Excellent soupy beans. 3 cups dried pinto beans (rinsed)7 cups water3 cups beef broth12 ounces beer1 pound bacon (chopped)1 small onion (chopped)3 large garlic cloves (minced)1 tsp salt (more to taste)1 tbsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp black pepper2 Serrano pepper (seeded, de-veined, and chopped)1 jalapeno pepper (seeded, deveined,…
Basil Pesto Great way to use extra basil and very simple to make. 3/4 cup pine nuts (heaping (or 4 ounces))4 cups basil (fresh)3 cloves garlic1 cup parmesan cheese (coarsely grated)1 tbsp lemon zest1 tbsp lemon juice1 cup olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste) Add pine nuts…
Deep Dark Chocolate Cake Delicious chocolate cake frequently requested. The recipe came from a Hershey's cookbook. Cake2 cups sugar1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup Dutch cocoa1 1/2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 eggs1 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup boiling waterFrosting9 tbsp butter (softened)4 cups powdered sugar3/4 cup…
Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas CARNITAS INGREDIENTS:4.5 pounds lean boneless pork roast (excess fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks)salt and pepper1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil1 batch mojo sauce (see below)chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fresh salsa (for serving)MOJO SAUCE INGREDIENTS:1 cup beer (or chicken stock)1 head garlic (cloves separated, peeled and minced)1/2 cup fresh…
Mom’s Carrot Cake 6 cups flour (sifted)1 tbsp ground cinnamon1 1/2 tbsp baking soda3 cups sugar2 1/4 cups canola oil6 eggs (unbeaten)4 1/2 cups carrots (shredded)3/4 tsp kosher saltCarrot Cake Icing1 1/4 cups pecans (chopped)1/4 cup pecans (chopped – held for topping)3/4 cup butter (softened)12 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)3 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp kosher…
Sweet Potato Biscuits 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp fine sea salt1 pinch nutmeg (freshly grated)1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cold)1/4 cup sorghum molasses3/4 cup full-fat buttermilk (plus more for brushing)8 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small cubes and chilled in freezer for 15 min) Preheat…
Italian Ricotta Cookies Cookies1/2 pound butter2 cups sugar1/2 tsp salt1 pound ricotta cheese2 eggs1 tsp vanilla (or anise oil)1 orange rind (grated)4 1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking sodaFrosting2 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup butter3 tbsp milk1/2 tsp vanilla CookiesCream butter. Add sugar and continue creaming. Add eggs, ricotta, and vanilla; beat well.Sift together…
Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups 16 ounces lasagna noodles1 pound hot Italian sausage (bulk)23 ounces marinara sauce2 tbsp olive oil6 cloves garlic (minced)4 zucchini (peeled, shredded, drained, and squeezed dry)2 cups ricotta cheese1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)2 eggs (large)2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 18×13-inch…