1 c almonds
3 c old fashioned oats
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/3 c light brown sugar
1/3 c honey
3 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 c dark chocolate chunks
3/4 c Crunchies fuit
Preheat oven to 350
In a blender, blend 1/2 c of almonds until finely chopped (not powdery)
Finely chop the remaining 1/2 c almonds with a knife
Combine the oats, salt & brown sugar with the almonds in a bowl & stir to combine
Combine honey & coconut oil & heat in microwave for 45 seconds. Stir to combine & add vanilla.
Pour the honey mixture over the oats & toss.
Spread oats evenly on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes, stir them & then bake them again for additional 5 minutes.
Remove the granola & parchment paper from baking sheet & set aside to cool.
Once completely cool you can break the granola into clusters.
Add in the dark chocolate & dried fruit.
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake
Crust
3/4 c graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp light brown sugar
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1.5 tsp vanilla
Swirl
3 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/3 c heavy cream
Filling
2 8oz pkg cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 c sugar
1/2 c canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 c heavy cream
5 eggs
Preheat oven to 275. Combine ingredients for the crust & press into the bottom of a spring form pan.
Prepare the swirl by melting the chocolate with the cream in a double boiler. Stir until smooth & then set aside, keeping it warm.
To make the filling, cream the cheese & sugar.
Add the pumpkin, spices & cream.
Add the eggs, one at a time.
Pour filling over crust.
Drizzle a spiral pattern with the chocolate on top & draw it through the batter with a knife.
Place cheesecake in larger baking pan with sides & pour 1/2 inch boiling water into pan.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the center is firm & not soupy.
Cool at room temperature, then chill at least 2 hours.
3/4 c graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp light brown sugar
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1.5 tsp vanilla
Swirl
3 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 to 1/3 c heavy cream
Filling
2 8oz pkg cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 c sugar
1/2 c canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 c heavy cream
5 eggs
Preheat oven to 275. Combine ingredients for the crust & press into the bottom of a spring form pan.
Prepare the swirl by melting the chocolate with the cream in a double boiler. Stir until smooth & then set aside, keeping it warm.
To make the filling, cream the cheese & sugar.
Add the pumpkin, spices & cream.
Add the eggs, one at a time.
Pour filling over crust.
Drizzle a spiral pattern with the chocolate on top & draw it through the batter with a knife.
Place cheesecake in larger baking pan with sides & pour 1/2 inch boiling water into pan.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the center is firm & not soupy.
Cool at room temperature, then chill at least 2 hours.
Conrad's Swedish Pancakes
6 eggs
1 c milk
1 c yogurt
1 c flour
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Mix everything together really well. More milk may be needed. Batter is better if it's on the thin side.
Pour in pan & cook.
1 c milk
1 c yogurt
1 c flour
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Mix everything together really well. More milk may be needed. Batter is better if it's on the thin side.
Pour in pan & cook.
Sandy's Salsa
1- 28 oz. can peeled plum tomatoes (or diced)
2 cans Rotel
2 bunches cilantro
2 jalapenos, seeded
5 cloves garlic
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. sugar
1 red onion
Put all in blender or food processor. Pulse 30 seconds.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
4 lbs chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups salsa verde
1 tsp cumin
8 oz cream cheese
corn tortillas or taco shells
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups salsa verde
1 tsp cumin
8 oz cream cheese
corn tortillas or taco shells
- Throw everything into crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hrs.
- shred chicken and stir everything together.
Ribs
2 slabs of baby back or pork back ribs
Dry rub (I use Rib Rub Championship Recipe from Delight, Arkansas. Got it at Walmart in spice section)
Dry rub (I use Rib Rub Championship Recipe from Delight, Arkansas. Got it at Walmart in spice section)
- Put a double layer of foil on counter. Put rub on both sides. Wrap each rack in double foil.
- Put on baking sheet with sides.
- Bake at 255 degrees for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Korean Beef
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
1 bunch green onions
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
1 bunch green onions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meat with garlic and sesame oil.
- Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers.
- Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve over rice and top with green onions.
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