What’s Next on my Plate:

Hawaiian Mahi Mahi rolls stuffed with mango and macadamia nut stuffing

Æbelskiver (Danish Filled Pancakes)

Chicken Canzanese with Polenta Cakes

Lillet Poached Pears with Thyme & Pepper

Triple Lemon Baked Doughnuts

Hasenpfeffer
(German Braised Rabbit Stew)

Pesto Goat Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

Individual Mexican Chocolate Pecan Pies

Feb 4th, 2013 by Kat | 0

(note that the directions are for 1 9″ pie, however, I made multiple small pies instead as it used the same amount of ingredients) Ingredients For the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled [...]

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Spicy Mexican Chocolate Brownies with Dulce de Leche Chips

Nov 2nd, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the dulce de leche chips 1 quart whole milk 12 ounces sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for the brownies 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, [...]

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Mexican Deviled Eggs, with Hot Sauce and Salsa

Jun 26th, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut horizontally 1/3 cup Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (or use Tabasco in a pinch) 1/4 cup salsa salt and pepper to taste 1 jalapeño, sliced thin 1 roma tomato, finely diced cilantro to garnish (optional) Directions Pop out (remove) the egg [...]

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Huevos Rancheros, Kat-style

May 7th, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients, per person 2 corn tortillas vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup pulled pork per tortilla* 1/4 tablespoons canned pinto beans, drained 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 avocado, chopped cilantro / coriander to garnish salt and pepper to taste hot sauce (optional) * this is one of those instances where [...]

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Chicken Mole Wonton Cups

Feb 7th, 2012 by Kat | 0

Ingredients for the Cups 24 wonton wrappers 1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper for the Filling 1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped 1/2 cup mole sauce 1/2 cup refried beans, warmed 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 guacamole garnishes, such as bell peppers, diced find, scallions, sliced or jalepenos, [...]

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