Saturday, May 7, 2016

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding







What You'll Need



  • One (16 oz) loaf day old French bread
  • Two and One half cup milk
  • One cup half & half
  • Four eggs, lightly beaten
  • One cup granulated sugar
  • One Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • One half cup butter, softened
  • One and One half cup packed brown sugar
  • One cup pecan, chopped

How to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cube bread the place in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, half & half, sugar, salt, and vanilla to eggs; whisk.
  4. Pour over bread. Allow to sit 5 to 10 minutes
  5. In another small bowl, combine with a fork, softened butter, brown sugar, and pecans.
  6. Mixture will have the consistency of wet sand.
  7. Pour half of the bread mixture into a 8x8 inch pan.
  8. Top with half the pecan mixture.
  9. Spoon remaining bread mixture over and top with remaining pecan mixture.
  10. Press down into pan slightly.
  11. Pan will be really full.
  12. Top with remaining pecan mixture.
  13. Place pan on a cookie sheet with a edge to catch mixture that may boil over.
  14. Bake at 350 degrees F 45 to 55 minutes.
  15. Center will be slightly wiggly, but will set when cool.



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Pecan Pie Bread Pudding







What You'll Need



  • One (16 oz) loaf day old French bread
  • Two and One half cup milk
  • One cup half & half
  • Four eggs, lightly beaten
  • One cup granulated sugar
  • One Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • One half cup butter, softened
  • One and One half cup packed brown sugar
  • One cup pecan, chopped

How to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cube bread the place in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, half & half, sugar, salt, and vanilla to eggs; whisk.
  4. Pour over bread. Allow to sit 5 to 10 minutes
  5. In another small bowl, combine with a fork, softened butter, brown sugar, and pecans.
  6. Mixture will have the consistency of wet sand.
  7. Pour half of the bread mixture into a 8x8 inch pan.
  8. Top with half the pecan mixture.
  9. Spoon remaining bread mixture over and top with remaining pecan mixture.
  10. Press down into pan slightly.
  11. Pan will be really full.
  12. Top with remaining pecan mixture.
  13. Place pan on a cookie sheet with a edge to catch mixture that may boil over.
  14. Bake at 350 degrees F 45 to 55 minutes.
  15. Center will be slightly wiggly, but will set when cool.



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BOSTON CREAM CUPCAKES







What You'll Need



    For the Pastry Cream:

  • One Third cups heavy cream
  • Three egg yolks
  • One Third cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Four teaspoons cornstarch
  • Two tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 2 pieces
  • One half teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Cupcakes:

  • Three quarter cups all-purpose flour
  • One cup granulated sugar
  • One half teaspoons baking powder
  • Three quarter teaspoon salt
  • Twelve tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool, cut into Twelve pieces
  • Three eggs
  • Three quarter cup whole milk
  • One half teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • Three quarter cup heavy cream
  • One quarter cup light corn syrup
  • Eight ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • One half teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make It

    Make the Pastry Cream:

  1. Heat the heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering, stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the cornstarch and whisk until the mixture is pale yellow and thick, about 15 seconds.
  4. When the cream reaches a full simmer, slowly whisk it into the yolk mixture.
  5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it's a thick pudding consistency, One to Two minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is completely melted.
  7. Transfer the pastry cream to a small bowl and press plastic wrap directly on the surface.
  8. Refrigerate until set, at least Two hours or up to Two days.
  9. Make the Cupcakes:

  10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  11. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
  12. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt on medium-low speed.
  13. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  14. Add the eggs, gently mixing until incorporated.
  15. Add the milk and vanilla extract; to avoid splatter, blend on low and then increase to medium, mixing until light and fluffy and no lumps remain, about Three minutes, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl halfway through.
  16. Batter will be almost a bit "foamy" to the touch.
  17. Fill the muffin cups three-quarters full and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 19-20 minutes.
  18. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for Five minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  19. Make the Glaze:

  20. Combine the heavy cream, corn syrup, chocolate and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
  21. Set the glaze aside to cool and thicken at room temperature at least One hour.
  22. Assemble the Cupcakes:

  23. Using a paring knife, cut into the center of the cupcake at a 45-degree angle about 1/8-inch from the edge and cut all the way around.
  24. Remove the cone and cut away all but the top One quarter inch, leaving a small disk of cake.
  25. Fill the inside of each cupcake with room-temp pastry cream and top with the disk of cake.
  26. Spread the chocolate glaze over top of each cupcake, covering the top completely.
  27. Refrigerate the cupcakes until the glaze is set, about Ten minutes.
  28. Serve at room temp.



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Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese







What You'll Need



  • Eight slices thick-cut bread
  • Four oz. Gruyere cheese, grated
  • Four oz. Monterrey Jack cheese, grated
  • Four oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • Four Tbsp barbecue sauce
  • One half tsp Italian seasonings
  • One quarter tsp garlic powder
  • salted butter, room temperature
  • Twelve oz. (~Two cups) smoked beef brisket, chopped (see note)

How to Make It

  1. Preheat large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Butter one side of each of the slices of bread.
  3. Sprinkle Italian seasonings and garlic powder on top.
  4. Place one slice of bread buttered-side down.
  5. Layer grated cheeses, beef brisket and barbecue sauce on top of bread.
  6. Top with another slice of bread buttered-side out.
  7. Place sandwiches onto griddle. Cook on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until bottom slice of bread is golden brown.
  8. Flip and continue cooking until other side is golden brown and cheese has completely melted.



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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

My Favorite Meatballs Recipe







What You'll Need



  • One lb ground mild italian sausage
  • One pinch salt and pepper
  • One quarter cup mozzarella (shredded)
  • One quarter cup olive oil
  • One quarter cup white onion (chopped finely)
  • Three clove garlic (minced)
  • Three tbsp italian bread crumbs

How to Make It

  1. In medium bowl, combine first Six ingredients.
  2. Shape meat into balls (slighlty smaller than a golfball)
  3. Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add meatballs.
  5. Fry meatballs for 15 minutes (turning every Two mintues and constantly spooning oil on top) or until fully cooked.



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CROCKPOT PINEAPPLE MOONSHINE







What You'll Need



  • One 56 oz Can Pineapple Juice
  • Two Cups Sugar
  • 3/4th liter Everclear Grain Alcohol or Vodka

How to Make It

  1. Add pineapple juice and sugar to crock-pot.
  2. Cook on LOW for two hours with lid slightly ajar.
  3. Allow mixture to cool completely before adding in Alcohol.
  4. Add in alcohol and mix well.
  5. Pour mixture into four Quart Canning Jars.
  6. Add lids and rings to jars.
  7. Store in a cool dry place.



Tuesday, April 12, 2016

CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES







What You'll Need



    Cinnamon Filling:

  • Four tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • One Quarter cup + Two tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • One half tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • Four tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Two-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • Three Quarter cup powdered sugar
  • One half teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pancakes: (Can also use a box)

  • One cup all-purpose flour
  • Two teaspoons baking powder
  • One half teaspoon salt
  • One cup milk
  • One large egg, lightly beaten
  • One tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

How to Make It

    To make the cinnamon filling:

  1. Combine brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a medium size bowl.
  2. Scoop into a baggie and set aside.
  3. For the glaze:

  4. In a small pan melt the butter over low heat.
  5. Whisk together the cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar.
  6. Take off of the heat and set aside until ready to use on pancakes.
  7. To make the pancakes:

  8. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  9. Whisk together the milk, egg, and oil.
  10. Heat skillet to medium low.
  11. Once preheated, spray with non-stick spray.
  12. Add about One half cup of the batter to the skillet.
  13. Wait until bubbles start to form.
  14. Snip the corner of the cinnamon filling, and create a swirl pattern in the center of the pancake as pictured above.
  15. See notes.
  16. Be careful not to get it too close to the edge.
  17. With a wide metal spatula flip the pancake over and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  18. Wipe out the pan each time and repeat with the remaining batter.
  19. Warm the glaze if needed and drizzle over pancakes.



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