I’d Rather be Cooking

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1 C frosting, at room temperature
1 C cake/cupcakes, in pieces
2T rum
1 t vanilla
1/4 C chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 C chopped chocolate pieces (optional)
Mix everything together to form a frosting mush. Form into balls, refrigerate or freeze until firm. Serve.
Optional: after firm, dip in melted chocolate… mmm…
This is a VERY versatile […]

Sugared Nuts
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1 lb nuts (mixed or one type - pecans work great)
1 egg white
3/4 C sugar
1 t cinnamon
1 t vanilla
1/2 t salt

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white lightly until frothy. Stir in the nuts to coat. Then add the remaining ingredients, toss to […]

Strawberry and Green Chile Empanadas
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4-6 strawberries, diced
1 small Hatch green chile, quick roasted to get the skin off, then diced fine
4 oz. cream cheese
1 egg yolk
1/2 - 3/4 C sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)
1 t vanilla extract (I like to use Mexican or Tahitian vanilla here)
1 package pie […]

Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
Both pico de gallo and guacamole start out with the same base, then avocado is just added to make guacamole!
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1/2 large onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced, and made into paste (see video)
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced […]

Chicken/Beef and Cheese Empanadas
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1/2 lb meat (total; e.g.: 1/4 lb strip/skirt steak + 1 chicken breast)
For the rub (the next 6 ingredients; save any extra for future use):

1 T chili powder (combo of regular chili, ancho chile, and chipotle chile powders)
1 t salt
1 t garlic powder
1 […]