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Virgin Islands Double Chocolate Rum Cake
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES GREASE AND FLOUR 12-cup tube pan or bundt pan - Main thing is to have a large surface ...
- 1 18.5 oz chocolate cake mix
- 1 lg pkg instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3/4 c. (1.5 stick) butter, melted - I put the butter in glass, pop into microwave to melt, then add the water & milk to cool so it doesn't cook the eggs
- 1 1/3 c water
- 3/4 c milk
- 7 eggs
- 1 c. dark rum
- 1 t. almond extract
- 12 oz. pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips (tiny ones - they blend better)
Cinco De Mayo Bread
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
This can be used with the regular and rapid bake cycles
- 2/3 cup Water
- 2 cups White bread flour
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 2/3 cup Corn meal
- 1/3 cup Creamed corn
- 2 tablespoons Diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Diced jalapeno~ peppers
- 1 teaspoon Cilantro (dried)
- 2 teaspoons Yeast (active dry)
Zucchini Pie 3
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions Chop and sauté the onion
- 3 C. chopped zucchini (unpeeled)
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 C. parmesan cheese
- 1/2 C. grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 C. oil
- 3 Tbs. minced parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
- 1 C. Bisquick
- 4 slices bacon (optional)
Butter Poached Sous Vide Lobster
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
If you have a sous vide set up, this recipe is perfect for a quick, luxurious meal or appetizer for guests
- 2 (4 to 5 ounce/115 to 145 g) fresh lobster tails, or defrosted
- 6 tablespoons (86) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Kosher or sea salt
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Chef Jim's Cream of Cucumber Soup
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
This soup can be served hot or cold
- Ingredients:
- Cream of Cucumber Soup
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 English cucumbers chopped or regular cukes that are peeled, and seeded
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
- 2 cups hot half-and-half
- 1 cup whipping cream
- chives, chopped
- salt and pepper
Savory Apple Gravy for Pork Loin Roast
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Mix all ingredients and pour over pork roast
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice or 1 cup applesauce (both work great)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 heaping tsp. thyme, ground
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
Halibut Veracruz for 15
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1 Place tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet; bake at 450°F for 20 minutes
- 12 1/2 ripe Tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
- 5/8 cup vegetable oil, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 3/4 teaspoons seeded and minced serrano chilies (more if wanted)
- 5/8 cup sliced Spanish olives (stuffed with pimentos)
- 5 tablespoons capers
- 5/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 15 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 5 teaspoons unsalted butter
Lime Pie
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 2 large eggs
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 key limes, juiced to equal 1/2 cup (you may also use the juice of limes or bottled lime juice)
- 1 8-inch prepared graham cracker crust
- 1 cup whipped cream
Caesar Salad with Cilantro and Green Chile Dressing
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
How to make it Dressing Directions: Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender until coarsely cho...
- Dressing:
- 1 cup cilantro (about 1 bunch)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil or herb flavored oil
- 1/2 cup diced green chilies, well drained
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted*
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Salad:
- 1 large head of romaine or Red romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
- 1/2 cup whole green chilies, well drained, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pepitas, toasted.
Shrimp and Squash Casserole
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Wash and dry squash. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1-1/2 pounds yellow squash (equals 3 cups squash)
- 3/4 cup raw shrimp, shells removed and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (to combine with crumbs and cheese)