Bloomin’ Onion

Bloomin’ Onion

Dry Ingredients 1 large sweet onion 2 1/2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper Wet Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup of whole milk 1 cup of water Slice the large sweet onion into...

Cucumber Gin Cooler

Cucumber Gin Cooler

8 oz gin 8 tbs fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes) 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber, scrubbed but not peeled Tonic water Lime wedges, for garnish Fill four glasses halfway with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lime juice, cucumber slices, and a small amount of...

Strawberry Moonshine Julep

Strawberry Moonshine Julep

2 large ripe strawberries, washed, hulled and cut into ¼–inch pieces 2 tsp. sugar 3 leaves fresh mint 2 oz. moonshine or white whiskey, like Original Moonshine ½ oz. lemon juice Sprig of mint, for garnish Combine cut strawberries, sugar, mint leaves in a cocktail...

Homemade Irish Cream

Homemade Irish Cream

1½ cups Irish whiskey (such as Jameson) One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup 2 teaspoons instant coffee 1½ cups heavy cream In a blender, combine the whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup and instant coffee, and blend on...

Cinnamon Sweet Butter

Cinnamon Sweet Butter

4 ounces butter, slightly softened 2 ounces granulated sugar 2 ounces palm sugar 4 teaspoons ground ceylon cinnamon (cassia cinnamon can be used for a lesser flavor) Mix all ingredients listed together in a glass or ceramic bowl (avoid metal) until just smooth, do not...

Taco Chili

Taco Chili

2 lbs. browned ground beef 1 pkg. taco seasoning 2 cans ranch style beans 2 cans black beans 1 can Rotel tomatoes 2 cans 14oz stewed tomatoes 2 tsp. ranch dressing Make in large pot or dutch oven. Brown meat & drain off fat. Add taco seasoning & drain off fat....

Two Fruit Crumble

Two Fruit Crumble

3lbs 5oz of larger fruit 2 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar 3 star anise 1 cup of smaller fruit 1 cup plain all-purpose flower 1/2 cup soft brown sugar 3 1/2oz unsalted butter cubed Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, to serve Preheat oven to 375 degrees, cut larger fruit into...

Sweet Drunken Pineapple

Sweet Drunken Pineapple

1 Large Pineapple Vegetable Oil for brushing 1/4 cup soft brown sugar 2 1/2 tbsp Rum 2 tbsp lime juice 3 tbsp small mint leaves heavy cream, to serve Preheat barbecue  grill plate to medium or mid level broiler. Quarter the pineapple. Oil the grill plate or broiler...

Passionfruit Cream With Snap Biscuits

Passionfruit Cream With Snap Biscuits

Snap Biscuits 2/3 cup of blanched almonds 1/2 cup caster (superfine) sugar 2 1/4oz unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour 1 egg white Remaining Ingredients 8 passionfruit 1 cup of raspberries 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup icing (confectioners')...

Waffles Topped With Soft Meringue & Sauce

Waffles Topped With Soft Meringue & Sauce

Lime & Raspberry Sauce 1 1/4 cups raspberries 1 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar 1 tsp finely grated lime zest Remaining Ingredients 4 ready made waffles 2 egg whites 1/3 cup caster (superfine) sugar Lime & Raspberry Sauce Put the raspberries in a small saucepan...