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Tropical Cream Pie

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  1 1/2 cups honey graham cracker crumbs (about 20 graham crackers) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened  1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8   oz   block of cream cheese,  softened 6 Tablespoons sugar 20 oz   crushed pineapple, drained  1   cup   dried shredded Coconut   1   cup   chopped pecans,  reserve a few extra for garnish 8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed or  2   cups   heavy cream,  whipped until stiff peaks form and sweetened with 1/4 cup of sugar In a food processor, combine the graham crackers, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until finely ground and evenly mixed. Add the softened butter and continue pulsing until the mixture is fully combined and holds together when pressed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and refrigerate or freeze for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl—or using the same food processor—mix...

Cowboy Dressing

  8 ounces   salsa verde 1/2  cup   mayonnaise 1/2  tablespoon   lime juice 1/2  tablespoon   smoked paprika 1/2  tablespoon   granulated garlic 1/2  tablespoon   ground cumin 1/2  tablespoon   onion powder 1 teaspoon  salt 1/2  teaspoon   chili powder 1/2  teaspoon   black pepper Place all ingredients in a mason jar and shake. Stir in the refrigerator. This is good over cold pasta  salad or as a salad dressing.

Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 35–40 minutes Servings: 4–5 Category: Side Dish Notes After Making Ingredients Potatoes and Onions 4–5 Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced or large dice OR 4–5 Yukon Gold or Red potatoes, peeled or unpeeled and thinly sliced or large diced  ¼ onion, sliced or diced 3 tablespoons oil, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed 3 tablespoons water Seasonings 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried parsley ¼ teaspoon dried thyme Instructions Fill a large bowl with water. Prepare the potatoes, relatively even so they cook evenly, placed in water while you prepare the remaining *or dice and start cooking directly in the preheated skillet.  In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the drained potatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with the salt, black pepper, onion p...

In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos

  - 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat) - 8-10 mini taco shells - 10 slices cheddar cheese - 1 cup chopped lettuce - Salt to taste In-N-Out Sauce: - 1 cup mayonnaise - 4 tbsp ketchup - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp vinegar - 3 tbsp sweet relish - 3 tbsp caramelized onions - Salt, to taste - 1 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp garlic powder 1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, caramelized onions, sweet relish, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2. Prepare the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over high heat with a small amount of oil. Place 2-3 tablespoons of ground beef in the center of each tortilla, pressing down gently to create an even layer. Sprinkle with salt. Cook in the skillet (meat side down) over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Flip and cook the other side until crispy and golden. 3. Assemble the Tacos: Top each taco wi...

Sourdough Cranberry Crisp (or Rhubarb)

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4   cups (1 qt)  fresh cranberries or chopped rhubarb ½   cup  sugar (100g) ¼  cup all purpose flour (30g) Topping  1/2-2/3 cup  avocado oil (103g-136g) ½  cup   sourdough discard (110g) ¾   cup   brown sugar (160g) ¾   cup   all purpose flour (90g) ¾   cup  old fashioned  oats (75g) 1   teaspoon   cinnamon ¼   teaspoon   nutmeg ½  teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375°. In a 9 x 9 square baker, toss fruit with sugar and flour. In a medium bowl, add the remaining ingredients and combine. Scoop portions of topping over fruit, smooth out, and bake for 45 minutes.

Flour Substitutes

Cake Flour: 1 cup (swap out 2 Tablespoons) 104 grams all purpose flour  16 grams cornstarch  Bread Flour: 1 cup (swap out 2 teaspoons) 115 grams all purpose flour  5 grams vital wheat gluten