Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time:  ~2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes  Servings: 10–12 Category:  Desserts Notes After Making Ingredients Chocolate Orange Cake 2 whole oranges 6 large eggs 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar 2 cups (200 g) almond flour ½ cup (42 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Chocolate Cointreau Glaze ¾ cup (130 g) semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Cointreau or another orange liqueur Orange zest, optional garnish  Instructions Make the Chocolate Orange Cake Place the whole oranges in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1–1½ hours, until the oranges are completely fork-tender. Drain the oranges and allow them to cool. Cut them open into quarters and remove any seeds. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform or round cake pa...

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Cooling Time: 1 hour Chilling Time: 8 hours Total Time: Approximately 9 hours Servings: 8 Category: Desserts Notes After Making Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 78 g unsalted butter, melted 125 g graham cracker crumbs (approximately 16 graham cracker squares) 25 g granulated sugar Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce 300 g granulated sugar 70 g unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into cubes 240 g heavy cream, room temperature ½ tsp salt Cheesecake Filling 452 g reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (2 packages, 8 oz each) 2 large eggs 150 g granulated sugar 1 tbsp finely grated orange or lemon zest 10 g vanilla extract (2 tsp) 120 g homemade salted caramel sauce, cooled Salted Caramel Sour Cream Topping 240 g reduced-fat sour cream 25 g granulated sugar 10 g vanilla extract (2 tsp) 1 tbsp (approximately 15 g) homemade salted caramel sauce, cooled to room temperature Finishing Additional homemade salted caram...

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20–25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 (double recipe?) Category: Main Dish Notes After Making Ingredients Chicken Filling 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch pieces ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¾ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ⅔ cup green enchilada sauce or tomatillo salsa 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained Tacos 2 tablespoons butter, melted 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas 2½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese ½ cup sour cream Shredded lettuce, for topping Additional desired taco toppings Instructions Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook undisturbed until browned and easily released from the pan, about 3–4 m...