Texas Appetite

25/07/2024

Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler! With a spiced pumpkin batter and a sweet, crunchy pecan topping, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 😋🍦

Ingredients:

For the Cobbler:

1 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cloves
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup milk
¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1½ teaspoons vanilla
For the Topping:

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
1½ cups very hot water

Instructions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Cobbler Batter:

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter (or vegetable oil), and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix to form a thick batter.
Pour the batter into an 8-inch casserole dish with high sides.
Prepare the Topping:

In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
Sprinkle the sugar and pecan mixture evenly over the batter.
Carefully pour the very hot water over the entire dish without stirring.
Bake:

Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake for 40 minutes, or until the middle is set.
Serve:

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve with extra pecans and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

25/07/2024

Happy Thursday My Friends 🩵 hope you have a great day

25/07/2024

Me when I get a cow 🐮🚙🩵

25/07/2024

Yum 😋

25/07/2024

Strawberry Peach Crisp
This Strawberry Peach Crisp is the perfect summer dessert recipe with fresh fruit and an oatmeal and brown sugar crust.

Ingredients
Topping
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup salted butter melted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Fruit
2 1/2 cups peaches peeled and sliced (about 3 peaches)
1 cup sliced Strawberries
Syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix the oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and melted butter just until the mixture is crumbly. Spread half this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 pan.
Top the crust with the diced peaches and strawberries.
Cook brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat just until thickened. This will only take a couple minutes, so watch it closely, stirring constantly.
Stir in the vanilla and pour the syrup over the fruit.
Sprinkle the remainder of topping mixture over the fruit.
Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
OPTIONAL - Turn the oven to broil and place on the top shelf. Broil for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye on the crisp so it doesn't burn.

25/07/2024

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
This is great for a crowd -
16 ounces Full Fat Cream Cheese - softened
2 Tbls Dry Ranch Mix
1 Cup Chopped Cooked chicken
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 Slices Cooked Bacon chopped
Handful Parsley
Salt/Pepper - to taste
6 Low Carb Tortillas (I use Mission Carb Balance)
1. Mix all together
2. Spread mixture onto tortillas then tightly roll tortillas
3. Slice into 1-2 inch rounds.
4. Refrigerate until serving

25/07/2024

Chow Chow (Old Fashioned)
Ingredients
1 small cabbage, chopped
6 to 8 green or red tomatoes, chopped
6 medium bell peppers, chopped
6 large onions, chopped
2 hot peppers, chopped
3 cups sugar
5 cups white vinegar
1/4 cup salt or pickling salt
How To Make CHOW CHOW
Put all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired tenderness is achieved.
This recipe is designed to be put in pint jars and sealed. Makes 8 to 9 pints. But you could cut recipe down to use for one night of dinner.

25/07/2024

Creamy Lemonade
INGREDIENTS
1 lemon, sliced
1 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5-8 lemons)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
4 cups ice
5 cups water
PREPARATION
Add ice to a 1/2 gallon pitcher and top with sliced lemon.
In a separate pitcher or bowl, whisk together lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Pour over ice.
Add cold water and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!

24/07/2024

Pineapple Bliss Bars—tangy pineapple and creamy filling on a buttery crust!
Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
4. In a separate bowl, mix drained crushed pineapple, sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
5. Pour the pineapple mixture over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until set.
6. Cool completely in the dish on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Cut into bars.
7. Enjoy the Tropical Pineapple Bliss Bars—a delightful treat with a perfect balance of flavors

24/07/2024

Everyone posting vacation pics and im like oh i went to walmart

24/07/2024

Good morning,🩵

24/07/2024

3 Ingredient Homemade Stir Fry Sauce

The 3 Ingredient Homemade Stir Fry Sauce is incredibly simple yet flavorful. It enhances any stir-fry with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. A must-try for quick, delicious meals!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey

Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey until the honey is completely dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
This sauce can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To use, simply pour the sauce over your stir-fry in the last few minutes of cooking and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

24/07/2024

Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce 😋

Ingredients:

For the Tortellini:
1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Cheesesteak Filling:
1 lb thinly sliced beef steak (such as ribeye or sirloin)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Provolone Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook the tortellini:
Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Prepare the cheesesteak filling:
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Make the provolone sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded provolone cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine and serve:
Combine the cooked tortellini, cheesesteak filling, and provolone sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the tortellini and filling evenly with the sauce.
Heat through, then serve immediately, garnished with additional provolone if desired.
Servings: 4 servings 🤎

24/07/2024

MOUNTAIN DEW JELLY
INGREDIENTS

3 1⁄4
cups Mountain Dew soda
2
tablespoons lemon juice
4 1⁄2
cups sugar
1
package sure jell pectin
DIRECTION
Pour mountain dew and lemon juice into a large pot.
Bring to boil.
Boil 3 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Then follow the sure jell directions.
Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
you can use more mountain dew and reduce it to 3-1/4 c.
for a more concentrated flavor.

23/07/2024

Pasta shells with ground beef
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 Pound of ground beef
Garlic clove
Black pepper
Sazon perfecta seasoning.
2 cups of medium-size pasta shells
1/4 cup of oil
4 cups of water
2 tablespoons of granulated knorr chicken bouillon
4 tablespoons of the granulated knorr tomato bouillon
3 diced serrano chiles
half of an onion
1 can of Rotel
a handful of chopped cilantro
garlic and onion powder to taste
2 packets of the red sazon
1 bay leaf
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 ) Brown the ground beef with chopped garlic, black pepper, and Sazon perfecta seasoning.
2 ) While the meats is cooking, in a deep skillet brown pasta shells in 1/4 cup of oil (just as you would brown rice a Roni).
3 ) Drain the grease from your ground beef and add the meat to the pasta shells.
4 ) Add 4 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of granulated knorr chicken bouillon, 3 diced serrano chiles, and 4 tablespoons of the granulated knorr tomato bouillon, chop in a half of an onion, a can of Rotel, a handful of chopped cilantro, 2 packets of the red Sazon, one bay leaf, and add garlic and onion powder according to your taste.
5 ) Stir and cover cook on medium-high until your shells are aldente. serve! and enjoy this easy Mexican pasta shells with ground beef recipe.

23/07/2024

Hope you all have a great Tuesday 💜

23/07/2024

Good Night 🩵

22/07/2024

PEPPER STEAK IN A CROCK POT
Ingredients
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
¾ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
¼ cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Sprinkle beef sirloin strips with garlic powder. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear beef strips, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a slow cooker.
Mix bouillon cube with hot water in a separate container until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with beef strips. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

22/07/2024

Cabbage Soup
This is very healthy and so delicious 😋
Ingredients
1 large cabbage.
2 small onions diced
2 cans of stewed tomatoes.
1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup Mix any flavor.
1 large celery chopped very small.
Ground beef
Directions
Fill a large saucepan halfway with water, bring to a boil, then add the vegetables, then bring to a simmer.
Cook 1-2 pounds of burger separately draining any fat.
Add any spices you like and Lipton soup mix.
Add the meat, simmer for a few more minutes then taste 😋
This soup is great for all of us, especially on rainy days!

22/07/2024

Strawberry Cobbler Recipe with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust Topping

Ingredients
Strawberry Filling
8 cups strawberries quartered

⅓ cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
zest from one lemon
Cobbler Topping
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup butter, cut into small pieces
⅓ cup boiling water
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust Topping
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup all purpose flour

¾ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° and spray a 9 x 13 deep baking dish, or 3 quart baking dish, with a non-stick spray right before filling with strawberry mixture.
Strawberry Filling
Remove stems and rinse. Cut strawberries into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl..
Sprinkle with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.

Pour strawberries into the prepared baking dish.
Cobbler Topping
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt together.
Using a pastry blender, or a fork, mix butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
Pour boiling water into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Spoon mixture over strawberries and spread gently making sure to cover the fruit completely.
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust Topping
In a small bowl, stir brown sugar, flour, pecans and melted butter together until combined.
Sprinkle brown sugar pecan topping over the cobbler topping.
Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until the topping is cooked thoroughly and has started to brown.
*Lightly cover with aluminum foil if it starts to brown too much.
Serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

22/07/2024

Dear Dads,⁣
⁣
Step in.⁣
Step in and take over the dishes piled high in the sink.⁣
Step in and take over bedtime so she can finally get other things done or rest her tired, achy body and emotionally depleted brain.⁣
Step in so she can sleep early and get the purple blots to fade under her eyes.⁣
Step in before she’s angry and mumbling under her breath.⁣
Step in at the end of the day when she’s making dinner while breaking up a sibling argument.⁣
Step in because no one said it was easy, but she never realized how hard it would be.⁣
⁣
She needed you to step in the second you walked through that door.⁣
She won’t tell you that.⁣
She doesn’t have the energy to tell you what to do after directing the kids all day long.⁣
She’ll keep on going, but her brain’s foggy from the entire day.⁣
And yes, she still has so much love to give because a mother always does,⁣
but step in.⁣
⁣
She could 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 use a break.

22/07/2024

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders with just five ingredients and 30 minutes these are the PERFECT A sticky, sweet, salty, crunchy appetizer.

Ingredients

▢2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
▢1/2 cup brown sugar
▢1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
▢1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢8 strips bacon

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cut each chicken breast into 4 long, thin chicken strips.

In a bowl add the brown sugar, salt and pepper.
Add the chicken tenders and toss in the brown sugar.

Wrap the chicken in a strip of bacon and put into your baking dish.
Sprinkle over the remaining brown sugar.
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is cooked through and crisp (as pictured).

22/07/2024

Good Morning Friends 🩵 it's raining here this morning

22/07/2024

CAKE MIX WAFFLES 😋

You Need:
Any boxed cake mix you’d like
(Red Velvet, Devil’s Food, Strawberry, Chocolate, etc.)

Directions:
Follow directions on the cake box to make the mix and simply make your waffles with a waffle maker instead of baking a cake in the oven!

The add your own toppings
– fresh fruit
– ice cream
– nuts
- cherries
- sprinkles
- fudge, caramel or strawberry drizzle
Enjoy!

22/07/2024

Irresistible Peach Cobbler Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced fresh peaches
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Directions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla:

Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Peaches:

Gently fold in the diced peaches.
Form Cookies:

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cookie dough.
Bake:

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool and Serve:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Servings: Approximately 24 cookies
Enjoy these delightful Peach Cobbler Cookies, perfect for a sweet treat with a touch of fruity goodness!

22/07/2024

21/07/2024

Strawberry Colada Smoothie
A perfectly refreshing and beautiful smoothie! A sweet coconut colada smoothie is swirled together with sweet strawberry puree. Easy to make and so delicious

Ingredients
8 oz fresh strawberries , chilled, hulled
1 ripe banana , peeled and frozen
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
1 (5.3 oz) container coconut Greek yogurt
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage (the kind found in the dairy isle)*
Instructions
Pulse strawberries in a food processor until well pureed.
To a blender add banana, pineapple, coconut Greek yogurt and 1 1/4 cups coconut milk. Pulse until well blended, adding an additional 1/4 cup coconut milk as needed.
Spoon pineapple mixture into glasses filling about 1/3 full then add a spoonful or two of the strawberry mixture, swirl lightly with a butter knife then repeat twice more. Serve immediately.

21/07/2024

Mexican street corn dip 🌽🧀🌶️

Ingredients:

4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish
Tortilla chips for serving
Directions:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Add the charred corn to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

21/07/2024

🌟 Crispy Southern Fried Okra 🌟

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions:

1️⃣ In a large bowl, soak the sliced okra in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes. This helps the coating adhere better and adds flavor.

2️⃣ In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.

3️⃣ Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

4️⃣ Remove the okra from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge the okra pieces in the cornmeal mixture, coating them evenly.

5️⃣ Carefully place the coated okra into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the okra is golden brown and crispy.

6️⃣ Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried okra from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt to taste while still hot.

7️⃣ Serve the fried okra immediately as a delicious side dish or appetizer. Enjoy it with your favorite dipping sauces or as a crunchy snack.

21/07/2024

Quick and easy meal
1 box of scallop potatoes
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 can of cream of potato
Pack of bacon
Shredded cheese
Cook hamburger meat with onions and seasonings of your choice. Drain when meat is fully cooked.
Mix can of cream potatoes with hamburger meat.
In a 13x9 in pan put your uncooked scallop potatoes in the bottom of the pan.
Mix sauce pack in a separate bowl as directed on the box.
Spread hamburger meat and cream of potato mixture over the uncooked scallops.
Pour sauce mixture over the top.
Cook uncovered on 350 for 25 mins
While in the oven cut up your bacon into pieces and cook, set to the side when done.
After 25 mins remove pan from the oven, top with bacon pieces and shredded cheese.
Put back in the oven for 10 mins
Enjoy!