Texas Twinkies

By: FOX4News.com Staff Dustin Blackwell from Hutchins BBQ stops by Good Day to make jalapeno peppers stuffed with brisket, cream cheese and wrapped bacon. 12 Whole Jalapenos 1.5 Pounds of Marbled Brisket – see instructions below About 15 Tablespoons of Cream Cheese 12 Thick-Cut Strips of Bacon 2 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt 2 Tablespoons of […]

COLD CUCUMBER-MINT SOUP

by Mary Ryder   –   Daily Commercial Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup fresh spearmint leaves 2 spring onions, trimmed and chopped 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped Pinch of salt DIRECTIONS: Put ingredients in blender and purée until smooth. Chill covered for at least 2 […]

Pineapple-Jalapeno Agua Fresca

Richmond Times-Dispatch Makes about ¾ quart 2 to 3 cups fresh pineapple 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1½ cups coconut water (I used coconut water flavored with pineapple, but regular coconut water also will work) 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed 3 tablespoons sugar PLUS more as needed Combine the pineapple, lime […]

Jalapeno Mac n’ Cheese

BY SAMANTHAGUENTHERFOX8 Courtesy of: Chris Nagy, Firefighter, Shaker Heights Fire Department   Modified version of the Food Network’s Creamy Jalapeno Popper Macaroni & Cheese: 1 pound elbow macaroni or corkscrew noodles 8 tablespoons butter 2 jalapenos chopped 2.5 cups half-and-half 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces sharp chedder 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese […]

Recipe for bread and butter watermelon rind pickles

By Karoline Boehm Goodnick GLOBE CORRESPONDENT Makes 6 cups With watermelon on the menu for just about every summer gathering, there is sure to be plenty of rind for pickling. This quick vinegar pickle could not be easier and pairs well with the season’s finest, like fried chicken and grilled meats. The only trick is […]