Tag: peppermint

brownies, candy, holiday leftover recipes, pantry baking, recipes, repurposing leftovers

Peppermint Pattie Brownies

Ingredients: 9 Peppermint Pattie miniatures (.6 oz each) 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Spray with baking spray or grease and flour […]

recipes

Thai Cooler

Ingredients: for the syrup:1 1/2 inch knob galangal cut into small chunks1 handful fresh mint1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup waterzest of one lime to serve:club sodalimes Directions:Place the sugar, galangal, mint, water and zest in a heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens to […]

grilling, recipes

Pomegranate-Mint Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients:for the marinade:1/4 cup pomegranate infused balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses2 tablespoons olive oil2 large springs worth of mint2 inch knob ginger, gratedsaltpepper 4 thick cut (about 1 to 1 1/2 inch) pork chops Directions:Mix together the marinade in a small bowl. Pour over the pork chops and marinate at least 2 hours. Prepare your […]

cupcakes, dessert, recipes

Mint Julep Cupcakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup bourbon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, at room temperature 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint derby frosting Directions: Allow the mint to seep in the milk for at least 15 minutes. Preheat oven to […]

frosting, icing, recipes

Derby Frosting

Ingredients:4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon bourbon3 drops peppermint extractfood coloring, optional Directions:In a large bowl, beat together all ingredients until well blended. Frost on cooled cupcakes or cake. My thoughts: Perfect on Mint Julep Cupcakes.

candy, holiday leftover recipes, homemade candy, recipes, repurposing leftovers

Peppermint Bark Fudge

Ingredients:14 oz sweetened condensed milk12 oz high quality semisweet chocolate chips*1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup peppermint pieces (about 4 candy canes)** Directions:In shallow, heavy pot, heat the butter and chips over low heat until melted. Stir to occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the condensed milk and candy canes until the mixture is smooth […]

cupcakes, dessert, recipes

Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons dutch processed cocoa 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder* 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, at room temperature peppermint cream cheese frosting red sugar for sprinkling Directions: Preheat oven to […]

recipes

Creamy Butter Bean Mash

Ingredients:1 lb fresh butter beans*1/8 cup parcel**3 sprigs mint, leaves only 2 tablespoons yogurt (low fat is okay) 2 tablespoons olive oiljuice of 1/2 large lemon Directions:In a food processor or blender, pulse all ingredients until a pate like paste forms. Add more yogurt or oil as needed. Serve on crackers, as a dip with […]