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 […]
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Pork Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 1 lb thick cut pork chops 2 tablespoons canola oil 6 rice paper wrappers* 1/2 pound rice stick noodles 1 cucumber, in thin strips 2 carrots, in long strips 1 head red or green leaf lettuce fresh mint pork marinade: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons rice wine 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
York Peppermint Pattie Brownie Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1 egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 8 oz Hershey’s Premier Baking Pieces Mini York Peppermint Patties* Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Line 2 […]
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 […]
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 […]