Busy Brunette Bakerista

These crunchy pecans are the tastiest appetizers ever! I’ve been making them since I first got married and they are simply delicious. They are great in salads, for gifts in little jars, or in a dish on a table at a party! Slow-Roasted Snacky Pecans Makes one pound of pecan nuts ¼ cup butter ¼ cup light corn syrup 3 T. of water   1 t. kosher salt 1 pound of whole pecans Preheat oven to 250 ° F Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil including up the edges. Melt butter, corn syrup, water, and kosher salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add pecans and stir to coat nuts.   Spread out evenly on the lined baking sheet.  Now this is important – bake for one hour stirring every 10 minutes. If you don’t, they won’t cook evenly and stick together in one large ball...unless you want them in a shape of a football. Let pecans cool for three minutes then transfer to a dish, bowl, Mason ...

This is an easy, delicious, make-and-leave-it, slow-cooker recipe that I make all the time. The cornbread crust gives it a wonderful texture too. For a more meaty dish, add cooked, ground turkey or beef. Enjoy! Cornbread-Topped Enchilada Casserole 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (15oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 oz.) can of diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained 1 (11oz.) can of corn, drained 1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce (your choice) 2 green onions chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lb. cooked ground turkey or beef (optional) 1 package (8.5 oz.) cornbread mix 2 eggs 1 to 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Combine seasonings, beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, green onions, and cilantro. Stir then cover and cook on low for six hours. In a small bowl, combine corn bread mix, two eggs and sp...

Recipe "Re-Post" for 2015 This savory appetizer is one of my most requested dishes and perfect for parties, watching football, or neighborhood potlucks. It's my first "re-post" since I started my blog so enjoy!  Happy New Year! My roommate in college was from Venezuela and her mom would make the most wonderful food when we visited on weekends. I was able to master one of her recipes and have been cooking it ever since.  These little hot dogs are so simple and taste very, very, gourmet. They are great to serve at parties. Keep them warm on the stove or in a small slow-cooker on the low setting for your guests to eat.   Fancy Hot Dog Appetizers 1 yellow onion chopped or minced 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard 8 Tablespoons ketchup 2 Tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 packages (size) of good-quality hot dogs Cut up hot dog links into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Over medium-low heat cook onions until transparent i...