Banana Split Icebox Cake Recipe

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coconut pound cake

http://www.chef-in-training.com/2015/02/coconut-pound-cake/

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter
• 1¾ cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons coconut extract
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 2½ cups flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Coconut Glaze

• 1½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and coconut extract together for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time and beat an addition minute per egg.
4. In a separate large bowl, mix and combine dry ingredients together.
5. Add dry ingredients alternatively with the buttermilk to the butter/sugar/egg mixture.
6. Fold in shredded coconut.
7. Grease and flour either 2 large bread pans or 3 small bread pans.
8. Pour batter and bake at 350 degrees F for 55 to 60 min.
9. Let loaves cool and pour glaze over them.

Coconut Glaze

1. Whisk glaze ingredients together until smooth.

Texan Sheet Cake

Bring to boil:

1 stick of butter
1 cup of water
4 TBS of Cocoa

Remove from heat and add to:
2 cups of flour
2 cups of sugar
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Beat in :
2 eggs
1/2 cup of sour cream

Pour into large greased 15.5" x 10.5" pan.

Bake 20 mins 350 degrees

Let cool 10 mins and then ice cake.

Icing recipe:

Bring to boil:
4 TBS cocoa
6 TBS milk
1 stick butter

Remove from heat and add:
1 pound of confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Pour over‬ and spread.

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Taco Pie

Ingredients:
Refrigerated pie crust
1 pound ground beef
3 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning (below) or 1 pouch commercial seasoning.
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Sour cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pat into pie pan ( preferably glass), sprinkle with a pinch of taco seasoning. Bake 7-10 minutes or until it just begins to brown.
3. In a medium skillet, cook beef and onions until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain.
4. Add salsa and all remaining taco seasoning. Cook 3-4 minutes.
5. Pour into crust and top with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with sour cream, lettuce and tomato.

Southwestern Chopped Salad

Southwestern Chopped Salad
(use organic ingredients)

Large head of Romaine 15 oz.
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cups corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
5 green onions
Optional: avocado

{Dressing}
1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt or Greek yogurt)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), more to taste
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt

{Instructions}
Making the dressing: puree all ingredients in a food processor/blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Making the salad: Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.Toss with desired dressing.