Recipes
Heavenly Coffee Cream Bars
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Equipment
- Food processor
- 9×9 dish
- Saran wrap
- Measuring cups
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates 160 g
- 1/2 cup raw oats
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 frozen bananas approx. 440 g
- 1 TBSP + 1 tsp instant coffee powder
- 2 oz sugar-free dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a food processor, blend together the pitted dates, raw oats, and water.
- If the dates are too firm, soak them in water for at least 3 hours before blending.
- Create the Base Layer: Line a 9×9 dish with saran wrap.
- Press the blended date and oat mixture along the bottom of the dish to create a solid base.
- Make the Coffee Cream: Place the frozen bananas and instant coffee powder into the food processor.
- Blend for 3-5 minutes until a thick coffee cream forms.
- Spread this cream evenly over the base layer in the 9×9 dish.
- Add Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the sugar-free dark chocolate and drizzle it over the coffee cream layer.
- Freeze and Serve: Freeze the dish for at least 2 hours.
- Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
- Store any extra servings in the freezer.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair these coffee cream bars with a sweet dessert wine like a Vin Santo or a late harvest Riesling.Nutrition values
Calories: 163 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 3 g
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Toasted Pecan Bliss Ice Cream
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Equipment
- Small bowl
- baking tray
- Food processor
- Sealed container
Ingredients
- 1 can full fat coconut milk chilled
- 1/3 cup baking stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Toast the Pecans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, toss together the chopped pecans and cinnamon.
- Spread the mixture out on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes until the pecans are lightly toasted.
- Prepare the Coconut Milk: Chill the can of coconut milk beforehand to allow the layers to separate.
- Open the can and pour off the thin, liquid layer, keeping only the thick white layer.
- Blend the Base: In a food processor, blend the thick coconut milk, baking stevia, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in the toasted pecans.
- Freeze the Mixture: Place the mixture in a sealed container and freeze for 3-4 hours.
- To achieve an extra creamy texture, mix the ice cream frequently during the freezing process.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this rich and nutty ice cream with a sweet dessert wine like a Moscato d’Asti or a rich port.Nutrition values
Calories: 242 kcal | koolhydraten: 5 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 34 g
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No-Bake Whipped Peanut Butter Pie
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Equipment
- Food processor or small blender
- Mini pie dish
- spatula
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1/2 cup pitted dates 80 g
- 1/4 cup raw oats 20 g
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Filling:
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk chilled
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- In a food processor or small blender, blend all of the crust ingredients.
- If needed, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to help blend everything.
- The mixture should form a moldable paste rather than being grainy.
- Press the crust mixture along the base of a mini pie dish.
- Open the can of chilled coconut milk and pour off the thin liquid layer, keeping only the thick white layer.
- Whip the thick coconut milk with the peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour the whipped coconut milk and peanut butter mixture on top of the crust.
- Freeze the pie for 1.5-2 hours.
- Cut into 6 slices and serve chilled.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this creamy pie with a glass of dessert wine such as Port or a light sparkling wine like Prosecco to complement the rich peanut butter flavor.Nutrition values
Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 17 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 25 g | Suiker: 13 g
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No-Bake Apple Pie Energy Bites
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Equipment
- Food processor
- Measuring cups
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts or almonds
- 1 cup dried apple slices 1 oz
- 1/2 cup pitted dates 80 g
- 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the walnuts in a food processor and blend until a grainy flour forms.
- Add the dried apple slices, pitted dates, apple pie spice, and vanilla extract to the food processor.
- Blend until everything forms a thick paste, occasionally scraping down the sides of the processor to ensure even mixing.
- Use a heaping teaspoon to individually mold the paste into 20 balls.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair these Apple Pie Cookie Bites with a glass of sweet dessert wine such as Moscato or a crisp apple cider to complement the flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 275 kcal | koolhydraten: 26 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 18 g
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Hearty 12-Quart Chili
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Equipment
- 12-quart pot
- large frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 8 pounds beef chuck diced or coarsely ground
- 2 pounds pork cut the same as beef
- 2 large onions diced
- 1 head garlic chopped
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups corn oil
- 2 cups flour
- 3 cans 12 oz each tomato paste (or 6 cans of 6 oz each)
- 20 tablespoons chili powder
Instructions
- Place the beef, pork, onions, garlic, salt, thyme, oregano, cumin powder, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper in a 12-quart pot.
- Fill the pot halfway with water and set on a low fire.
- In a large frying pan, make a very dark roux by combining the corn oil and flour.
- Stir continuously until the roux reaches a deep brown color.
- Add the tomato paste to the roux, cooking very slowly until the oil starts to rise to the top again.
- Stir in the chili powder, cooking to form a thick paste.
- Be careful not to burn the mixture.
- Add the roux mixture to the meat pot.
- Simmer, stirring often, for at least 1 1/2 hours or longer.
- Allow the chili to sit until the grease rises to the top, then skim off the excess grease.
- Reheat before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this hearty chili with a bold red wine such as Syrah or a dark beer like a Porter to enhance the rich flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 650 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 48 g | Vet: 44 g | Suiker: 4 g
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$25,000 Gourmet Chili
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Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 3 medium onions diced
- 2 medium green peppers diced
- 2 large stalks celery diced
- 2 small cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 small fresh jalapeno pepper minced
- 8 pounds lean chuck ground coarsely
- 1 can 7 oz diced green chilies
- 14 1/2 ounces can stewed tomatoes
- 15 ounces can tomato sauce
- 6 ounces can tomato paste
- 6 ounces chili powder ensure it’s pure chili powder with no additional seasonings
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- 12 ounces beer
- 12 ounces mineral water
- 3 bay leaves or 2 of your choice
- Garlic salt to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice and sauté the onions, green peppers, celery, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in a large pot or Dutch oven until tender.
- Add the ground chuck and brown it thoroughly.
- Add the diced green chilies, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, beer, mineral water, and bay leaves.
- Season with garlic salt, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add water just to cover the top of the mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for about 3 hours, stirring often.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this chili with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or a robust beer like an Imperial Stout to complement the hearty flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 550 kcal | koolhydraten: 14 g | Eiwitten: 38 g | Vet: 36 g | Suiker: 7 g
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Prize-Winning Tex-Mex Chili
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Equipment
- large saucepan, or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds lean ground chuck
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 can Budweiser beer 12 oz
- 8 ounces Hunt’s tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Wyler’s beef-flavor instant bouillon or 6 cubes
- 2 teaspoons oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce to taste
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1 teaspoon cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half of the ground chuck and ground pork; pour off the fat and remove the meat.
- Repeat with the remaining meat, pouring off all fat except 2 tablespoons.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan; cook and stir until tender.
- Return all the meat to the pan and add the beer, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, bouillon, oregano, paprika, sugar, cocoa, coriander, and hot sauce.
- Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour and cornmeal; add the warm water and mix well.
- Stir this mixture into the chili.
- Cook, covered, for an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this chili with a bold red wine such as Zinfandel or a robust beer like an IPA to complement the rich flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 670 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 50 g | Vet: 46 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Galactic Beef Chili
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Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 package Chili-o seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can 14.5 oz whole tomatoes, cut up
- 1 can 16 oz kidney beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce
- 1 red pepper chopped (optional)
- 1 green onion chopped (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the Chili-o seasoning mix, water, cut-up tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and cayenne pepper sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped red pepper, green onion, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a medium-bodied red wine, such as Zinfandel or Malbec, which complements the rich and spicy flavors of the chili.Nutrition values
Calories: 310 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 17 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Golden Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Golden Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Classic chicken pot pie with a creamy filling and golden crust—a perfect comfort dish!
Equipment
Ingredients
- For the Filling
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 boiled eggs grated or chopped
- 2 cans 15 ounces each mixed vegetables, drained
- 2 cans 10.5 ounces each cream of chicken soup
- 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- For the Crust
- 1 cup sweet milk
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup self-rising flour
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Filling
- In a large baking dish, layer the diced cooked chicken, chopped onion, and boiled eggs.
Prepare the Soup Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth.
- Add the drained mixed vegetables and stir until well combined.
- Pour the soup mixture over the layered chicken, onion, and eggs in the baking dish.
- Prepare the Crust
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet milk, mayonnaise, and self-rising flour until smooth.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the soup layer in the baking dish to form the crust.
Bake
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve
- Remove the chicken pot pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair these hearty baked chicken wings with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir or a crisp white wine like Chardonnay. These wines will complement the rich flavors of the dish and enhance the overall dining experience.Nutrition values
Calories: 430 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 22 g | Vet: 22 g | Suiker: 6 g








