Author Archives: Jesse Kremer

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

PrintChocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake NOTE: 8-inch springform pans are best for this recipe so that you can easily remove the cake once it’s been assembled. If you do not have a springform pan, line your pan with … Continue reading

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Jesse’s Prizewinning Smokehouse Chile

PrintJesse’s Prizewinning Smokehouse Chile Serving Size: 16 This recipe was medium hot.Ingredients1-2 pounds smoked brisket 1-2 pounds smoked pork shoulder or more brisket 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 strips bacon, diced 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 poblano … Continue reading

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Eastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce

PrintEastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce Ingredients1 cup white vinegar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepperInstructionsCombine the white vinegar, cider … Continue reading

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Simple Syrup & Sweet-Sour Mix for Alcoholic Beverages

PrintSimple Syrup for Alcoholic Beverages Much healthier than the high fructose stuff in the stores!Ingredients1 c sugar 1 c water 1 1/2 c lemon/lime extractInstructionsFor the syrup, simmer in a pot until dissolved. Refrigerate. To make the sweet-and-sour mix, add … Continue reading

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Smoothie King: Mocha Chocolate Protein Smoothie

PrintSmoothie King: Mocha Chocolate Protein Smoothie Calories per serving: 425 cal in 32 oz./280 cal in 21 oz. Ingredients3 dates (or 1T date paste) 1 scoop Aldi chocolate protein powder 1 T peanut butter 3 tsp instant espresso 3/4 c … Continue reading

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Smoothie King: Almond Banana Protein Smoothie

PrintSmoothie King: Almond Banana Protein Smoothie Ingredients1 ripe or 2 less ripe bananas 10 ice cubes 1/4 c almonds 1 1/2 c almond milk 1 scoop Aldis or 2 scoops of Isagenix, etc. chocolate protein powder 1/2-1 T cocoaInstructionsBlend all … Continue reading

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Healthy Hummus

PrintHealthy Hummus Ingredients4 cans of low sodium chickpeas 1 3/4 cups plain yogurt 3 T minced garlic 6 T lemon juice Red Pepper Flakes (if desired)InstructionsHeat chickpeas until soft. Drain water. Blend everything in a blender. Stir in red pepper … Continue reading

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Weight Watchers Gumbo

PrintWeight Watchers Gumbo Prep Time: 1 hourCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 3 hours Yield: 16Serving Size: 1 1/2 c + 1/4 c brown rice Delicious!! Great leftovers.Ingredients1 cup all purpose flour 8 cups Swanson Chicken Broth (or home made stock) … Continue reading

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Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

PrintHomemade Bloody Mary Mix Ingredients24-25 cups of tomato juice 2 medium shallot, diced 6 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped 11 oz canned green chiles 1/4 c lemon juice 1/4 c lime juice 6 tablespoons of grated fresh horseradish or … Continue reading

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Crunchy, Pickled, Refrigerated Banana Peppers

PrintCrunchy, Canned Banana Peppers Ingredients1 pound Banana or Hungarian Wax Peppers, washed and sliced {about 10-12 peppers) (I seeded mine) 1 large clove fresh Garlic, smashed and peeled 3 cups Distilled White Vinegar 2 cups Water 2 tablespoons Kosher SaltInstructionsIn … Continue reading

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