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Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• water
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Rub in butter until the mixture is crumbly.
4. 4 Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a firm dough; knead briefly.
5. 5 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Break off pieces of dough and shape them into biscuit-like patties.
6. 6 Place just enough of the dumplings into the hot oil so they are not crowded; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
7. 7 Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

By Stephanie

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• sugar
• active dry yeast
• water
• vegetable oil
• margarine
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the oil, margarine, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Mix in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place the loaf into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool in pan 5 minutes and then turn out onto rack and cool completely.

By Madge

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• green mango
• lime juice
• sugar
• salt
• nutmeg
• pie crust
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Toss the sliced green mango with the lime juice in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, toss together the sugar, flour, salt, and nutmeg. Layer the sugar mixture and the sliced mangoes in several layers in the pie shell bottom. Dot with butter, then top with the other half of the pie crust. Prick with a fork.
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until the mango has softened and the crust is golden brown.

By Becky Garcia-Muir

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• butter
• shortening
• almond extract
• colored sugar
• sprinkles
• guava paste

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Beat white sugar, butter, and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in almond extract. Add flour in batches, kneading the dough to thoroughly combine.
3. 3 Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Make a well in each cookie with a wooden spoon handle. Sprinkle colored sugar, sprinkles, and guava paste into the wells.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 16 to 20 minutes.

By kb

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• cod
• water
• black pepper
• baking powder
• tomato
• green onion
• water
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Soak cod in cold water to rehydrate it and remove excess salt, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Remove bones and skin from fish. Flake and shred fish into small pieces; set aside.
3. 3 Sift flour, pepper, and baking powder into a large bowl. Add tomatoes, green onions, and flaked cod. Pour in 1/2 cup water; stir until well blended.
4. 4 Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
5. 5 Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter into the skillet; fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

By Monique C

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• black plantain
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• red food coloring
• pie crust
• mango
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place plantains in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl, and mash until smooth. Add 1/2 cup white sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and red food coloring.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Flour a pie plate; line the plate with the pie crust.
3. 3 Pour the plantain mixture into the pie crust. Arrange sliced mangos on top and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until mostly firm, about 30 minutes.

By Silver Buffalo

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• vegetable shortening
• butter
• sugar
• egg
• egg yolk
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• guava paste

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
2. 2 Beat shortening and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.
3. 3 Add flour, 1 cup at a time, until completely mixed; the dough should be stiff and able to hold its shape when formed into a ball. If this consistency is not achieved, add a little more flour.
4. 4 Make 1-inch balls of dough and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Use your finger to make small indentations in the middle of each cookie; fill each with a cube of guava paste.
5. 5 Bake in batches in the preheated oven until light golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes, switching racks halfway through; do not overcook. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By SST

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• ginger
• cinnamon
• salt
• butter
• brown sugar
• egg
• ginger root
• vanilla extract
• milk
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch fluted tube pan, such as Bundt.
2. 2 Sift together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3 In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in grated ginger root and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving plate. Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar before serving.

By Margorita Whyte

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• water
• salt
• vegetable shortening
• butter
• shallot
• parsley
• garlic
• chile powder
• ground beef
• onion
• beef broth
• egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1 Place flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add water and salt. Mix lightly with a wooden spoon until dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Mix shortening and butter together in a small bowl.
3. 3 Transfer dough to a flat work surface; roll into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread 1/2 of the shortening mixture on top. Fold 1 side of the rectangle into the center; spread remaining shortening on top. Fold other side of the rectangle over the first, like a letter. Roll into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle; fold into thirds. Repeat the rolling and folding process one more time.
4. 4 Wrap dough with plastic wrap and chill, 8 hours to overnight.
5. 5 Fill a baking pan with water and place on the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6. 6 Pound shallots, parsley, garlic, and chile powder into paste with a mortar and pestle.
7. 7 Preheat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in shallot paste, onion, and beef broth. Cover and cook, stirring constantly, until juices are absorbed, about 10 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
8. 8 Roll chilled dough to a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2-inch circles. Place 1 1/3 tablespoon of the beef mixture on 1 side of each circle. Fold and lightly press edges to seal.
9. 9 Transfer filled patties to a baking sheet. Brush tops and edges with egg yolk.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until puffy, about 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Red-run

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• water
• milk
• butter
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• salt
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, about 5 minutes. Add flour, milk, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, egg yolks, and salt; mix well.
2. 2 Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; knead for 5 minutes, adding more flour, a little at a time, until no longer sticky.
3. 3 Grease a bowl. Add dough, cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Set dough aside to rise in a warm place for 50 minutes.
4. 4 Grease a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. Lightly punch down dough; knead on a lightly floured surface into an 18x9-inch rectangle. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
5. 5 Roll up dough snugly from one short end; cut into 9 slices, trimming ends to make neat. Place slices in the prepared baking pan, cut sides-up. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel; set aside in a warm place for 40 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer rolls to a platter; dust with confectioners' sugar.

By James

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• salt
• butter
• shortening
• egg
• water
• plantain
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• nutmeg
• red food coloring
• egg white
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour and salt in a bowl; rub in butter and shortening until incorporated, and mixture takes on a sandy appearance. Combine whole egg and water; stir into flour mixture until a dough forms. Transfer to a work surface; knead dough for a few turns to bring together. Wrap well in plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
2. 2 While dough chilling, peel plantains; cut into thirds. Heat in a saucepan with a little water; bring to a simmer. Steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes (depending on how ripe your plantains are). Once soft, discard water; mash plantains with 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and food coloring. Set aside to cool.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into circles using a 4- or 5-inch-round cookie cutter. Spoon a little plantain filling into center of each circle; fold in half, to form half-moon shapes. Place tarts on a baking sheet; brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow tarts to cool to room temperature before serving.

By Kelsey

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• butter
• white sugar
• coconut
• baking powder
• salt
• egg
• milk
• water
• canola oil
• coconut extract
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter.
2. 2 Combine flour, sugar, coconut, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir once or twice with a wooden spoon. Add eggs, milk, water, oil, coconut extract, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

By Anita

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• chicken breast
• rum
• lemon juice
• garlic
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic powder
• adobo seasoning
• onion powder
• black pepper
• coriander
• sazon with coriander and achiote
• corn oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken, rum, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, coriander, and sazon seasoning in a large bowl; stir. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat to about 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
3. 3 Spread flour into the bottom of a shallow dish. Remove chicken from marinade to flour in the dish; discard marinade. Toss chicken pieces with flour until evenly coated.
4. 4 Fry coated chicken pieces in hot oil in small batches until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on the outside, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Tracie

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• cinnamon
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• nutmeg
• brown sugar
• sugar
• banana
• egg
• vegetable oil
• applesauce
• vanilla extract
• zucchini
• walnut
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
2. 2 Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Beat brown sugar, white sugar, bananas, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla together in a separate large bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold zucchini, walnuts, and coconut into batter until well combined; divide between the prepared pans.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool loaves in the pans for 25 minutes before removing from the pans and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By tahoegirl

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• egg
• vegetable oil
• rum flavoring
• milk
• sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• nutmeg
• salt
• pineapple
• cherry
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. 2 Beat together eggs, oil, rum, and milk in a bowl. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix the flour into the eggs until just moistened. Gently fold in the pineapple, cherries, and coconut. Pour into prepared pans.
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.

By B Painter

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• sugar
• cornmeal
• baking powder
• cornstarch
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• coconut milk
• evaporated milk
• water
• water
• butter
• egg
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Whisk sugar, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Add coconut milk and evaporated milk; fill empty cans with water (totaling 26 fluid ounces) and add to mixture. Mix butter, egg, and vanilla extract into mixture and beat with an electric mixer until well mixed; pour into the prepared dish.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is cooked through and set, 1 hour 30 minutes.

By Sharice McLean

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• coconut
• butter
• celery top
• garlic
• curry powder
• thyme
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper
• milk
• egg yolk
• crabmeat
• egg white
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 8 cup souffle dish.
2. 2 Toast coconut in a non-stick skillet over low heat.
3. 3 In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat and add the celery, garlic, curry powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper - cook for 3 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth for about 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Set aside and cool slightly. Whisk the egg yolks one at a time into the sauce. Stir in coconut and crab meat.
4. 4 In medium bowl, beat egg whites and lemon juice with a mixer until stiff, but not dry. Stir 1/4 of the whites into crab mixture. Quickly and gently fold in the remaining whites. Do not deflate the volume. Transfer mixture to the souffle dish and place it on a rack at the bottom of the oven.
5. 5 Bake for 30 minutes or until golden, puffed and still moist inside.

By Esmee Williams

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• allspice
• salt
• egg
• milk
• beer
• brown sugar
• butter
• browning sauce
• vanilla extract
• lime juice
• raisin
• brown sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
2. 2 Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the egg in a mixing bowl; whisk in the milk, beer, and 1 3/4 cups of brown sugar until the brown sugar has dissolved. Stir in the butter, browning sauce, vanilla extract, and lime juice until blended. Add the flour mixture and raisins. Stir until no dry lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
4. 4 When the bread is nearly finished, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until the sugar is thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Pour the glaze over the bread once it's done; return the bread to the oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

By Tanya

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• hot sauce
• cilantro
• pepper
• salt
• ginger root
• coconut milk
• fish stock
• half-and-half
• corn kernel
• green onion
• celery
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• sweet potato
• margarine
• conch meat

Instructions

1. 1 Place conch meat in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potato, bell pepper, carrot, celery, green onions, and corn; cook and stir about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a large pot; whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Whisk in half-and-half, fish stock, coconut milk, and ginger; season with salt and black pepper. Add conch and vegetable mixture to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and hot sauce; cook to desired consistency, about 15 minutes more.

By Doug Matthews

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• edible flower
• white sugar
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract
• butter
• cream cheese
• pecan
• banana
• pineapple
• vanilla extract
• egg
• vegetable oil
• salt
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter two 9-inch round cake pans, then dust with flour. Set aside.
2. 2 Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk quickly to combine. Add oil and eggs and mix with a spatula until just combined.
3. 3 Add vanilla, pineapple, bananas, and toasted pecans, and mix until thoroughly combined. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Shake each pan then tap on the counter to settle the batter and bring any air bubbles to the top.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
5. 5 Let cakes cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
6. 6 Combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment on high speed, mix until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary with a spatula. Mix in the powdered sugar on a lower speed in 3 or 4 additions until mostly incorporated. Increase to high speed and whip until light and fluffy.
7. 7 Place one cake on a serving platter. Spread 1/2 of the frosting on top, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch unfrosted at the edges. Top with second cake layer and give it a firm but gentle press. Pile remaining frosting on top and spread toward the outside.
8. 8 Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
9. 9 Meanwhile, draw or trace a hummingbird template on a piece of paper and lay on a baking sheet under a silicone mat (such as Silpat®).
10. 10 Heat sugar for hummingbird in a saucepan over medium-low heat until dissolved, hot, and amber in color. Drip liquid sugar onto the silicon mat, tracing the hummingbird pattern. Let sit until hard.
11. 11 Place cooled hummingbird on top of cake and decorate with edible flowers.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• beef stew meat
• olive oil
• white sugar
• carrot
• potato
• water
• tomato sauce
• red cooking wine
• manzanilla olive
• sofrito
• sazon seasoning
• achiote
• adobo seasoning
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal the bag and shake to coat beef evenly.
2. 2 Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar and cook until it turns golden, about 5 minutes. Add coated beef and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker.
3. 3 Stir carrots, potatoes, water, tomato sauce, wine, olives, sofrito, sazón, adobo seasoning, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
4. 4 Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

By Michelle Molina

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• pepper
• salt
• hot sauce
• mayonnaise
• lime juice
• ketchup
• garlic
• green pepper
• onion
• celery
• conch meat
• pepper
• salt
• seasoned salt
• cayenne pepper
• egg
• milk
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Make the fritters: Mix flour, milk, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper. Mix in conch meat, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
3. 3 Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Make the dipping sauce: Mix ketchup, lime juice, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Serve dipping sauce on the side with fritters.

By Cynthia Russell

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• salt
• cinnamon
• allspice
• nutmeg
• baking powder
• molasses
• red wine
• mixed fruit
• lime zest
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• lime juice
• white rum
• egg
• white sugar
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. 2 Place butter and sugar into a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. 3 Beat in eggs; add rum, lime juice, almond extract, vanilla, and lime zest.
4. 4 Stir in dried fruit, wine and molasses.
5. 5 Sift flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl; gently fold into fruit mixture. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 80 to 90 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

By Sharon

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• salt
• baking powder
• baking soda
• water
• vegetable oil
• vegetable oil
• chicken
• onion
• green bell pepper
• cilantro
• green olive
• garlic
• sazon seasoning
• annatto
• tomato paste
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Add water and 1/4 cup vegetable oil; mix with an electric mixer until well combined and a dough begins to form, about 3 minutes. Remove dough and knead on a lightly floured surface for about 3 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, cilantro, olives, garlic, sazon seasoning, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. 3 Divide empanada dough into 12 pieces and form each one into a 4-inch circle. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in the center of each circle, fold in half, and press down on the edges with a fork to seal.
4. 4 Heat 1 cup oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add empanadas, working in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

By NatalieC

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• vegan white cheese
• vegetable oil
• water
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• tomato paste
• liquid smoke
• cayenne pepper
• cumin
• oregano
• adobo sauce
• sazon seasoning
• garlic
• soy sauce
• textured vegetable protein
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, TVP, and soy sauce in a large pan over high heat. Cook and stir until water is mostly evaporated. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, sazon, adobo sauce, oregano, and cumin. Continue cooking until TVP starts to firm up, about 5 minutes, increasing heat if necessary. Add cayenne and liquid smoke and cook until the mixture starts sticking to the pan, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and mix vegan meat well.
2. 2 Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add water and 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Mix with your hands and knead until all flour is incorporated. Cut dough into 12 pieces and roll into balls. Place dough balls in the bowl and cover; let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Roll a dough ball out into a 6-inch circle and fill with vegan meat and shredded cheese. Dip a finger in water and moisten the edges of the dough before folding over and crimping empanada edges using a fork. Repeat with remaining dough balls and fillings.
3. 3 Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 or 3 empanadas as a time to the hot oil and fry until both sides are a light golden color, about 5 minutes total. Transfer fried empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

By NYEco1

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• curry powder
• salt
• margarine
• shortening
• water
• margarine
• ground beef
• onion
• scotch bonnet chile
• curry powder
• allspice
• clove
• thyme
• pepper
• salt
• beef bouillon
• water
• browning
• bay leaf
• bread crumb
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Prepare pastry: Combine flour, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
4. 4 Shape dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle (approximately 1/8-inch thick) on a lightly floured surface; set aside.
5. 5 To make the beef filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and diced Scotch bonnet pepper until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground beef; season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until beef is evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble in bouillon cube and stir in 1/2 cup of water and browning sauce until well combined; add bay leaf and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove skillet from heat; discard bay leaf and stir in bread crumbs.
6. 6 Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each pastry circle.
7. 7 Fold over and press edges together, making a half-circle. Use the back of a fork to seal edges, then brush tops with beaten egg. Place pastries on a baking sheet.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By JEFFOLEE

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• coconut
• pecan
• dark rum
• lime juice
• butter
• brown sugar
• coconut
• pecan
• vanilla extract
• lime juice
• lime zest
• dark rum
• milk
• banana
• salt
• baking soda
• baking powder
• egg
• sugar
• cream cheese
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
2. 2 Beat together 2 tablespoons of softened butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Slowly beat in sugar until well incorporated. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. In a different bowl, mix together the bananas, milk, 2 tablespoons rum, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract; stir well. Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into the butter and mix well. Mix in 1/2 of the mashed bananas. Continue with another 1/3 of the flour, followed by the remaining banana mixture, and finally the remaining flour. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut flakes.
3. 3 Pour the mixture into the loaf pans, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about one hour. When finished, cool for 10 minutes in the pan, remove, and finish cooling on a wire rack.
4. 4 After you take the banana bread out of the oven, prepare the topping by stirring together the brown sugar, remaining butter, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons of rum in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer stirring constantly; cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about one minute. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons pecans, and 2 tablespoons coconut. Spoon this topping over the loaves while they are still warm. The topping will harden slightly when the loaf cools.

By B Painter

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• ✓ all-purpose flour
• cornstarch
• baking powder

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1 1/2 cups plus 6 tablespoons flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl. Sift several times until evenly blended.

By iluvlemon

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• ✓ all-purpose flour
• butter
• sugar
• colored sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. 2 Mix 4 cups and 2 tablespoons flour, butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using your hands until completely mixed. Spread dough into the prepared baking pan; cover with waxed paper and press firmly into pan. Prick dough through the waxed paper using a fork; remove waxed paper.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until shortbread is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and remove pan. Cut shortbread into 1-inch squares. Return pan to oven until oven is completely cooled.
4. 4 Sprinkle shortbread with colored sugar, remove squares from pan, and store in an airtight container.

By Karen Semmelrock

Ingredients

• ✓ all-purpose flour
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour and spring water in a medium bowl; stir well. Cover loosely with a cloth and let sit on a kitchen counter for 2 to 3 days, or until bubbly.
2. 2 To use and feed your starter; take out the amount needed for your recipe and then replace that amount with equal parts flour and spring water. If you keep your starter at room temperature it should be fed every other day, and if refrigerated, fed weekly. If you accumulate more starter than you need, simply pour a few cups down the drain before feeding it.

By Suzie