Delilah's Recipes: Kahlua Brownies

Woo hoo! It's release day. Mel told me I wasn't allowed to share the rib recipe until tomorrow and had to share this. I've had this for years and not sure where I found it. It might even been on the Kahlua website. But since it is a celebration day, Mel said there had to be some kind of chocolate involved. And don't forget Mel is featuring cowboys all week.
Make sure to stop by to check out Delilah's Downfall and read it while you munch on these. They are very rich and delicious.

Kahlua Brownies

1 pkg Fudge brownie mix(like Betty Crocker)   6 T Kahlua

1/4 c veg oil                                                              1/2 c butter, room temp

1/4 c water                                                               2 c powdered sugar

3 large eggs                                                               3 T Kahlua  

1 c chopped pecans                                                   6 oz semi sweet chocolate

                                                                                     4 T butter

Combine the brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and pecans. Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch dish at 350 degrees F for 25-30 min. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 6 tablesppons of Kahlua. Cool completely. Comine butter, powdered sugar, and 3 T of Kahlua. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Melt chocolate and butter in a med pan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread over chilled brownies.

Delilah's Recipes: Killer Chicken Enchiladas

Hey, everyone! How is your week going? One more day and Mel's book Delilah's Downfall. She is super excited and driving her entire family insane with it. Don't forget, she's featuring the American cowboy all this week on her blog. And, in honor of Mel, I thought I would share her favorite TexMex food recipe. The Schroeders are from Texas if you didn't know. Les, her hubby, is a born and bred Texan who is in the Air Force right now. But, they have both spent most their lives in Texas. So, they eat a lot of TexMex food. Since they have been stationed places that sometimes lack authentic TexMex, Mel cooks even more when they are stationed outside of Texas.
Anyway, here is a recipe she adapted from several others she had. It is a family favorite. And that is saying something because getting her family to agree to something is like me trying to get all the Bartlett men to agree to one thing, lol.

Killer Chicken Enchiladas

3 cup of cooked shredded chicken    1 pt whipping cream

1/2 c diced onion                                  4 oz black olives

1 T olive oil                                            1 clove garlic, minced

4 oz diced green chilis                           black pepper to taste

1 pkg (10) large flour tortillas

1 lb shredded Montery Jack and Cheddar Cheese

8 oz cream cheese

Prehead oven to 350 F. Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onnion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add chicken and toss until heated through. On low heat, add cubes of cream cheeses then pepper. Stir. Add green chilies and mix thouroughly. Roll chicken mixture in flour tortillas, then place seam side down in 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top, then place olives on top of that. Pour whipping cream over enchiladas and back 30 min( uncovered) or until cheese is melted and cream is thickened.

Serves 10

Delilah's Recipes: Zesty Bread Spread

Hey, there, Delilah here from Melissa Schroeder's  Delilah's Downfall. Now, as Mel and my best bud India, from Conquering India, knows, I like to keep things simple. Sure, every now and then I like to throw together a meal that makes my men's eyes fall out, but on a working ranch, it is usually easier to keep it simple most the time.
These are hard working men who eat a lot, and I do mean a lot, of food. I like to have something sitting out when they come in so they don't bug me while I'm putting the finishing touches on the meal. One thing they love is my bread spread. It goes well on bread, crackers and even fresh veggies. If I can get Shane to eat celery, I have achieved greatness, lol. I usually make at least a couple flavors, because with four men, they all have different tastes. I tend to use Good Seasonings dressing mix(Italian, Zesty Italian or Garlic and Herb), but a lot of times I grab some Hidden Vallen Ranch because Mason's favorite is Ranch.

Again, Mel is featuring COWBOYS all week on her blog. Stop on by and  enjoy it:)

Zesty Bread Spread

1 80z package cream cheese softened

1 cup mayo

1 package of dried dressing mix 

Mix all the ingredients together, then cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve. Usually does best if you let it sit in the fridge for an hour or two so the flavors can blend.

Variation: Sub milk for mayo and serve with veggies as a dip.

Delilah's Recipes: Strawberry Lemonade

Hey, everyone! This is Delilah here from Mel's book, Delilah's Downfall. In case you didn't know, I am a chef. Well, more like a glorified cook now that I work at the Bartlett Ranch, but I am loving it. There is something so satifying about cooking for four men.

Anyway, this week, Mel asked me to share my favorite recipes with you all. These are recipes I have picked up throughout the years and adapted them to my own tastes. I hope you enjoy them.

Oh, and make sure that you go by Mel's Blog. She is featuring the American cowboy this week.

Strawberry Lemonade
20 servings

1 3/4 cups pure cane white sugar
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 pt of crushed strawberries (optional)


1.In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Cool to room temp and then chill in refrigerator.


2.Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
 
At this point you could serve it, or toss in the pint of crushed strawberries. Enjoy!