I know that I’ve already posted a video on pecan pie. But, this isn’t just any pecan pie. It’s Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie, and that’s just fine by me.
I’m never one to turn down dessert, especially if it’s a piece of pecan pie with a twist. But, like Banana’s Foster and Cherries Jubilee, which use dark rum and brandy, respectively, I love the way that the bold alcohol just gives it a heightened sense of sweet and a huge kick of flavor. Plus, the flambé is always fun to watch.
Even though there’s no flambé in this bourbon chocolate pecan pie, it still perfectly encompasses the flavors of the South. Watch celebrity chef Tyler Florence make it below and then try it out for yourself.
Pesto is typically made with pine nuts, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese and a little bit of olive oil to bring it all together. But, thanks to Whole Foods Market, I have a new pesto recipe to try this weekend. And of course, it’s going to be made with fresh Green Valley Pecan Company pecans.
Let me start by saying that I really love Whole Foods Market. They always have such fresh, wholesome food in every aisle, and their prepared foods are fantastic. But, I didn’t realize until recently that they have recipes on their website. I was browsing for new and interesting pecan recipes and I definitely found what I was looking for.
I came across the recipe for Grilled Squash with Cilantro-Pecan Pesto. While I am by no means a huge fan of squash, I immediately thought about pouring the cilantro-pecan pesto all over a huge bowl of al dente pasta. And, you know me, I wouldn’t post it unless it was super simple to make…
Just take ¼ cup pine nuts and toast in a heavy skillet. Repeat with ¼ cup pecans. Combine the toasted nuts with 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup packed cilantro (roughly chopped) and little bit of Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Start pulsing until fine and well mixed. With the food processor running, finish it up by slowly adding 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
There’s nothing better to put on top of a homemade pecan pie, than some homemade whipped cream. It’s easier than you think to make, and tastes so much better than the store bought version that comes in an aerosol-filled can.
All you really need is heavy whipping cream. But, if you’d like to add a little sugar or flavoring, you can do that too. Check out the video below to see exactly how it’s done, and then go whip up a batch for yourself!
I just discovered the most amazing site, and I know you’re going to love it too.
I love wine. It’s delicious. I just don’t really know what I’m doing with it though. I get lost in the pairings, the swirling and slurping, the aroma and bouquet. I’ve always been told whites for chicken and fish, reds for meat. But, this site breaks is all down for you by exactly what you’re eating.
All you have to do is go to WinedIn.com and enter your food into the “Ask for a Pairing” box. I typed in “pecan’, and voila, it came back with plenty of results for pecan related food: pecan pie, pecan encrusted whitefish, goat cheese with figs, pecans and honey.
Definitely bookmark this site and use it as a reference for all food-related wine parings. Now, you’ll never have to guess what wine goes best again.
Looking for a great recipe that’s nutritious and quick? I found this video on YouTube.com (see below) and it’s a great how-to video for Pecan Encrusted Chicken. Instead of using the traditional flour and egg method of coating chicken, they use pure maple syrup for extra flavor. All you have to do is coat the chicken and lightly pan fry it for a chicken dish that’s perfect for everyday.
Even if you’re not the biggest fan of Paula Dean’s southern-inspired home-style recipes, you got to admit that she sure knows her way around the kitchen. Although we already posted a video about how to toast nuts and pecans, this in depth video from Paula gives you a little more insight and advice than the last one.
Click the image below to watch the Toasting Nuts video and become a roasting, toasting expert in no time.
