Bunny Bait Recipe

March 30, 2022 Dessert Recipes

Bunny Bait Recipe

This is a fun no-bake snack mix that's perfect for Spring time. This mix has both sweet and salty flavors combining pretzels, cinnamon cereal, white chocolate, honey roasted nuts and M&M's!

This is a great spring snack to make with kids. This was inspired by my other chex mix recipe on this site.

Ingredients

Cinnamon flavored Chex cereal
Easter M&M's
Honey roasted peanuts
Honey roasted pistachios
White yogurt covered pretzels
Spring sprinkles
White chocolate chips
coconut oil

Instructions

Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and then add your Chex mix and honey roasted nuts.

Honey roasted nuts added to chex mix — Add your nuts to your chex cereal

The add your M&M's to your cereal mix.

m&m's added to honey roasted nuts and chex mix — Add the m&m's to your chex mix

Then add in your yogurt covered pretzels.

Yogurt covered pretzels to the chex mix cereal — Add your yogurt covered pretzels to your bunny bait mix

In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt white chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Pour the white chocolate over your cereal mix. Using a spatula mix the white chocolate until well combined and distributed throughout the cereal mix.

Pour white chocolate into cereal mix — Pour melted white chocolate to cereal mix

Tops with sprinkles and place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes before breaking apart into chunks.

Variations

If you want to make this recipe your own, here's some ideas on additional mix-ins that would go great:

Yogurt covered raisins
Popcorn/kettle corn
Chocolate peanut butter cups
Candied pecans or almonds
Other cereals like Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Storage

This is best kept in an air-tight container inside the refrigerator. It'll be good for about a 2 weeks.

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Bunny Bait Recipe

A fun no-bake snack mix that's perfect for Spring time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 501kcal

Author: Cari

Ingredients

▢ 1 12 oz package Cinnamon Chex
▢ 1 cup Spring M&M's
▢ 1 cup Honey roasted peanuts
▢ 1 ½ cup White yogurt covered pretzels
▢ 1 cup White chocolate chips
▢ 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
▢ 2 tablespoon Spring sprinkles

Instructions

Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
Place your Chex, M&M's, peanuts and pretzels over the parchment paper.
In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt white chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Remove from heat.
Pour chocolate over the cereal mixture and using a spatula, mix the chocolate until evenly coated.
Once the chocolate is well distributed, top with your sprinkles.
Place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes before breaking apart into chunks.

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Notes

This is best kept in an air-tight container inside the refrigerator. It'll be good for about a 2 weeks.

Additional mix ins can be yogurt covered raisins, popcorn/kettle corn, chocolate peanut butter cups, candied pecans or almonds

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March 27, 2022 Latin Recipes

Colombian Red Beans Recipe

This is a traditional Frijoles Rojos Colombianos recipe adapted for the Instant Pot. This recipe give your a rich and authentic dish in the fraction of the regular time.

This recipe is an integral part of the traditional bandeja paisa. It's best served with white rice and chicharrones

Ingredients

Red ball beans (Frijoles Bola Roja)
Carrot
Tomatoes
Green Onion
Pork Belly
Cumin
Green Plantains

Substitutions

If you can't find Frijoles Bola Roja "red ball beans" you can opt for Cargamento beans. In an absolute pinch, you can use red kidney beans.

Variations

Want this to be a vegan Colombian red bean dish?! You've got it. Simply omit the pork belly and adjust your salt according to taste.

Top tip

Be sure to pick pork belly that has a lot of meat. Try to avoid adding pork belly pieces that are all fat and no meat. You want your red beans to have nice big chunks of meat.

Equipment

For this recipe you'll need is a 6 quart Instant Pot.

Storage

Store your Colombian red beans in an air tight container in the refrigerator for upto 3 days. These beans don't stand up well to freezing.

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Food safety

Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
Wash hands after touching raw meat
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended
Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

March 10, 2022 Cuban Recipes

Cuban Ropa Vieja Instant Pot Recipe

Cuban ropa vieja is a dish I grew up eating, this dish always reminds me of my childhood. My dad was a chef in Cuba and he used to make this recipe for us atleast once a week. Shredded beef in a rich tomato based sauce with onions and peppers is perfect for meal prepping.

This dish is usually made low and slow, but by making this shredded beef in the Instant Pot it's made in a fraction of the time.

This dish is considered my many as the 'National dish" of Cuba. It can be found in 99% of all Cuban restaurants throughout the country. I grew up eating this dish and now as an adult, I've decided to make it using an Instant pot to help speed up the cooking process.

Why people will love this Instant Pot Ropa Vieja

People will love Cuban Ropa Vieja cooked in the Instant Pot because:

Time-saving: The Instant Pot significantly reduces cooking time while still delivering tender, flavorful beef.
Rich flavor: Pressure cooking intensifies the bold flavors of the beef, tomatoes, and spices.
Convenience: A one-pot meal that's easy to set and forget, perfect for busy days.
Authentic taste: Despite the quick cook time, it retains the traditional flavors of the classic Cuban dish.
Versatility: It pairs well with rice, plantains, or even tacos!

Why is this dish called "Ropa vieja?"

The words "Ropa Vieja" translates to old clothes in Spanish, refers to the dish's appearance. The shredded beef resembles torn, worn-out clothing. The name reflects the traditional Cuban dish's presentation, where the beef is slow-cooked to become tender and then shredded into strings, resembling ragged fabric. It's a flavorful and iconic dish in Cuban cuisine, often served with rice and black beans.

Legend has it that this dish's name comes from a poor man not being able to afford food for his family and shredded his clothes and cooked them.

Ingredients

Cumin
Bay leaves
Salt
Black Pepper
Dried oregano
Flank steak
Vegetable oil
Red bell pepper
Green bell pepper
White onion
Tomato puree
Garlic cloves

Raw flank steak, peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices — Ingredients needed for Ropa Vieja

Instructions

Place your flank steak, salt, pepper, bay leaves and cumin in the Instant Pot and cook for 25 minutes. Once the steam finishes releasing, remove the beef from the pot and reserve 1 cup of the beef broth.

Cooked flank steak in a bowl — Cooked flank steak removed from the instant pot

Using 2 forks, shred your beef and remove any fatty bits. In a large sauté pan start sautéing your peppers, onions and garlic.

In a large sauté pan, begin sautéing your peppers, onion and garlic.

Once your onions are translucent, begin adding your shredded beef, pureed tomato, red cooking wine, preserved beef broth and spices.

Drop your heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste for salt and add additional salt if desired.

Substitutions

Beef: Substitute with chicken, pork, or lamb for a different flavor.
Flank Steak: If you're having a hard time finding flank steak, you can use chuck roast instead.
Bell Peppers: Use poblano peppers or omit for a milder taste.
Tomato Base: Swap fresh tomatoes for canned tomatoes or tomato paste.
Wine: Replace dry white wine with red wine or broth.

Variations:

Vegan: Use jackfruit or soy-based alternatives instead of beef.

Spice: Although Cuban cuisine is not typically spicy, if you'd like to add a little heat, feel free to add in your desired amount of red pepper flakes in the last few minutes of simmering.

Kid friendly: If you have a picky eater, use a food processor to finely mince your peppers, garlic and onion. I'm all about sneaking vegetables into my child's diet because he doesn't like them.

Olives: Some people like to add olives to this dish. I am not one of those people, but if you are you can add ¼ cup of manzanilla olives while the dish is sautéing

This dish is best served with white rice

Equipment

For this recipe you'll need an Instant Pot and a large sauté pan

Storage

To store Cuban Ropa Vieja:

Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Place cooled Ropa Vieja in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding a little broth if it has dried out, or in the microwave until warmed through.

Ensure that the dish is fully cooled before storing to prevent condensation inside the container.

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February 26, 2022 Breakfast Recipes

Tres Leches French Toast

We're taking traditional Challah french toast and giving it a delicious latin twist. We're swapping out traditional french toast custard for a sweet and slightly boozy tres leches custard

Two slices of challah french toast on a plate topped with tres leches syruc, whipped cream and a strawberry

This is the perfect brunch at home dish. I love a good tres leches cake and the idea to combine tres leches and french toast seemed like a match made in heaven.

Ingredients needed

sweetened condensed milk
evaporated milk
heavy cream
vanilla extract
Grand Marnier liqueur
teaspoon salt
eggs
cinnamon
challah bread
whipped cream
strawberries

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

We're going to start by making our tres leches custard.

Making tres leches custard. Combnining condensed milk and evaporated milk in a bowl — Beginning the tres leches syrup

Pour your condensed milk, cream, grand marnier, vanilla and evaporated milk into a large bowl. Mix until well combined.

Once the tres leches syrup is well mixed, pour out 1.5 cups of the syrup and reserve for later. Then add to the bowl the eggs and cinnamon.

bowl filled with completed tres leches custard

Slice your challah bread into 1 inch slices. Place the bread in a single layer on the rack. Bake, flipping halfway through, until dry to the touch on both sides, about 15 minutes total. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.

Completely submerge the slices in the custard until drenched but not falling apart, 1 to 2 minutes per side. When removing the slice, lightly tap the bread against the side of the bowl to remove any excess custard.

Set a large skillet to medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add 2-3 soaked challas slices Cook until the bottoms are golden-brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is browned, about 3 minutes more. Add additional butter to the pan in between batches, swirling as it melts.

Cooked challah french toast arranged in a casserole dish — Cooked french toast in prepared casserole dish

Once you've cooked all of your french toast, place them in a casserole dish. Then pour the reserved tres leches syrup over the top of the french toast slices.

Pouring tres leches syrup over the french toast arranged in the casserole dish — Pouring reserved tres leches syrup syrup over the french toast

Once you've poured the tres leches, serve and garnish with whipped cream and your choice berries.

Substitutions

If you don't have Grand Marnier readily available, you can swap it out for dark rum.

If you don't have heavy cream, you can use whole milk.

French toast variations

For lower fat/lower sugar options, use fat free/sugar free condensed milk and evaporated milk
If looking for a dairy-free option, use coconut milk, condensed milk and evaporated

Storage

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

This dish doesn't stand up well to freezing.

Tips for making

Be sure that your challah is completely dried out before making.
Make sure your skillet is set to medium low heat to make sure you don't burn your french toast.

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February 15, 2022 Coffee Recipes

Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte Copycat Recipe

This copycat Starbucks cinnamon dolce latte recipe was one that was heavily requested on my instagram. This drink was discontinued from Starbucks in 2021 even though the drink had a loyal fanbase. Luckily, my time as a Starbucks barista gave me the knowledge on how to recreate this drink at home with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

What are the ingredients in this copycat Starbucks latte?

Cinnamon
Brown sugar
White sugar
Your choice of milk
Espresso coffee
Whipped cream
Cinnamon sugar

what equipment will you need to make this latte at home?

Espresso machine like this one or this one.
A milk frother

how do you make this at home?

First you'll need to make 2 ounces or shots of espresso coffee.
Then you'll need to heat and froth your milk of choice.
In your 12oz mug of choice, you'll add your cinnamon and sugars.
Pour your espresso coffee into the mug and stir until combined.
Slowly pour in your frothed milk into the espresso.
lastly, top your latte with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

How can I make this latte iced?

If you'd like to enjoy this latte iced, do not froth your milk. Add your espresso, sugars and cinnamon to a glass and stir until the sugars dissolve. Then add your ice and cold milk.

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Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte Copycat Recipe

Make this discontinued Starbucks latte at home!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: latte

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Cari