Georgiapecanmuesli Recipes

GRANOLA AND GEORGIA PECAN GRABBERS

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows, stirring occasionally until melted. Remove from heat and stir in granola and pecans, mixing well.
• Transfer mixture to lightly buttered 9x5 loaf pan. Press firmly and evenly into pan and set aside to cool.
• Invert pan to remove block of granola. Cut lengthwisen half, then crosswise into 8 bars. Serve as is, or insert extra long toothpicks as handles and dip in chocolate.
• Chocolate Dip: Use 4oz semisweet chocolate, melted, to cover all 16 pieces.

MIAMI GUAVA PASTRIES (PASTELITOS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly flour a baking sheet.
• Roll puff pastry into a thin sheet on a floured surface. Cut into squares about the length of your hand and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Beat egg and water together in a bowl; brush each pastry square with egg wash. Stab each square a few times with a fork.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.
• Mix guava paste and jam together in a bowl until smooth.
• Cut a large, vertical slit into each pastry. Spread 1 tablespoon guava mixture into each slit, making sure guava doesn't squeeze out when closed.

GEORGIA CHILI

Steps:

• Season ground beef with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brown beef and onion, mixed with 1 tablespoon chili powder, in the shortening.
• Add tomato juice, celery, green pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder.
• Simmer slowly for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• (If mixture cooks down, add more tomato juice or water).
• Add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes longer; then add kidney beans and simmer a few minutes more or until beans are tender.

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Mash avocados in a bowl until creamy.
• Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno pepper into mashed avocado until well combined; season with salt and black pepper.

GEORGIA PECAN BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or pan with butter.
• In a saucepan, melt the 1 cup of butter over medium heat; add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Keep warm.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter mixture and stir to combine. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, chocolate, and nuts. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the ingredients are combined (the batter should be very thick). Alternatively, you can mix the batter in a heavy-duty mixer. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
• Bake until set, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool. Cut into pieces and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.