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Free nutella strawberry banana crepes at home?

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Did you know that today is free pancake day at Ihop?

Well, I guess if you didnt, now you do! Hmm. I’ll be honest I’ve never been a real fan of Ihop pancakes those small stale tasting pancakes dont rock my boat the same way my own nutella, strawberry and banana crepes do, call me biased because I guess I am but at least I’m honest!

This morning I decided that instead of going to Ihop I would make my own crepes.

Not sure if you guys have ever heard of crepes but they are these thin French pancakes that you can pretty much fill with just about any concoction of things that you like.

Todays post is going to be a little short as I try to buy some stuff online to bake some super cute things this month.

 

Heres the recipe to [the crepes]

YOU WILL NEED:

 

  • 1 Pint strawberries
  • 3 Large bananas
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate  squares
  • 1 cup nutella Hazelnut spread.

For the filling dice up one pint of strawberries and 3 whole bananas. In a small microwaveable bowl put nutella in microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Smear the nutella on the cooked crepe and then place fruit inside of cooked  crepe and roll up

for the chocolate I used semisweet bakers chocolate cooked on a double boiler–in case you didnt know the best way to melt chocolate is in a double boiler meaning taking a pot of water and letting it boil and placing a metal bowl on top of the pot so it sits right over the water and place the chocolate in the top bowl so that it can melt without burning —then you can use a spoon and drizzle it over the cooked crepes.

Chuleta’s famous potato salad and Jack Daniels Whiskey and Peach bbq chicken

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I gotta tell you, Im one of those simple give me a cheeseburger and mashed potatoes (’cause I don’t like fries) type of girl.

Some would call that, a cheap date? Well I call it a realistic I dont want no salad kinda date!

Anyways, last night I went out to TGI Friday’s which is like one of my favorite fast food restaurants. Dont judge me because I love me some fast food, at 1000 calories a meal that just means a whole bunch of deliciousness!!!

I dont know how many of you are familiar with TGI Fridays but they are known for their Jack Daniels sauce on many of their meals. So of course, it only makes sense that I would concoct my own dish that involves Jack Daniels and I think its one of those things that works on any night of the week!

Forgive me for not taking the most appetizing picture but please please please believe me that this is a delicious meal!!!

Heres my recipe for Chuleta’s Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken

  • 12 Chicken Legs/Breasts bone in and skin on
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 1-½ cup Jack Daniels
  • 12 ounces, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce
  • 1 jar Peach jam
  • ½ cups Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled
  • 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced Thin

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Heat oil and butter in a heavy OVEN SAFE pot over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, four at a time, in the pot, skin side down. Brown both sides, then remove to a plate and repeat until all chicken is browned.

Pour off half the grease, then return pan to stove. Add onions to pan and stir, cooking for 2 minutes. Pour whiskey into the pot, being very careful if you’re using an open flame. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan, allowing whiskey to reduce for a minute or two. Pour in barbecue sauce, peach preserves, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Throw in garlic cloves. Stir until combined, then return chicken to the pot, skin side up. Cover and put pot in oven.

Cook for 1 1/2 hours, then remove from oven.

For my potato salad you will need:

  • 6 red potatoes skin on
  • 1  cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 granny smith apple cubed
  • salt and pepper to liking
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Scrub and wash potatoes, cube into small 1 inch pieces. In a large pot bring 6 quarts water to a boil.

Once water is at a boil place potatoes in pot, boil until fork tender.

Once potatoes have cooled, in a large mixing bowl mix together all ingredients with potatoes. Taste and alter seasonings to liking.