Johnny Jalapenos Tijuana Ice Cream With Variations Recipes

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S TIJUANA ICE CREAM (WITH VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• CLASSIC ICE CREAM: To the fruit cocktail, add jalapenos and tequila. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
• Mix the half and half with the sugar and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolve. Place milk/sugar mixture into machine and churn for 15-20 minutes. Add fruit mixture and continue churning until ice cream is formed (about 5 minutes). Scoop into a freezer safe container with lid, cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.
• CUSTARD ICE CREAM: Combine the heavy cream, tequila, and chopped jalapenos in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook gently about 10-12 minutes, then remove from the heat. Watch carefully so it does not boil.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the sugar and vanilla into the egg yolks until slightly pale and lightened. Pour about 1/3 of the cream mixture into the yolks while whisking vigorously.
• Add the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream mixture and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture thickens sufficiently to coat the back of spoon. DO NOT allow the custard to boil.
• Remove from the heat and place in the refrigerator to cool for at least 2 hours. When it has cooled, place in an ice cream maker and churn for 15-20 minutes. Add in the well drained fruit cocktail and churn an additional 5 minutes. Place into a freezer safe container, cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• FRIED BURRITOS: Form 1/4 cup of ice cream into a 4" long log (or use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to slice). Roll the ice cream in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Wrap in tortilla burrito style tightly, then wrap in plastic wrap tightly. Repeat for remaining burritos. Place in the freezer to harden at least 2 hours.
• Heat deep fryer to 350°F Unwrap burritos from plastic wrap and carefully place burritos into fry basket ONE at a time. Deep fry for 2-3 seconds. Flip over and fry the other side for 2-3 seconds. Serve with whipped cream and a cherry.
• ICE CREAM BALLS: Scoop about 1/4 cup of ice cream and quickly form it into a ball. Roll in cinnamon sugar, then in crushed cereal, place on cookie sheet and keep frozen. When ready to serve, Serve as is, or deep fry for 2-3 seconds then drain on paper towels for a few seconds. Serve in a shallow bowl drizzled with chocolate and caramel toppings.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until boiling.
• Reduce temperature to low and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced by about half.
• Let cool, stirring occasionally (it will thicken more as it cools) You can serve it warm or transfer to a jar and store in refrigerator. Serve with crackers spread with cream cheese and the candy.
• TO JAR FOR LONG STORAGE OR GIFTS: Carefully pour hot candy/jelly into sterilized 4 or 8 oz jars, leaving a 1/4" headspace. Wipe jar rims, place warm lids and rings atop and tighten hand tight. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool on a wire rack.

LEMON AND BASIL ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Heat the milk just to the boiling point, then add the basil leaves and lemon rind. Take off the heat and leave to infuse for 1 hour.
• Beat the sugar and yolks together until pale and fluffy. Strain the milk, pressing the basil and lemon rind to extract any last bits of flavour. Stir this into the egg and sugar mixture.
• Put your bowl on top of a sauce pan of simmering water. Stir the liquid in the bowl constantly until it thickens slightly. If you scrape the back of a spoon through the mixture and it leaves a path, your custard is ready. Immediately pour it into another bowl and leave to cool.
• When cool, add the lemon juice to the custard. In a separate bowl, beat the cream lightly. When the cream has thickened, add to the custard mixture.
• Freeze in an ice cream maker, stopping three times during the freezing process to beat the mixture with an electric beater.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S 'CANCUN VACATION' CITRUS SHRIMP MEDLY

Steps:

• CARROT RIBBONS: Peel the carrot and then continue peeling long strips, rotating the carrot so the strips don't get too wide.
• Heat oil and butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the garlic, jalapeno, onion, and ginger. Cook 1 minute to soften onions. Add carrots, and water chestnuts and continue cooking until carrots are just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Spoon the vegetables to a dish and cover to keep warm.
• In the same skillet increase the heat to med-high. Add the juices and honey. When the juice has simmered down some, add the shrimp and cook about 1 minute per side when shrimp is just about fully cooked.
• Add the vegetables back in along with the cooked rice and stir until sauce coats everything and thickens. Plate up, garnish with the dried parsley, and serve.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S CHEDDAR CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the dry ingredients in a stainless steel bowl. Combine the liquid ingredients in a separate bowl using a whisk.
• Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk together. Allow to rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
• When ready to cook stir in the jalapeno and cheddar cheese. Cook on a lightly oiled griddle or low sided pan.
• When the first side has cooked to a golden brown, flip and cook second side. Serve immediately.

PINK LEMONADE ICE CREAM PIE WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar.
• Press crumb mixture into two 9-inch pie plates.
• Bake 10 minutes; cool.
• Combine Cool Whip, lemonade and ice cream.
• Add a few drops of food coloring at this time (if using), mixing well, until you get the desired color.
• Mound mixture into pie crusts.
• Freeze for at least 4 hours.
• Variation 1: Use yellow lemonade and yellow food coloring.
• Variation 2: Use limeade and green food coloring.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S TACO CORNBREAD SKILLET

Steps:

• Lightly grease the inside of an 10" cast iron skillet with a little butter. Place in oven and turn temperature to 450°F.
• Meanwhile, cook beef (and onion if using) in a medium sized skillet. When almost done (drain if necessary), add seasoning mix, stirring to coat. Add beans and corn and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix corn muffin mix, milk, and egg until smooth. Add cheddar and jalapeno, mixing to combine. Carefully remove cast iron skillet from oven and spread dough into it, using the back of a wooden spoon (pan will be hot).
• Spread beef and bean mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2" border. Bake uncovered 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with monterey jack cheese and bake an additional 2 minutes or until cheese is warm and melted. Top with garnishments, slice pie fashion and serve.