Joyee Cooks: Better than the Magnolia Bakery Banana Recipe （附中文食谱）

Ever heard of Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding, made iconic by Sex and the City? Well, get ready, because I’ve found something even better. Inspired not by New York, but by a hidden gem in Texas, this episode is all about recreating the banana pudding from Hutchins BBQ in Dallas—a dessert so good, it left me, a self-proclaimed banana dessert skeptic, going back for seconds. Trust me, this copycat recipe doesn’t just rival Magnolia Bakery; it totally outshines it. Let’s dive in!

Ingredients:

• 1 package (6 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix (or equivalent smaller package if 6 oz is unavailable)

• 1/3 cup dry Coffee Mate powdered creamer

• 2 1/2 cups cold milk

• 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk

• 1 carton (12 oz) Cool Whip, thawed

• 1 box vanilla wafers

• 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1 tbsp salt

  
  

Instructions:

1. Prepare the bananas: Fill a mixing bowl with water and a tablespoon of salt. Add the sliced bananas to the saltwater solution to prevent them from browning.

2. Prepare the pudding mixture:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix, powdered creamer, and cold milk until smooth and thickened.

3. Incorporate the creaminess:Add the sweetened condensed milk to the pudding mixture and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Layer the dessert:Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish with vanilla wafers, then add a layer of sliced bananas on top. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the bananas, smoothing it evenly.

5. Repeat the layers:Continue layering wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of vanilla wafers on top.

6. Chill and serve:Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften. Before serving, add crushed wafers on the top for an extra crunch.

7. Enjoy: Serve chilled and watch it disappear—it’s that good!

   
   

This easy, no-bake banana pudding is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply treating yourself to a taste of indulgence.

Magnolia Bakery 纽约招牌香蕉布丁

这一集，我发现还比红遍全球的Magnolia Bakery （玉兰） 香蕉布丁更好吃的布丁？灭想到灵感来源于德克萨斯州的宝藏烤肉店。 而且是免费的香蕉布丁！好吃到怀疑人生。这一集我要挑战玉兰的香蕉布丁。 来看看我怎么样复刻并做出升级版的玉兰香蕉布丁吧。

材料

• 1包（6盎司）香草速溶布丁粉

• 1/3杯咖啡伴侣奶精粉

• 2 1/2杯冷牛奶

• 1罐（14盎司）鹰牌炼乳

• 1盒（12盎司）Cool Whip 大发好的盒装奶油霜

• 1盒香草威化饼干 （建议使用品牌： Nilla Wafers）

• 4 - 5根熟香蕉，切片

• 一汤匙盐巴

  
  

做法

准备香蕉

1. 在搅拌碗中装满水，加入一汤匙盐。将切片的香蕉放入盐水溶液中，以防止它们变褐。
   

准备布丁混合物

1. 在大碗中，把香草布丁粉、奶精粉和冷牛奶加入大碗中。 搅拌均匀，直至混合物变得顺滑且稍显浓稠。

2. 把炼乳倒入布丁混合物中，搅拌均匀。随后轻轻拌入解冻后的Cool Whip奶油霜，使混合物变得轻盈蓬松。

组装

3. 准备一个玻璃碗或杯子。 在底部放置一层香草饼干，再放上一层香蕉片，然后铺上布丁糊。

4. 依次重复铺层操作，直至所有材料用完。

冷藏

5. 用保鲜膜覆盖好布丁。 放入冰箱冷藏至少4小时或过夜，让风味充分融合。

享用

6. 上桌前，在顶部撒上碾碎的威化饼干来增加酥脆口感。

这款简单的免烤香蕉布丁，无论是用于派对、聚餐，还是作为自己的甜蜜享受，都是绝佳之选。

Joyee Cooks: Persian Braised Lamb Shanks

Ingredients

For the Lamb Shanks

• 4.5 lbs lamb shanks

• 12 garlic cloves (2 per shank)

• 4 medium onions, sliced

• 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee

• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Salt to taste

• 1/8 cup saffron water (1/2 teaspoon saffron threads steeped in 2 tbsps hot water)

For the Carrots

• 2 cups baby carrots

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2 tablespoons saffron water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lamb Shanks:

   • Rinse the lamb shanks and pat dry.

   • Using a small knife, make 2–3 small incisions in each shank and stuff each with a garlic clove. Set aside.

2. Sear the Shanks:

   • Heat the oil or ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

   • Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • In the another pot, layered half of the sliced onions at the bottom then place lamb shanks on top.

   • Pour in water and 1/4 cup saffron water.

   • Then cover lamb shanks with the rest of sliced onions and a few garlic cloves

   • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.

   • Mix ground ginger, ground nutmeg, cardamom, and black pepper with 3 tablespoons water. Drizzle over lamb shanks and sliced onions.

4. Braise the Lamb Shanks:

   • Cover and simmer for 3 - 5 hours, turning the shanks occasionally, until they are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened.

5. Cook the Carrots:

   • In a separate saucepan, combine baby carrots, lime juice, sugar, and saffron water. Add enough water to cover the carrots.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the carrots are tender and infused with the saffron-lime flavor. Drain and set aside.

6. Assemble and Serve:

   • Once the lamb shanks are cooked, add salt to taste.

   • Then arrange them on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the shanks.

   • Place the saffron-infused baby carrots on the side as a garnish.

7. Optional Serving Suggestion:

   • Pair the lamb shanks with fragrant dill rice (sabzi polo) or plain basmati rice for a complete Persian feast.

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Enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors of this traditional Persian dish!

材料

羊腿

• 4.5磅羊腿

• 12瓣大蒜（每隻羊腿2瓣）

• 4個中等大小的洋蔥，切片

• 2-3湯匙植物油或酥油

• 1茶匙磨碎的肉荳蔻

• 1茶匙磨碎的薑粉

• 1/2茶匙磨碎的荳蔻粉

• 1茶匙黑胡椒粉

• 適量鹽

• 1/8杯番紅花水（將1/2茶匙番紅花線泡在2湯匙熱水中）

紅蘿蔔

• 2杯迷你胡蘿蔔

• 1大匙新鮮酸橙汁

• 1大匙糖

• 2湯匙番紅花水

  
  

做法

準備羊腿

1. 清洗羊腿並用紙巾擦乾。

2. 用小刀在每隻羊腿上切2-3個小口，然後塞入大蒜瓣。放置備用。

   
   

煎羊腿

1. 把植物油或黄油倒入深煎鍋裡，用中高火加熱。

2. 把羊腿四面煎至金黃色。取出備用。

   
   

準備調味料

1. 在另一個鍋里，先在底部鋪上一半切片洋蔥，然後將羊腿放在上面。

2. 羊腿表面灑上番紅花水。

3. 在羊腿上蓋上剩餘的切片洋蔥和幾瓣大蒜。

4. 把鍋加熱至微沸，然後調至小火。

5. 將磨碎的薑粉、肉荳蔻、荳蔻粉和黑胡椒粉與3湯匙水混合，均勻淋在羊腿和洋蔥上。

   
   

燉煮羊腿

1. 蓋上鍋蓋，小火燉煮3至5小時。期間偶爾翻轉羊腿，直到羊腿變得嫩滑，醬汁略微濃稠。

   
   

煮紅蘿蔔

1. 在另一個小鍋中，把小胡蘿蔔、青柠汁、糖和番紅花水混合。加入足量的水以覆蓋胡蘿蔔。

2. 燒開後調小火，煮至胡蘿蔔變軟並吸收了番紅花和青柠的風味。瀝乾備用。

   
   

裝盤並上菜

1. 羊腿燉熟後，依口味加入適量鹽。

2. 將羊腿擺放在盤子上，並淋上一些醬汁。

3. 把胡蘿蔔擺放在旁邊作為裝飾。

   
   

可選搭配

1. 可將羊腿搭配香草蒔蘿米飯（ Sabzi Polo ）或普通的巴斯馬蒂米飯，一起享用，組成一份完整的波斯盛宴。

   
   

享受這道波斯美食和傳統風味吧！

Joyee Cooks: Healthy High Protein Fudgy Brownies （附中文食谱）

*中文食谱往下滑

Healthy High Protein Flourless Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these healthy, sugar-free, flour-free, and low-calorie red bean brownies. They are guilt-free treat, delicious and nutritious. These brownies are packed with protein and fiber from the red beans, and provide a sustained energy boost without the crash associated with traditional sugary desserts. Perfect for those watching their sugar intake or following a gluten-free diet, these brownies are a smart choice for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth while maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Enjoy a rich, fudgy texture and a burst of chocolatey goodness without compromising on your health goals.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups home cooked red  beans or canned black beans *

• 1 cup oat flour

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup

• 1/4 Cup buttermilk

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (adjust amount to your liking)

Making the Brownies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

3. In a food processor or blender, excluding the chocolate chips, combine the cooked red beans (or canned black beans) and all other ingredients together.  

4. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well mixed.

5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 – 18 minutes, or until the top is set and passes the toothpick test **

8. Let cool and cut into squares.

9. Serve and enjoy!

* Instructions for cooking the red beans:

1.       Soak the red beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. This will remove the bitterness from the red beans.

2.       Drain, rinse and wash the soaked red beans. Then place them in the pressure cooker.

3.       Add enough water to cover the beans and lock the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure or bean function, cook for 15 minutes

4.       When it’s done, set to quick release.

5.       Drain the beans and let them cool.

**  Insert a toothpick into the center and it should come out with some sticky goo along with few moist crumbs. Undercooking it slightly is the key to fudgy brownies. Don’t worry! When it cools down, It will solidify and become the gooey and fudgy brownies.  

Toothpick test in the center 牙签测试 （中间）:

Toothpick test around the edge 牙签测试 （旁边）:

健康高蛋白无面粉布朗尼食谱

这款健康、无糖、无面粉和低热量的红豆布朗尼，除了好吃还提供丰富营养。富含纤维和丰富的蛋白质。用了天然糖和少量的油。嘴馋或想控制糖分摄入的朋友们，这个健康版的布朗尼简直是完美的甜点选择。可以满足甜食的欲望亦不带有任何罪恶感。 

材料：

• 3杯自煮红豆或罐装黑豆*

• 1杯燕麦面粉

• 1/4杯可可粉

• 1/4杯枫糖浆

• 1/4杯酪乳

• 1/4杯椰子油

• 1汤匙香草精

• 1茶匙泡打粉

• 1/4茶匙盐

• 1/2杯黑巧克力豆（根据个人口味调整）

制作布朗尼：

1. 将烤箱预热至350°F（175°C）。

2. 涂抹一个8x8英寸的烤盘或铺上烘培纸。

3. 除了巧克力豆外，把·煮好的红豆（或罐装黑豆）和其他的材料加入食物处理器或搅拌机里。

4. 搅拌至完全顺滑细腻。

5. 加入黑巧克力豆，用刮刀搅拌搅拌。

6. 将面糊倒入准备好的烤盘中，均匀铺开。

7. 用刮刀拌入再撒上巧克力豆在蛋糕的表面

8. 在预热烤箱中烘烤15-18分钟，或直到顶部凝固并通过牙签测验**。

9. 待凉后切成方块。

10. 享用！

* 煮红豆步骤：

浸泡红豆过夜或至少8小时。这样可以去除红豆的苦味。

沥干，冲洗浸泡过的红豆。然后把豆子放入压力锅中。

加足够的水覆盖豆子。锁紧盖子。设置高压或豆类功能、 煮15分钟

煮熟后，手动排气。

沥干豆子并待凉。

** 牙签插入中心，应带有一些面糊和少量湿润的碎屑。面团欠点火候是制作软心布朗尼的关键。放心好叻！冷却后它会凝固变得绵密丝绒的质感。

牙签测试 （中间）:

牙签测试 （旁边）: