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Bacon & Tomato Guacamole
Avocado & Bacon – The Marriage Bacon and guacamole? Genius! Why not use it on a sandwich? [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:295]
Continue ReadingBacon, Mushroom & Potato Strata
Brunch To me, this is the perfect brunch meal, because it can be made the night before. Bacon, Mushroom & Potato Strata Serves 6 to 8 4 large fingerling potatoes 6 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped 1 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms 1 Tbs minced garlic Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 large […]
Continue ReadingSweet Potato Hash With Bacon and Melted Onions
Thomas Keller Here is another sweet potato hash recipe. This one is adapted from Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller (Artisan, 2009). Thomas Keller is an American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook writer. He and his landmark Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry in Yountville, California, have won multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation, notably the Best California Chef in 1996, and the Best Chef in America […]
Continue ReadingBacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs
Devilishly Good EGG TIPS: Deviled eggs can be made up to 12 hours ahead. Refrigerate, covered. Very fresh eggs can be difficult to peel. To ensure easily peeled eggs, buy and refrigerate them a week to 10 days in advance of cooking. This brief “breather” allows the eggs time to take in air, which helps separate […]
Continue ReadingBreakfast Burritos
Wake UP and Smell the Coffee!!!! I have started to make big breakfasts every morning for the family. One day we had pancakes, bacon and sausage, the next oatmeal and tomorrow we are having breakfast burritos. I think kids need a good breakfast before school. Let’s see how long this lasts – I’m not exactly […]
Continue ReadingBacon Vodka?!
Have we gone over the edge here? I haven’t tried this yet. It’s apparently very smooth. I guess this replaces the bacon swizzle stick. Bakon Vodka, a potato-based premium vodka, was designed to replace the homemade versions that amateur and professional mixologists alike have been infusing since the bacon craze began. Their website has some pretty […]
Continue ReadingBacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
What makes it better? Bacon! What’s wrong with this recipe? Nothing! Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Serves 4 4 boneless skinless chicken breast 3 garlic cloves minced very fine set 1/4 tsp aside 3/4 tsp dried thyme salt and pepper 8 slices thick cut bacon 2 medium tomatoes sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices 1/4 […]
Continue ReadingSausage & Potato Coddle
A Traditional Irish Coddle St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and what a better way to celebrate than with traditional Dublin Coddle? Irish coddle is a hearty dish that involves layering meat and vegetables and “coddling” or cooking just below the boiling point. In the days when Catholics were not supposed to eat meat […]
Continue ReadingArtichoke Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Grill Me Up Some Jalapeños! My best foodie friend, Chris, introduced me to the chile grill. Probably one of the coolest low tech culinary pieces of equipment I own. You can use it on the grill or in the oven. It is made by a company called Iron Desert. The come in all shapes and sizes, like […]
Continue ReadingSpaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti alla Carbonara by Luigi Boccia For some reason I was in the mood for Spaghetti Carbonara last night. I suppose this mood strikes me often. I get the feeling that this entry will be long winded! Every time I have Spaghetti Carbonara, I get a warm glow. Mainly, because it reminds me of my […]
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