tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35050177679038041292024-03-13T12:06:40.550-07:00Cheap cooking for gentlemenDinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-21904003938228603202011-06-12T11:28:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:28:41.732-07:00Mac n' cheese - for lazyfood connoisseurs<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This simple dish is a alltime favorite.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Perfect meal when your brain are running low, and the guy on your couch complains about an empty stomach</span>.<br />
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</div><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You will need</span></b><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 7 ounces macaroni</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/4 cup butter</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 cups milk</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 teaspoon black pepper</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2-4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 cup dry bread crumbs</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 tablespoons butter</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bacon is optional </span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Directions</span></b><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). </span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. </span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbly; stirring occasionally. Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened. Add cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 6 slices Swiss cheese</span> <br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 6 slices ham</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 teaspoon paprika</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 6 tablespoons butter</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 cup dry white wine</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 tablespoon cornstarch</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 cup heavy whipping cream</span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces. </span></span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. </span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm. </span><br />
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</h1>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-72435890460593981012011-06-04T09:28:00.000-07:002011-06-04T09:28:18.687-07:00Let me intruduce the ultimate burger sauce!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most burgers really benefit from a great sauce. This one is quite simple</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 teaspoons red wine vinegar</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 teaspoons sugar</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 cup mayonnaise</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 cup ketchup</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> salt and pepper to taste</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Worcestershire sauce to taste</span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain water, and allow to cool, then peel, chop, and set aside. </span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> In a bowl, stir together the vinegar and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, parsley, green onions, and chopped egg, and stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I prefer this to go with a nice grilled bacon cheese burger :)</span>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-54090470366087153612011-05-28T05:39:00.000-07:002011-05-28T05:39:36.165-07:00The Bacon Rollup - Easy appetizer<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>With no futher ado: The Bacon Rollup</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 pound loaf white bread, crusts trimmed</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"></div><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). </span></span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Cut each slice of white bread in half horizontally. Spread with cream cheese. Tightly roll each piece of bread with half a piece of bacon. The bacon should be on the outside of the bread. Secure with toothpicks. </span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Arrange roll ups in a single layer on a medium baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bacon is no longer pink and bread is lightly browned. Serve warm.</span><br />
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<span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2<span class="value-title" title="2 tablespoon(s)"></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">tablespoon(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">butter</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2<span class="value-title" title="2 tablespoon(s)"></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">tablespoon(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">all-purpose flour</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">cup(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">milk</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1<span class="value-title" title="1 cup(s)"></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">cup(s) </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> (about 4 ounces) </span><span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">shredded mild white Cheddar cheese</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(oh yes, cheddar)</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/4</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">cup(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">grated Parmesan cheese</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">tablespoon(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dijon mustard</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">teaspoon(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tabasco sauce</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">teaspoon(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">salt</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3<span class="value-title" title="3 "></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">thick slices bacon</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6<span class="value-title" title="6 slice(s)"></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">slice(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Italian ciabatta or other rustic bread, toasted</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">pound(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">roast turkey breast</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">, sliced</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1<span class="value-title" title="1 large"></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">large </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">tomato</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">, sliced</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span class="amount" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/8</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">teaspoon(s) </span> <span class="name" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">ground black pepper</span><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br />
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In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook mixture, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add milk and continue to stir. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in cheeses, mustard, Tabasco sauce, and salt. Cover and keep warm.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
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In a large skillet, cook bacon over high heat until crisp and brown -- 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel to drain. When bacon is cool, crumble or coarsely chop.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
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Preheat oven broiler. In a large ovenproof dish, arrange toasted bread slices and layer them with turkey and tomato slices. Sprinkle with pepper and spoon cheese sauce on top. Place the sandwiches under broiler and cook until sauce begins to brown lightly -- 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You will not regret this! :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-55759611126934106132011-05-15T01:28:00.000-07:002011-05-15T01:30:36.237-07:00Lasagna<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This one speaks for itself! </span></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Lasagna</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 pound sweet Italian sausage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 3/4 pound lean ground beef</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 cup minced onion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 cloves garlic, crushed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2 tablespoons white sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 tablespoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 12 lasagna noodles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 16 ounces ricotta cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(Opt.) Bacon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(Opt.) Mornay Sauce</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preperation</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. </span></span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese. </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. </span><br />
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<b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There you go! This dish will charm the pants off any lady :)</span></b><br />
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</div>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-4718527844057166672011-05-09T07:26:00.000-07:002011-05-09T07:26:13.209-07:00Spareribs - Easy, cheap & tasty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With no further ado - The bourbon sparerib recipe</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 cup bourbon</span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 cup soy sauce</span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard</span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 Tablespoons ketchup</span><br />
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 to 5 pounds spareribs</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a deep roasting pan with foil. Insert rack. <br />
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Whisk together bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. Brush both sides of the spareribs with sauce, reserving the remainder of the sauce for basting. <br />
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Place spareribs on the rack in the prepared pan. Roast about 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning once mid-way through cooking. Baste every 30 minutes, until tender. Let spareribs rest for 10 minutes before cutting to serve. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most real men won't need any else than the ribs. You can, however, serve with bread and a good salad, if such a thing even exist? </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></b></div>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-26338553527464519752011-05-07T01:51:00.000-07:002011-05-07T01:53:13.265-07:00Chili Con Carne - A prairie essential<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/mLXQltR7vUQ?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This one is a well known classic. It's cheap, tasty as hell and easy to make</span>!</b><br />
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<tr><td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">4 lb</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Ground beef</span> </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">3 large</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Onion</span>; chopped </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">4 cloves</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Garlic</span>; sliced thinly </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">2 tb</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Chili powder</span> </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">3 cubes</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Beef bouillon</span>; crushed </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">10 </span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Hot pepper rings *</span>; chopped </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1/4 teaspoon</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Louisianna hot sauce</span>; or other hot sauce to taste </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">3 tablespoon</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Worcestershire Sauce</span> </span> </td> </tr>
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<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1/2 ts</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Cayenne pepper</span> </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1/2 c</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Beef stock</span> </span> </td> </tr>
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<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">1 8-oz can</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Tomato paste</span> </span> </td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; width: 16px;"></td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-right: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-width: 150px; padding: 5px;"><span class="ingredient"> <span class="amount">4 1-lb cans</span><span class="name" style="margin-left: 3px;">Red kidney beans</span> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Preperation </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the easy part :)</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Brown beef, onion and garlic in skillet. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Combine all ingredients in a large pot (or crockpot if you have one big enough) </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There is a hundred ways to make this dish. The recipe is highly open for interpretation. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There you go!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b> </b></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve with rice</span>, <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">bread, butter and whiskey</span>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-2944581442143084622011-05-06T11:45:00.000-07:002011-05-06T13:24:34.938-07:00The Saturday morning breakfast - Bloody Mary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KwbU1gp_OcY/TcQ_T_JtbMI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Lg5eI2_PaDg/s1600/bloody_300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KwbU1gp_OcY/TcQ_T_JtbMI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Lg5eI2_PaDg/s320/bloody_300.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is the easy solution for a hangover</span></b>. <b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In addition, it will get you as </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">drunk</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> as Boris Jeltzin. Win ensues.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;">You will need: </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 oz. to 1½ oz. (30-45 ml) vodka in a highball glass filled with ice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Fill glass with tomato juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 dash celery salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 dash ground black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 dash Tabasco sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/8 tsp. horseradish (pure, never creamed)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dash of lemon or lime juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">No further recipe. Mix, drink = relief</span>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-68689929958637812942011-05-01T08:42:00.000-07:002011-05-06T13:23:04.433-07:00Hangover happiness in 8 easy steps<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>This recipe' got everything you'll need to heal your torn body, after a heavy night of bingedrinking</b><br />
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<b>The Bacon Omelette</b><br />
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</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2/3 Cup Tomato (finely chopped seeded)<br />
2 Tablespoons Red Onion (finely chopped)<br />
1 Pickled or Fresh Jalapeno Chile (seeded and minced)<br />
2 Tablespoons Fresh Coriander (minced)<br />
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice<br />
4 Large Eggs<br />
2 Tablespoons Water<br />
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter<br />
3 - inf. Slices of Lean Bacon (cooked)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 Cup of your favorite cheese<br />
1 Small Avocado </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a small bowl stir together the tomato, the onion, the jalapeno, the coriander, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the salsa is combined well.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the water, and salt and pepper to taste.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In an 8-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pour in half of the egg mixture, tilting the skillet to spread the mixture evenly over the bottom.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cook it for 1 minute, or until it is almost set.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sprinkle half the omelet with half the bacon, half the avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and half the cheese.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cook the omelet for 1 minute, or until it is set.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Fold the omelet over the filling, transfer it to a plate, and keep it warm.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Can be served with extra ketchup, jalapenos & Sriracha Hot Sauce. You might also want to sprinkle the top with extra cheese.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This guarentees satisfaction :)</div>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505017767903804129.post-69555629258473531622011-04-26T08:58:00.000-07:002011-05-06T13:17:38.217-07:00Hour d'oeuvre a la MAN<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>I will start off my first blog entry by introducing the manliest appetizer in history</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">With no further ado </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><u>The Bacon Bowl</u></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>You will need:</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">18 slices bacon</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1 head butter lettuce - rinsed, and torn</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(Optional) 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice. Blue cheese, cheddar etc.</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(Optional) Whatever filling you like really</li>
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b> Directions: </b></div><ul><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Turn two muffin tins upside down, and cover the outside of 9 cups with aluminum foil. Set aside. </span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Weave the bacon into a mat that is 9 strips across and 9 strips wide. Cut into 9 even squares. Place each square over one of the foil covered muffin cups. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Bake the bacon in the preheated oven until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon cups from the pan and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, fill each with some lettuce and tomato halves (optional, you can use bacon too). Top with shredded cheese of your liking. Serve at room temperature. </span></li>
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Voila! </span></span>Dinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12521913510474797150noreply@blogger.com16