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recipe for a heart attack (but probably tasty)

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:15:29 GMT

clipped by: Lexica
clipper's remarks: The person who linked to this suggested replacing the jelly with Nutella, which sounds really good.

A commenter later in the thread added, "I just happened to have some bacon, Hershey's bars and a kaiser roll handy. I tested it with just the above ingredients. Then I added some butter. Then some peanut butter. The complete version was excellent. So were the other partial versions. Ok, let's be honest here. Chocolate is awesome. Bacon too. add anything you want to that combo and you are good to go and considered a gourmet cook as far as I am concerned."

Clip Source: members.tripod.com

Fool's Gold Loaf (an Elvis favorite)

From the Kitchen of Brocktoon

Category: Meat
Servings: 1 (if you're Elvis)

Preparation Time:

Recipe Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1 loaf Italian white bread
1 pound lean bacon
1 normal size jar Skippy smooth peanut butter
1 normal size jar Smucker's grape jelly

Recipe Directions

Preheat oven to 350(F).
Spread the butter generously over all sides of the loaf. Place the bread on a baking sheet in the oven. In the meanwhile, fry the bacon until it is crisp and drain it thoroughly on paper towels. Remove the loaf from the oven when it is evenly browned, approx. 15 minutes. Slice the loaf lengthwise and hollow out the interior, leaving as much bread along the walls as desired. While the bacon is still warm, fill the insides of the loaf with peanut butter and jelly to taste. Arrange the bacon slices inside the cavity, or, if desired, layer the bacon slivers between the peanut butter and jelly. Close the loaf.

Savor.

Tags: mmm-bacon, recipes, elvis, for:spiritualmonkey

Baconify your bourbon

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:46:07 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Bourbon purists, avert your eyes.

But really, everything is better with bacon, even bourbon.

Clip Source: www.theagitator.com

What you’ll need: A 750 ml bottle of good bourbon.

To make it, cook up 3-4 strips of bacon. Retain a fluid ounce or so of the rendered fat, letting it cool but not solidify. Discard of the bacon in the manner of your choosing (I’m sure you’ll think of something). Pour the fat and bourbon into a glass jar and let it sit to taste, a matter of hours if the bacon is strong enough.

Now you’ve got a very greasy looking jar of bourbon. To make it ungreasy, put it in the freezer over night. The fat will conveniently congeal for easy straining, and you can clean it up even further with a run through a coffee filter.

If all goes well, your bourbon will now taste and smell distinctively like your bacon. Drink it neat, or try out PDT’s breakfasty Benton’s Old-Fashioned, a version of which is pictured above:

2 oz bacon bourbon
1/4 oz maple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Stir with ice and pour into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a twist of orange. Enjoy.

Tags: bacon, bourbon, recipe, thanks jason

Cupcake pop ideas

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:12:59 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: From Bakerella. These are such cute ideas! I have to say that the original recipe for cake balls (red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting) is so delicious. I have made cake balls several times now and next time I will have to try these cake pops and/or cupcake bites (no stick).

The blue cake is an amazing color.

Clip Source: bakerella.blogspot.com

help kids go back to school

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:40:27 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: These cupcake pops are cute!

Clip Source: howaboutorange.blogspot.com

Ms. Bakerella emailed me about an opportunity to help kids living in poverty get ready for school. Nickelodeon is taking back-to-school suggestions for parents on their website at giveback.parentsconnect.com. For every back-to-school tip or recipe you give, they'll make a donation to Feed the Children’s Kid's School Basics Program. You can leave tips on their site through September 25th. And if you leave a tip, be sure to say so in the comments on this post at Bakerella, because you could win a Nickelodeon prize pack.

Tags: charity, tips

Mini caramel apples

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:06:40 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Cute! This would be fun to make with kids.

Clip Source: www.flickr.com

1) Wash and peel a large, fairly tart apple.

Using a melon baller, extract balls of apple. A large apple will yield about 6 balls

Place in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice.

3) Carefully spear each ball of apple through the ROUND end. Keep the flat end on the bottom, so they stand upright. Using a paper towel, blot off the excess lemon juice. This is important- if the apple has too much juice left on it, the caramel won't stick.

4) Dip the apple in the caramel, using a twirling motion to coat it evenly.

5) Transfer the apple to the nuts and roll, using a gentler twirling motion.

6) Stand the apples upright in the cups and let them chill in the fridge to solidify. Cute and addictive!

Tags: recipe, caramel apple, children

Zebra Cake recipe and technique

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:45:28 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Put 3 tbsp of vanilla batter into the center of the pan and let it spread slightly on its own. Put 3 tbsp of chocolate batter in the center of the vanilla. It will push out the other batter and, as it sits for a moment, will also spread itself. Alternating spoonfuls of the two batters, repeat the technique until all the batter has been used up.
Bake for 38-42 minutes, until the cake is light gold and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn out the cake and remove the parchment paper. Reinvert on to a wire rack and let cool before slicing.

Clip Source: bakingbites.com

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk (low fat is fine)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with a circle of parchment paper and lightly grease the bottom and sides of the pan.
In a large bowl, mix together eggs and sugar until mixture is light and creamy and the sugar has mostly been dissolved. Stir in milk, vegetable oil, vanilla and almond extracts.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into wet ingredients and whisk to combine. Measure out just over two cups of vanilla batter and place it back in the medium bowl. Sift cocoa powder over the bowl and whisk until fully incorporated.

Tags: cake, baking, recipe, dessert

How much bacon should be added?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:13:19 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: The responses to this question are good. There is so much bacon for thought. Go see!

Clip Source: ask.metafilter.com

What is the right amount of bacon to add to Rice Krispies treats?

I've read online that bacon can be successfully added to Rice Krispies treats, but I can't find a recipe to figure how much bacon would be good to add--how much is too little or too much. Also, would I replace some of the butter with bacon grease, or does that matter as far as flavor?

Tags: bacon, again, because it's bacon

Recipe: kiwi and lime soup with sea salt

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:59:35 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Served in watermelon cups. This would be really fun at a party.

Clip Source: www.foodnetwork.com

1/2 seedless watermelon
2 kiwis
2 limes
1/4 cup sugar
Coarse or gray salt, to taste

Peel the watermelon and cut into slabs, like fillets. Using the most seedless portions, cut watermelon flesh into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Using a small melon baler or a demi-tasse spoon, hollow out a depression in the top to form a little cup.
Peel and roughly cut up the kiwis. Place the pieces in a blender or food processor with the lime juice and the sugar. Puree then strain out the seeds. Add a few seeds back to show it is kiwi. Place watermelon cubes on a platter and fill the depression with the kiwi puree. Serve cold and lightly sprinkled with course salt, and eat with your fingers!

Tags: recipe, soup, summer, kiwi, lime, watermelon

Drink Recipe: Watermelon vodka cups

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:39:43 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie

Clip Source: gourmettraveller.com.au

250 gm raspberries 80 ml (1/3 cup) lime juice 1 litre (4 cups) watermelon juice (see note) To serve: chilled vodka To serve: lime wedges and mint leaves

Combine half the raspberries and lime juice in a tall jug and muddle together, then top up with watermelon juice. Serve with remaining raspberries, chilled vodka, lime wedges, mint leaves and plenty of ice for guests to mix their own drinks.

Note Watermelon juice is available from juice bars and some greengrocers. If unavailable, process coarsely chopped watermelon in a food processor until smooth, then pass through a sieve.

Tags: recipe, drink, vodka, watermelon, raspberry

Recipe: Grilled Watermelon Salad

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:36:31 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: "Toss together the lettuce, basil, tomatoes, goat cheese and watermelon in a large serving bowl. Drizzle salad with olive oil and vinegar. Serve."

This looks really interesting. Must try.

Clip Source: www.cleanhomejournal.com

1-inch-thick slice cut from a whole watermelon, or four 1-inch-thick slices cut from a watermelon that has already been quartered lengthwise

1 Tablespoon canola oil

1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper

8 cups Boston, Bibb or romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces and chilled

1/4 cup (about 16) basil leaves, sliced very thinly or torn into pieces

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

Remove rind and seeds from watermelon quarters. Pat pieces dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides of the watermelon quarters with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Place watermelon pieces on grill and cook over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let cool for about 10 minutes on a double-thick layer of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Tags: recipe, watermelon, salad

Recipe: Watermelon Raspberry Salsa

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:25:53 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie

Clip Source: www.wikihow.com

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup fresh chopped scallions

1 clove fresh minced garlic

1 or 2 minced seeded jalapeño pepper, or to taste

1 cup fresh raspberries

1/2 cup organic sugar

1 cup minced watermelon

8 ounces light cream cheese

Heat the oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat

sauté the scallions, garlic and jalapeños until toasted.

Reduce heat to low and add the raspberries and sugar to the pan.

Bring to a slow simmer and stir occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.

Refrigerate until chilled.

Stir in watermelon.

Serve

Place the cream cheese on a platter.
Pour some salsa over the cream cheese.
Serve with flatbreads or crackers.

Makes about 3 cups of salsa.

Tags: recipe, watermelon, salsa, raspberry

Recipe: Watermelon with Sweet Balsamic Syrup

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:20:36 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Has anyone tried this, or something similar?

Clip Source: www.foodnetwork.com

Watermelon with Sweet Balsamic Syrup and Fresh Mint

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman
Show:	Good Deal with Dave Lieberman
Episode:	Brewery Picnic

1/2 cup good balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 large watermelon
6 fresh mint leaves, julienned

Combine balsamic, sugar and water in saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat and reduce slightly until syrup consistency, about 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Cut up watermelon in wedges. Drizzle cooled balsamic syrup over watermelon. Garnish with mint.

Tags: recipes, watermelon, balsamic vinegar

Roasted Garlic Potato Soup

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:45:51 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Roast the garlic with the potatoes for better flavor.

Clip Source: allrecipes.com

6 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, peeled

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 cup whole milk

salt to taste

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place potatoes in a shallow roasting pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with pepper; stir to coat. Bake for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are browned. Reserve 1 cup of roasted potatoes.

In a 3 quart saucepan heat remaining oil; saute onions for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and garlic and stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

Spoon half of broth mixture into a blender; blend until nearly smooth. Repeat with remaining mixture; return all to pot. Stir in milk and season with salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with reserved roasted potatoes.

Tags: recipe, soup, garlic, potato

Bicicletta recipe

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:52:48 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie

Clip Source: hedonia.seantimberlake.com

Bicicletta

1 part Campari
2 parts light white wine, like Pinot Grigio
good splash club soda
ice

Pour ingredients over ice in a wine glass and stir to combine. Sip while fanning yourself and watching the world go by from behind your enormous Fendi sunglasses. Repeat as necessary.

Perfect popovers - recipe

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:21:50 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: I have a popover pan, but I wish I had two. 6 popovers go fast in my house.

Clip Source: www.shelterrific.com

Preheat oven to 425 — with your pan in the oven. Put three eggs, one cup of milk, one cup of flour, two tsp oil, half tsp of salt. Combine everything in a blender on high speed until bubbly, about ten seconds. Fill your PRE HEATED muffin pan 1/2 full. Bake 20 minutes at 425 degrees, reduce heat, bake additional 20 minutes at 350 degrees. The temperature changes are very important. Do that, tread softly, and get ready to impress!

Tags: popovers, recipe