Bacon Double Cheeseburger Beer Cheese Soup in 30 Minutes
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BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER BEER CHEESE SOUP - Its loaded with thick cut bacon and seasoned ground beef in the most scrumptious beer cheese soup. A one pot 30 minute simple recipe and you have dinner.
It is the cool season around here. We are dipping in the 70's in Arizona and that means SOUP! I have to tell you we have made a ton of soup already and I do not see any stopping in the near future. So keep your eyes peeled we have a new soup planned each week throughout the cool season and they will knock your socks off.
One of our soups from last year has kind of gone crazy around here. The Bacon Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup with Chicken has over 23,000 Pins and is already our #2 all time recipe on the site and it was just posted 4 weeks ago. We have had such a fantastic response to the recipe with rave reviews all over Facebook and our site. We have even eaten it a gazillion times so I decided to mix it up a bit.
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Crispy Pork Belly with Celery Root Puree – Three Fats Beat as One
It also helps that people are no longer terrified to eat a little fat, and that’s what I’m banking on with this pork belly recipe. Yep, turns out sugar and the simple carbs do the real damage, so belly up to the bar. Sure, the fat content is a tad high, but it’s no different than that your average sausage link, and when paired with a tart, aromatic, root vegetable puree, it doesn’t feel heavy.
In fact, I use a touch of extra virgin olive oil to accent the meat and celery root. Celeriac is delicious, but fat free, and even though I added a little butter, the grassy, peppery oil lends a bracing richness. The same goes for the crispy-edged pork belly, and the dish provides an opportunity to enjoy three great fats doing three different things. I thought this was amazing.
As I mentioned, I will show you the celery root recipe in the next video, so stay tuned for that. If you just can’t wait, I’m happy to report that this can be served with all your favorite pork chop sauces and sides, so feel free to jump the gun, or root in this case. I hope you give this great fall appetizer a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 6 appetizer-sized portions :
1 1/2 pound pork belly, skin removed
season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika
- Wrap as show and roast for 6 hours at 200 F. (*Note: I said 5 1/2 in the video, but my pork was almost room temp, so I’m adding 30 minutes since most people will use chilled meat)
- Chill, cut into serving sized pieces and crisp up in reserved fat before serving
Meringue Bones and Ghosts – Scary Easy
As long as your bowl is clean, and you don’t accidentally get any egg yolk in there, you should be fine. It may take a while, especially if you do it by hand, but if you keep whisking, eventually you should get a nice, glossy meringue that will hold a shape when piped.
By the way, I did these on a very humid day in San Francisco, and as they sat on the plate, they sort of stuck together a little bit. They came apart fairly easily, but I wanted to ask our experienced bakers and candy makers if there’s a trick to prevent this kind of thing? Maybe some powdered sugar or cornstarch? Let me know if you have any ideas.
These are probably a little too time-consuming, delicate, and completely inappropriate to use for Halloween trick-or-treaters, but if you’re having a holiday themed party, these would be a hit. I hope you give these meringue bones and ghosts a try soon, and as always, enjoy!
Ingredients for about 2 dozen small bones, or other shapes:
2 large egg whites, room temp (don’t get any yolk in it or it will not work!)
1/8 tsp cream of tartar or fresh lemon juice
a scant 1/2 cup sugar (that means almost, but not quite full), added a spoon at a time, once the egg whites start forming a very soft meringue
* bake at 225 F. for 1 hour, then turn off oven and let cool with door closed another hour
Simple Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
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Butt Seriously, Folks
That’s right, I’m going in for a colonoscopy, and as a minor YouTube celebrity, I feel it’s my duty to encourage all my fans and viewers over the age of 50 to do the same. I just skimmed the brochure, but apparently this simple test can save your life.
Remember, the longer you’re around, the more traffic these videos get. So, if you’re my age and haven’t had one done yet, please contact your doctor and get it scheduled as soon as possible…and as always, enjoy!
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Olive Garden Copycat Chicken Vino Bianco
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmesano Vino Bianco recipe with a creamy Parmesan white wine cream sauce so delicious it may transport you to Italy. A daydream trip to Venice, Italy is just 30 minutes away with this amazing Olive Garden Copycat Chicken Vino Bianco served over the most amazing linguine. Loaded with the most amazing flavor combinations, this is a must on your meal plan menu. A simple recipe ready in just 30 minutes makes this recipe a keeper.
Tender pan fried chicken breast served over a bed of fabulously dressed pasta, you need the recipe for this dish. Trust me, you will thank me for this one. Olive Garden makes a fabulous version, but this one will knock your socks off!
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Meat Lover's Pizza Pasta Bake
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Meat Lover’s Pizza Pasta Bake is exactly what I like to make when pizza comes up on a busy weeknight. It’s loaded with ooey gooey cheese, fun twisty pasta, seasoned beef, pepperoni, sausage and bacon… Need I say more? This is our family favorite choice for a weeknight “pizza night” and I am sure it will be yours, too!
We really love pizza and we could eat it everyday! Munchkin goes crazy for pizza and she lets us know when we are driving past our favorite pizza place. As in, "what are you doing? The pizza is back there!!!". We all love the meat lovers pizza; loaded with pepperoni, beef, sausage and bacon. It makes my heart go pitter patter.
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I Love New York
The recently posted Beef on Weck served as a reminder of just how many great regional recipes come from Upstate and Western New York. Here are a few of my favorites that you may have missed. To see the full post and recipe, just click on the title, and away you go. Enjoy! | Chicken RiggiesThe pride of Utica! Easy and delicious, this is Italian-American comfort food at it's finest. |
 | Chicken SpiediesThis sandwich hails from Binghamton, and besides learning a great, new chicken recipe, you'll also learn what "zuzu" is. |
 | Syracuse Salt PotatoesNot only is this Syracuse salt potatoes recipe one of the most delicious ways to cook baby spuds, it’s also one of the most interesting. |
 | Cornell ChickenDespite being invented by an Ivy League professor, this simple grilled chicken recipe is nothing short of amazing. |
30 Minute Hearty Italian Basil Sausage Soup
30 Minute Hearty Italian Basil Sausage Soup is loaded with basil, sausage and a few more ingredients to make this stick to your ribs soup! A simple recipe packed with Italian sausage, pasta, tomatoes, white beans and fresh basil it is straight out of your dreams with Italian flavors bursting in your mouth.
I have been talking about fall all week, so it must come as no surprise that I broke out my soup pot this week. Chad was feeling under the weather so I made him a triple batch of our favorite chicken noodle soup. Well I have to say I was incredibly jealous. I wanted soup too! I tend not to resort to chicken noodle soup unless I am really.really.really sick. I want a thick rich hearty soup that will stick to your bones and fill you up. So, I got to work.
Italian sausage, fresh basil and a few more ingredients and I was staring at the soup from my dreams. Just 30 minutes and I was diving into a stick to your ribs kinda soup. Now that's what I'm talking 'bout.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Texas Roadhouse bread rolls are one of the most sought out copycat recipes. Well my friends, search no more. Our best Texas Roadhouse Copycat Bread Rolls recipe is here!
An admitted carbivore, I can identify a restaurant by the bread that they serve. From the moment we sit at the table I anxiously await the bread treasure that will be delivered while we look over our menu. Truth be told, I don't need to order from the menu I would be perfectly happy sitting at this table and drinking lemon water and devouring your scrumptious bread and incredible butter. Just make sure the waitress keeps refilling that bread basket.
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Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The Best Ever Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This is the only recipe you will ever need. I have never liked Brussels sprouts. Until now.
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Beef on Weck, Part 2: The Meat Within
There are many cuts of beef used for this, including top round, rump roast, and brisket, but I like to use a nice thick top-sirloin roast. Instead of cooking it in the oven, I like to pan-roast this on the stovetop. There are many advantages to this approach. Since top sirloin roasts are only a couple inches thick, they cook relatively fast. They're also tender, flavorful, and because of their shape, very easy to slice thinly, which is one of the keys to this amazing sandwich.
It makes sense, since there are so many bones and meat scraps available. Not only are these products usually high-quality, they’re also pretty affordable, so check there before you use something out of a carton.
Anyway, thanks for your patience, and I really hope you try both recipes, and experience Buffalo’s best-kept, and most delicious secret. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 Beef on Weck sandwiches:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pound top-sirloin roast
salt and pepper to taste
2 or 3 teaspoons flour
2 1/2 cups good quality beef broth
2 tsp aged balsamic vinegar, or to taste
2 tsp aged balsamic vinegar, or to taste
4 kummelweck rolls
extra hot prepared horseradish, as needed
serve with chips or fries, and pickles
Happy National Nut Day!
With party season rapidly approaching, the timing is perfect for this easy to make snack. Follow this link for the full post and ingredients. Enjoy!
Fully Loaded Extreme Cheesy Potato Casserole
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Over this summer we spent some time with my family in Florida. On our last trip, unlike so many trips before, I was never asked to step into the kitchen. If you know anything about me or my family you know this is unusual. I mean when I visit, I am generally in the kitchen from morning till night.
No worries though, there was no lack of fabulous food. I couldn't believe all the crazy smokin' my brother in law did on the grill. Smoked ribs, pork roast, chicken... Oh my. Then as if that wasn't enough, he prepared these crazy cheesy potatoes. They were sooooo good. I swear I had two plates full. He also made a baked macaroni casserole that I am freaking out over, but I will get to that in a few weeks.
Well apparently aside from being taken in by all the meat, Chad was in so awe of this potato bake that he made. As soon as we got home he started asking about the potato bake. Well, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
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Beef on Weck, Part 1: The Kummelweck Roll – You’ll Be Thirsty for More
The roll's fragrant caraway seeds and coarse salt are a perfect accent, and when you add a steaming ramekin of fresh beef jus for dunking, you’ll understand why this is the pride of Western New York. Sorry, chicken wings.
So, even if you’re not into roast beef, I still recommend you give these great sandwich rolls a try soon. And, if you are into roast beef sandwiches, I invite you to stay tuned for what I believe is America’s finest example. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 12 Kummelweck Rolls:
1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1 cup warm water (105 F.)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg white
1 generous tsp honey
*3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour total (use 1/2 cup with yeast and water to start recipe)
* I mentioned a dough tip during the video, and that has to do with not adding all the flour at once. I like to add about 80% of the flour called for, and then continue adding small amounts as the dough kneads, until I have the perfect texture. You want a soft, fairly sticky dough that pulls off the sides of the bowl clean.
For the topping:
1 large egg white beaten with 2 tsp water
coarse grain sea salt
caraway seed
- Bake at 425 F. for 18-20 minutes
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Pull Apart Bread
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Bacon Double Cheeseburger Pull Apart Bread all begins with a loaf of sour dough bread loaded with perfectly seasoned beef. It is bursting with bacon and ooey gooey cheese. A simple recipe that you are sure to make again and again.
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Spicy Tomato Herb Meatballs
Spicy Tomato Herb Meatballs are soft and tender 5 ingredient meatballs exploding with flavor. Finally, an easy recipe that creates a magnificent meatball. Perfect for pasta dinners, meatball sandwiches and game day poppers, these are sure to be on your meal plan over and over. We made 3 batches today. You are going to love them!
Chad, my wonderful picky husband carried a plate full of these meatballs to his office and declared them to be "awesome meatballs". I knew right away we had a winner.
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Pasta Chips Variety Prize Pack Giveaway - CLOSED
In honor of National Pasta Month we have partnered with one of the tastiest pasta companies out there: Pasta Chips to bring you a delicious giveaway.
We are giving away 5 Variety Prize Packs with 5 (5 Ounce) Pasta Chips bags, shipped to your home.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chili
This simple and easy recipe is perfect to feed a crowd! Our HEARTY slow cooker chili is fully loaded; packed with meat, beans and just the right amount of heat to make your tongue tingle. Cooked in your crock pot all day or in just 4 hours. It's up to you, it doesn't get much easier than that!
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Italian Herb Baked Meatballs
Our family's favorite meatballs are loaded with fresh herbs and cheese. They are bursting with flavor. You can make pasta sauce, but there is truly no need. They are the best daggum meatballs ever! No sauce required. Simple recipe, magnificent meatballs!
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Bay Scallop Chowder – Looks Good?
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The main culprit was the caramelization from the bacon and onions, which provided great flavor, but the hue they imparted, along with the pale green celery, and yellow potatoes, made things kind of dingy.
I could have browned the scallops first, and gone even further to the dark side, but scallops this small and sweet need to be eaten as soon as they’re cooked, and by the time we reheated them in the soup, they’d be hard, dry, and disappointing.
Maybe it’s just me. I hope that’s the case here, otherwise we’re going to need to brainstorm some kind of make-over, because this bowl of chowder is too good not to make. If you do make it, and want a thicker, more traditional chowder base, simply mash some of your potatoes into the mixture.
A roux can also be used to tighten things up, but since scallops are so rich, I prefer the lighter texture seen herein. So whether you figure out a way to pretty this up or not, I hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions of Bay Scallop Chowder:
2 tsp olive oil
2 slices bacon
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 rib celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8-oz) bottle clam juice
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 red Frenso chili, fine dice
1/2 cup cream
1 cup cubed Yukon gold potatoes
freshly ground black pepper
pinch of cayenne
salt to taste
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1 pound bay scallops
1 tbsp fresh tarragon
5 Minute, 5 Ingredient, 5 Star Homemade Brown Gravy
Homemade gravy is one of my favorite shortcuts in the kitchen. This 5 Minute Homemade Brown Gravy recipe will be a meal saver. All you need is this simple recipe, no packet needed.
Being able to whip up gravy in a flash has been a dinner saver more than one time in my kitchen. There are so many kitchen shortcuts that I have learned and I love sharing them with you. I love being in the kitchen and enjoy spending time creating fantastic dishes my family and friends will go crazy over.
Time is not on my side most days so I look to the tips and tricks I have learned to get dinner on the table in a flash I am sure this one will help you too!
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Dutch Babies – Almost as Easy to Make as Real Babies!
Sometimes called “German pancakes,” these have very little to do with Germany, and nothing to do with the Dutch. Apparently they were invented by German immigrants who were referred to as “Dutch;” a corruption of the word “deutsch.” So, save your emails saying they don’t have these in Germany or the Netherlands. We know.
Ingredients for 4 small or 2 large portions:
3 large room temperature eggs
2/3 cup room temperature milk
packed 1/2 cup flour (really pack the measuring cup firmly with flour)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp clarified butter
- Bake at 425 F. 20-25 min
* garnish with melted butter, fresh lemon juice (Meyer if you can find it), and powdered sugar.
* garnish with melted butter, fresh lemon juice (Meyer if you can find it), and powdered sugar.
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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Spice rubbed pork roast slow cooked to glorious perfection with only 20 minutes of active cook time makes this the best carnita recipe I have ever made! Tender and flavorful bites of pork are finished in the oven to obtain the most magnificent crisp around the edges. This recipe is a keeper. We will certainly be serving Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas at our parties this fall!
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PORKTOBER Prize Pack
This year one of my favorite stores is partnering with the National Pork Board to celebrate national pork month. Costco, which let's face it would be my only store if I had a bigger family and more freezers, has partnered with the National Pork Board with an entire month dedicated to pork. It's 'Porktober'! Costco will be bringing you sales on different cuts of pork all month long.
In honor of this fabulous occasion the National Pork Board has given us the most exciting Porktober Prize Pack to give away to one lucky reader. Included are Costco gift cash for a membership and $100 shopping trip. I could totally use that! Also included are the cutest pig cutting board and soup and sandwich set along with some other fun items.
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Bite Size Bacon Double Cheeseburger Puffs
Bite Size Bacon Double Cheeseburger Puffs tastes just like a burger in a bite size puff. They are soft, tender and a little buttery just like a hamburger bun.Loaded with makings of our favorite burgers: beef, bacon and cheese. This recipe is a complete hit game day or any day!
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Chicken Tikka Masala – God Save the Curry
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So technically, I still owe you an authentic Indian recipe, but in the meantime I think this will do nicely. While this is a stripped-down version, where we’ve cut out several time-consuming steps, it was still incredibly delicious, and very Indian curry-like.
As I mention in the video, this is usually done with heavy cream, but I like to use coconut milk instead. It’s probably a little better for you, but above and beyond that, the subtle sweetness it provides works beautifully with the spices in the dish.
By the way, you can substitute chicken breast here, but since we’re not doing the traditional yogurt marinade first, I believe thighs work much better in this version. Usually chicken breasts are marinated in yogurt first, and then cooked in a tandoor oven, before being added to the sauce. It is a great way to do it, but even without that step, I thought this was excellent. So, I hope you give this American version of a British version of an Indian curry a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions of Chicken Tikka Masala:
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 or 3 tablespoons clarified butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 rounded tbsp finely grated peeled ginger
1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
1 can (13.5-oz) coconut milk, or about 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
1/2 to 1 cup chicken broth, or as needed (use to adjust sauce consistency to you liking)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
salt to taste
4 cups steamed rice
Top 10 Best Ever Slow Cooker Dinners
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Slow Cooker, Crock Pot, Crockpot... Whatever you call it we have got the Top 10 BEST EVER Slow Cooker dinners. Crock pot recipes are the #1 searched item on our site, and for good reason! Our collection of tried and true recipes from our crock pot cooking make dinner simple. Any night of the week and especially on special occasions, you are going to love these easy recipes.
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Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
Thinly sliced potatoes layered among the creamiest cheese sauce ever come together to create this taste sensation. Potatoes Au Gratin have been a long time favorite in our house. And with this simple recipe they will be your go to side dish all year long!
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Spiced Apple Chutney ...I Mean “Applesauce”
These types of fruit chutneys are some of the most flavorful things you’ll ever taste, and perfect condiments for those special occasion holiday dinners. If you like applesauce, you’ll find this a fairly familiar experience, and despite the ingredient list, nothing really overpowers the fruit.
You don’t really taste shallots or garlic, and everything works to amplify the appleness. The salt, spice, and vinegar makes this a savory condiment to be sure, yet it still works in pretty much every situation regular applesauce would, except maybe as baby food. Although?
Anyway, like I said in the video, you may have to call this “applesauce,” and make it when no one’s around, but one taste and I’m sure you’ll agree the ends justify the means. I hope you give this great apple chutney a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 2 1/2 cups:
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
4 apples, peeled, 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup diced shallots or red onion
5 thick slices ginger
1/4 tsp red chili flakes, or to taste
1 whole star anise
1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
2 cloves minced garlic
The Best Halloween Cocktail Recipe: The Vampire's Eclipse
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As All Hallows Eve closes in, we are celebrating with a ghoulish delight. The Vampire's Eclipse is a magnificent cocktail with 3 magical layers this shot is sure to impress!!
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Let Them Drink Pie!
We usually do at least one edible holiday gift idea video, and I’m sure we will again this year, but in the meantime I thought I’d share this from my friends at Allrecipes.com. This is technically a drinkable holiday gift idea, but as they say, it’s the thought that counts, and I think anyone would enjoy getting a jar of this. You can get the full recipe here. Enjoy!
No Fail Caramel Sauce
No Fail Caramel Sauce - 4 Ingredients and 6 Minutes is all you need to dive into this luxurious sauce! It tastes like caramel with a hint of butterscotch. It is a perfect no muss, no fuss caramel sauce! A simple recipe that is perfect for those days when the phone won’t stop ringing, your kids are screaming and your husband needs you every 5 minutes.
Add some projects and a headache. Well, you have to cook on those days too. But, this is not the best day to make caramel. Or, so you thought. This simple No Fail Caramel Sauce is so easy to make. Combine and stir. That’s about it. Perfect even on those hectic days.
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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits in 20 Minutes
Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are easier AND tastier than a box mix! This recipe is so easy, it only takes one bowl, one whisk, no baking mix and 20 minutes! Yes, only 20 minutes from start till serve.
You may have noticed a lack of seafood recipes on this site. Go ahead and search, you will not find one. As my 3 year old would say "I do not prefer it". Truth be told I prefer just about anything over seafood. Oddly though, Red Lobster is one of my favorite restaurants. If you have ever been there with me you know I can just about eat my body weight in Cheddar Bay Biscuits. I am not kidding either, I will eat a ton of biscuits and order a chicken salad.
Yes, a chicken salad at Red Lobster (its actually quite good but we are straying from the whole reason I went there to begin with). The salad is more of a side really. The main course is those biscuits. Oh my heavens I want to run to Red Lobster just thinking about them.
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Crispy Pork Carnitas – These “Little Meats” are Special Treats
I said probably, since these things can be debated forever, and who has that kind of time when there are carnitas to make? This is a very simple recipe to adapt to the home kitchen, and as long as you cook the pork until it’s fork tender before crisping, you’re almost guaranteed a gorgeous pile of memorable meat.
I show how to do a whole pan at once under the broiler, but you can just as easily crisp up small batches in a frying pan set on medium-high heat. Just spoon in some reserved fat, and cook until crisp. Either way, this is a very important step, and not to be skipped.
Mine contained cinnamon, fennel seed, clove, ginger, and star anise; so if you can’t find any, just add a pinch of each of those things instead. It seemed to add a little extra sweetness to the meat, and I may even use more next time. Besides that, oregano and/or thyme are nice additions, as are various chili powders.
If you’ve never tried to make carnitas at home, I really hope this inspires you to try. If you’ve never had carnitas at all, I need you to call in sick tomorrow, and make this recipe immediately. It’s that good. And don’t forget the fire-roasted salsa. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 6 servings Carnitas:
3 pounds boneless pork butt (shoulder), rind removed, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 tbsp kosher salt (this needs to be salted generously!)
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp Chinese 5-spice
1 orange, peel and juice
8 cloves peeled whole garlic
2 bay leaves, torn in half
1/4 cup olive oil
- Roast at 275 F. for about 3 1/2 hours or until fork tender
Fire-Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa – Tastily Teasing Forward
Speaking of which, whether you end up making the carnitas or not, this gorgeous salsa would shine on any big-game snack table. The fire-roasting brings out a tremendous amount of flavor, and provides just the right touch of smoky goodness. I’m sure your friends are more than happy with the jarred stuff, but once in a while it’s nice to see if they’re paying attention.
You’ll want the flame of your broiler (or electric heating element) about 3-4 inches above the food, which may or may not be how far away your top rack is. If it’s too close, just use the next rack down, and use a pan like I did in the video to get it to the correct height.
By the way, I know eating “burned” foods mean ingesting carcinogenic materials, but I don’t care. This is no different than eating grill marks on a steak, or the crispy blackened ends on a brisket, and I’m not about to stop eating those things, so why would a few spoons of this scare me?
Anyway, stay tuned for the pork carnitas video, and in the meantime, I hope you give this fire-roasted cherry tomato salsa a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredient for about 2 cups of salsa:
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp olive oil
1 generous pint cherry tomatoes (Sweet 100’s if you can find them)
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
8 whole cloves garlic, unpeeled
3 jalapenos, sliced
juice of a lime, or to taste
juice of a lime, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne to taste
pinch dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried cumin
packed 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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