Oh, Bacon. How much do I love you? (So much.) I don't remember making this for the first time, but I've made it many times since. People go crazy over it, and it's hysterical since it has two ingredients. Please make this immediately. You won't regret it. Even your skinny friends will eat a ton!… Continue reading Candied Bacon
Month: February 2011
Javanese Salmon
This recipe comes from an old restaurant called Saucebox in Portland, Oregon. I got it when my friend Iva-Marie had the chutzpah to ask for it at the restaurant. Then somebody wrote into Bon Appetit asking for the recipe, and it was very popular on Epicurious for years. And it's my favorite way to serve… Continue reading Javanese Salmon
Green Chili Pork Tenderloin/Stew
Winter can bring out some of the best recipes. My friend Tami shared this with me. I always thought it would be HER dish I would love to taste. I put on my big girl britches and made it. It is a new family favorite. The pork cooks all day.....my house smelled like I had been cooking… Continue reading Green Chili Pork Tenderloin/Stew
Simple White Wine Sangria
A good neighbor always has a good sangria recipe. Thanks to Kenda for running this over on a hot Summer day. I immediately knew that this chic knows her sangria. I have made this 6-7 times and it does get a blue ribbon. I have doubled this recipe on several occasions making it with the… Continue reading Simple White Wine Sangria
Bing Cherry Mojitos
At an annual party we attend every year, there is a signature cocktail. Thank goodness for Martha Stewart. I love her ideas....from afar! But, she made my party an A+ with the below cocktail. She made this on one of her holiday shows the day of my party. I'm not scared...I made it and loved… Continue reading Bing Cherry Mojitos
Giant Chocolate-Toffee Cookies
These are so good! I made them for my annual cookie exchange one year, and so they hold a special place in my heart. 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butte 1 3/4 cups (packed)… Continue reading Giant Chocolate-Toffee Cookies
Rocky Road Crunch Bars
My platonic crush Nigella makes these, and they are so easy and delicious. They even remind me of s'mores, which are just about my favorite thing in the world. I've used several different kinds of crunchy cookies, but graham crackers would work in a pinch. What a great, easy chocolate gift for someone you love.… Continue reading Rocky Road Crunch Bars
Mom’s Calico Beans
Mom made for years. It is great for burger cookouts or with fried chicken. 2 cans kidney beans 2 cans butter beans 2 cans pork and beans 1 pound of bacon ½ onion ¾ pound of hamburger 1 cup ketchup ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup vinegar Rinse and drain beans. Fry bacon and crumble.… Continue reading Mom’s Calico Beans
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recently I became obsessed with chocolate chip cookies. The reason is that I read an article in the New York Times with some secrets to making better cookies. There were three tips. I already knew the one about salt making sweet things better, but I didn't know about the other secrets that bakers know but… Continue reading The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bananas Foster
I had this one night with friends in Austin and had to get the recipe. Yum! Bananas Foster 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 t. vanilla (optional) 1/2 t. cinnamon (optional) 1/4 cup banana liqueur (optional) 3-4 ripe bananas 1/4 cup dark rum Vanilla ice cream Melt butter and sugar in pan… Continue reading Bananas Foster
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