40 Quick Dinner Ideas - iVillage. 100 Ways to Use a Strip of Bacon. Long-time readers know that, like most of the western world, I’m obsessed with bacon. There’s just something about this salty, smoky, crispy, fatty, forbidden treat that elicits a drool factor no other food can equal. In recent years, food bloggers have taken bacon to new heights, helping us see how this beloved breakfast meat can be incorporated into nearly every dish imaginable. It’s been bacon for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. However, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend creeping up in the blogosphere: the bacon backlash. So to celebrate the endless survival of bacon, I’ve compiled this handy chart of 100 Ways to Use a Strip of Bacon.
Click on the photos for full recipes. PS – What did we miss? Also on ES: 100 Ways to Cook an Egg 100 Ways to Cook with Guinness 100 Ways to Cook with Sriracha Update! Sponsored Content. The 3 Rules of the Ultimate Meatball | Guy Gourmet | MensHealth.com. Making meatballs is easy. Making fork-tender, well-browned, deeply flavorful meatballs is hard. Luckily, there are only three rules you need to know to perfect these ambrosial orbs of protein, says Sergio Sigala, executive chef of Cecconi’s Miami Beach. Rule #1: Great meatballs start with great meat For the most well rounded meatball, use equal parts beef and pork. Beef adds substance, while the fat from pork adds flavor. Rule #2: Add an adhesive If you’ve made meatballs and they fall apart during cooking, chances are you haven’t given them enough glue to stay compact under high heat.
Rule #3: Create a crust with high heat A perfectly caramelized meatball will look beautiful, add another layer of texture, and keep the interior extra juicy. Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe by Sergio Sigala, executive chef of Cecconi’s Miami Beach What you’ll need: 1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground beef 4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 4 slices white bread soaked in milk and then squeezed of excess 1 lemon, zest only 1 egg 1. 2. Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Dishes that Put the Blue Box to Shame. Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes.
“Scalloped” is an attractive word, isn’t it? When I hear it I think of several things: first, there’s scallops, as in the seafood—totally delicious. Then there’s the scalloped shape that can live on the edge of a pair of shorts or on the collar of a woman’s blouse—always pretty and dainty. And of course scalloped potatoes also comes to mind, which carries my imagination to a land of crispy potato skins drenched in a sea of cheese and cream. I can think of no better place to exist, actually. So when I came across TK member Shelbi Keith’s recipe for Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes, I knew we were going to become fast friends. I couldn’t have been more correct. The first players up are: a few Russet potatoes (I’m sure other varieties will work equally as well), Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter. Start by scrubbing your potatoes good and clean.
Then, using a sharp knife, make slices across the potato, being sure to stop before you reach its bottom. Cut up your butter. Transfer them to your plate. Baked Egg Boat recipe. Deconstructed Chicken Kiev. Recipe: buffalo chicken ring | jayesel - StumbleUpon. I love all things made with Frank’s Red Hot (or any hot sauce, really. But especially Frank’s Red Hot) I also love cheese. And crescent rolls. And ranch dressing. So this recipe? Is basically my dream come true.
It’s perfect for parties or football games or really could be a nice, quick tasty dinner (served with a salad on the side, perhaps?) First, you make a funky circle-type thing with the crescent rolls. Then chop some celery. Then mix some cream cheese with half a packet of ranch dressing mix (more if you’d like, but half is probably plenty) Next is the chicken. And then: HOT SAUCE. Mix it all together: the cream cheese mixture, the chicken, the celery, and the hot sauce. Now comes the art portion of our project. Then slowly go around the circle, wrapping the chicken mixture in the dough. (It doesn’t have to look this pretty. Bake it for 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees or until the crescent rolls are starting to brown. Serve the chicken ring with ranch and hot sauce for dipping. Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms | Everyday Home Cook - StumbleUpon.
“This is probably my favorite way to eat chicken.” That’s a quote from my husband the last time I made Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms for dinner. Marinate some chicken breasts in honey, mustard, and lemon, then top with bacon, mushrooms and cheese… How could that go wrong? I love to serve this dish with a side of oven fries and a crisp lettuce salad.
It’s a meal full of flavor! Begin by making the marinade for the chicken. Start with equal parts Dijon mustard and honey. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Here’s what you’ll need for the toppings: sliced fresh mushrooms, mostly cooked bacon (it will cook more when baked in the oven), grated cheddar, and fresh parsley. After the chicken has marinated, heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet. Scrape out the pan, and toss in the mushrooms. Assemble the chicken in a large baking dish. After baking for about 20 minutes, chop up some fresh parsley and sprinkle atop before serving! 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey. Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese - iVillage - StumbleUpon. Closet Cooking - StumbleUpon. Spaghetti and Meatball Pot Pie - StumbleUpon.
Remember those meatballs I made for a “special idea” on Friday? Here is that idea, Spaghetti and Meatball Pot Pie. I took the concept and figured if pizza was a good pot pie, then spaghetti and meat balls would be too. This isn't as much a recipe as it is a process. I started by greasing the inside of ramekins (1 cup sized, 3 1/2” in diameter). Then I put in a mix of white and mild cheddar cheese.
Next I add in two of the meatballs and sauce. Top that with some vermicelli that had been tossed in the sauce too. Another piece of cheese. For the crust, we made one order of our standard pizza dough and then cut out 3 1/2” circles. I rolled those out a little bigger and then pressed them over the top of the ramekins. Since I wanted the crust to be reminiscent of garlic bread, I made a glaze of butter, roasted garlic, parsley and thyme. I fired up Alexis' Big Green Egg to 450f and set it up in “convection oven” mode with the plate setter legs down.
About 15 minutes in, they started to brown. Lasagna-timpano.html from thefoodinmybeard.com - StumbleUpon. I went to see tUnE-yArDs on Monday night with some friends, and as always we wanted to cook a meal that somehow related to the show we were heading to. Sometimes this is hard to do, but other times it seems to come naturally. Finding culinary inspiration in Merrill's lyrics seemed like it would be tough, but my sister knew what she wanted to make without hesitation. "How about something layered, because of all the vocal and instrument layering in the music? " From there we worked together to come up with this deep, colorful, and multi-flavored lasagna version of a timpano. Start by making a lasagna crust. Finally got it together. Now it's easy, just start building the layers! Alfredo sauce with some salami goes first. After 3 alfredo layers, I switched to pesto. A cheese only layer, just for fun.
Tomato sauce is last. It's important to press things down as you go. In my opinion, it can't be lasagna without at least a little ricotta! I painted on some alfredo at the end as a glue. All sealed up. Grilled Chicken and Apple Sandwich Recipe - Grilled Sandwiches Recipes Canned Chicken Sandwiches Recipies. This sandwich cooks beautifully either on a nonstick skillet or in your George Foreman dual sided indoor grill. It's one of my favorites. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients: 12-oz. can dark and light meat chicken, drained1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1-1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese2 stalks celery, chopped1 apple, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot, if desired12 slices whole wheat bread2 Tbsp. butter Preparation: In small bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Swiss cheese, celery, apple, and carrot. Calories: 429 Fat: 21 grams Sodium: 550 mg Carbs: 36 grams Fiber: 4.9 grams.
Chicken and Bacon in Puff Pastry Recipes - Easy Chicken Recipes - Chicken in Puff Pastry Recipes. This elegant and easy main dish recipe serves four people for very little money. If you're feeling flush, add some fresh herbs to the recipe. Thanks to M. Michael for this great suggestion! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 slices bacon1 tablespoon olive oil3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 cup chopped onion1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 egg, beaten Preparation: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add olive oil to pan and add chicken and onion. Add cream cheese and bacon to chicken mixture and mix well; if you're adding fresh herbs, add them at this point. Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes. When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served.
The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The girls love them and take them to school as lunch. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit.
A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned. You can do pretty much anything you want as filling from more meats to a vegan version. The Only 7 Meals You NeedHealthy Eating | Mens Health. Quick Dinner Fixins: Bubble Up Pizza | Pass The Sushi! Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos. Make them with some sides for a fun dinner or for appetizers or snacks at a party. Whatever you make them for, this is totally “fun food”! And if you’re viewing this in a feed reader, come on over and check out our Daily Bite section that’s full of links to more fun food!
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos 1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese 1/4 C green salsa 1T fresh lime juice 1/2 t cumin 1 t chili powder 1/2 t onion powder 1/4 t granulated garlic, or garlic powder 3 T chopped cilantro 2 T sliced green onions 2 C shredded cooked chicken (for extra yumminess, use grilled taco chicken!) 1 C grated pepperjack cheesesmall corn tortillas (and actually, flour ones are really good as well) kosher salt cooking sprayHeat oven to 425. Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Then roll it up as tight as you can. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites.
Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites On Fridays, I teach cooking classes to two kids in our neighborhood. They are pretty knowledgeable-so my job is easy:) I think it is fantastic that they want to learn how to cook at such a young age-they are in the 3rd and 4th grade. Since we don’t have any kiddos yet, I am glad I get to work with these kids. We have a great time in the kitchen. On Friday we made homemade soft pretzels,the traditional salty ones and cinnamon and sugar pretzels. We made a cheddar cheese sauce to go with the savory pretzels and a vanilla cream cheese frosting for the cinnamon sugar pretzels. For fun, we also made pretzel bites. everyone loved these. Is everyone ready for the big game? Buffalo Hot Wings-these are Josh’s all time favorite. My good friend Gaby, from What’s Gaby Cooking, made Pulled Pork Sliders for the big game.
Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Yield: A lot! How to Make Pizza Without Dough | « LXRCUISINE. I was getting kind of sick of ordering delivery pizza (this happens at least 2-3 times a month). It was time to put a spin on gourmet pizza, but I just didn't know what it would be. Without pizza dough or an oven that is capable of creating the perfect pizza crust (I don't have an oven that can go up to a 1000 degrees), I decided I would use potatoes instead. This recipe is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, but easy enough that you can cook it within 5-15 minutes.
For 4 small, personal sized pizzas 4" in diameter, you will need: 2 large potatoes peeled and cleaned4 teaspoons salt (to flavor the potatoes) I'm doing four different flavor combinations here, and the measurements for each combination will top 4 small pizzas or 1 large pizza. Cheese & pepperoni pizza: 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese1/4 cup marinara sauce10 slices of pepperoni (or as much as you like)7-8 leaves of fresh basil Mushroom swiss and ham pizza: Shrimp scampi pizza: Bleu cheese & arugula pizza: Thanks for reading. Petite Lasagnas & Can You Stay for Dinner? Recipe slightly adapted from Hungry Girl (makes 12) 12 oz raw ground turkey ¼ tsp salt, divided ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped mushrooms 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes, or tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tsp dried oregano, divided ½ tsp dried basil 1 ½ cups part skim ricotta cheese 24 small square wonton wrappers (the kind near the tofu in the refrigerated section of the produce dept) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Add the crushed tomatoes and 2 tsp of oregano. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, a pinch of salt and pepper, the remaining teaspoon of oregano, and the basil. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Using half of the ricotta mixture, divide it among the 12 muffin cups. Gently press another wonton wrapper on top of the mozzarella layer. Repeat the process by distributing the remaining ricotta, then the remaining tomato sauce, and finally the rest of the shredded mozzarella. Nutrition Info for 1 petite lasagna: Parmigiano Panko Herb Encrusted Chicken Breasts. This is my version of Italian Fried Chicken. Well I am a Southern girl after all & do love fried chicken so I thought this would be a good marriage of the two! I’ve been crazy for Panko lately & just love the texture & crunch that it gives, all the while being light & airy! Crazy I know, but true. These cook oh so quickly too because of the thinness of the chicken, so keep an eye on them.
I think there is something truly therapeutic about pounding things with a mallet & do it every time I can. My version of therapy I suppose. LOL. Use your judgment with the amount of cheese and panko you’d like to add. I prepared these with Peperonata the other evening and just loved the flavors together! Want another great way to make this? Try making Parmigiano Panko Chicken and Honey Biscuits! Baci! Parmigiano Panko Herb Encrusted Chicken Breasts What You Will Need: What To Do: Trim chicken breasts of any excess fat. Grilled Cheese Academy. My New Best Pizza Dough & Kayotic Kitchen. Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Quesadillas | Kevin & Amanda's... 50 Easy Pizzas : Recipes and Cooking. Garlic Potato Fries. Cracked Pepper Focaccia with Truffle Oil Recipe at Epicurious.com. French Fries: The No-Guilt Version.
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