Beer-Battered Onion Rings. Are you a French fries person or an onion rings person?
I’m almost always a French fries person, for the most part because I forget to actually check out other options. When I order a sandwich or burger at a restaurant, they usually ask “are fries okay with that?” And I always oblige with a “yes”. The only exception to the rule is whenever I go to Outback (which, incidentally, hasn’t happened in at least five years), where I always order a bloomin’ onion. Here’s the thing… onion rings are awesome. To make these onion rings, you first soak the onions in a mixture of beer, vinegar and seasonings, which softens the onions and mellows the raw flavor so the onion rings aren’t so pungent when you bite into them.
The onions are tender with a subtle flavor, while the crisp exterior is really what shines. I’ve vowed to myself to start trying out onion rings on a more regular basis. One year ago: My Dad’s Favorite Chocolate Birthday Cake. Favorite Chili. Table salt ½ pound dried pinto beans (about 1 cup), rinsed and picked over 6 dried ancho chiles (about 1¾ ounces), stems and seeds removed, and flesh torn into 1-inch pieces 2-4 dried árbol chiles, stems removed, pods split, seeds removed 3 tablespoons cornmeal 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 2½ cups chicken broth, divided 2 medium onions, cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 3 jalapeño peppers, stems and seeds removed, cut into ½-inch pieces 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons light molasses 3½ pounds blade steak, trimmed of gristle and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 (12-ounce) bottle milk lager, such as Budweiser 1.
Combine 3 tablespoons salt, 4 quarts (16 cups) water, and beans in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans well. Rinse out Dutch oven. 2. The Best Potato Salad Recipe. Potato salad falls into the same camp for me as egg salad.
It’s a mayonnaise-based salad that I have long disliked because of how over the top mayonnaise-y it typically is. Until this recipe. It was a life changing experience and I neeeeeed to share it with you. This recipe comes from a friend’s grandmother and on the recipe card she gave me it is titled “Best Ever Potato Salad”. A bold statement and one that always gives me pause, but it is absolutely, 100% warranted in this case. The secret ingredient? Along with all of the great ingredients that give this salad a great depth of flavor and lots of texture, the dressing on this potato salad is what makes it insanely special. I have served this to people who, like me, claim to hate potato salad because of how glumpy it can get with mayonnaise.
So there you have it. Two years ago: Pigu (Italian Gougeres) Backyard bbq ideas. Handmade Party Ideas: did someone say party? I can’t believe this is our last week for the BBQ theme!
Where did June go? I feel like I have so many ideas yet to share! Luckily there is still a little time to sneak them in. Today we are sharing a TON of ideas for serving and décor at your backyard BBQ! First up, some tips for special food service! 1. Summer Party Ideas - Backyard BBQ Ideas. Summer Party Ideas - Backyard BBQ Ideas.