Bacon Caramel Corn
Freshly popped corn is tossed with marcona almonds, crispy bacon, smoked sea salt and cayenne pepper, then drowned in a rich, deeply-hued caramel.
Awesome, thanks Kenji.
Thanks for the how-to! Now, let's say I wanted to infuse some beer into the cheese slices. I am thinking that you could bloom the gelatin in beer rather than water. But would one tablespoon of beer be enough to really get the flavor into the cheese? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Brandon
This looks delicious.
Do you have any other suggested liqueurs? Dimmi?
Thanks!!
Sounds good, thank you!
This looks super tasty. So would you recommend using the citrus variation from the link you provided (with lemon, lime and orange) or would you recommend just doing all lemon. If all lemon, would you add the zest from 1.5 lemons?
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Brandon
Hahaha, I love the picture of Giada. She is having so much fun with that beet!
And, "Stars Caught Red Handed" HA!!
Happy April Fool's Day!
Brandon
This looks super good. I've used acorn squash on pizza before with spectacular results. Definitely going to have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
Brandon
This is the first thing that I ever ordered at Urban Solace. I've been hooked ever since. The sandwich is legit and the tomato fennel soup is bold and flavorful. An amazing combination. Their sweet potato fries are great as well.
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Brandon
I have only had Korean BBQ. I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to seeing some of the recipes from this book.
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Brandon
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What an interesting concept. I am definitely going to have to try this at home.
Thanks and Happy Valentine's Day!
Brandon
I spent some time living in Germany and I used to have these all of the time. So amazingly delicious. Especially after a night of drinking!! Now I miss Germany.
Brandon
Officially salivating.
I think I am going to make these for my Super Bowl Party!!!
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Brandon
Mmmm, Urban Solace is my favorite restaurant in San Diego. I have yet to try their burger. Perhaps I will on my next visit.
I would highly recommend the Duckaroni if this burger doesn't seem like your thing (mac and cheese with duck confit). Yum.
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Brandon
Hillcrest Farmer's Market heeeeeeey!!! One of my favorites in San Diego. I could probably spend a solid hour grazing at the Baba Foods table. Yum!
Mmmm Bronx Pizza is definitely one of my favorite spots in San Diego. I usually go there when I am not making my own pizza!
Yes, totally love Panettone. I recently made this Panettone French Toast for brunch. Prepared with fresh orange zest and orange juice. Yum.
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Brandon
For those of you interested in spice infused alcohol, check out this Bacon and Habanero Infused Vodka. Major heat + bacon savory goodness = one hell of an infusion. I used this infused vodka as a bloody mary base. So yum.
Enjoy!
Brandon
Ummmmm, excuse me?! These look a. mazing. I am also in love with Andes Mints. Officially bookmarked.
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Brandon
Mmmm, this is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. I just looooooove citrus season. Especially the meyer lemons. I recently made meyer lemon sorbet with a decent sized farmer's market haul. I think my next project is going to be meyer lemon curd.
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Brandon
@violent peas I would recommend using a 3 - 4 pound butternut squash.
While I certainly agree with everything mentioned above, I always like to have a signature cocktail available for my guests. Try devising a seasonal cocktail in advance keeping in mind the theme of the party (if any). Bump up the wow factor with flavored simple syrups, home infused alcohol or unique garnishes.
The key to keeping this stress free is to only offer one specialized drink. If you increase your offerings, it can be difficult juggling all of the components.
At Thanksgiving, I offered a signature spritzer featuring homemade Cranberry, Orange, Vanilla Vodka. I prepared the vodka a few weeks in advance and simply served it on ice with soda water. Minimal effort, big wow factor.
Enjoy!
Brandon
This year, I will be making Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Cumin Crema. The soup alone is delicious and fiery; however, when you add the dollop of crema, the whole dish goes to another level. So yum. And it uses canned pumpkin!!
The only thing I haven't figured out yet is if I am going to have this readily available during the appetizer course or serve it as a first course before everything else.
Enjoy!
Brandon
This Chanterelle Bread Pudding would definitely be a substantial vegetarian option for Thanksgiving. The dish is hearty, savory and so so delicious. Chanterelles are totally in season now. I saw them for $9.00 a pound at Costco!!
Enjoy.
Brandon
Freshly popped corn is tossed with marcona almonds, crispy bacon, smoked sea salt and cayenne pepper, then drowned in a rich, deeply-hued caramel.
Made with just three ingredients, this marmalade has an intense sweetness balanced by bitter slices of citrus peel.
Here's a simple process for grinding meat at home that only requires a freezer and a food processor!
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Make Crème Fraîche with just 2 ingredients and minimal effort. Cheap, easy and so yum.
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A combination of several recipes for Paleo creamer, this Date Creamer is sweet, fragrant and wonderfully unctuous.
Studded with flecks of stewed rhubarb, these ginger-scented cakes are topped with vibrant rhubarb-lemon buttercream frosting.
Studded with flecks of stewed rhubarb, these ginger-scented cakes are topped with vibrant rhubarb-lemon buttercream frosting.
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Consistently delicious, this pulled pork is succulent, smokey and unbelievably tender. The best part? It's so easy.
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Peppery arugula is blended with orange juice, pine nuts, yogurt, ginger and fresh pear. The finished smoothie is light, bright and packed with flavor.
Made with earthy whole wheat flour, rich dark brown sugar, and chunks of bittersweet chocolate, this skillet cookie is sweet, nutty and wonderfully complex.
Halved sprouts are sauteed in bacon fat until tender and deeply caramelized. Finished with Parmesan cheese and crispy bacon, these flavorful little nuggets are served with a bright miso-mustard.
Made with just 5 ingredients, 5-Minute Chocolate Peppermint Mousse is a rich dessert with melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
Tender butternut squash is steeped in vodka until fragrant. The infusion vodka is then sweetened with a homemade syrup spiced with cinnamon, clove, black pepper, fennel and star anise.
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Looks interesting. How does one make blue curacao?