Monday, August 30, 2010

HOW TO COOK BACON IN THE OVEN



BACON

Ingredients to Cook Bacon in the Oven
1 pound thinly sliced bacon
1 box Stove Top stuffing (any kind, or homemade)
your preferred dip
Steps
Steps 1 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Steps 2 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
This is so easy the kids love to help.
Steps 3 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Prepare stuffing according to directions.
Steps 4 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Line a cookie sheet with foil.
Steps 5 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Divide the package of bacon in half.
Steps 6 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Start with half the package and put a little bit of the stuffing in a ball and wrap the stuffing in a piece of bacon.
Steps 7 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Roll it from one end to the other and place on the cookie sheet, with the end piece facing down so as it won’t unroll when it is cooking.
Steps 8 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Continue until you have rolled all the bacon strips.
Steps 9 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
When done, place them in the oven and cook until crispy or to your desired doneness.
Steps 10 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Place them on a paper towel for a few minutes to blot up excess grease.
Steps 11 to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Enjoy with your favorite dip and this is my staple for taking to holiday dinners and it is a hit every time.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

HOW TO COOK OKRA SALAD


Okra Salad
Ingredients To Cook Okra Salad
1 medium onion diced small
1 medium tomato diced small
white vinegar
1 – 1 1/2 pounds fresh okra
(may use frozen okra, thawed)
corn meal
Step 1 To Cook Okra Salad
Dice onion and tomato and place together in small mixing bowel, cover with vinegar and set aside.
Step 2 To Cook Okra Salad
Roll cut okra in corn meal and fry in hot vegetable oil until golden brown.
Step 3 To Cook Okra Salad
Drain okra on paper towel.
Step 4 To Cook Okra Salad
Pour off the vinegar from the tomatoes and onions then combine with the okra in a serving bowl.
Step 5 To Cook Okra Salad
Serve warm.

HOW TO COOK LEEKS

LEEKS

Ingredients To Cook Leeks
3 quarts oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola)
12 ounces leeks, cleaned and trimmed of dark green parts
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Step 1 To Cook Leeks
Preheat the oil in a heavy 5-quart pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 To Cook Leeks
Slice the leeks into 1/2-inch wide rings, separating them 2 layers at a time.
Step 3 To Cook Leeks
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg.
Step 4 To Cook Leeks
In another medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Step 5 To Cook Leeks
Divide the flour into 2 separate, shallow dishes and place the milk and egg mixture in a third.
Step 6 To Cook Leeks
Going 1 small handful at a time, dip the rings first into the first flour mixture, then into the milk and egg, and then into the second flour mixture.
Step 7 To Cook Leeks
Working in batches, fry the rings for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 8 To Cook Leeks
Remove the rings to a cooling rack set inside a half sheet pan and allow to drain for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Step 9 To Cook Leeks
Season with additional salt, if desired.

HOW TO COOK BRUSSELS SPROUTS




BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Ingredients to Cook Brussels Sprouts
1 pound Brussels sprouts, rinsed
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Steps
Step 1 to Cook Brussels Sprouts
Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves.
Step 2 to Cook Brussels Sprouts
Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom.
Step 3 to Cook Brussels Sprouts
Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover.
Step 4 to Cook Brussels Sprouts
Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
Step 5 to Cook Brussels Sprouts
Remove and serve immediately.

HOW TO COOK BEEF BRISKET






beef brisket

Procedures:
Step 1 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Select ‘tween a target cut up or flat cut brisket corresponding to your preference. Every has its advantages and disadvantages. The point cut has fat but is by most accounts the most flavorful. If little fat or greater servings per lb. is needed pick the flat cut w/c also makes well for shredded beef.
Step 2 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Leave the fat on when you make beef brisket & remove it before serving if desired. If you’re having gravy you may require to remove some of the grease from the drips.
Step 3 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Season beef brisket liberally. When done with onions, salt & pepper is enough for a pot roast way sample but some enhancements like garlic powder, Italian flavouring & multipurpose seasoning adds greater flavor. Consider a beef rub or mesquite seasoning for barbeque-style brisket or use cumin and fajita flavor for Mexican dishes.
Step 4 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Dredge the brisket in flour if making it in the oven & seer it on To Each One face for one minute in a hot oil-coated frying pan position to medium-high.
Step 5 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Choose between a crock pot slow cooker or oven to make beef brisket unless you need to make a stab at smoking the meat. For taste cook beef brisket on little (300 to 325) in the oven, applying small water. The browned bits will likewise prepare nice gravy. A slow-cooked crockpot brisket may turn out well if you utilize minimum water & cook the beef brisket on low for 5-6 hours or more.
Step 6 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Set the brisket fat-side up in a lubricated roasting cooking pan and optionally utilize a rack or put the brisket on vegetables like carrots or onions. Cover the brisket w/ a lid or foil and ready the oven to 325 degrees. Cook constant for one hour.
Step 7 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Add 1 cupful of H2O or low-sodium broth (vegetable or beef) sufficient to Cover the frying pan but not soak the bottom of the roast. Recover and keep making some other one-two hours ’til the innermost temperature reaches 160 degrees. use only half cupful of liquid if you plan to Add barbeque or other sauce.
Step 8 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Sum Up vegetables like potatoes & carrots during the last 45 minutes of cooking beef brisket in the oven or 90 min prior in a slow cooker. Alternatively, Add barbeque sauce at this time.
Step 9 TO COOK BEEF BRISKET
Get the beef brisket position fifteen minutes before serving & cut up along the grain. You will find two distinct textures as you cut, 1 is stringy &,though tasty, may not attract to several people. Serve briket entirely as well a pot roast or slice and serve with your favorite side dishes along w/ gravy or sauce.

HOW TO COOK CORN AND SQUASH

CORN AND SQUASH

Ingredients to Cook Corn and Squash
1/2 c. butter
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. yellow squash, diced
1 can (12 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. finely chopped onions
Steps
Step 1 to Cook Corn and Squash
Melt butter in large skillet.
Step 2 to Cook Corn and Squash
Combine chopped onion, celery and bell pepper and saute lightly in a large skillet and add seasonings then stir.
Step 3 to Cook Corn and Squash
Add diced squash and saute 15 minutes. Stir in corn and bread crumbs.
Step 1 to Cook Corn and Squash
Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees in a large greased casserole dish.
Step 1 to Cook Corn and Squash
Combine cheddar cheese, sour cream and 2 finely chopped onion.
Step 4 to Cook Corn and Squash
Spread over baked casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes longer.
Step 5 to Cook Corn and Squash
Use fresh vegetables when in season.

HOW TO COOK BAKED POTATO


baked potato

Ingredients TO COOK POTATO:
4 huge baking potatoes, such as russets
1 box (3oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chopped clean or frozen chives
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
paprika, optional
additional grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Steps 1 TO COOK POTATO:
Scrub potatoes well; grease softly w/ shortening and pierce with a fork 2 or 3 times.
Steps 2 TO COOK POTATO
Bake in 400° oven for one hour or until fork tender.
Steps 3 TO COOK POTATO
When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes lengthwise & scoop out potato in electric mixer bowl.
Steps 4 TO COOK POTATO
Sum Up remaining ingredients, except egg, and mix well. Sum Up egg & beat until smooth.
Steps 5 TO COOK POTATO
Fill potato shells; sprinkle with extra cheese and paprika, if desired.
Steps 6 TO COOK POTATO
Bake at 375° until puffed and softly browned.
Serves 4.