Free Republic Recipe Thread

FreeRepublic Cooks | 11-202013 | libertarian27

[Silentgypsy]

This is from Kevin's Closet Cooking site. We spread this on fry bread. Today I'm going to stuff bell peppers with the mixture and bake.

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Dip

Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground beef
6 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon ketchup

Directions:
1. Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat, set it aside and drain the grease from the pan. 2. Cook the bacon in the pan until crispy, about 6-10 minutes, set aside and drain all but a tablespoon of the grease. 3. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes. 4. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute. 5. Mix the ground beef, bacon, onions and garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, worcestershire sauce and ketchup and pour it into a baking dish. 6. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the top starts turning a light golden brown and then sides are bubbling, about 20-30 minutes.

[lonestar]

I never have...but seems like it wouldn't be any different than freezing quiche.

And that reminds me...another great recipe.

[lonestar]

Quiche Lorraine

Regular pie crust--in 9" pie pan

!/2 lb. Canadian bacon--fried

8 oz. Swiss cheese --(Gruyere's) break it up

Layer bacon, cheese, bacon, cheese, etc., in pie crust

Beat 4 eggs, 1 Tbs. flour, pinch salt, pinch nutmeg

Stir in 1/2 pint cream or half & half

Add 1 1/2 Tbs. melted butter

Pour over cheese

Bake 400 for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350 for 20 or 30 mins. or until set

[Aliska]

I watched my MIL and hers rolled into a perfect circle every time with lard. It was a nice flaky crust, but my mom used Crisco and I loved the taste of the crust.

Now they have changed it, took the trans fats out and it doesn't taste the same, never liked buttery Crisco or any other brand. I found a video where the gal just put the ingredients together and folded the dough in quarters to fit it in pie pans. It didn't crack. I've done it once and it worked but need more practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij4alytBP1Q

I use 1/2 cup Crisco and 1/2 cup butter now. And I'm a little fussier about the crust and fluting but that video method works! I do toss with fork and not my hands and don't leave loose dough crumbs in the bottom. Just watch her fold it into quarters though!

I got so mad when I was younger I banged my rolling pin and bent it. Later I developed a pat and press in the pan method and used crumbly dough for the top. My kids balked, then came to love it.

Now I'm back to rolling. I tried everything. Mrs. Winters Wesson oil crust. I want a crust and HATE patching (that one I don't think you can make without patching). Tried my Kitchen Aid recipe (will again since I found a video) and it wouldn't roll out nice (probably overmixed).

So I might try lard somtime and forget all the fussing above.

[libertarian27]

Biltong recipe.
What an interesting process.
Just watched some youtube vids on this drying/curing method.

Kart, Might be something that the prepper threads may be interested in.

[lonestar]

Grapefruit-Pineapple congealed salad

Drain grapefruit and pineapple juice together --keeping fruit separate

Boil 1 1/2 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water and add:

2 envelopes plain gelatin dissolved in 1/2 cup water

Add juice from drained fruit to gelatin mixture

8 oz. cream cheese softened (add mild or cream to thin)

In 8 X 10 dish put either fruit and pour 1/2 of gelatim mixture and refrigerate until set.

Add cream cheeze over set fruilt and add 2nd fruit -- pour remainder of gelatim mixture

Refrigerate until set.

[Exit148]

Another appetizer, but no amounts. Always a hit.

Smoked Salmon Spread

I package smoked salmon- chopped
Cream cheese
Chopped red onion
Capers

Just mix as much as you want of each item, and serve with rye crackers.

[Vendome]

I made these awesome Turkey burgers two days ago.

Using sunflower seed oil I sauteed some celery and white onion and when they were near done poured a pile of crimini mushrooms(chopped) in. seasoned with garlic salt, white pepper and Italian seasoning.

Once that was done I set them aside on a baking sheet to let cool.(they are piping hot and I didn’t want to burn my hands)

Next I took three pounds of ground turkey seasoned again with garlic salt, white pepper and Italian seasoning and incorporated the sauteed vegetables.

I then made patties, cooked em and let me tell you “THEY WERE AWESOME!”

Tomorrow I’m going to repeat but, this time with Porcini mushrooms

[randita]

Ina Garten’s Rum Raisin Rice Pudding

(Delicious and rich!)

3/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons dark rum
3/4 cup white basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 cups half-and-half, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 extra-large egg, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

In a small bowl, combine the raisins and rum. Set aside.
Combine the rice and salt with 1 1/2 cups water in a medium heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan. Bring it to a boil, stir once, and simmer, covered, on the lowest heat for 8 to 9 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed. (If your stove is very hot, pull the pan halfway off the burner.)

Stir in 4 cups of half-and-half and sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, until the rice is very soft. Stir often, particularly toward the end. Slowly stir in the beaten egg and continue to cook for 1 minute. Off the heat, add the remaining cup of half-and-half, the vanilla, and the raisins with any remaining rum. Stir well. Pour into a bowl, and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Serve warm or chilled.

[randita]

I love soups. This one sounds great.

What are ranch style beans?

[greeneyes]

Fast Food need not be from the drive through. Here’s a recipe to try the next time you are pushed for time and need a healthy breakfast to go.

Flax Muffin - Fast Food From Home

1/4 cup ground flax seed
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
1 egg
1 packet stevia

Mix all ingredients together in a microwave safe mug. Micro wave for 50 seconds. Turn upside down on plate and wait for muffin to cool a little. Enjoy.

I saw this on TV’s Dr. Oz show. It doesn’t have that sugar crash that a lot of high carb muffins do.

Naturally I altered it to make it better. I reduced the cinnamon to just a pinch, added some raisins and nuts.

Sometimes I add some cranberries and almonds. Sometimes I add a bit of cocoa powder, so it’s more like dessert.

Other times, I make it an onion/garlic muffin to go with soup.

Anyway, it’s a great breakfast to take with you, and takes less time than the drive through.

[greeneyes]

Also, I find it helpful to spray the inside of the mug with a little olive oil.

[Silentgypsy]

Chef Carlo! Good to see you!

Thanks for posting this thread, lib! So much fun to see old FRiends and make new ones!

[Silentgypsy]

Where do you get your coconut oil?

[greeneyes]

I have some that I ordered off the web, but I don’t remember where. In a pinch, I get some from my local country mart grocery store.

I don’t think it would hurt to substitute some other oil, like peanut, walnut, olive etc.

[lonestar]

Ranch Style is a brand. The beans are like red beans.

[ken5050]

Thanks..sounds like a winner..

I have hush puppy mix which I’m gonna use..instead of the AP flour..and maybe toss in some panko

[FrdmLvr]

Sounds good! Let me know how it turns out!

[FrdmLvr]

Trader Joes’ has good quality coconut oil pretty cheap. Costco has it even cheaper, but in a larger quantity. It can get expensive in most grocery stores.

[who knows what evil?]

I purchase 54 ounce tubs of Nutiva’s Coconut Oil from Swanson vitamins...