Spicy Bacon Potato Salad
A fresh take on classic potato salad, with bold flavors and some of Austin's best summer produce.
Read MoreBacon Wrapped Dates, Amelia Bedelia
Bacon wrapped anything is guaranteed to be a big hit at parties, and these delicious dates are no exception. In this easy recipe, sweet dates are wrapped with Richardson Farms pastured bacon and baked until the bacon is crispy. The basic recipe is Package whole, pitted dates, about 30 pieces total 1/3 slice bacon per date, about 10 slices total blue cheese crumbles, goat cheese or almonds to stuff the dates, if desired To make the dates, first stuff each date with a bit of cheese or almond, if desired. Then wrap each piece of dried fruit with 1/3 slice of bacon and secure with a...
Read MoreGreen Eggs & Ham / Spinach Deviled Eggs & Bacon
Deviled eggs are popular party food for good reason: they’re inexpensive and really easy to make ahead of time, plus they look great on a buffet. I developed this deviled egg recipe for my sister Beth’s book-themed baby shower, adapting the classic recipe in homage to Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. In developing the recipe, I drew heavily from Rachel Ray’s Green Eggs and Ham scrambled eggs, and Martha Stewart’s Spinach Deviled Eggs. In my recipe, sauteed, pureed spinach gives the yolk filling a greenish hue, and bits of bacon add flavor and garnish the dish. I...
Read MoreBrunch Eggs Ranchero
Okay, so my dog Barclay jumped off my second story balcony while I was making dinner tonight. He is okay, but the fall definitely upstaged the excitement of making Brunch Eggs Ranchero from my 1960s cookbook. I did manage to take some pictures, which I will upload later when I feel less lazy. Thus begins my first night of Mad-Men-inspired-retro-cookery. All in all this was a good meal, and very cheap. I had eggs and bacon on hand (bacon freezes well) and the can of Rotel tomatoes was only $1 at the store. Betty Draper would disapprove of the convenience of canned tomatoes, but as a...
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