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Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeno Muffins

by Jerry 3 comments January 8, 2013 Recipes
Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeno Muffins

Muffins are the perfect grab and go food.  They’re small, portable, and fit easily into our frenetic lifestyles. Unfortunately, muffins tend to be on the sweet side.  They’re packed with heavy fillings or toppings and even if they’re light and fluffy they tend to be a bit… Shall we say vanilla? These are not “those” muffins. They’re [...]

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Roast Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

by Jerry 2 comments November 20, 2012 Recipes
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Brussels sprouts.  As a kid the mere mention of the things would have sent me running to my room in fear, yet here I am sharing a recipe for them at the request of my kids, who absolutely adore them.  It’s a strange turn of events to be sure. It’s strange the things I adore [...]

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Dublin Coddle (Irish Sausage and Bacon Stew)

by Jerry 6 comments November 5, 2012 Recipes
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Fall shouts out for slow cooked (or coddled) dishes. The kind that warm the heart on a long, rainy day or a chill evening. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that if you love stews, this dish will not only warm your heart, but it will warm your soul as well.  [...]

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Bacon Roses

Thumbnail image for Bacon Roses by Jerry 6 comments June 17, 2012 Recipes
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Today’s post is brought to you by the letter B. As in Bacon. It’s also brought to you by my lovely wife, who made this bacon rose bouquet for me for Father’s day this year, though we celebrated a week early, since she’s out-of-town for a bit. If you’re looking for a way to add [...]

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Thumbnail image for Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza by Jerry 5 comments March 20, 2012 Recipes
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How many times have you had to decide whether you wanted to go out for burgers or just go get a good slice of pie? It’s a classic mealtime dilemma, one that causes strife in countless households every evening. Dad and little Suzy want pizza, Mom and little Bobby want burgers. Eventually a compromise has [...]

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Black Bean and Bacon Hummus

by Jerry 5 comments April 4, 2011 Recipes

If you’re anything like me you fell in love with hummus the first time you tried it. There’s just something about the texture and flavor of hummus that make it something special. It’s a simple dish that somehow manages to be sexy at the same time, whether it’s used as a dip or a spread. [...]

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Bacon Straws for Jaden

by Jerry 20 comments May 5, 2010 Recipes
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One of the highlights of Last years’ foodbuzz blogger festival was a wonderful brunch at LuLu.  I got to sit and hang out with some very old and dear online friends who are now just old friends.  The day was amazing! If you’d like to know more about it, follow the link above.  This post [...]

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Spaghetti Squash with Crispy Bacon and Turnip Greens Recipe

by Jerry 19 comments November 19, 2008 Recipes
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Ah, fall.  Squash are everywhere, and in every variety.  It’s the time of year for soups, stews, chili and other things made from late crops, and I for one am just in love with the idea.  Seriously, what in nature is more creamy and luscious than a roasted squash or sweet potato?  Both are a [...]

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Thick and Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Recipe

by Jerry 98 comments November 13, 2008 Recipes
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Winter weather means soup.  For my family, soup usually means something extremely hearty that sticks to your ribs and will keep you warm through a cold night on the Great Plains. (which, if you’ve never experienced it, can be very cold indeed!) For me the king of all rich and hearty soups is potato soup [...]

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Penne with Bacon and Mustard Greens Recipe

by Jerry 8 comments November 6, 2008 Recipes
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From the lost recipe files:  I found the pics for this hanging out in a folder from JUNE!  Luckily, I still remember how I made the dish. As Italian chefs the world over will tell you, the key behind a great pasta dish is that no one ingredient ever overloads any of the others, and [...]

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