YumSugar

Yummy Links: From Jacques Pepin to Parmesan Fondue

partysugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:45:45 -0700

Jacques Pepin on cooking for Obama. - 7x7
Looking for an indoor composting system? Choose one of these composters. - Chow
Learn how to make bacon brownies. - geeksugar
Jazz up your Fall table with adorable paper gourd place cards. - Epi-Log
This year save money by ordering Halloween candy online. - Serious Eats
Four hearty dishes to keep you warm on cool Fall nights. - Bon Appétit
Flex-it measuring cups: love it or hate it? - The Kitchn
Fondue, especially this parmesan fondue with pesto, is great party food. - GlamDish

Monday's Leftovers: Frisée Salad With Bacon and Dates

YumSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:45:24 -0800

The (Super Bowl) party's over, and your stomach's really taken one for the team - it's still reeling from the buffalo wings and peanut butter brownies that you scarfed down.

If you've got leftover bacon, use it to accent the flavor on a leafy Winter salad. With its ruffled frisée leaves, peppery red onion, crunchy walnuts, and tart sherry vinegar, this refreshing salad might be the antidote you were looking for after a weekend of big league eating.

To make the recipe, read more.

Frisée Salad With Bacon And Dates
From Bon Appétit

Ingredients

3 bacon slices, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons honey, divided
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
1 large head of frisée, torn (about 4 cups)
2 1/2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (about 1/2 of 5-ounce log), crumbled
1/3 cup walnut halves

Directions

Cook bacon in heavy small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
Add olive oil, 3 teaspoons honey, dates, and onion to skillet. Stir in vinegar. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Place frisée in medium bowl; add dressing and toss. Divide salad between 2 plates. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

Serves 2.

Print recipe with images | without images

Yummy Links: From Pickling Pointers to Beer Mixing

partysugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:47 -0700

Into pickling? Here's how to choose the right vinegar. - The Kitchn
What does "heirloom" mean really? - Chow
The incomplete but oh-so-true guide to beachside eats.- The Epi-Log
Don't these brownie chunk peanut butter cookies sound divine? - Baking Bites
Bacon-cheese hot dogs: a brunch dish for the adventurous. - Serious Eats
Use your old wine corks to make these cute trivets. - Sweet & Sticky
Are you a health foodie? - FitSugar
Bored with beer? Try getting creative with fizzy flavor blends. - Slashfood

Yummy Link: Bacon Vodka

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:18:31 -0800

Love bacon? Love vodka? That means you're going to love bacon vodka right? It sounds a bit crazy, but I can't wait to give it a try. - Brownie Points