Monthly Archives: August 2011

Bakin’ Bacon

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This recipe inspired by many sources.

The Goods
1 package SCD bacon (no sugar added.)

The Gettin’
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Line baking sheet with foil.
3. Place nonstick cooling rack on top of the foil lined baking sheet.
4. Line slices of bacon without overlapping on cooling rack.
5. Cook in oven for 20 minutes or until desired crispness is reached.

The Take
Do you love bacon?  Are you tired of the troublesome grease pops and painful burns when cooking bacon?  Wouldn’t you rather be watching TV than standing over the sweltering hot stove for your bacon?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, this dish is for you!  Bakin’ Bacon!  It is so easy to do, even ______ can enjoy bacon with ease!  If you’re interested in leading a happier and more successful life, try Bakin’ Bacon!  Enjoy Bakin’ Bacon for only 1 easy payment of $2.95 at your local grocery store (shipping and handling not included).

We love bakin’ our bacon.

Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep –  10 minutes
Cook–  20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

How Lauren Got Cocky, or Scrambled Eggs

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This recipe created masterfully by Lauren.

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The Goods
12 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped portabella mushrooms
2 bundles of scallions

**For best results cook in grease from either SCD sausage or SCD bacon, otherwise oil or butter may be used.**

The Gettin’

1. As mentioned before, for out-of-this-world-wet-your-pants-what-the-am-I-really-not-in-heaven-can-this-I-can’t-believe-how-oh-my-word-*CENSORED* results, begin by keeping grease from previously cooked SCD sausage in skillet.  SCD bacon will create a lessor, but-seriously-can-you-go-wrong-with-bacon, effect.  Oil or melted butter will be fab and delish, if you begin with them in the skillet instead.
2. In mixing bowl, crack eggs and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Beat egg mixture until well blended. Set aside.
4. Cut off the long green leaves and any roots from scallions.
5. Chop remaining white base of scallions along with portabella mushrooms into chunks.
6. Pour egg mixture, onions, and scallions into skillet on medium heat.
7. Continue cooking – pulling, lifting, and folding together- until egg becomes thickened and no visible liquid remains.  No need to stir constantly.
8. Take off heat and immediately, you just got served.

The Take
Her head was in Texas- that’s right- it was bigger.  The table talk was flattery toward the wizardry of the eggs… who compliments eggs?  The better question is… who wouldn’t compliment these!

Total Time: 15-18 minutes
Prep –  10 minutes
Cook–  5-8 minutes

Yield: 7 servings

Level: Easy

Bacon Bundles… Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With That

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This recipe stolen graciously from Rachael Ray.

The Goods
1 1/2 lbs. asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches long tips
extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
few grinds black pepper
4 slices center cut bacon
Chopped chives or scallions, optional garnish

The Gettin’
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil.
3. Season the asparagus with black pepper.
4. Divide the asparagus spears into a total number of four groups.
5. Take a group of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together. Repeat until finished with each group.
6. Place bundles on baking pan into oven for 12 minutes.

The Take
We decided to have some friends over for a great meal and knew we would have all the burners in use, our plate was full so to speak.  Instead of pan cooked asparagus, we went with the oven.  The group seemed pleased with the result overall.  In general I prefer it cooked with butter over oil, but it was nice to pop it in and out with ease!

Total Time:  20 minutes
Prep –  8 minutes
Cook–  12 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy