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What, exactly is Bacon?
We’re in the middle of Bacon Week here at Foodwhirl and it’s time we had a discussion on what exactly bacon is. Bacon is a type of cured pork. You hear of turkey bacon or lamb bacon or tofu bacon- these products are not bacon, they are simply treated in a manner to resemble bacon. True bacon will always be made from pork. In the United States that usually refers to pork belly which has been cured wi…
Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Syrup
I’m fortunate to live in the Salinas Valley in California, some of the best produce in the country is grown here. However there are some crops we grow in abundance, and one of those is Strawberries. The Strawberries at the market were the smaller spring berries that are just the most flavorful and delicious. Perfect for a simple shortcake. Since I bought a half flat of berries (for a whopping 5 buck…
Quick & Easy Lemon Pasta
Spring is in the air and I’m starting to crave “summer” flavors but it’s still cold enough that I want something warm and filling as well. This Lemon Pasta fits the bill perfectly, and it can be whipped up super quick. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 lemons, zest and juice 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups sour cream (or just a couple of really large scoops, really no nee…
Brunswick Stew for two.
The Daring Kitchen hosts two monthly challenges, The Daring Baker’s Challenge and The Daring Cook’s Challenge. Participating in the challenges is a great way to be exposed to new recipes and techniques. Not being quite daring enough to try the Baker’s Challenge I signed up for the Cook’s Challenge instead. If you’re interested in the Daring Kitchen follow this lin…
Milk Toast
Milk Toast was something my mom always made for me on weekends. Similar to a Fondue or Welsh Rarebit, Milk Toast is a cheese sauce served over stale toasted (or just toasted) bread. Unlike Fondue or Rarebit, which are a bit more “gourmet”, Milk Toast is a simple combination of Sliced American Cheese, Milk and black pepper. Technically a breakfast dish, I’ll happily eat it for lunch o…
Bibimbap with Veggies & Flank Steak
Bibimbap is a Korean dish whose name literally means “mixed cooked rice” or “mixed meal. I made mine with Flank Steak, baby aspargus, baby bok choy, mushrooms, snap peas, onion and water chestnuts. Topped with a fried egg and served with sides of sesame seeds and sriarcha, Bibimbap is a flavorful and filling meal. Here’s what you’ll need For the Marinade/Sauce 1 pound flank steak 1 pear, gra…
Pizza Dough
We’re taking a couple of days off for the holidays, so we’re running a few old posts from when we first launched back in February! -ed For Christmas my Mom gave me a book called Kneadlesly Simple (by Nancy Baggett). The following is her recipe for Neapolitan Pizza Dough. It’s really good and really easy, but it’s not a quick recipe so make sure to make this well ahead of when you wan…
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