Tag: bacon

Spicy Collard Greens

1 bunch collard greens, washed thoroughly, stems removed, sliced in a chiffonade 2 slices bacon, diced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 onion, minced 1 bay leaf 1 chili de arbol, sliced 1 cup chicken stock sea salt Saute the bacon until crisp in a dutch oven. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and chili and… Continue reading Spicy Collard Greens

Braised Turnip Greens

1 bunch turnip greens, washed well, stalks removed, chopped in a chiffonade 1/2 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 lb bacon, diced 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning 2 cups chicken stock Saute the bacon until crisp in a dutch oven. Add the onion and garlic clove and saute until tender. Add the turnip greens and… Continue reading Braised Turnip Greens

Bacon Pimento Pasta

3/4 lb linguine sea salt cracked pepper 4 oz. bacon, diced 1 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup pimentos parmesan, grated Boil the linguine in well salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, saute the bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. Stir in the peas and saute until the peas are heated through.… Continue reading Bacon Pimento Pasta

Turnip Greens

1 bunch turnip greens, washed carefully, stems removed, chopped coarsely 1 turnip, peeled, diced dash of sugar 3 thick slices bacon, diced or 6 thin ones 1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp lemon pepper tabasco Bring a large pot of boiling water to boil and add the greens, and the turnip, and a dash of sugar.… Continue reading Turnip Greens

Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

strong hot coffee kosher salt brown sugar 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 1/4" thick lemon slices 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 ground coriander 2 chicken breasts 1 slice bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 3 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce Combine 1/4… Continue reading Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce

Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti

6 slices bacon 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 parsnip, peeled, and julienned fine salt, cracked pepper 1/2 lb spaghetti 1/4 cup light cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan Boil the spaghetti in salted water. Fry the bacon until crisp.  Remove and drain on paper towel. Saute the garlic and the parsnip, and… Continue reading Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti

Collard Greens

2 oz. bacon, diced 1/4 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lb collard greens, washed, ribs and stems removed, sliced 1/2 tsp cracked pepper pinch red chili flakes 3/4 tsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lager beer 1 tsp molasses pinch of salt Cook the bacon until crisp in a… Continue reading Collard Greens

Spaghetti Carbonara

salt cracked pepper olive oil 1/4 lb bacon 1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked 3 tbsp pasta water 1/2 cup shaved parmesan 2 eggs Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the spaghetti. Heat a drizzle of olive oil up in a skillet.  Fry the bacon until crisp.  Set aside, without draining the… Continue reading Spaghetti Carbonara