Saturday, March 26, 2016

Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

1 package Pitted Dates
2 chopped JalapeƱos
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 package Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
1 package Smoked Uncured Bacon
1 tsp Parsley
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Chopped Almonds
toothpicks to hold the bacon

Open the dates and put them off to the side

Cook the bacon on a skillet pan until desired consistency is achieved. Put them off to the side as well. Combine the rest of the ingredients and roll it into a ball. Portion the cheese ball into each date. Wrap with bacon. Place a toothpick through the middle of each date. Enjoy!


Kale Caesar Salad with Bacon Recipe

Bacon optional ;)

Salad

2 cups Spinach
3 cups Kale
¼ cup Red Onion
5 chopped Green Onion
1 chopped Green Apple
3 chopped Pepperoncini Peppers
1 tbsp Bacon Crumbles
1 cup Parmesan Cheese

Place all ingredients into a large salad or mixing bowl

Caesar Dressing

1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
5 Anchovy Filets
2 Pepperoncini Peppers
1 Garlic Clove
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tbsp Olive Oil
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
½ tsp Bacon Grease
1 tsp Pepper
1 pinch Salt

Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and pulse for about 5-10 seconds or until fully mixed together and clumps are gone. Add more parmesan cheese for increased thickness and enjoy!



Bacon Bloody Mary Recipe

Note: For a regular Bloody Mary, use all ingredients in "The Drink" area minus the bacon grease and 1 celery stalk!

The Drink

1 Cup (or can) Campbell’s Tomato Juice
2 Shots Vodka
½ tsp Bacon Grease
½ tsp Celery Salt
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lime Juice
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Cumin
¼ tsp Cilantro
¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
¼ tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Basil
¼ tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Freeze Dried Chives
¼ tsp Thyme
½ tsp Pepper
1 pinch Salt

Combine the above in a blender and pulse for about 5-10 seconds until mixed together. Pour into a glass and serve chilled or over ice and enjoy!

Fixings

1 Piece Bacon
1 Celery Stalk
1 Bamboo Stick with the following items on it:
1 Cherry Tomato
1 Cube Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Bacon-Wrapped Meatball (see below)
1 Slice Dill Pickle
1 Pepperoncini Pepper

Bacon-Wrapped Meatball

1 tsp Ground Beef dipped in the following:
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Basil
¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
¼ tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ tsp Chili Powder
¼ tsp Cumin
1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 Toothpick
½ Piece Bacon

Cook the meatball over a stovetop until the inside turns brown. Once done, allow to cool, wrap the ½ piece of bacon around the meatball, and pierce with a toothpick

Place the bacon, celery, and bamboo stick inside the glass