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Pasta Carbonara – American Style

Bacon, Cheese, Delicious, Ethnic, Italian, Pasta, Sauce - No Comments » - Posted on February, 8 at 7:36 am

There are a few dishes I know my wife really loves, and recently, I found out that my sister-n-law loves as well. Actually, I am finding out that a lot of people really love a dish called pasta carbonara. I first found out about this dish years ago when we went out to eat at a place called Palermo Villa on the east side of Milwaukee. My wife was in heaven. As I have never really been a pasta boy, I began to realize why my wife, and others, really enjoyed this dish.

Pasta Carbonara recipe with cream

Traditional carbonara does not use cream, but I understand why the American version of carbonara is one that pleases the masses. Butter, cream, and bacon! Who could go wrong with that combination. So over the years, I have made pasta carbonara my way, and it contains a couple of twists that I know is sure to please, after all, during my recent get together, our guests could not stop eating it. That is always a great sign. I hope you enjoy.

Ingredients:

This is so simple to put together, so lets begin. Start by cutting your bacon into pieces. I find it easiest to place the package of bacon in the freezer for about thirty minutes, and then cutting into pieces. Cook the bacon until nice and crisp, and remove with a slotted spoon. During this get a pot out and melt your butter on medium-low heat. Add the cream, and whisk on medium heat.

Crack the eggs into a bowl, making sure they are at room temperature. Beat the eggs, and add in the parmesan cheese. Cook your pasta, and drain. Add the hot pasta to the egg and cheese mixture, and mix well, making sure you take some tongs and keep the pasta moving. Add in the peas, hot buttery cream sauce, and the cooked bacon.

The heat from the pasta and the cream sauce will make a nice and velvety sauce. Season generously with black pepper, and a pinch or so of salt. Mix well, and plate.

Let me just say this. When the pasta was served, the whole table was quiet for a couple of minutes, then smiles, then laughs.

This one is a sure winner and I hope you enjoy. Oh yeah, and I am becoming a real fan of really great pasta dishes, it just took about thirty years to get me there.

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Super Bowl Party

Appetizers, Bacon, Beef, Bread, Cheese, Chicken, Chinese, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Pizza, Pork, Salad, Sandwiches, Sauce, Snack, Thai, Vegetables, mexican, tacos - No Comments » - Posted on February, 6 at 11:11 am

It’s that time of year. The annual celebration to see who is the best in the National Football League. The Super Bowl. New Orleans Saints versus Indiana Colts. As I am a Green Bay Packer fan, I am not really too concerned who will win this game, however I am concerned how happy it makes people to cook up some awesome food. The image below will hopefully assist you in finalizing your party ideas. Everything from sandwiches, dips, stuffed mushrooms, and all kinds of things to cook on the grill. Click on any part of the image to jump to that recipe. Enjoy.

Super Bowl Food Ideas and Recipes
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Pizza French Bread Pizza Guacamole Taquitos Grilled Cheese Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Bacon Loaded Potato Skins Shrimp Salsa Stuffed Rolls Nacho Rangoons Thai Beef Salad Stuffed Shrooms wings Beer and Cheese Dip Steak Fries shrimp tostada shrimp Eggrolls mozzarella sticks larb meatball subs steak gyros pizza burger beef jerky mexican torta pink pork tacos brisket Pho
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Appetizers, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Sauce, Seafood, Snack, mexican - 1 Comment » - Posted on February, 6 at 9:32 am

Ditch the usual American shrimp cocktail sauce that is typically served with horseradish sauce, and give this one a try. Shrimp cocktail is usually served as an appetizer, and typically found during cocktail parties, brunches, or during holiday parties. However, there is something to be said about Mexican shrimp cocktail.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

I recall about ten years ago, my buddy Adam said you have to try the caldo de camaron at a local restaurant in Milwaukee. I listened, but never really thought about it. My first reaction was shrimp in a cocktail glass? What the heck did I know. While living in Dallas, Texas and frequenting some very local Mexican restaurants (meaning I was the only Caucasian), I noticed that the majority were being served huge margarita glasses filled with seafood and a cocktail sauce. The light should have came on at that time, like ‘hey Caucasian, order that!’ but that was not the case. It was not until recently where caldo de camarones made it to my table. After all, my son loves shrimp, and this was a good test to see if he would enjoy the wonderful, and simple flavors.

Ingredients:

Basic ingredients yield amazing flavors, and the presentation is just another step in the right direction.

Begin by mixing the juice and ketchup until the ketchup breaks up and becomes smooth with the orange juice. Add the remaining ingredients, excluding the shrimp. Add in your cooked and cooled shrimp, and mix well. Add this to your serving glass, and garnish with a lime wedge, and diced avocado.

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