Walking Dead - BBQ Brain Spaghetti

Halloween is just around the corner, along with another season of The Walking Dead.  Yes the show is  GREAT but if you are anything like me, you love the comics even more.  

I wont get into details on how I wish they stuck closer to the graphic novel -- point is, this brain like recipe will get you even more in the mood for some "walkers".

The Goods:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 3 1/2 cups BBQ sauce of choice
• 1 to 2 pounds cooked pork
• 1 pound spaghetti

Tutorial:

                   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 

Saute the pepper and onion until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. 

Stir in the garlic salt. 

Add the BBQ sauce and bring to a boil. 

Reduce the heat to a low simmer and add the chopped meat.

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. 

Season liberally with salt and add spaghetti. 

Cook until al dente (firm but not hard), about 7 minutes, and drain. 

Toss spaghetti with sauce.

Enjoy getting dirty like a zombie! MMMmmMm!

**I don't own the rights to any WALKING DEAD IMAGES - photos shown as inspiration**

Max Payne inspired Bacon Jelly Donuts

Max Payne, a Cop framed for the murder of his family... terribly sad I know.

Since Payne is a cop, what better to make some donuts for the pig. Add some bacon (everything is better with it anyway) and some jelly for all the blood shed. 

This is an easy and sweet recipe with a hint of the savory bacon. 

Level:Noob

Time: 40 minutes

Serving size: 40 donuts

The Goods:

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• canola oil
• 10 slices white bread
• strawberry (or any flavor) jam
• confectioners' sugar
• 2 packages bacon

Tutorial:

In  frying pan cook all of the bacon to your desired done-ness

Remove cooked bacon from pan onto a plate with paper towel to soak up excess grease.

Move bacon to a cutting board and chop into small pieces. Set aside.

Take the white bread, & make sandwiches with the bread, spreading jam evenly in the center and sprinkling desired amount of bacon over jam.

Trim away crusts, and cut each sandwich into quarters, wiping away any excess jam.

In a bowl, stir together eggs, milk, vanilla, and sugar until well blended and sugar is 

dissolved.

In a separate bowl, mix flour with baking powder and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until no lumps remain. Set aside

Bring out dutch oven, pour 3 1/2 inches canola oil in and heat up.

Dip each sandwich quarter into batter, coating completely.

Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry sandwiches for 1 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown. 

Drain and cool on a paper towel-lined wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. 

Serve warm.

Enjoy and get justice! 

Angry Birds Pork Chops

This is no laughing matter for the piggies, but your taste buds will be thankful. 

Level: Noob

Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Serves: 6 

-The Goods-

6 pork loin chops

Egg Wash:

2 eggs

4 tablespoons water

Coating for the chops:

1 cup flour
2 tsp salt
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Sauce:

2 tablespoon olive oil
3 – 4 cloves minced garlic (4 teaspoons if  pre minced)

1 cup honey

¼ cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

-Tutorial-

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper

In a separate bowl, whisk together the two eggs and 4 tablespoons water. 

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dip the chops in the flour and spice mixture. Dip the chop into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix into the chop to get good contact.

Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil or vegetable oil  covering the bottom. 

You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chops do not brown too quickly on the outside before they are fully cooked on the inside. I find just below medium heat works well.

 I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on a wire rack or plate with paper towels for a couple of minutes.

  dip the cooked chops into the Honey Garlic Sauce.

-TO MAKE THE HONEY GARLIC SAUCE-

In a medium saucepan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3 to 4 cloves minced garlic ( 4 teaspoons of  pre-minced garlic at the store.)

Cook over medium heat to soften the garlic but do not let it brown. 

Add the soy sauce, honey and pepper.

Simmer together for 5-10 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Watch this carefully as it simmers because it can foam up over the pot very easily.

ENJOY!!!

Mario's Meatballs and Spaghetti

I know, How cliche - Mario Spaghetti and Meatballs? But hey, its much easier than lasagna and tastier too in my opinion! This is super easy because the meatballs are baked in the oven, so they are juicy and they melt in your mouth! 

"Its-a meee Mario!"

Level: Noob

Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4 or more

The Goods:

One package Spaghetti noodles

For Meatballs:

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground pork

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

For sauce:

1 onion diced
5 mushrooms, diced
2 garlic loves minced
a little olive oil
2 tins chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar

Tutorial:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. 

In a bowl combine ground beef, pork, garlic salt and pepper.

Form into meatballs. You can make several small ones or medium sized.

Place meatballs in casserole or baking pan and cook in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Boil pot of water and cook spaghetti per cook-time on packaging. 

To make sauce:

Fry the onion & garlic in a little oil until softened (about 5 minutes). 

Add the mushrooms and fry for another few minutes. 

Add the tomatoes & sugar, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

 Pour overthe meatballs & return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Serve on top of cooked spaghetti and top with fresh parmesan cheese!

Enjoy and SAVE THE PRINCESS... YET AGAIN!

Bowsers Molten Chili

When I think of Bowser, I think of lava. Lava reminds me of how much I love myself some Chili on a cold day. So here is a mouth watering recipe for you to enjoy at home! 

Level: Noob

Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

The Goods:

• ¾ lb ground beef or pork
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 oz can diced tomatoessliced kielbasa sausage (one package)
• 16 oz can kidney beans1 bottle/can Lager (Your favorite)
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 to 3 tsp chili powder1 can of corn drainedTobasco sauce to taste
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• any other veggies you would like to add
  Tutorial:In a large saucepan cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is brown.
• Drain the fat from the pan.
• Stir in the undrained tomatoes, beer, sausage, drained kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Optional: stir in mushrooms, corn, carrots, or anything else that you want to add.
• Bring everything to a boil.
• Reduce the heat.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
•  If you like, you can top it with some cheddar cheese or sour cream.

  Serve and SAVE THE PRINCESS!!
• Optional: instead of serving right away, you can choose to store in the fridge overnight, or simmer for a few more hours. This makes all the flavors blend together even more, and makes the chili taste even better.

  
  

  "My tastebuds just got pwned!" - Megs