The Bachelor Chef.

[Mampfies]

Cherokee Cheerios:
('cause my Cherokee 'bro loved this for breakfast)

Chop up a pound of bacon ends to desired size, soft-fry in dutch oven. Dice a large onion, add to bacon and cook till translucent--neither bacon nor onion should brown. A diced stalk of celery can be added, too.

Drain and rinse a 20-oz can of white or yellow hominy, add to bacon/onion mix.

Add water or chicken broth to barely cover. Stir in a hefty shake or 2 of celery salt, and as many crushed red pepper flakes as you want. Simmer for at least half an hour covered, then uncovered for half an hour.

Should wind up hot, greasy, salty and bacony, consistency of chili, and look like dog barf.

Pressure cooker/crockpot friendly......

[Vicarious_Lee]

Darkaxel. Really. Brilliant!



So since Dave layed out some culinary stuff with his homemade Pesto Bagels designed to get you laid, I will cleanse the palate with this cheap-shit throw-together:


Tonight's Fight Night?!?! Queso Dip:

Preface: This is for when you said you'd bring some fried pheasant or dove breast, some chicken cordon bleu, or some great homemade pizza to whatever game/fight/gathering y'all were going to get together at, but you forgot, and you need to bring something tonight! Like RIGHT NOW!

There are other recipes for Queso dip that are out there that are better. There might even be some out there that are simpler (though I haven't found any), but I've never seen one that crosses the "Deliciousness/Simplicity Axis" as high as this one does.

Ingredients:

1. Block of Velveeta.
2. Can of Ro-Tel Extra Hot.
3. Can of Wolf brand Chili, no beans.
4. Tortilla chips.

This is something that you can bring, ingredients and all, and make it fresh at the gathering very easily.

1. Cube the Velveeta.
2. Dump can of chili.
3. Dump can of Ro-Tel (juice included).

Microwave, or better: Use a crock pot.

Done.

It makes a spicy and delicious Queso dip that'll be nommed on and loved by anyone that isn't a pussy. For pussies, substitute original Ro-Tel or even mild Ro-Tel if you're feeding it to a bunch of preschoolers.

It's exceptionally good for how easy and simple it is.

[Greg Focker]

Alright, a first for me in this thread, a multi-part recipe:
Bachelor Chef Pesto Bagels (good for when one has single, hippy women over (don’t you judge me!!))

Oh I'm judging you!

Unless it was last Wednesday, in which case I can't judge you except to say that at least she wasn't a vegan!

[Molon Labe]

Union Hall Beans:
( a reconstruction)

Slice half a pound or so of Polish sausage, Kielbasa, or other smoked sausage into rounds. Brown lightly in fat of choice.

Dice a medium onion, fry with sausage near end of browning.

Turn heat low, add one one-pound can of pork & beans, one 4-oz can mild diced green chilis, one hefty tablespoon Dijon mustard. Let simmer till well-heated, adjust flavorings to taste.

Now that would make a glorious breakfast.

[man in black]

here is one i made today and it was all sorts of glorious.

pan fried glory

1. first you take a small white onion and you chop it into rough pieces but still small enough to carmelize.
2. take a small pan and coat it with olive oil and then throw in two chicken sausages keep the stove on medium heat.
3. throw in the onions and then wait a bit
4. now toss in 4 of mrs.t's four cheese and potato pierogies.
5. keep it over medium heat and now douse the entire thing liberally with crushed red cayanne red pepper and garlic salt
6. cook and plate and then enjoy.


total win, and only one dish to clean afterwards.

[Confucius]

My bachelor chow. I love this stuff, easy to make and tastes great!! Also, theres enough to eat for at least 4 dinners and it cost around $20.


Ingredients are:

2 cups rice (uncooked)
1 lb ground beef (or whatever meat you prefer, you can used ground turkey or chicken as well)
1 large onion (only had half, oops!)
1 can of beans (any kind will do)
1 can of corn
1 can of diced tomatoes
garlic powder
red pepper flakes
salt
pepper
Dillo Dust (if you don't have any, no biggie, just an multi-purpose seasoning)
Tabasco Sauce




Preheat oven to 375°.


Chop and saute your onions:




Cook the rice according to the package directions:




After the onions are done, add the ground beef and season:




While the rice and meat are cooking, drain your canned goods:




In a large bowl, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix:








After everything is mix thoroughly, put in a large casserole dish:




Bake @ 375° for ~40 minutes:




Serve with a little shreddec cheese and sour cream. Enjoy!!!!

I do something like this except I brown beef and onions in a 14 in skillet, toss uncooked rice, canned beans, canned corn, canned Ortega chilies, and a jar of salsa in, and let it all cook in the same pan adding a bit of stock or water until the rice is cooked. Top it with cheese and broil for a few minutes. Super tasty, and especially good scrambled with eggs the next morning.

[vahtryn]

tonight's meal, pizza rolls. I went to the dollar store today and picked up all the ingredients for 3.56 after taxes.

Pilsbury Crescent rolls
Pepperoni
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Combine as you would normally and bake according to instructions.

While those are baking heat up some tomato sauce. When cooked eat together.

Good times.

[Zoltan]

More Bachelor Chow, the Tater Tot Casserole!

You willl need:

1 large yellow onion
1 2lb bag of Tater Tots
2lb of ground beef
1 can of evaporated milk
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cheedar cheese soup
1 -2 cans of green beans
1 can of Frenchs Fried Onions
Salt & pepper to taste
1 9x13 cassrole dish

You can use cream of chicken or celery soup if you don't like cream of mushroom or substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Chop & saute the onion. Remove to bowl.
3. Brown the meat. Drain meat.
4. Drain & add in green beans and onions to the ground beef and mix.
5. Grease/Pam the casserole dish and add in meat mixture evenly
6. Cover evenly with Tater Tots.
7. Mix up soup & milk and pour over Tater Tots.
8. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
9. Add the Frenches Fried Onions to the top and bake for another 5-10 minutes, watching carefully so they don't burn. I didn't watch mine and they got darker than I wanted, but were still delicous.
10. Enjoy!!!!


Pics:

[FanaticalModerate]

Creme de Cacahuete is a fine dish of some historical weight, but my version is just plain Peanut Soup.

It doesn't quite compete on "greasy" but it excels at "easy"...

Mise en Place



Prepare the soup according to instructions on the can, maybe adding a little extra milk. Bring to a simmer and stir in two spoonfuls of peanut butter.



Stir until simmering and smooth. Serve. I like to sprinkle a little red pepper and chopped chives/scallions on top, too.



This is really good, much better than you might think. Serve it piping hot and it can be extremely satisfying in bad weather.

And, in case there's a few lightbulbs going off out there ...yes. this is a mighty fine trail pick-me-up.

[JCgoose]

I am going to give that a go FanaticalModerate

[MadMonkey]

Can we get some more slow cooker recipes up in here? Especially for pot roast and the like?

I'm about to buy one because I suddenly realized that it's the perfect appliance for me... I work at night, so I can toss everything in when I get home in the morning, and when I wake up I have an awesome dinner waiting

I ran across one called Bachelor Roast that was so simple I don't know if it'll work...

(copy pasted)

Bachelor Roast

1 medium roast (any size, any type)
1 can Coca-Cola
1 (16 ounce) bottle ketchup

Put all ingredients in crock pot and cook on HIGH for several hours until the meat falls apart. The Coca-Cola will break down the tough fibers in the meat, so even the toughest comes out tender and tasty.

Anyone care to try it and get back to me? I'll have my cooker in a couple of days if all goes well

[JCgoose]

I'll give it ago mate and let you know, got to get some tomato sauce for it and I'll be set

[MadMonkey]

Thank you sir! Looking forward to a review

The more I think about it, the more it seems like it could be delicious. The acid and flavor in both the ketchup and cola would work to tenderize and penetrate... I'm thinking the result would be nice on a hoagie roll

[American_Infidel]

I like to use Sprite more than Coke. The Coke is just too syrupy for me. YMMV

I also cook ham the same way. Put it in the slow cooker, pour some sprite over it and let it heat through. When ready to serve I first carve up the ham. I then take the drippings/Sprite and mix about 1/4 cup of honey and a tsp. or two of cinnamon. Whisk together and pour over the sliced ham.

[Dave_M]

Can we get some more slow cooker recipes up in here? Especially for pot roast and the like?

I'm about to buy one because I suddenly realized that it's the perfect appliance for me... I work at night, so I can toss everything in when I get home in the morning, and when I wake up I have an awesome dinner waiting

I ran across one called Bachelor Roast that was so simple I don't know if it'll work...

(copy pasted)

Bachelor Roast

1 medium roast (any size, any type)
1 can Coca-Cola
1 (16 ounce) bottle ketchup

Put all ingredients in crock pot and cook on HIGH for several hours until the meat falls apart. The Coca-Cola will break down the tough fibers in the meat, so even the toughest comes out tender and tasty.

Anyone care to try it and get back to me? I'll have my cooker in a couple of days if all goes well

That's somewhat common. Google, 'coke chicken'.

[vahtryn]

My favorite way to roast a chicken in the oven, even works on the grill/smoker, is to just use your favorite dry rub, either store bought or home made, on the outside of the bird. Then you open up a can of Dr. Pepper or a can of beer and shove it right inside the bird. Place standing up and cook.

Delicious.

[ninja-elbow]

Can we get some more slow cooker recipes up in here? Especially for pot roast and the like?

I'm about to buy one because I suddenly realized that it's the perfect appliance for me... I work at night, so I can toss everything in when I get home in the morning, and when I wake up I have an awesome dinner waiting

I ran across one called Bachelor Roast that was so simple I don't know if it'll work...

(copy pasted)

Bachelor Roast

1 medium roast (any size, any type)
1 can Coca-Cola
1 (16 ounce) bottle ketchup

Put all ingredients in crock pot and cook on HIGH for several hours until the meat falls apart. The Coca-Cola will break down the tough fibers in the meat, so even the toughest comes out tender and tasty.

Anyone care to try it and get back to me? I'll have my cooker in a couple of days if all goes well

That's somewhat common. Google, 'coke chicken'.

You don't even need the can of Coke. Slow cookers are made for tough roasts. Some tips:
1) Sear/brown meats before sticking in crock pot. "Searing the juices in" is a myth as has been proven by America's Test Kitchen and Alton Brown, what it does is add texture and flavor.
2) A little liquid goes a long way. I've added 0 liquids and still ended up with something close to soup.
3) Aromatics - herbs and other ingredients that smell real good (thus taste real good).

[FanaticalModerate]

Could chat for hours on crock pots, but I'll just stick to "pie" for the moment...

Bisquick has created a zillion recipes using their mix, and one subset is called "Impossible Pies" - they're a very good 1-dish meal that can still impress guests and create good leftovers. Just google "Impossible Pies" and you'll get hundreds of easy variations that use simple ingredients, all with the same basic process. The basic process is: dump assorted ingredients in a pie plate, beat together Bisquick, eggs, and milk. Pour that over top and bake. VERY simple.

Here's a sample using spinach and (of course) bacon. While normally cooked in a pie plate, I used a larger springform pan, since I knew I was going to be overstuffing it a little with spinach, bacon, and cheese.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees farenheit, and grease the baking dish.

mis en place.


That's
1 cup Bisquick mix with salt and pepper
2 cups milk
4 large eggs
4 oz. shredded gruyere (can sub. swiss or cheddar OK, but gruyere is a great ingredient)
1 package frozen chopped spinach
1 package bacon, chopped and fried crisp
1 bunch scallions/green onions, chopped

Thaw the spinach and press out much of the moisture.


Spread spinach, green onions, and bacon in the pan.


Add cheese and stir all together evenly.


Add eggs and milk to Bisquick and beat until smooth.



It looks like this when you put it in the oven.


If you bake it for about 40 minutes (or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean), it will look like this.

[MadMonkey]

I'll give it ago mate and let you know, got to get some tomato sauce for it and I'll be set

I tried it last night and it turned out great! Wasn't quite as tender as I had hoped so I could probably leave it cooking for another hour the next time (8 hours on the dot from when I turned it on to taking it out). Flavor is nice though, and I'm about to eat a second helping here at work tonight

[koolaidND]

My bachelor chow. I love this stuff, easy to make and tastes great!! Also, theres enough to eat for at least 4 dinners and it cost around $20.

This is pure win. I have been eating it for the last week. I was thinking about making it with venison stew meat next time. I have a feeling I will be eating this a couple times a month.

[JCgoose]

I'll give it ago mate and let you know, got to get some tomato sauce for it and I'll be set

I tried it last night and it turned out great! Wasn't quite as tender as I had hoped so I could probably leave it cooking for another hour the next time (8 hours on the dot from when I turned it on to taking it out). Flavor is nice though, and I'm about to eat a second helping here at work tonight

Turned out good over here I did it with lamb and its lasted a number of meals too which is always something

[Greg Focker]

Creme de Cacahuete is a fine dish of some historical weight, but my version is just plain Peanut Soup.

It doesn't quite compete on "greasy" but it excels at "easy"...

I went a little too heavy on the habanero sauce/cayenne pepper, but this was some good stuff. Made me sweat a bit while I was eating it, and my house is set to 55°F

[whisk.e.rebellion]

That looks suspiciously like a quiche...

[Regular Guy]

EZ Broccoli side...
Cut up the broc, boil til soft.
Drain. Drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil.
Cut lemon in half, squeeze over top.
Serve lightly salted.
Impress girl with tasty low fat side.
Go to bathroom to fart.