The Daily Yumm! *Dinner and drinks* 12/01/2011

What sounds good tonight??? This is so simple and only takes 25 minutes!!!

Honey Pecan Pork Chops

Here's what you'll need:

1 1/4 pounds boneless pork loin, pounded thin
1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped pecans

And now, here's how to make it!
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in the flour mixture.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chops, and brown both sides. Transfer to a warm plate.
Mix honey and pecans into the pan drippings. Heat through, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over cutlets.


To drink with it:

Hot Apple Cider with Rum

Ingredients

1 apple
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced
2 quarts apple cider
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
Pinch grated nutmeg
1 cup dark rum
Cinnamon sticks, garnish

How do I make this yummy drink you ask...here you go:

In a medium pot, combine the apple and remaining ingredients except the rum. Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Discard the apple. Ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

The Daily Yumm! *Dinner* 11/30/11

Today's Recipe, I will be cooking mine in a Crock Pot. You can do your in a Crock Pot or Pan in the oven :-)

THE BEST WHOLE CHICKEN

Here's what you'll need:

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 onion
1 large chicken

How to do this you ask...

1. Combine the dried spices in a small bowl.
2. Loosely chop the onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker or pan.
3. Remove any giblets from the chicken and then rub the spice mixture all over. You can even put some of the spices inside the cavity and under the skin covering the breasts.
4. Put prepared chicken on top of the onions in the slow cooker or pan, cover it (with the lid in a Crock Pot or foil in a pan), and turn it on to high (350 in the oven). There is no need to add any liquid.
Crock Pot - Cook for 4 – 5 hours (for a 3 or 4 pound chicken) or until the chicken is falling off the bone. Enjoy!
Oven - 1 and a half hours depending on the stove.

Now what tastyness are we washing this down with?

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

Ingredients:

1/2 oz triple sec
1/2 oz light rum
1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz tequila
1 oz sour mix
cola
lemon wedge for garnish

How to make it:

1. Pour the spirits and sour mix into a collins glass with ice.
2. Stir well or shake.
3. Top the glass off with cola.
4. Garnish with the lemon wedge and/or cherry.


HAVE A GREAT DINNER!!!

The Daily Yumm! *Lunch* 11/30/11

Lunch Time!!! What are we having?!

Tomato and Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Here's what you'll need:

4 slices bacon
butter, softened
2 slices white bread
4 slices tomato
4 slices American cheese
** Bowl of Tomato Soup is optional **

Now, He's how to make it!

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Lay slice of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices tomato, bacon, and another slice of cheese. Cover with a slice of bread, butter side out. Fry sandwiches until golden on both sides.

YUMMY!!!

Now to Drink:

The Real Shirley Temple (Non-Alcoholic)

What you will need:

6 oz Ginger Ale
1.5 Grenadine
Cherries (optional)

How to make it:

In a glass with plenty of ice combine both Grenadine and Ginger Ale, top with a cherry.

Enjoy your lunch!!!

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Whats for dinner tonight?

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CHILI

the best chili recipe ever! here's how it goes:

Ingredients

1 pound ground sirloin beef
3 (8 ounce) cans Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 cup chili without beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's Tomato Paste

Directions

Brown meat in large skillet over medium-high heat; drain.
Add tomato sauce, chili, pinto beans, kidney beans and tomato paste; stir until well blended.
Cook over medium heat 15 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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Now you may be wondering what to drink with chili... I got that too!

THE PRESBYTERIAN *Cocktail*

Here's how you make it:

Pour bourbon (or any type of Whiskey) into tall glass, add ice cubes, fill with equal amounts of ginger ale and soda.

Ingredients:

Ginger Ale
Club Soda
2.5 Oz Whiskey

ENJOY DINNER!!!