MAN FOOD! Pulled Pork

     Leap day. Every four years we get an extra day to... well not 'do anything' because its not a holiday, and there's no tradition behind it. So fuck it. I'm claiming February 29th, it's MAN FOOD day. It is the day where we celebrate that one year isn't actually one year long, it is 365 AND ¼ days long. Meaning a day isn't one day long its 1 day + ¹⁄₁₄₆₀. Meaning this extra day is just a remainder of time, we already lived through today. Enough science, let's do long term damage to our bodies with meat.
     I don't want to waste your time on a day that we have spend the last four years living, So this MAN FOOD will be short and only have 1 picture, because I don't want to waste our time, nothing to do with a memory card issue.

PULLED PORK:

                                                       Pork Shoulder----------- 2 lbs.

                                                       Root Beer -------------- 1 Bottle (maybe)

                                                       Barbeque sauce --------  Enough

      Into a crock pot dump your pork and root beer. Given the size of your crock pot you may need to add a bit more. The level should cover ³⁄₄ of the meat. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 hours. Drain all the pork nectar and mix in as much barbeque sauce as you like.
   Enjoy your rerun day.

Apple Pie Oatmeal!

I have returned with another culinary experience that is sure to please! I also apologize for the length from my last post, being a busy college student makes cooking different things a little difficult. But never fear, for I am here!

Here's what you'll need:

• Oatmeal
• An Apple
• 1 Tbls Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• A dash of salt
• 1 Tsp oil.

First; boil water for the oatmeal. Next peel the entire apple and cut into small, bite pieces. Once you have finished cutting the apple; put the oil, sugars, salt, apple pieces, and cinnamon into a small pan over a medium heat. Coat apple pieces with the sugar concoction. Cover the pan and stir occasionally - until the apples are tender. Once tender serve over the oatmeal and enjoy!

MAN FOOD! C is for Cookie and Cookie is for MAN!

Well hello there manly men of the internets. I've been gone for a while and for that I am sorry. I've been busy. But now I have returned so lets move on from this awkward greeting and go forth with our culinary conquering.

    Baking cookies is for girls, I know. That's why these cookies have bacon in them, and that's why these cookies are MAN FOOD.

INGREDIENTS ASSEMBLE!!!

Squiggle brands are the best brands

• FLOUR----------------2 1/3 Cups
• SALT ------------------ 1/2 Tspn.
• SUGAR ----------------3/4 Cup
• BROWN SUGAR -- 3/4 Cup (packed)
• BAKING SODA ------1 Tspn.
• VANILLA ---------------1 Tspn.
• BUTTER---------------1 Cup
• CHOCOLATE CHIPS -2 CUPS
• BACON ---------------1 Lb.
• THROWING KNIVES-3

    Make your bacon oven style. 450° about ten minutes each side
    While your bacon is a simmering start by combining your dry ingredients (Flour, salt, baking soda). In a separate bowl goes your butter and both sugars and vanilla. Mix that mother up all nice like. When your wet bowl is of an even consistency combine it with the dry bowl.

Throwing knives for protection. Bacon makes a man do crazy things.

With your cooked bacon diced and crumbled nicely combine the last of the remaining ingredients. Set your oven to 375° and place cookies like thus:

Bake these tasty treats for about 10-15 minutes. Then lay them out to cool using your throwing knives to fend off monstrous waves of maddened men driven crazy by the baconed salty sweetness of your creation.

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Not so healthy, I'll admit, but tasty indeed! Thanks AllRecipes although i did make some edits to the original recipe! So quick and delish!

What you'll need:

• 1/4 cup fat free milk milk
• 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded low fat swiss cheese
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup light chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Make It:

Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm

Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat

Add swiss cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!

Lobster Galore!!

Here's what you need:

2lbs Lobster meat
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 lbs. Butter
2 medium slices onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

Directions:
First, lets cook the lobster. To do this boil the lobsters for just under 10 minutes. The chitin in the lobster shells will cause them to turn a nice bright red.
Next: In a medium pot simmer cream, chicken broth, bouillon cubes, onions, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce for roughly 10 minutes. Once the ingredients in the mixture get to know each other, it's time to start the rue. In small pan add butter and flour mix with a whisk vigorously! Then slowly add the liquid to the rue in small ladles all the while whisking. Don't let this mixture boil. keep the HEAT ON LOW. Boiling can cause the milk to curdle..

(WARNING! EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BUTTER MAY CAUSE A WILD PAULA DEEN TO APPEAR!)

Next break into that crustaceansional goodness (yes, I just made that word up. Deal with it!) also know as a lobster and begin to pick the meat from the shell. Once you have picked every once of the meat from the lobster break the pieces down into just under bite size chunks. Then add this to the mixture and bring back up to just under a boil. Serve with a chunk of bread and dig in!

Homemade Turkey Chili

I made turkey chili for the first time and it came out great! The best thing about making chili is that you can adjust it to make it to your liking! Prep time is about 10 minutes and cooking time is about 45 minutes so enjoy!

What you'll need:

• 1 1/2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 Serrano Chili
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce (without spices)
• 1 15oz can Kidney Beans (undrained)
• 1/4c Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Stalks Celery
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/4tsp Oregano
• 1/4tsp Cayenne Pepper
• French Bread
• 1lb Ground Turkey
• Cream Cheese

All fresh veggies are minced.

Make It:

Start by cooking the turkey in a frying pan until about 90% fully cooked. While the turkey is cooking, in a medium sized pot, add all of the veggies in the pot on low with some olive oil (1tsp) and sauté until translucent. Add some salt and pepper while sautéing. Once veggies are aromatic and translucent, add the kidney beans and tomato sauce. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes then add all of the spices.

Add the turkey to the pot and let simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking on low for 20 minutes and add additional spices to taste for your liking and then add the Cheddar Cheese, cubed . If you like it spicier add some hot sauce, or jalepenos (I like Mt. Olive Jalepeno slices from the jar). Continue to stir and let simmer for another couple of minutes until the cheese is melted in.

Serve your Turkey Chili in a bowl, add a dollop or two of the cream cheese on top and mix in, with a side of sliced French Bread. Scoop your chili out of the bowl with your bread or spoon it on top and enjoy.

Wild Mushroom and Sweet Potato Gratin

What a GREAT side dish! This is also my introduction to Fontina cheese. Edited from yet another Cooking Light recipe!

What you'll need:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced cremini mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
• 3 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced chanterelle mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
• 4 cups peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth