Sleeping Dog On A Bed of Fries

Why always use a bun for hotdogs?
This time we use french fries as an alternative.

Place fries on a plate. Put hot dog on top and add your favorite toppings.

Why does this work? Fresh french fries are a lot more flavorful than a store bought package of mass produced hotdog buns.

Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Pudding Pie

This is an easy recipe that makes for a quick weeknight dessert or a potluck item that will impress with ease.

Take a package of instant vanilla pudding and a package of instant chocolate pudding. Make them seperately and then pour into a chocolate crust.

Chill, slice and serve.

Can’t Beat BBQ Beets

 

I grew up not hating many foods but beets was one I never liked. As the years passed, I used to test myself at buffets to see if I still disliked them. Sure enough, every time it was confirmed.

Then I realized

By the way, these can also be done in foil. If you do them wrapped in foil like a potato, then butter is a great addition.

Ingredients

4 medium sized beets, peeled and quartered

Salt

Pepper

Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat outdoor grill to high.

Don’t forget to strip the greens. They make a great salad addition

Chili powder or brush with hot sauce for a little spice. Beets take spice well.

The beets I got were on sale by the bunch and so I got the bigger ones because they weigh more.

Save the leaves, they go great in salads.

Baby Dutch Baby Recipe

 

Single servings make this a fun morning treat. Use 4.5 inch spring-form pans to make them pop out. If springform pans aren’t available, pie plates or small cake pans work well, too. The springform pans just make it easy to remove in one piece but if you butter the bottoms and sides of the pans, it shouldn’t be a problem.

Ingredients

2 eggs (room temperature works best)

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash of salt

4 tablespoons powdered sugar (divided)

2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees with 2 small pans inside the oven. If using springform pans, place on a baking sheet in case there are any leaks.

Beat eggs and add in vanilla, milk, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, salt and flour. Mix until well combined.

Remove pans from oven and place 1 tablespoon butter in each pan. Swirl around until pan is well coated (be sure to use an oven mitt or towel because the pans will be screaming hot).

Pour half of the batter into each pan.

Place pans back into the oven and turn oven temperature to 400 degrees. Bake until the Dutch babies puff up and lightly browned. It takes from 10 to 12 minutes. When done, remove from oven and serve immediately. Dust with remaining powdered sugar.

Options

Try some cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice in the batter. Substitute half the milk with half-and-half for a creamier taste. You can also top this with whipped cream, nuts and fruit for a fun dessert.

Why I Like This Recipe

This is a fast and easy pancake. It has a lighter and different texture than regular pancakes because of the batter and how they are prepared. No baking powder or soda are needed – the eggs do all the leavening work.