Are you a bacon lover looking for the easiest and neatest way to prepare this crispy delight? Look no further! In this article, we’ll guide you through a simple yet delicious bacon-making process that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Preparing Your Bacon

To begin, follow these steps:

Cut the Bacon in Half: Start by taking a package of bacon (you can even do four packages from Costco at once) and cut it in half. This step will make it easier to handle and cook evenly.

Separate the Slices: Once you’ve halved the bacon, gently pull the slices apart. This will prevent them from sticking together during cooking and ensure that each piece gets crispy.

Cooking to Perfection

Now, let’s move on to the cooking process:

Place in a Pot: Take a suitable pot and place the separated bacon slices into it. Make sure the pot is large enough to accommodate all the bacon comfortably.

Heat on High: Turn up the heat to high and start cooking the bacon. Be prepared to give it some attention, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

The Magic of Bacon Fat

Here’s where the magic happens:

As the bacon cooks, the fat within it begins to melt and collect in the pot. This is what sets this method apart – the bacon essentially deep-fries in its own delicious fat.

Enjoy the Results

The final result is a batch of bacon that’s not only perfectly crispy but also incredibly flavorful. What’s more, this method eliminates those annoying spatters you often get when frying bacon in a pan.

Just like Granny made it, you’ll love this classic Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce recipe! This warm and comforting recipe is best served any time of the year with your favorite brand of vanilla ice cream. Filled with the sweet flavors of vanilla, freshly ground nutmeg, plump raisins, and sugar, this recipe is the perfect way to end any meal.

We found my mom’s best bread pudding recipe tucked inside her Bible when going through her things. It has become a family tradition on the first snow day of the year, and if that doesn’t happen, which can be the case here in central Virginia, we know it’ll be the featured dessert at Easter and anytime a comfort food is in order.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Additional Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

INGREDIENTS:

Bread Pudding:

3 cups whole milk

1 ½ cups white sugar

¼ cup butter, melted

3 eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes

1 cup raisins

Vanilla Sauce:

1 ¼ cups whole milk

½ cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 egg

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 pinch ground cinnamon

1 pinch salt

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

For bread pudding, whisk together milk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Gently stir in bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.

For vanilla sauce, whisk together milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until sauce is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.

Pour sauce over warm bread pudding or serve on the side in a bowl.

Recipe Tip

For extra richness, substitute heavy cream for milk; for a lighter dessert, substitute 2% milk for whole milk.

 

Nutritional Info:

calories546total fat 17g saturated fat 9g cholesterol 129mg sodium 387mg total carbohydrate 92g dietary fiber 2g total sugars 72g protein 11g vitamin c 0mg calcium 236mg iron 2mg potassium 417mg

Witness a unique, almost magical, gardening trick that involves just a banana and some lemon seeds! This incredible method, celebrated by many enthusiasts across Italy and beyond, enables you to grow a thriving lemon tree in an unexpectedly simple and enjoyable way.

Why Embed Lemon Seeds into a Banana?

Navigating through daily DIY adventures, we often stumble upon innovative techniques that not only solve everyday challenges but also serve as eco-friendly, time-efficient, and pocket-friendly alternatives. Moreover, these ingenious methods pave the way for family bonding, spurring creativity, and indulging in relaxing hobbies.

Unveiling a Secret: The Banana-Lemon Seed Method

Presenting an awe-inspiring, expert-approved technique that promises to yield a bountiful lemon tree, this method is more than just a gardening activity. It’s an engaging and educational family activity, particularly enjoyable for inquisitive little minds. Here, we unravel the secret to growing your own lemon tree using just a banana and lemon seeds.

Sprouting a Lemon Tree: A Simple Guide

If the concept of cultivating a lemon tree in the comfort of your home piques your interest, this straightforward method is tailored just for you!

Harvesting Lemon Seeds: Begin by extracting seeds from a lemon. Place them in a glass of water and give them a gentle stir with a teaspoon.

Preparing the Seeds: After thoroughly cleaning them, pat the seeds dry with a piece of paper. Next, grab a banana and without peeling it, divide it into chunks. Create small incisions in each piece and insert the lemon seeds.

Planting the Banana Chunks: Secure a pot and some soil. Bury the banana pieces in a small pit and water generously. After patiently waiting for 5 days, you’ll witness tiny plants emerging from the soil.

Nurturing the Seedlings: Upon carefully lifting the banana chunks after those 5 days, you’ll observe how the seeds have naturally emerged from the fruit. As time progresses, your tiny plant will demand more room to flourish.

Transplanting Your Tree: Once your plant shows signs of growth, gently transplant it into a larger pot. Though your lemon tree won’t require special care, it does need consistent attention to stay vibrant.

With diligent care, your tree will soon bless you with fragrant blossoms, eventually bearing its first fruits. Now, you can bask in the joy of harvesting them and admire your flourishing plant.

Remember, you can repeat this process as often as you like, each time witnessing the wonder of nature unfold through your very own home-grown lemon trees. So, gather your family, dive into this botanical adventure, and let the lemon trees blossom!

Toothpaste, never throw it away once used: it is worth gold reused like this

Hello girls, you know those times when you squeeze that tube of toothpaste endlessly to get the last drop? Well, I had this face-to-face with my tube the other day. And I said to myself, there must be a better way!
“A tube of toothpaste is a bit like a handbag: you always find surprises in it until the end.”
Why not waste toothpaste?

Toothpaste, beyond its primary function, has many other uses. You would be surprised at the potential it can have in the house.

 

Any time I go out to Thai food, I’m getting Drunken Noodles, no question. There’s just something about that slippery, slurpable dish that’s positively irresistible, so when you find another opportunity to work it into your life, of course you have to do it. That opportunity is Italian Drunken Noodles. They’re just as slippery, just as slurpable, but are instead flavored with Italian flair such as spicy sausage, a red wine-kissed tomato sauce, onions, peppers, and fresh herbs. They’re absolutely delicious and they’re quick too!

The sauce here takes just about as long as it does to boil the pasta, so don’t think for a second that you’ll have to stand at the stove all day to get this kind of deliciousness. Nope, you’re looking at more of a thirty-minute meal. And it’s sure an easy one!

While your pappardelle boils, you just brown some sausage and then soften some onion and bell peppers in the drippings. (There’s garlic too, don’t worry.) From there, reduce some red wine and scrape up all the browned bits from the sausage and then stir in some crushed tomatoes which only need to simmer for a few minutes before fresh basil and parsley are stirred in

It’s fast, but it tastes fresh and herby and a nice drizzle of olive oil gives it that same satisfying slippery quality you know and love. So tasty! That’s my kind of fusion.

Serves 4

5m prep time

20m cook time

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz pappardelle noodles

1 lb bulk spicy Italian sausage

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup white wine

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon red chili flake

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned

Olive oil, as needed

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

PREPARATION:

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pappardelle according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large heavy bottomed skillet or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Once hot, add sausage to pan, breaking up into small chunks with a spatula. Let brown, then remove to a plate and set aside.

Add onion to pan, and let cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add more oil to the sausage drippings if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings and stir to combine.

Add in bell peppers, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Then stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Add wine and let reduce for a couple of minutes. Stir in tomatoes, then return sausage back to pan. Let simmer about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Drizzle in a couple tablespoons of olive oil, adjust seasoning as needed, then stir in basil and parsley.

Add pappardelle to sauce and toss with tongs. Serve and enjoy!

Great for a Church pot luck or a family get-together.Dig into these delectable cherry desserts at your next patriotic picnic! A perfect combination of cherry, almond and cookie flavors.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ cups butter, softened

3 cups granulated sugar

1 ½ tsps salt

5 large eggs

1 ½ tsps vanilla extract

1 ½ tsps almond extract

5 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsps baking powder

21 ozs cherry pie filling

For The Glaze

1 cup confectioner’s sugar

3 tbsps milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a jelly roll pan (12×17) with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.

In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar, about 1-2 minutes. Add salt, eggs, and vanilla and almond flavorings and continue stirring until fully incorporated. Add flour and baking powder and mix until just combined. Reserve 1 3/4 cup of dough. Spread/Press remaining dough into the prepared baking pan. Top with cherry pie filling. Drop remaining batter in small pieces over the cherry filling.

Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled prepare the glaze. Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the bars.

Cut into 35 squares and serve.

Nutritional Info:

Servings: 370 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

Total Fat: 17g/Saturated Fat: 11g/TransFat: .5g/Cholesterol: 70mg/Sodium: 290mg/Total Carbohydrates: 48g/Dietary Fiber: 1g/Total Sugars: 27g/Added Sugars: 26g/Protein: 4g