Frog Tales

This post is long overdue - we did a Porktastic Feast on Father's Day for Steve. I don't think I modified the recipes much, so here are the links along with some pics from the day. Champagne with Mango Passionfruit Sorbet, topped with Beer Candied Bacon - http://tideandthyme.com/beer-candied-bacon/ Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread http://www.lemonsforlulu.com/2012/09/26/bacon-cheddar-beer-bread/ A super hero care package http://www.tipjunkie.com/holiday-crafts/fathers-day/fathers-day-craft/diy-fathers-day-gift-for-your-superhero/ Filled with all sorts of fun things Bacon Bowls filled with Bacon & Gouda Mashed Potatoes  http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2008/02/27/bacon-cups/ http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cheesy-mashed-potatoes-with-gouda-and-crispy-pancetta/?socsrc=bhgpin101812goudemashedpotatoes The plating - Smoked Spare Ribs with Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread, Bacon Cups filled with Bacon Gouda Mashed Potatoes ...

These are soooo yummy and they have BACON!!  Are ya aching', yup, yup, for some bacon, yup, yup. Quick Cheddar Bacon Biscuits Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Kosher salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 egg Directions Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, and onion powder. Mix to blend then make a well in the center of the bowl and add the milk, butter, bacon and cheese. Mix gently with a wooden spoon. The dough will be wet and sticky. Using a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop, portion the batter onto a baking sheet, leaving an inch or so around each biscuit. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a splash of water and then brush this mixture on the top of each biscuit. Bake in the oven until the biscuits are golden brown and a toothpick inserted ...