J.C. Brazil - A Geeks Guide to Bacon Cookery: A Cookbook for Bacon Lovers

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Introduction: Im not a graduate of the C.I.A [CulinaryInstitute of America].

Im self taught through endless years ofculinary failures. I dont host a show and this is the first bookIve ever wrote. I work with video games for a living. I play videogames in my spare time, I read and I cook. Games, books and cookingare my passions. This book isnt about bragging about travelnonsense, long lists of expensive ingredients and wine pairing,though drinking wine during and after cooking is highlyencouraged.

I love bacon. More so than what I should. Thepig is awesome. This book is for the rest of us, be you geek orgardener, who just want to cook something awesome, not shop all dayand definitely not cook all day. Those of us who want to eatsomething other than pizza, frozen dinners, and Chinese takeoutthat saw better days 20 years ago. To spare you the grief, everything in thisbook is tested, fed to multiple test subjects and received flyingcolors of approval.

They are easy; most can be prepared in under anhourand they have bacon in them. Pull out your aprons, or ratty sweatshirts,and lets cook.

Rules of Bacon Cookery aka: RealTalk 1. Dontfake the funk. Buy real stuff, like real butter, olive oil, nitratefree bacon and fresh produce. 2. 2.

Dont overdo it either. You dont have to drop a whole paycheck fora meal. Be a foodie snob if you can afford it, but if youre likeme and trying to pay bills, drop that white truffle oil and workwith what ya got. 3. Thereare a lot of kitchen gadgets in the world, but everyone who cooksshould, at least, have the following things: 1 sharp knife, 1frying pan, 1 medium pot, 1 large pot and 1 casserole dish. 4. 4.

Have fun and cook often. Not only will you save some major cashfrom ordering nasty, mutant pizza or frou frou snob eateries, butyour stats get a major bump in the dating pool if -you haveculinary credentials. Ive yet to date anyone who hates a homecooked meal; I know they exist, but they dont deserverecognition. 5. Dont burn your current residence down. If you cant boil water,take your time and learn.

Rome wasnt built in a day and neitherwas your house.

Chapter 1: MEALS An Empty Belly is the Best Cook. -Estonian Proverb Pommes des Vendangeurs [Apples of Vendangeurs] If you have a well seasoned cast ironskillet, you wont need the extra butter. If you have corning ware,the butter is a must. 2 1/2 lbs of potatoes scrubbed and sliced 2 tablespoons of butter 1 package of sliced bacon 1 cup extra sharp white cheddar cheese,shredded [or any cheese to your taste.] Toothpicks Optional: A Mandolin. 1.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. 2. Take your pan and butter well. 3. Open bacon and arrange it in clockpattern. Make sure that the ends meet in the pan and the bacondrapes over the sides 4.

Slice your potatoes in rounds, rinse themwell, pat dry [peeling is optional, but, Im lazy] If you want thinner rounds, use a mandolin.The potatoes will cook faster. 5. Layer potatoes on top of bacon at bottomof pan 6. Continue alternating potatoes and cheeseuntil you reach top of the pan, with about inch of space. 7. Sprinkle top of potato cake with rest ofsharp cheddar 8.

Fold bacon over your cake; use toothpickto secure bacon 9. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes; until potatoescan be pierced through, cheese is bubbling and bacon is crisp. 10. Pull out pan, discard toothpick and allowto cool for 30 minutes. 11. Bacon Wrapped Hotdogs Never experienced the Los Angeles nightlife? This recipe will take you to the corners of downtown LA whenthe bars are closed, street vendors are busy grilling onions andyoure not close to a 24 hour diner.
1 package of hot dogs
1 package of hot dog buns [or bread if yer a cheapbastid]
8 strips of bacon
1 onion
1/2 red bell pepper; washed
1/2 green bell pepper; washed
Seasoning salt
Olive oil 1.
1 package of hot dogs
1 package of hot dog buns [or bread if yer a cheapbastid

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