Elizabeth Falkner

Okay, I am a huge fan of Iron Chef America, so of course I am addicted to The Next Iron Chef.  Now we are down to the last two and I am definitely team Falkner!

Yeah, they all thought just because she is a well known pastry chef that she would be a push over.  Especially that Jeffery Zakarian, who was still talking smack and being belittling after she whipped everybody else’s booties.

Good luck Chef Falkner!  I sure am looking forward to you being The Next Iron Chef!

Photos courtesy of:

poptower.com

gourmetfood.about.com

pastryscoop.com

The 4th of July

The 4th of July is always about friends, family, and food for me.  So I am wishing all of my PreppyBaba readers a happy and safe 4th of July.  Good eats!

BBQ STYLE PORK RIBS RECIPE

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds country style pork ribs
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 cup barbeque sauce

Directions

1. Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Bring water to a boil, and cook ribs until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3. Remove ribs from pot, and place them in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour barbeque sauce over ribs. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 441 | Total Fat: 22.2g | Cholesterol: 128mg

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com

The Kitchen

Putting  together your perfect wardrobe and being meticulous about how you present to the world is not the only requisite of being a successful Dandi.  Your home is also an extension of who you are and it is a way for you to give beauty and warmth to your guests as well as have a wonderful place to unwind and recharge.

The kitchen is the heart of any home and the place where great memories are made and last for a lifetime.  The perfect Dandi kitchen expresses its taste in the decor as well as in the food.  Dare to be bold with materials and colors and even in the furnishings that you choose.

Bold color use, like on the black floor and cabinets shown here, make an incredibly exciting statement.  It projects a masculine feel yet is still inviting and warm.  Kitchens are a place of pure creative expression so don’t settle for what was there when you moved in, make every room in your home your own.

 

Photo courtesy of Details

Grill Time

May we remember all our loved ones we have lost in many battles, not just those of war.  Have a great  Memorial Day!

This bacon cheeseburger has the bacon and cheese stuffed inside the patty. A little surprise for a great tasting burger.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Makes 3 big burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 large onion diced
• 1/4 pound chopped, crisp cooked bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon Spike (or seasoned salt)
• 2 tablespoon beer

Preparation:

Combine bacon, onion, cheddar cheese and set aside. Combine beef, spike and beer, mix thoroughly, the shape into 6 thin patties. Put bacon/onion/cheese mixture on 3 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges to seal. Grill, broil or pan fry until well done, about 4 minutes per side.

This recipe comes from Janis Novak.

Photo courtesy of Austin Monthly