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Welcome to this Week’s Foodie Friends Friday Special 100th Celebration Linky Party! We have an exciting giveaway planned for you!
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Picnic season is in full swing. To celebrate International Picnic Day, I’m joining in a fun Picnic Game with my fellow Sunday Supper Family of Bloggers! Our gracious hostess, Heather from http://www.girlichef.com/ is hosting this picnic! Thanks Heather!
Today we are celebrating International Picnic Day by bringing you a basket packed with goodies from A to Z, in the style of the picnic game! Drop by the Sunday Supper Movement to see the whole picnic spread out on our virtual blanket.
I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing…
Asian Chicken Salad from Try Anything Once Culinary
Beautiful Beet Salad from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Chicken Muffuletta from Marlene Baird
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups from The Dinner-Mom
Elote from Peaceful Cooking
Fennel Slaw from FoodieTots
Greek Farro Salad from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Honey Porter Glazed Chicken and Vegetable Skewers from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Italian Pasta Salad from Casa de Crews
Japanese Plum Sushi from NinjaBaking.com
Kudos Kitchen Kolaches from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake from In The Kitchen With KP
I wanted to make some kind of baked beans to bring to the picnic. Trouble was, what to call them. Best Ever Baked Beans was a no go. Letter “B” was taken. Crockpot Baked Beans is accurate but “C” was left open just in case a certain someone had chorizo in mind. 😉
“H” wouldn’t work, no honey in there this time. Honestly the answer and name was in front of me the whole time.
I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing Molasses Lovers Baked Beans.
Okay, you got me. Technically these are slow-cooker beans but can keep a secret, right? These baked beans are full flavor, smoky, sweet with turkey bacon and onions.
Add the sauce and water and set it and almost forget it!
When I see a picture of a turkey leg, I immediately think of Henry VIII. Talk about Man Food!
Look at these beauties! They even come with “handles”! 😉
I chose to roast these turkey legs but I could have just as easily cooked them on the stovetop. Cooking in liquid reduces some of the saltiness that comes along with the smoking process. Smoked cuts of meat like leg portions from turkey or pig shanks and “hocks” can be covered with water or broth and simmered until done. I cook mine until the meat starts to fall off the bone and the internal temperature is at least 145. This temperature is for roasting too.
You really don’t need to do anything to the meat itself. Serve smoked turkey drumsticks with a dipping sauce like BBQ or a spicy mustard. Yes a cold beer wouldn’t hurt either!
Thank you Susan from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen for hosting this Man Food Event!
Manly Starters:
Manly Mains:
Manly Desserts:
Wine Pairings for Man Food #SundaySupper byENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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This recipe was entered in the Food and Wine Conference Rosen Shingle Creek Recipe Contest.
Italy has always been a dream destination for me. My father’s side of the family was originally from Milan. Part of me feels a connection to the culture of Italy and especially to the food.
I lean more towards the rustic flavors of Tuscan cooking. Full-bodied meals made from local ingredients. Hearty soups and stews chocked full of fresh seafood or meat.
The challenge for this contest was to develop an original recipe inspired by one of the Rosen Shingle Creek dining options A Land Remembered – Steakhouse, Cala Bella – Italian Bistro, Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria – Mexican Restaurant, Banrai Sushi — Sushi, Tobias Flats & Watering Hole – Unique Flatbreads.
I naturally chose Cala Bella. I did get to enjoy a meal there at last year’s Food and Wine Conference. The atmosphere is relaxed yet elegant and so warm and charming!
So when it came down to choosing a dish I had to go with a Seafood Stew.
My version brings together a variety of seafood, fresh plum tomatoes and delicate greens. Served with crusty garlic bread, this stew makes an enjoyable appetizer or main meal.
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