What the Beck?: July 2017

Monday, July 31, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork

Found in: The Pioneer Woman

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/spicy-dr-pepper-shredded-pork/

The calories depend on the size of the roast and how many servings you get out of it.

This is an oldie but a goodie. Since I decided to make it for Sunday dinner, I am writing about it again in this blog. If you like pork with a little kick, then this is recipe for you.

This is one of my favorite things to make for a crowd.

I cut up the onions and placed them in the
bottom of my Dutch Oven.

The pork butt a.k.a. pork shoulder goes on top of the onions.

I poured the Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce over the roast.

On went the Dr. Pepper, hence the name of the recipe.

I added in the brown sugar.

The final product ready to go to the Barnett's
for Sunday dinner.

Saturday, July 29, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Quesadillas de Camarones

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/quesadillas-de-camarones/

I figured out that there are 418 calories, if 6 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

I really loved these quesadillas! I absolutely love shrimp and it was a tasty treat. I invited Abby, Emily, and Denise Barnett over to share them with me.

I did make one mistake. For the first 2/3 of the shrimp, I remembered to remove the tails, but on the last quesadilla I had to remove the tails as I ate it. I hate that kind of mistake because it was ridiculous that I didn’t detail them all at one time.

I began by dicing the onion

and the red bell pepper.

The green bell pepper was the last veggie chopped up.

They looked pretty on the plate.

Here are the shrimp. They didn't have the
super large ones, so I used double what
the recipe called for to make this dish.

I poured the red sauce over the shrimp.

As the shrimp was bonding with the sauce, I cooked the
veggies. Does shrimp bond?? I couldn't think of a word.
I hate it when that happens. Old age???

I placed the shrimp and sauce in the pan and cooked them
until the shrimp was opaque and the sauce was hot.

I put it on the plate so it could be in the assembly line.

I heated up the tortillas

I went down the line and built the quesadilla.

Yum! Yum!

I served them with sour cream.

Gotta love the Barnett girls!!!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Easy 4-Ingredient Egg Bake

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/easy-4-ingredient-egg-bake/

I figured out that there are 327 calories, if 9 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

I LOVE this egg bake. I love eggs in all forms, but the egg mixed with cheese and half-and-half on a pastry crust is fabuloso! This is one I will definitely make again. Really quick and easy to make. Great job, Ree!!!

I began by preheating the oven. I had thawed a piece
of puffed pastry, and then rolled it out into a square to
fit the 8 x 8 inch pan.

I should have used more flour when I rolled out the
dough because it stuck a little to the counter. With patience
it came off the counter, and was transferred to the dish.

Ree said to crimp the edge so it sticks to the side of the pan.
I think it also looks nicer when you serve it.
I set this to the side as I made the egg mixture.

I put the eggs in a bowl...

added in the half and half...

and pepper...

and salt...

and whisked it all together until it was thicker.

The consistency looked great.

I added the cheese into the egg mixture.
I used Monterey Jack cheese.

In the oven it went until it puffed up and had brown edges.

This was a delicious breakfast!!!

Surprise your family with a warm, great hot breakfast.
I also saved a piece for dinner that night.
All I did was put it in the microwave until it was hot.

Monday, July 24, 2017

Monday, July 23, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Blackberry Soda Floats

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/blackberry-soda-floats/

I figured out that there are 490 calories, if 2 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

This was a ridiculous breakfast, but that is when I made it. I loved the flavor, and I don’t think I have ever had an ice cream soda float. Actually, I don’t think I have ever used club soda in my life. This was a special treat that I really enjoyed, because it was really a fun summer drink.

These are the ingredients that I used to create this recipe.

I began by putting the blackberries in the blender.

I added the water to the blender,

and turned it on to make a syrup.

The puree was a beautiful color.

In a small pan I added the granulated sugar.

I used a strainer to separate out the seeds.

Now to melt the sugar and heat up the mixture.

All done and ready to cool.

I put a few scoops of ice cream in a pretty glass.

I spooned on the cooled blackberry mixture. YUM!!

The club soda added so much to the drink.

The final product garnished with a mint leaf.

Friday, July 21, 2017

What the Beck???

I have two enormous picture frames that used to hang in
my hallway. They are definitely from the 90's. I was thinking
of taking photos from my gardens and making them into
posters that I can frame and switch out now and then. I have
so many favorites that I thought I would share them with y'all!

THIS YEAR"S FAVORITES: