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Yummy Links: From Crownheart Cupcakes to Turkey Bacon

YumSugar — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:01:33 -0800

If you're still not over the cupcake trend, then be sure to check out this crown heart cupcake pan. - Baking Bites
Ready or not, 2008 is the year of the cheese cave. - Serious Eats
Be sure to check out this story about Thunder Parley, the famous Google foodie. - Los Angeles Times
Budweiser is offering a new canned version of Chelada, which is Budweiser and Clamato Juice. - Slashfood
Will these Nature Matching System Placemats make you eat more vegetables? - The Kitchn
Looking for a new grocery bag? Why don't you try making your own? - CasaSugar
The Girl Scouts have released Cinna-Spins 100-Calorie Packs. - Yummr
Jamie Oliver is causing controversy and is planning on cutting up a corpse on his UK show. - Chow
Like bacon? Why not try turkey bacon? - FitSugar

Try Turkey Bacon

FitSugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:30:00 -0800

Winter is the time of cooking hearty meals that often contain hidden sources of fat, like bacon. I love the flavor of bacon. It is great to add into many dishes like Eggy Pasta with Spinach and Bacon. There is no reason, though, to use "real" bacon, when you can substitute turkey bacon. I have been doing this for years and must admit that Willie Bird brand turkey bacon is my favorite – it tastes like real bacon and crisps up well (just check that photo). I wanted to know the caloric difference between pork bacon and turkey bacon to see if I really was reaping the health benefits with the substitution.

To see how these two types of bacon compare, just read more.

Bacon Type	serving size	Calories	Calories from fat	Fat (g)	Saturated fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Protein (g)
Willie Bird Turkey Bacon	1 slice (30g)	60	25	3	1	14	200	7
Oscar Mayer Bacon (Low Sodium)	2 slices (14g)	70	50	6	2.5	10	170	4

I will admit I was surprised to see that the turkey bacon contains more cholesterol than regular bacon, although it contains half the fat calories. The portion is seriously bigger too, for turkey bacon! I think I will keep using turkey bacon and might just go make myself a BLT right now.

Today's Special: Turkey Bacon, Spinach & Egg White Frittata

partysugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:51:42 -0800

Eggs are making a serious comeback as more and more chefs are using them in dishes outside of breakfast. I never understood why eggs were considered an ingredient basically for breakfast. They are as versatile as potatoes and can be prepared in many different ways, so why only eat them in the morning? Frittatas make a healthy and delightful egg-based dinner packed with protein and vegetables. Throw in some whole grain wheat toast or a crisp green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette, and a glass of wine and dinner is served! This recipe is super healthy made with egg whites, fat free milk, and turkey bacon. However if you aren't watching your weight by all means use the whole egg (to me the yolks are the best part!), regular milk, and smoky pork bacon. To celebrate eggs in all their delicious glory, read more

Turkey Bacon, Spinach & Egg White Frittata
From The Ultimate New York Diet: The Fastest Way to a Trimmer You! by David Kirsch

Nonfat cooking spray
1 cup fresh spinach, stems removed
11 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/4 cup fat-free milk
4 strips of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
Sauté spinach 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, whole egg and milk. Mix in spinach, bacon and salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler.
Pour egg mixture into skillet, cover and cook 10 minutes, until top is set.
Place skillet under broiler for 3 minutes until frittata is golden brown.

Serves 6.

Per serving: 68 cal.; 9 g pro.; 1 g carb.; 3 g fat (1 sat., 1 monounsat., 1 polyunsat.); 44 mg chol.; 338 mg sod.; 0 fiber; 0 sugar; 37 percent calories from fat.

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Fast and Easy Dinner: Turkey Bacon Salad

partysugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:30:52 -0700

If you love club sandwiches, get excited for this recipe! It takes elements - salty bacon, crisp lettuce, and juicy turkey - from the classic sandwich and reconstructs them as a crunchy, filling salad.

Sugar snap peas are an unconventional yet balanced addition. For a lighter variation, serve the dressing on the side. Kick off your weekend by making this delicious dinner salad; get the recipe and read more.

Turkey Bacon Salad
From Better Homes and Gardens magazine

Ingredients

5 slices low-sodium bacon
2 cups sugar snap peas
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill
1 small head romaine, coarsely chopped or torn
8 oz. smoked turkey breast, cut into bite-size strips

Directions

Line a 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate with paper toweling. Arrange bacon in layer on toweling. Cover with additional toweling. Cook on 100 percent power for 4 minutes or until crisp. Remove plate from microwave. Set bacon aside to cool.
Meanwhile, cook peas, covered, in boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
Crumble one bacon slice; set aside. Break remaining into pieces.
In bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and dill. Stir in crumbled bacon. Arrange romaine on each plate. Add peas, turkey strips, and bacon pieces. Top with dressing.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 392, Total Fat (g) 32, Saturated Fat (g) 9, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 12, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 8, Cholesterol (mg) 68, Sodium (mg) 1363, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Total Sugar (g) 5, Fiber (g) 2, Protein (g) 17, Vitamin C (DV%) 54, Calcium (DV%) 4, Iron (DV%) 11

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey and Black-Bean Soup

partysugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:45:31 -0800

A delicious, filling soup need not simmer on the stove all day, this recipe comes together in less than a half an hour. Smoky bacon, juicy turkey, and fresh spinach combine to make a dish that is balanced and flavorful.

Cocoa and chili powders provide Mexican-style aromas. Leftover chicken is a great substitute for the turkey.

To look at the recipe - this soup would be a great meal the day after Thanksgiving - read more.

Turkey and Black-Bean Soup
From Food and Wine

Ingredients

1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 15-ounce can)
1 quart canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned black beans (one 15-ounce can)
1 1-pound piece cooked deli turkey, cut into 1/2-by-1/2-by-1/4-inch slices
10 ounces spinach, stems removed, leaves washed and cut crosswise into 1-inch strips

Directions

In a large stainless-steel pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot.
Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cocoa, Tabasco sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the black beans and turkey to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and the bacon. Cook until the spinach just wilts, about 1 minute.

Serves 4.

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Yummy Links: From Cake Pillows to Homemade Cheese

YumSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:01:11 -0700

I wonder what kind of dreams you'd have using a sheet cake as a pillow. - CasaSugar
Michael Chiarello shares his crispy twist on Thanksgiving dinner with a recipe for Panko-Crusted Turkey Scaloppine. - Secret Sauce
A new report has sadly linked bacon consumption to cancer. Say it ain't so! - FitSugar
Can you use salted butter for baking? - Baking Bites
Bring fall in to your home with these Fruit-Nut-and-Honey Baked Apples. - Serious Eats
General Mills is recalling 5 million boxes of Tostino's and Jeno's frozen pepperoni pizzas. - Slashfood
Wondering what wine goes well with Thanksgiving? Check out these Thanksgiving wine pairings. - Chow
Want to learn how to make cheese at home? - Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen

Let's Dish: What Kind of Turkey Are You Having This Year?

YumSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:49 -0800

Right now at the office, there are few things that PartySugar and I can talk about besides our Thanksgiving menus. For the first time ever, Party's making a deep-fried turkey, and she can't stop obsessing about it! This year, for some reason, I'm not really feeling Thanksgiving traditions, so I'm mixing it up with a bacon-wrapped, mushroom-filled turkey roulade. And Sugar staffer Alexis is going the classic route, with a buttered, basted, stuffed roast turkey. What kind of bird are you having this year?

Southern Side: Creamed Collard Greens

YumSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:50:11 -0800

I'm a little sick of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. That's why this year I plan on serving slightly different versions of old favorites - like a turkey roulade instead of a whole roasted turkey, for instance.

Rather than the usual green bean casserole, I'm reaching for a neo-Southern riff on the creamed spinach standby, and plan on impressing guests with creamed collard greens. Unlike creamed spinach, this vegetable side isn't swimming in heavy cream; the cream adds subtle body, while smoky bacon rounds out the collards' bitter character.

But the pièce de résistance is really the crispy, cheesy crumb topping. Be sure to make a generous amount, because the more, the better. Add a new tradition to your meal when you keep reading

Taste Test: Quizno's Toasty Bullet Subs

YumSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:30:07 -0700

It's a well documented fact that I'm a fiend for sandwiches; likewise, PartySugar loves them, especially warm, toasty paninis. Naturally, when Quizno's launched its new Toasty Bullets, it wasn't long before we went to our neighborhood outpost to check them out.

Customers can get a Toasty Bullet in five different flavors: Italian, Big Kahuna Tuna, Pesto Turkey, Turkey Club, and Beef, Bacon & Cheddar. The snack-sized sandwiches are about eight inches long and two inches wide, cost a dollar or two less than the average Quizno's sandwich, and come in a nifty paper pocket to assist with easy, on-the-go eating. Did any of these stun us with their bold flavors - or should you be dodging these bullets? Find out after the jump

Michael Symon's Pointers For Preparing Meat

YumSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:54 -0700

At his seminar in Aspen, Iron Chef Michael Symon had a lot to share beyond flavor and spice. The pork-loving chef demonstrated how to make a double-bacon "BBLT" sandwich, with bacon, pork belly, lettuce, and pickled tomato, and kept the crowd entertained with his wisecracking (in addition to wanting to kill the inventor of the garlic press, Michael also wants to go after the guy who invented turkey bacon). As he paid homage to the pig with his 'wich, he also had plenty of pointers to offer when it comes to preparing meat. See them after the jump.