Big Bowl of Love fills the kitchen with a lot more HIT than MISS this episode! Former NFL baller, Devan Long, showed off his skills as a team player with this game inspired menu…..just in time for the Superbowl!
What’s on today’s menu?
- Beer Scalloped Potatoes
- Pork Chops with Brandy and Prunes
- Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Talk about fun…this was a blast! Devan Long shined on this show. A real hands-on guest who brought a load of fun to the kitchen. I could see him with his own cooking show… although he admits he isn’t the greatest in the kitchen. The scalloped potatoes seemed so easy to make. I think I will try this one without the beer though. I’m not a huge beer fan. AND it was so refreshing…I have always been the kinda gal to buy boxed brownies because I figured making them from scratch was SO complex. I was wrong. I can’t wait to pop out a batch of my OWN and show off a bit. Thanks CF!
Now for a few BBOL tips:
- Mix your cornstarch into a tablespoon of milk before adding it to the mixture. This allows it to dissolve easily and not be lumpy.
- Add some Gruyere and Swiss cheese for a little extra flavor…or if you are looking for something a little milder, head for some Monterey Jack.
- When you have a lean meat, brush a little olive oil on it since it doesn’t have a lot of fat. This helps to coat it when it is cooking.
- Add a little white sugar to outside of pork chops! It will caramelizes the pork since there isn’t enough fat on the pork chops to do so.
- Place the meat into a cold pan…this keeps the juices inside when browning it!
- Pork chops cook about 4.5 minutes on each side.
- Be careful and stand back when pouring the brandy and prunes into pan…it will most likely flame up!
- Butter your brownie pan so they lift right out!
- Cut your chocolate into tiny pieces so that it melts quickly.
- Cool your mixture to room temperature…adding the eggs to a warm batter may cook them!
- Don’t over mix your batter! If you over mix it, it may become too cake-like and flat.
Now for a few of my OWN suggestions:
- Experiment with your brownies and throw in a little extra touch….tiny bits of peppermint are perfect for the holiday season!
- When baking your brownies, try a small muffin tin. The portion size is perfect and no one fights over the edges.
- Invest in a meat thermometer…so many of us overcook our meat because we are so worried about under-cooking it.
Score big with these great recipes and be sure to have fun!
Links to recipes:
http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Beer-Scalloped-Potatoes-Recipe
http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Pork-Chops-with-Brandy-and-Prunes-Recipe
http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Chocolate-Fudge-Brownies-Recipe
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