Nick's Picks: Bacon Pancakes

Nick’s Picks: Bacon Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 Pound of Bacon 2 1/2 Cups Buttermilk 4 Large Eggs 4 Tsp Granulated Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tsp Baking Soda 1 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract 2 1/2 Cups Flour 1 Stick of Butter Melted   Method: Crisp and drain the bacon. Reserve In a large bowl, whisk together the

Nick's Picks: Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

Nick’s Picks: Spinach Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing

Ingredients: Hot Bacon Dressing 1 Pound of Bacon, Chopped 1 Cup Cider Vinegar 1 Cup Sugar 2 Cups Water 2 Tbsp Cornstarch, diluted in cold water Method: Crisp the bacon in a large frying pan. Drain and reserve. In a medium sauce pot, combine the water, vinegar and sugar. Boil for about 15 minutes or

Nick's Picks: Chocolate Fudge Flourless Torte

Nick’s Picks: Chocolate Fudge Flourless Torte

Ingredients: 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips, about 2 cups 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus 1/2 tablespoon 1/4 cup double strength coffee 8 large eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt Method: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using about half a tablespoon of butter to coat a

Nick's Picks: Bacon Cheddar Soup

Nick’s Picks: Bacon Cheddar Soup

Ingredients: 1 pound of bacon cut into small pieces 1/2 cup of flour 1 quart of heavy cream 3 cups of water 1/4 cup sliced leeks Salt, pepper and powedered garlic 2 cups shredded cheddar Method: In a large pot, crisp up the bacon, do not drain. Add flour and mix well. Add heavy cream

Nick's Picks: A Healthy Take On Lasagna

Nick’s Picks: A Healthy Take On Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 Pound Dry Lasagna Noodles 24 Oz Low fat Cottage Cheese 3 Eggs 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Basil 4 Cups Fat Free Shredded Mozzarella 4-5 Roma Tomatoes Sliced 2 Carrots Grated 2 Zucchini Grated (skins only) 6 oz Baby Spinach 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Olive Oil Salt, Pepper, Granulated Garlic Method: Heat olive oil

Nick's Picks: Healthy Mac N Cheese

Nick’s Picks: Healthy Mac N Cheese

Half the carbs and fat of a restaurant style macaroni and cheese! Ingredients: 1 Pound Elbow Macaroni 1/2 Head Cauliflower, Trimmed into Florette 2 Cups Shredded Swiss Cheese 2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar About 1/4 Cup Grated Dry Parmesan 1 12 oz Can Evaporated Fat Free Milk Salt and Pepper to taste Method: Bring a