Bacon Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll

The aroma. The sizzle. The crackle. The taste. Bacon is a staple of so many menus, from diners to fine dining. Commonly featured in breakfast dishes and sandwiches, bacon has expanded its reach into our main course, desserts, cocktails and hors de oeuvres as well.

Bacon has a unique ability to evoke strong sensory memories. The aroma of sizzling bacon sizzling in the pan triggers a sense of comfort and anticipation, reminiscent of weekend breakfasts or family gatherings. The sound of bacon crackling in the pan and the sight of its golden-brown color further enhance the sensory experience. These sensory cues, combined with the indulgent taste, create a nostalgic connection for many people, reinforcing their love for bacon.

Bacon’s distinctive flavor is one of the primary reasons why people love it so much. The combination of smokiness, saltiness, and overall essence creates a taste sensation that is hard to replicate. The crispy texture adds a great crunch, while the fat contributes to its mouthwatering juiciness. Its ability to enhance both sweet and savory dishes makes it a go-to ingredient for cooks of all experience levels. 

This bacon chicken Alfredo lasagna roll is a unique and indulgent twist on the classic pasta dish. This recipe features layers of lasagna noodles, shredded chicken, chard, alfredo sauce, and cheese, all wrapped in crispy bacon. The bacon adds a smoky and savory flavor to the lasagna, while keeping it moist and tender. This decadent dish is perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving something extra delicious.

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  1. Over a long sheet of saran wrap, lay 8 of the bacon strips down back to back. Lifting up every other strip, fold about 1-inch (2 cm) the bacon back on itself. Lay another slice of bacon perpendicular to the strips & fold the flaps back over the horizontal strip of bacon. Repeat with the rest of the bacon until a tight weave has formed. Set aside in the fridge.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add the butter & garlic over medium heat, cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the cream, and bring to a boil. Add in the Parmesan, parsley, salt, & pepper, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted & there are no lumps remaining.
  4. Pour half of the mixture over the shredded chicken, reserving the other half to use a sauce in the end. Mix the chicken with the sauce until thoroughly combined.
  5. On a separate sheet of saran wrap, lay down the lasagna noodles, overlapping them slightly. Spread the chicken mixture over the noodles, making sure that you leave about a 1-cm (½ inch) gap at the bottom so the noodles have room to roll on themselves.
  6. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  7. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly across the chicken, then spread the broccoli over the grated cheese.
  8. Lift the saran wrap up and over, causing the noodles to roll on themselves. Make sure to roll tightly until the entire thing has come together into a neat rolled bundle.
  9. Transfer the lasagna roll to the bottom of the bacon weave, & repeat the saran wrap rolling process until the bacon has tightly & completely wrapped the lasagna roll. Unwrap & transfer to a baking tray.
  10. Bake for about 25 minutes until the bacon is starting to get crispy but not too dark.
  11. Cool for about 15 minutes, then transfer the roll to a cutting board. Slice generous 1-inch (2 cm) thick portions, then serve with the remaining alfredo sauce.

Pastry Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025. The beginning of the year is all about renewal. Come January 1, you might consider redecorating your entire home, getting more organized, or even preparing a list of resolutions. You may even be planning a bit of needed vacation time but to celebrate the arrival of 2025 there’s one element you should never overlook: appetizers.

Shrimp are one of my favorite seafood ingredients to cook with, they’re quick to cook, absorbent to any kind of spices and flavoring you use and they are super delicious! 

Contrary to what you might think, you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to get appetizers that are tasty and impressive. Using just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these puff pastry wrapped shrimp stuffed with a mix of cheese, bacon and parsley that are sure to please any palate on New Year’s Eve. 

WISHING EVERYONE THE BEST IN THE COMING YEAR & THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FOLLOWING OUR BLOG!

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Stir the cheese, parsley & bacon in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture down the center of each shrimp. Fold the sides of the shrimp over the filling.
  3. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet crosswise into 18 (1/2-inch wide) strips. Starting at the top, wind 1 pastry strip around 1 shrimp, slightly overlapping the pastry & ending just before the tail. Repeat with the remaining pastry strips & shrimp. Place the pastries onto a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

Creamy Roasted Red Onions

All onions are not created equal so using the best onion for the job can really add a depth of flavor to your meals.

Onions are the workhorses of the kitchen and the foundation of so many billions of dishes across the globe that we forget how lovely and delicious they are all by themselves.

For most of the year, you’ll find red storage onions at the supermarket, which are pungent and spicy. In the summer months, you’ll often find fresh red onions, which are much milder, and lack a bit of the ‘onion-y’ flavor you’ll find in their yellow and white cousins.

The main difference between red onion and white onion is that red onions are a little spicy in taste while the white are comparatively sweeter and less mild.

It is a well-known fact that almost all dishes feel and taste incomplete without the presence of onion in them. Stuffed onions are an impressive side dish and a perfect complement to any main dish. 

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Onions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Peel onions, trim the root ends so they will sit upright & cut about 1/2-inch from tops. Rub onions with olive oil & season with salt. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from oven & allow to cool slightly.
  3. Gently remove the centers leaving a shell of about 2-3 layers. Return a slice of the center to form a bottom. Coarsely chop onion centers.
Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, salt, herbs de Provence, garlic powder, minced garlic & chopped onions. Spoon filling into onion shells.
Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine Panko, butter, cooked bacon & parsley. Spoon carefully over onions.
  2. Bake for 30 minutes or until filling is heated through & bread crumbs start to brown. Serve immediately.

‘Leftover’ Turkey & Rice Enchiladas

Most families have a roundup of classic holiday dishes that they make every year. Those dishes provide plenty of leftovers for days (maybe even weeks) after the holiday has passed. It follows that during the holiday season, the meals start to look the same. We love leftovers, we really do, but every meal enjoyed after Christmas Day starts to seem identical. That is, until you plan a boxing day feast with a spicy twist? These tasty enchiladas are a saucy, cheesy way to use up any leftover turkey from your Christmas dinner.

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook rice. Allow to cool slightly. Stir together rice, half the cheese, stuffing, turkey, green onions, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread 1/2 cup of gravy on the bottom of prepared pan.
  3. Divide filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla up tightly and place seam-side down in baking dish. Top with the remaining gravy and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tortillas are lightly browned and the filling is heated through.
  5. Top with cranberry sauce and sprinkle with parsley.