How to Make
Bacon Twists

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Twist individual bacon strips as tight as possible without breaking them and place as close together as possible. This will help them to stay twisted.
4. Place tray in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and place bacon twists on wire rack to cool.
6. Serve to your happy guests!

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Note

It is best to use regular bacon twists and not thick cut.

How to Make
Beef Or Venison Sliders

1. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 or 3 Tbsps bacon fat. Cook onion in bacon fat until translucent or caramelized, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. Remove mixture from pan and let cool. Crumble bacon, if you didn’t cut it before cooking, when cool enough to handle. 
   
2. In a large bowl combine ingredients and mix well. Form into approximately 12 to 16 small patties. Use an ice cream scoop to get equal size patties. Refrigerate for 20 minutes if cooking them. If freezing put patties between parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap or put in a freezer bag to store in freezer. 
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Cook burgers for about 6-8 minutes for medium rare to well, turning once halfway through. Serve sliders on brioche dinner rolls with all the fixings. 
   

Note

For venison sliders be sure to retain all the excess grease from the bacon to add to the venison meat when cooled. Venison is extremely lean and needs all that extra fat so it doesn’t come out dry.

How to Make
Banana Muffins

1. In a medium size mixing bowl mash bananas.
2. Add sugar, egg and melted butter. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients. 
4. Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl and stir but do not over mix.
5. Fill muffin liners 2/3 full.
6. Top with topping. (Optional see ingredients)
7. Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

Note

The topping makes more than you'll need but save it for next time or use it on top of hot cereal.

How to Make
All-In-One Burrito Filling

1.  In an extra large stock pot, over medium heat, cook the chopped onion and peppers for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2.  Add garlic and cook for about a minute. Stir frequently to prevent garlic from burning.
3. Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked. Drain off grease if necessary.
4. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir.
5. Add corn, black beans, salsa, tomato paste and green chilies. Stir well.
6. Add uncooked rice and beef broth.
7. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
8. Sprinkle cheese over top and cover for about 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
9. Stir and you are ready to serve in a soft tortilla.
10. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, sour cream, olives and maybe even a little Cowboy Candy.

How to Make
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

1. Prep: Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing.
   
2. Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
   
3. Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 4 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.
   
4. Increase heat to high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Add onion and sauté a few minutes then add beef and sauté about 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.
   
5. Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice (basmati is my favourite).
   

Note

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry freezes well and makes great leftovers. This is a large batch so you will have leftovers.