Beef, Main Dish, Pork, Savory, Bacon Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen Beef, Main Dish, Pork, Savory, Bacon Brenda Drake + Chelsea Kasen

Bacon Wrapped Hotdog

Bacon + Hotdog. Say no more.

If you want to eat the most delicious hot dog anywhere, take a trip to NYC’s East Village and visit Crif Dogs. Try one of their signature dogs - the Chihuahua. Each hot dog is wrapped in bacon. Bacon! And deep fry it to exceptional crispness. Placed on a soft bun with slices of fresh avocado and a smear of sour cream. Don’t forget a side of tots.

Crif Dogs was one of many adventures that solidified our friendship.

Bacon Wrapped Hotdog

In an electric fryer (or a deep pot on the stove), heat:

2” - 3” oil (canola recommended)

  • Exact amount dependent on volume of cooking vessel

  • Heat to 350F to 375F

While oil heats, prepare 8 hotdogs.

Select:

1 hot dog

1 strip of bacon

Starting on one end of the hot dog, wrap the hotdog in a spiral pattern to cover the hot dog. Tuck the bacon ends under the parallel wrap so that it will stay together during deep frying.

Repeat with remaining hot dogs and bacon.

Check electric fryer, when desired heat is reached, add 4 wrapped hotdogs. Fry for ~4 minutes so the bacon is crisp.

Remove cooked hotdogs from fryer and pat dry, set aside. Repeat with remaining hotdogs.

Prepare:

1 bun

Spread lightly with:

Sour Cream

Add:

2-3 avocado slices

Fried bacon-wrapped hotdog

Serve immediately.

Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 8 servings

  • Baking instructions: wrap hotdogs and place prepared hotdogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, turn hotdogs and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Avocado Toast

Brenda’s fresh French Bread makes this Avocado Toast recipe even better!

Brenda’s fresh French Bread makes this Avocado Toast recipe even better!

Avocado Toast

Slice & toast:

2-4 slices of bread (Brenda’s French Bread recommended)

Select a perfectly ripe:

Avocado

  • Cut in half, open, and remove the seed.

  • Using a knife, slice the fruit inside the shell and then scoop out with a spoon.

Place ~1/4 of the avocado on each slice of toasted bread.

Optional: Smash lightly with a fork.

Sprinkle with:

Salt

Pepper

Serve immediately.

Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 2-4

  • Variations:

    • Top with a poached egg

    • Sprinkle with other herbs & spices, such as crushed red pepper

      • Chelsea likes to use Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel seasoning

    • Garnish with fresh microgreens

    • Add a slice of smoked gouda cheese

    • Add bacon strips or crumbles

Window to B’s kitchen . . .

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Avocado Smoothie

While roommates in NYC, Chelsea introduced this insanely creamy & delicious smoothie to Brenda.

While roommates in NYC, Chelsea introduced this insanely creamy & delicious smoothie to Brenda.

Avocado Smoothie

To the pitcher of a blender, add:

1 1/2 cup milk (or milk substitute)

1 avocado, pitted & peeled

1 banana

2 Tbsp peanut butter

2 Tbsp cocoa

2 tsp honey

8 ice cubes

Cover with lid and blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Serve immediately.

Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 4

  • Make with any type of milk, cows or coconut milk are recommended

    • Add the milk (or milk substitute) to the blender first. Liquids on the bottom help pull down the other ingredients while blending, eliminating the need to stop and stir.

  • This recipe is Inspired by this Against All Grains recipe

Window to B’s kitchen…

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