http://www.monkeyfang.com Weekly adventures in the kitchen Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:41:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bacon Maple Cupcakes2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour1 tsp. Baking Powder.25 Tb Cornstarch.5 tsp. Salt1 3.4 oz Vanilla Pudding Mix.5 Cup Sugar.5 Cup Brown Sugar.5 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)2 Large Eggs.75 Cup Milk (or Buttermilk).75 Cup Maple Syrup1 tsp. Vanilla Extract1 tsp. Cinnamon5-6 slices cooked bacon, choppedSift flour, baking powder, cornstarch, pudding ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2009/09/30/bacon-maple-cupcakes-w-maple-bourbon-frosting/ Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Diced Onions 1 T. Olive Oil  1/2 Cup Sour Cream 8 oz. Cream Cheese 1/4 Cup Baconaisse 1 T. Worcestershire Sauce 1 T. Minced Garlic 2 tsp. White Pepper 1 tsp. fine sea salt Directions:  Heat Olive Oil in pan, then cook onions until carmellized.  Be careful not to burn them.  Let cool.  Then combine all ingredients together.  ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2009/06/30/creamy-french-onion-bacon-dip/ 4 slices bacon 3 very thin slices of Anjou Pear (no peel) 2 slices French Peasant Bread (rustic loaf) 1/4" slices 3 oz. Shredded Coastal Aged Cheddar 1.5 oz. Crumbled Goat Cheese Baconaisse Cook the bacon in a skillet until done, reserve on towel. Do not drain fat! Assemble the sandwich with the goat cheese on ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2009/04/24/grilled-cheese-bacon-style/ Chili Lime Honey Ginger Shrimp: 1 lb prawns or shrimp 3-5 Tbs Garlic chili sauce depending on preference of spicyness 2 tsp lime juice (or the juice of 2 fresh limes) 1/2 cup limeade 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 Tbs ginger 1/2 Tbs white pepper 1 tsp dried mint leaves Mix together all ingredients in a small ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2008/06/15/chili-lime-honey-ginger-shrimp-coconut-mango-rice/ 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano 1/2 tablespoon cayanne pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon worcestshire black pepper http://www.monkeyfang.com/2008/04/03/carne-asada-mix/ Ingredients: 1 pound cooked crab meat, remove any shells or cartilage 3/4 cup brown rice cracker crumbs 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons garlic aioli mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 6 green onions, trimmed and minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 2-3 teaspoons paprika to taste 3 tablespoons white rice flour flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2008/02/15/gluten-free-spicy-crab-cakes/ 2 Tbsp. Cajun Spice Mix ½ Cup Butter 7 Cloves Garlic, crushed and minced 1 Bay Leaf Juice from 1 large fresh lime ½ Cup beer (I used New Belgium's Mothership Wit) ¼ Cup Worcestershire sauce 1 lb Large Key West Shrimp (shell on) ½ Cup Heavy Cream In a medium sauce pan melt butter and toss in garlic. ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2008/02/07/new-orleans-style-bbq-shrimp/ 1/4 cup Crushed Sea Salt 2 Tbsp. Cayenne Pepper 2 Tbsp. Paprika 1½ Tbsp. Onion Powder 1½ Tbsp. Garlic Powder 1 Tbsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 Tbsp. Fresh Ground White Pepper 2 tsp. Coriander Powder 2 tsp. Dried Basil 2 tsp. Dried Thyme 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1 tsp. Cumin 1 tsp. Ground Mediterranean ... http://www.monkeyfang.com/2008/02/07/cajun-spice-mix/