Christinas Drunken Pig Home Fries Recipes

CHRISTINA'S STEAK FRIES WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the fries: Peel the potatoes and cut into desired French-fry size. Put into a bowl of ice water and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the cheese sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat shortening in a large pot, deep skillet or deep-fat fryer. Drain potatoes and dry thoroughly. Working in small batches, fry the potatoes until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer fries as they cook to a brown paper bag. Add the salt, pepper, and Parmesan and shake to coat well. Serve immediately with the cheese sauce.

DRUNKEN EGGS

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1/4-inch cubes. In skillet, place bacon and fry over low heat until fat is rendered. Drain on paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat. In stockpot heat reserved bacon fat. Add onions, salt and pepper and cook until onions turn a deep brown, about 10 - 15 minutes. Add chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Skim and discard fat from the top and bring broth to a boil. Stir in fried bacon and the tomatoes. Return to a boil. Gently stir in beaten eggs, until cooked and thready, about 1 - 2 minutes, being careful not to over blend. Remove pot from heat. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with cheese and serrano chiles. Serve with warm tortillas.
• In large bowl combine all ingredients and stir until smooth. The dough should be slightly sticky and form a ball when pressed together. To test, flatten a small of dough between your palms. If the edges crack, add water to the dough, a tablespoon at a time, until a test piece does not crack. Divide the dough into 24 golf ball size pieces for tacos and 12 large balls for quesadillas. Place on a platter and cover with a damp towel.

JANETTE'S DRUNKEN-PIG HOME-FRIES

Steps:

• Put the kielbasa and beer in a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat slightly and simmer, piercing the kielbasa a few times with a fork, for 7 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and potatoes and cook, stirring and adding a little of the beer from the sausage as needed, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cut the kielbasa into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and stir into the potato mixture along with the barbecue sauce. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.