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- Jun 26, 2010 at 8:15 AM
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And there's a wonderful buffet waiting for you too! I hope you've got a big appetite. Today's chef is serving my favorite,Belgian Waffles! Do you know how many ways you can have these tasty treats?
But out of all these, my taste buds are screaming for .....
Belgian-Style Waffles with Black Pepper Candied Bacon, Pecan Butter and Cane Syrup
... made by our guest Chef for the day, Emeril Lagasse! Aren't you excited!
As you come through the double doors leading to the dining room, you are greeted by the tantalizing smells of fresh fruits bacon and Belgian Waffles. I smell cinnamon and brown sugar. Oh, and the indescribable aroma of fresh ground coffee is intoxicating. We have various teas and juices available to us as well. Hurry and make your plate and enjoy some Garfield with me!
Don't worry if you are late arriving. Emeril Lagasse will be here all day serving us and even giving a few cooking lessons. Sound fun doesn't it?
I hope you enjoyed your visit! I love having company over. 
Comments:
Love your company and your cute , yummy post Sweetie, as always I am late for breakfast...
But I probably will always be, because what is your breakfast time is my dinner time, LOL...My body clock is a bit messed up .....LOL
Thanks Sweetie..
Love ya girlie! Ohhhhhh and girl that's some GREAT coffee, love sharing coffee, food I can do without , BUT coffee - - - - - - I MUST have...
Coffee makes me play NICE ;-)
I hope you enjoyed your visit!
I know I sure enjoyed my visit ;-)
Can NOT live without :(
It's a HUGE addiction... ;-)
I completely understand about coffee. I enjoy it very much. But my body tells me when I need to back down on consumption.
I love it when you and LB128f come by. You two always have a great time and make those around you have a fun time as well! 
Thank you for being my friend!!
Hey Sweetie...
Stopping by with a cup of mine for you...
Thank you for being a great friend to my Sis and I ....I know I can speak for the both of us when saying we both enjoy your being our friend....
We all together can make this a fun site...All it takes are a few kind words and gestures..
Love~Light~Laughter~Hugs
Oh, I almost forgot. Emeril Lagasse said to say hello and he left us the recipe for those waffles. So this is for all who want to try this at home.
Belgian-Style Waffles with Black Pepper Candied Bacon, Pecan Butter and Cane Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking
powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 recipe Pecan Butter, recipe follows
- 1 recipe Black Pepper Candied Bacon, recipe follows
Directions
Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and set aside. In a second bowl, use a whisk to beat together the egg yolks and sugar until sugar has dissolved and eggs have turned a pale yellow. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract and whisk to combine. Add the flour mixture to the egg-milk mixture and whisk just until blended. Do not overmix.
In a third bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Don't overmix! Coat the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray, if required, and pour enough batter in the iron to just cover waffle grid.
Close and cook as per manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. In checking for doneness, open the waffle iron carefully and watch out for steam. Do not open the waffle iron, though, for at least 1 minute. Repeat cooking with remaining batter. When each waffle is done, remove using either tongs or a fork.
Pecan Butter:
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 8 tablespoons butter, (1 stick), at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and lightly toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, then coarsely chop.
Combine the butter, pecans, shallots and salt in a medium bowl and mix well with a rubber spatula. Spoon the butter mixture into the center of a sheet of plastic wrap or waxed paper, forming a log about 1-inch in diameter. Fold the wrap over the butter and gently push in and under to form a smooth cylinder. Twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. (Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.)
Slice and serve on top of the waffles with the candied bacon.
Black Pepper Candied Bacon:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 pound thinly sliced bacon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil, and position broiler rack on top of pan. Lightly coat the rack with the vegetable oil.
Combine the brown sugar and black pepper in a shallow dish, stirring to mix well. Press 1 side of each slice of bacon firmly into the spiced sugar to coat well. Arrange the slices of bacon on top of the broiler rack in a single layer, sugared side up. If there is any sugar remaining in the dish, sprinkle it evenly on top of the bacon slices. Bake until the bacon is crisp and the sugar is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then to a plate or serving dish to cool. (Can be made several hours ahead) Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy everyone!
Yummy....Turbo will love one of these, but only one ;-)
Thanks for sharing Emeril's recipes with us, and here's YOUR coffee back...LOL..
The coffee is ready. 
and YOU
Thank you for the coffee!
And I love you too!
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