It’s All About The Sides
Labor Day weekend is coming up sooner than I realized. Not only does that mean an extra day off of work, but that also means great food that is shared with family and friends. When planning a meal for a big holiday most people focus on the main course and don’t think twice about the side dishes. This is why I think you should look at this upcoming holiday as a challenge and show your guests that it is all about the sides!
I ran across this recipe on AllRecipes website that carefully explained step by step how to create the best baked beans recipe. Baked Beans is the quintessential side dish when burgers and hot dogs are involved. Once you try this recipe I am sure that everyone will be leaving the party talking about the beans instead of the burger! Your kitchens at The Yacht Club are well equipped to handle this recipe if you just give it a chance. I mean what is the worst that could happen?
“Baked Beans II”
Ingredients:
2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 slices bacon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
1. Combine the baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion, red wine vinegar in a 9X9 baking dish. Salt and Pepper to taste. Then top with the slices of bacon.
2. Bake in the oven for approximately 1 hour or until the bacon is cooked thoroughly.
In a matter of minutes you will have the best side dish known to man and you will be printing out this recipe for the whole family!
Photo By VirtualErn
Mid-Week Shopping
August 24, 2010 by dmoales
Filed under Around Town, Food
It is coming to that time of the week where you need to go grocery shopping for dinner, but you are tired of paying so much for below average produce. So why not try something a little different and try out the local farmer’s market in town? Farmers markets are becoming quite popular around the country. And that is no surprise because of all the advantages that they have over regular grocery stores. The Farmer’s Market in the Tucson area has really brought together the families of farmers from all over! The local farmers market in your city, Bradenton, can really be a gold-find!
Regular grocery market food travels thousands of miles before it gets to the respective stores, which can be quite damaging to the merchandise. When you shop at farm stands and local farmers markets the food is locally grown, better for your family, and better-tasting! It also helps the environment because it cuts down on the carbon-dioxide emissions from those long journeys that the trucks make.
Shopping locally can also help out your community by putting money back into the place you call home. Normally growers who supply to grocery stores only get 18 cents on every dollar. If you start buying from the farmers directly more money will go to them and in turn they put more money back into the community. The local Bradenton Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday from 2:30pm-6:30pm. The market is only minutes from the The Yacht Club complex, so if you enjoy the experience make sure to go back!
Health Park East
6050 53rd Ave E.
Bradenton, FL 34203
Photo By Kevin Coles
Ladies Night
July 9, 2010 by dmoales
Filed under Around Town, Food
Sorry guys, but this one is for all the ladies out there! Being a woman can be so rewarding sometimes, especially when it means you can get discounts and free stuff just for being one. This Saturday it is Ladies Night at the Manhattan Bar and Grill. The night will feature $5 Martini’s and lunch/dinner specials. The lunches will start at $6.95 for your first dish and 1/2 the price of your second dish. Then if you chose to go for dinner the specials start at $9.95. The deals are great, you could end up spending less on a drink and a meal then you usually spend on one drink any other night. The restaurant is open until midnight, so you will have plenty of time to go down there! The bar is only minutes from The Yacht Club apartments in Sarasota, so grab the girls and have a great night on the town!
Manhattan Bar and Grill
6767 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Photo By ashengrove
Pizza Night!!!!
June 17, 2010 by dmoales
Filed under Apartment Living, Food
Don’t stress over what to have for diner…Come and get a pizza or a sub from the front Entrance at The Yacht Club! You have to love these Pizza night’s because it means no cooking! The details are below if you want to come and collect.
Tortilla Pizza
Manga, Manga!!!! Jacques Pépin has created a pizza that is convenient and won’t break the piggy bank. Follow this recipe and you will sure be pleased.
By Dan Zen
Margherita Tortilla Pizzas
Ingredients
Four 10-inch flour tortillas
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
4 medium tomatoes (2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella, preferably buffalo, shredded (4 cups)
1 cup finely shredded basil leaves
Directions
1. Set a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 500°, allowing at least 45 minutes for the stone to heat.
2. Brush both sides of one tortilla with olive oil. Place the tortilla on a lightly floured pizza peel and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Thinly slice 1 tomato; arrange on the tortilla. Season with salt and pepper and top with 1 cup of the mozzarella. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
3. Slide the tortilla onto the hot pizza stone and bake for about 8 minutes, until the pizza is crisp on the bottom and the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with 1/4 cup of the shredded basil, cut the pizza into 8 wedges and serve. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, tomatoes, cheeses and basil.
You can find more recipes like this on foodandwine.com.
Enjoy!!!!!
Potato Salad Basics for Memorial Day
No Memorial Day will be complete without potato salad. It’s a no brainer that it’ll be on the table. Check out the recipe below from Martha Stewart:
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Basic Potato Salad
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 3 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon gold or new), scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
* 1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
* 4 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
* 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
Directions
1. Set a steamer basket in a Dutch oven (or large pot with a lid), and add enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
2. Place potatoes in basket, cover pot, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Steam potatoes, gently tossing occasionally, until tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, scallion whites, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4. Add hot potatoes to vinegar mixture; toss to combine. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
5. Add mayonnaise and scallion greens to cooled potatoes; mix gently to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Mini Burgers Make a Big Impact
Take a variation on the regular burger and check out these minis or sliders as they are called. Bite sized and perfect for poolside, dinner table or any party that you’re having this summer. From Food Network.
Image by vmiramontes
Ingredients
* 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1 pound ground chuck
* 8 (3-inch) buns or rolls, split in half
* 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F.
Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Line a jellyroll or sheet pan with parchment paper, and place the ground chuck in the middle of the pan. Cover the meat with a large sheet of plastic wrap. Roll meat with a rolling pin until it covers the surface of the pan; it should be very thin. Remove the plastic wrap, and sprinkle the meat with the seasoning mixture. Fold the meat in half, from side to side, using the parchment paper. Use a pizza wheel to cut the meat into 8 even squares.
Wrap the buns in foil and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the burgers on the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove the buns from the oven. Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on each bun and top with the burger and any other condiments, as desired. Serve immediately.
Bradenton Seafood Festival
March 25, 2010 by Leah
Filed under Apartment Living, Around Town, Food
Are you ready for some great food and music? Because the Bradenton Seafood Festival is this weekend. It’s at the waterfront March 26-28. Main Stage performances include Cas Haley, Rodney Atkins and Mark Willis. There will also be a buffet tribute band (my personal favorite). The best part is the event is FREE. But bring some cash just incase because Credit Cards will not be accepted at the vendor booths. We hope to see you there at this awesome spring time event. For more info visit www.seafoodfest.info
Image by SpecialKRB
Check out the new Pasta Party Pictures!
March 9, 2010 by Leah
Filed under Apartment Living, Food
We had such a great time at the pasta party. Thank you for such a great turnout!
See all the photos on Facebook!!!!! And get ready becaus the Chili Cook-Off is coming!
Yacht Club 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
March 1, 2010 by Leah
Filed under Apartment Living, Food
Things will be heating up at The Yacht Club in a few weeks when we host our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, March 24th at 6pm.
Whip up a batch of your famous chili and enter our contest, or just come over to the clubhouse to chow down, vote & ENJOY! Your Yacht Club team will supply plenty of (extra) chili and all the fixins’, so don’t miss this big event.
Great prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place so bring your pot o’ chili & you could be the lucky winner!
Email Us if you want to enter the Chili Cook-Off
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