There is DEFINITELY a reason why I'm gaining so much weight!!!

Russ found this recipe ages ago and it. is. DELICIOUS. We really love them, but they take a some time AND they are super fattening... Can I just say that they are SO worth it?? But, if you're looking for something a little faster but just as delicious and fattening check out the second recipe on here... :)

Old Fashioned Onion Rings

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 1/4 c flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1 c milk, or as needed
• 3/4 c dry bread crumbs
• seasoned salt to taste
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
4. Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoning salt, and serve.

Onion Rings

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c. corn starch
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 egg
  

Directions:

1. Mix all together and dip onion slices in to coat. 
2. Fry in oil in a fryer or a skillet. Drain on paper towels.
   

We found the simpler, yet still simply delicious recipe on Mandy's blog.

This is something I crave...

Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil

 

Ingredients:

• 2 loaves of French bread
• grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves of garlic, peel and chop
• 1 T. balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 3 large plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 T. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions:

1. Slice bread into ½ inch slices. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top of slices and place on a cookie sheet. Toast under the broiler until lightly browned.
2. Mix the rest of the ingredients then serve by spooning onto toasted bread.