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Notes from a bemused canuck


It gets worse when Katy isn’t there to bully me to get to bed.

Some days are like this…
1 packet puff pastry
1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
1-2 teaspoons paprika (or cayenne pepper – both optional)
150g cheddar cheese
10 rashers streaky bacon
Brown sugar
Fresh rosemary (minced)
1) Roll out the pastry and brush with the beaten egg.
2) Sprinkle on the paprika and cheese evenly, then sprinkle flour on a rolling pin and flatten down.
3) Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips, then fold in half and pinch the ends together. Gently twist pastry.
4) Wrap bacon around the twists.
5) Sprinkle on brown sugar and minced rosemary.
6) Bake at 190°C for 45-50 minutes, turning halfway through to make sure they are golden brown all over.

1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 chicken breasts, finely diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. chili powder
125ml barbecue sauce
350g-ounce bag of tortilla chips
150g shredded cheese blend
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 tomato, diced
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
60ml sour cream
Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Cook the chicken with salt, pepper, and chili powder for two to three minutes. Add the barbecue sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced by about half, about five minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large skillet, spread out two large handfuls of tortilla chips. Layer with half of the barbecue chicken, followed by half of the cheese, onion, tomato, bacon, and parsley. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Bake for 15 minutes.
Drizzle the sour cream on top. Serve!