NCAA Cooking

What do you have cooking when you have the following ingredients.

1. Butler
2. VCU
3. Connecticut
4. Kentucky

You have the recipe for a strange NCAA final four.  You have cooked up a Cinderella team in the NCAA finals.  Will it be Butler or will it be VCU 

Cooking up a Truck at Park Auto Mall

Willy does not live in Tampa but if he did because Tampa used cars are something that Willy might really be looking into.  Why would Willy be looking into that?  Well, because Willy could easily  be looking for used trucks or used cars or possibly Willy is just looking for a place where he can get credit to buy a good Ford F150 in Tampa Florida.  

Yes, as you can tell Willy is a nut for good used cars.  That is why it is important to check out these used cars in Tampa and a reason to look at Park Auto Mall.  Great cars and trucks with great prices and great credit terms seems to be something that is important to this group.

So, if you are in the Tampa area and you need a good used car it is the belief of this redneck that you should check this place out.  You may smile as you drive away being glad that you stopped by.

Those are my thought for now.   10-4Willy

Island Jerk Chicken

Willy thought when he read about Island Jerk Chicken that it was talking about that guy that offended Willy in Cancun one time and then left quickly.  Little did Willy know that this was great
chicken recipe.  Check it out from Kraft Foods--- 10-4 Willy

 

What You Need

1/2 cup KRAFT Peppercorn Ranch Dressing

2   green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp.  ground allspice

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1/4 tsp.  ground red pepper (cayenne)

8 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 lb.)

Make It

MIX dressing, onions and spices; pour over chicken in shallow glass dish. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
HEAT broiler. Broil chicken, 4 inches from heat, 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165°F).

Queer Eye for the Straight Girl

Willy is cooking up some television today with a guest host.  Enjoy --- 10-4 Willy
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The article written by Geraldo Russo

I love watching the show, "Queer Eye for the Straight Girl," on my DISH.TV. This funny show is a spin-off of the show, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." The show features five gay men who seek to help the less fortunate in the area of style. These five gay men help teach other people how to achieve a great personal style.

People literally go under a fashion makeover when they appear on this show. They truly undergo a major transformation in the way they look on this show, after the five hosts have worked with them. I always enjoy seeing how people change on this show. It is so much fun to see a person go from having horrible style, to achie! ving a truly amazing sort of style on this show. It is a phenomenal sort of transformation that always takes place.

Overall, I recommend this show to any woman that wants to achieve a sort of better style. It is likely that one can learn from the fashion mistakes of the contestants on this show. One will truly learn how to get better style by listening to the recommendations made by the five hosts of this show. After watching this show, one will truly love the five hosts on this show. They are so nice, as well as funny and quite charming.

rib eye Steak with Chipolte Butter

 Willy likes steak on the grill.  This with a spicey butter is a good fit for Willy.  Try it out.


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Butter
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Rub
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

4 rib eye steaks, each about 10 ounces and 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat
Extra-virgin olive oil

1. In a medium bowl mix the butter ingredients until evenly incorporated.

2. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F).

3. In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Lightly brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season evenly with the rub, gently pressing the rub into the meat. Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling.

4. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to your desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice (if flare-ups occur, move the steaks temporarily over indirect heat). Remove from the grill and smear the butter on top. Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Cooking Up Some Blue sky scrubs

Willy’s daughter is a nurse.  Nurses look snappy when they dress in great scrubs.  Yes, scrubs are great nursing uniforms.  As Willy stated they look nice, they give a certain professional look and they give a consistency to a clinic.  Willy’s daughter likes certain scrubs over others.  One of the scrubs that she likes is what she likes to call cheap dickies scrubs.  These, according to her are great scrubs by a brand name company and they are inexpensive.  What more could she want than that.

Another thing that is important to Willy’s daughter and to many people is the color of the scrubs.  What is her favorite color?  Well, that color would be burnt orange scrubs.  Yes, the color is bright and cheery and brings a bright and cheery attitude to the daughter and those that she tends to on a daily basis.  Sounds good doesn’t it?

So, if you are in a field that needs a nice looking uniform, then Willy would suggest that you check out blueskyscrubs.com.  A great place to find those scrubs that you need is important and this is a place that might just fit that bill.

10-4 Willy

Corned-Beef-and-Cabbage Pizza

Willy is a fan of Corned Beef and Cabbage but Willy is not sure he wants them messing with Willy's Pizza.    10-4 Willy

 Ingredients

For the dough:

• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, or 2 3/4 cups plus 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon fine salt

For the toppings:

• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
• 3 cups sliced green cabbage
• Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pickling spices, tied securely in cheesecloth
• 1 large potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 6 ounces sliced corned beef

Directions

Make the dough: Whisk 1 cup warm water (105 degrees) with the sugar in a bowl; scatter the yeast over the top and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil.

Whisk the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to make a rough, shaggy dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. (Add more flour to prevent sticking, if necessary.) Form the dough into a ball; place in a large oiled bowl, turning to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature until the dough has doubled in size, about 90 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the toppings: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage, season with salt and cook until just soft, about 5 minutes. Add the pickling spices and just enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat, covered, until the cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the cabbage and set aside (discard spices).

Place a pizza stone in the oven, if you have one, and preheat to 500 degrees. Toss the potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a single layer on a baking sheet until golden, about 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll one into a 14-inch round (keep the remaining dough covered). Place the round on a floured pizza peel (if baking on a stone) or a large oiled pizza pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Scatter half of each of the cheeses, corned beef, cabbage and potatoes on top. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully slip the pizza onto the hot stone, if using, or place the pan in the oven. Cook until golden and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings

A New Coach is Cooking this Week

It is pretty obvious if you read any 0f Willy's blogs what is Cooking with Willy today.

What is cooking this week is getting a new coach for the Basketball Razorbacks.  Willy is wondering if Jeff Long can get it together and cook up a great coach that can win with the great players that are supposed to be coming.  Willy is wondering if Jeff Long can cook up an idea to make sure that all of these great recruits will maintain loyal and still come to the U of A.  Willy is wondering if Long can get someone that will be exciting and can put butts in seats.

Willy needs to have a great coach that can win.  If he can't keep on moving.

Mike Anderson for Coach is what is cooking here.

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Reuben–For St Patrick’s Day.

Willy likes a good Reuben Sandwich.  This one showed up on Beef Its Whats for Dinner Website.  Willy thinks it would be good check it out.

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Ingredients

1. 12 ounces thinly sliced deli corned beef or cooked corned beef
2. 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3. 8 slices marbled rye or pumpernickel bread
4. 8 slices reduced-fat or regular Swiss cheese
5. 1/4 cup reduced-fat or regular Thousand Island dressing
6. 1-1/2 cups sauerkraut, well drained

Instructions

1. Lightly spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place 2 bread slices, butter side down, in skillet. Top each bread slice with 2 slices cheese, 1 tablespoon dressing,1/4 of the sauerkraut and 3 ounces corned beef. Top with 2 bread slices butter side up.
3. Cook sandwiches 4 to 6 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, turning once. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve with additional Thousand Island dressing, if desired.

Humor is Cooking today.

Some simple quotes – have deep thoughts.  Maybe we should lighten up and take life a little easier and find the humor in most everything.  That is what is cooking today.

I may be schizophrenic,
But at least I have each other.

In just two days from now,
Tomorrow will be yesterday.

My short-term memory is not as sharp as it used to be. 
Also, my short-term memory's not as sharp as it used to be.

A bartender is just a pharmacist
With a limited inventory

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Willy Cooks with Ilchi Lee.

Willy is cooking up some real brain power with a brain philosopher called ilchi lee.  Yes, Willy is a smart person who believes that great brain power can be maintained and developed with the right thoughts and exercises.   Willy knows that there are known ways in this world to develop and maintain a great power of the brain.  Willy knows tht this does not just happen without the write thoughts, philosophies and information.  Willy has heard  about a person called  ilchi lee.  He is considered a great pioneering brain philosopher and educator? 

Willy has found that he is the developer of Brain Respiration.  Yes, this philosopher called Ilchi Lee has developed this and it is known as a scientific system of developing the full potential of the human brain.  The statement about this is that “through integrated mental and physical exercises the brain is developed”.  “This combines ancient Eastern philosophy with modern scientific methods to elevate human awareness”.
Does all of this sound too much for your brain to comprehend.  If it does then you might want to try out this philosophy and develop your brain.  Yes, this might just be something that will keep all of our brains vibrant and alive and might just keep them from flittering away. 

The question is, are you willing to give this a try.  Are you willing to see if you can develop brain power that will make you a better person and stay sharp and brilliant?  If so this might be something to check  out.

10-4 Willy

Crockpot Brisket Sandwich

Willy likes Brisket and a good easy brisket sandwich is what is cooking here today.  Try this easy cook out.  Willy thinks you will like it.   Comes from The Food Network!   10-4 Willy

 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 5-to-6-pound first-cut or flat-cut brisket, cut into 3 pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
• 1 12-ounce bottle stout beer
• 4 stalks celery, cut into large pieces
• 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 brioche or other rolls, split open and toasted
• Coleslaw, for serving

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the brisket with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides, about 10 minutes, adding the garlic in the last 2 minutes. Transfer the meat and garlic to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Pour the beer into the skillet and simmer 30 seconds, scraping up the browned bits from the pan; add the beer mixture to the slow cooker.

Nestle the celery around the meat and add the brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, bay leaves and paprika. Stir, then cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 6 hours. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice.

Flowers and Willy

Willy had to put on a wedding a couple of years ago and the two most important things to that Wedding was flowers and food.  We wanted good food at the reception and we wanted beautiful flowers for the wedding and the reception. 

Well, in recent searches for this type of information such as where to buy great flowers and great food, Willy found that if he were to be living in Ohio area that a great way to do wedding flowers Toledo style would be to find a great and wonderful wedding florists in Toledo .  

The question would be how hard is it to find a Toledo wedding florists ?  The answer to that is the same as it is for everything that Willy does anymore.  That is to get on this great internet thing and do a search to find what you need.  Can you find the needs for this type of stuff in Toledo is the question.  The answer is absolutely yes.

Try out the links in this post and you will be pleased to find what your are looking for. 

That is what is cooking with Willy.   10-4