Dinosaur Chow Recipes

JALAPENO DINOSAUR EGGS

Steps:

• divide sausage into 12 equal portions and shape into thin patties.
• mix cornmeal or bread crumbs with pepper, salt and cayenne pepper.
• slice jalapenos in half and remove most of the seeds and membranes.
• slice cheese into sticks that will fit in the jalapenos used.
• slice ham into strips that will wrap around cheese.
• place wrapped cheese into jalapeno cavity and reassemble halves.
• form sausage patties around stuffed jalapenos, covering completely.
• roll covered peppers in flour;.
• then egg wash;.
• then finish with seasoned crumb or cornmeal mixture.
• allow to dry on a platter for about 5 minutes.
• put oil in a large pot to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches.
• heat to 325 degrees.
• with a slotted spoon, lower covered peppers into hot oil.
• cooking a maximum of 4 peppers, brown until well browned.
• when browned, check with a chef's/digital thermometer (about 7-8 minutes).
• insert to a depth of about 1/4 inch, looking for a temperature of 175 degrees.
• allow to cool on absorbent towels, then slice across into 3/4 inch slices.
• arrange on serving platter or keep warm if serving later.
• serve with ranch or other favorite dipping sauce.

DINOSAUR BBQ STYLE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil to medium-high in a large saucepan, and cook onion and pepper until soft, adding salt and pepper.
• When softened, add garlic and cook another minute.
• Add sausage, crumbling it into small pieces while it cooks.
• Drain some of the liquid from the beans- make it about the same level in the can as the beans themselves. Mix into the sausage/veggies.
• Turn the heat down to medium-low and add remaining ingredients. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
• Serve immediately, or let cool and reheat. We loved this the next day, as the flavors had a chance to really mix.

DINOSAUR CHOW

Steps:

• Mix dirt and swamp water. Add crushed bones and fat. Boil about 3 minutes.
• Add squashed bugs and dead grass, and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat and stir until mix begins to thicken.
• Drop by Tbs. onto waxed paper. Cool, eat and Enjoy!!! Kids will LOVE these.