Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore - Brian L. Porter, Author
4:41 PM Posted by MAC
Kettle Goulash - A Brian L. Porter Dish
4 tablespoons Bacon Fat
Green Onions sliced thin with tops
1 Green Pepper, cut into strips
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoon Hungarian Paprika
3 pounds Stewing Beef, cut up a rump roast or any boneless roast
Pepper to taste
Salt to taste
6 ounces can Tomato Paste
1 cup Sour Cream
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat fat in deep heavy pot. Cook onions, peppers and garlic until onions are limp and transparent. Add paprika and continue cooking until paprika has lost it's raw taste, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef and remaining ingredients except sour cream. Stir well to combine. Simmer in preheated oven for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is very tender. Adjust oven temperature during cooking time so contents of pot remain simmering. Serve in shallow bowls over hot buttered noodles with a dollop of sour cream on top. Serve remaining sour cream at table for people who want more.
NOTE: do not use regular paprika. Be sure and buy Sweet Paprika or Hungarian Paprika. Regular paprika is hot and would make this dish taste bad.
NOTE: do not use regular paprika. Be sure and buy Sweet Paprika or Hungarian Paprika. Regular paprika is hot and would make this dish taste bad.
Dracula Doesn’t Live Here Anymore – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
“Look at me Dexter, look at my eyes.” He did as she asked, and for the first time, he noticed the redness. Her eyes were like two ruby red pools and they were growing deeper with every passing second. She moved closer to him, took his hand in hers for the first time, and he was aware instantly of an energy, a sort of electricity flowing between them.
Brian L. Porter has done it again and I have to admit that he really messed with my mind in his short story Dracula Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. The two main characters, Dexter and Christina are both investigative reporters, attempting to uncover the truth regarding the deaths of five people in Dracula country. All victims have been completely drained of their blood. Vampires? A “Crazy” at large? I think you will be as surprised as I was when you discover the answer to that question.









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I'm from Georgia, moved to North Carolina by way of Florida. I've been in Charlotte for 14 years and love it. The recipes in my book Stir, Laugh, Repeat are all tested by "Food Testers" of which I now have 24. They try a dish and rate it from 1-10 with only those scoring at least an 8 making the book. My website is a holding place for my 2nd book Stir, Laugh, Repeat... Again. Please visit my site to find new recipes and tips. All recipes are easy, using common ingredients and according to my testers, great!
March 16, 2010 3:18 AM
March 16, 2010 3:21 AM
Thank you for the superb review of my book, Martha, and for the wonderful recipe to go with it. Your readers might be interested to know that the novella length sequel to this book, Kiss of Life will soon be available in paperback and e-book from Mythica Publishing, http://www.mythicapublshing.com/
Meanwhile, anyone interested in 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' can find it at http://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Doesnt-Live-Here-Anymore/dp/192664025X/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238678599&sr=1-7
Kind regards
Brian L Porter