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Category Archives: Food and Cooking
Creamy Italian Chicken and Pasta
1 Box Rigatoni Pasta (or any pasta that a sauce can “grab” onto) 3-4 Chicken Breasts 1 Bundle Asparagus 1 Package Mushrooms 1 Sweet Onion 3-5 Cloves Garlic 3-4 Strips Smoked Bacon Parmesan Cheese (get a block of cheese and … Continue reading
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Braised Beef Ribs
These are dirt simple short ribs that are very tasty. It just takes a little time. 6-8 Beef Short Ribs 8-10 shallots 3-4 carrots ~2 tsp coarse salt ~2 tsp coarse black pepper 2 cup red wine 2 Tbsp dry … Continue reading
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Dan’s Chili
1 lb Stew meat 1 Large Can Black Beans (30 oz or 1 lb) 1/2 Bunch Cilantro 2 Poblano Peppers 2 Bell Peppers 3 Jalapeno Peppers 1 Can Tomato Puree (about 3 cups, 29 oz) 1/2 Onion (Yellow) 1 Tbsp … Continue reading
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Cedar plank grilled pesto salmon
This is by far one of our favorite dishes. It is simple, easy and delicious. 3/4 lbs salmon fillet (with skin) 4 oz pesto (we cheat and use Christopher Ranch brand store bought pesto) 1 cedar plank Coarse salt and … Continue reading
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Poblano Chicken
4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour (for dredging) 4 or 5 poblano chiles (Anaheim chiles may be substituted) 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch square pieces 6 ounces heavy cream (or half-and-half) 1 cup shredded Monterey … Continue reading
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Chicken Marsala
This is by far one of my favorite recipies! 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating1/2 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper2 large Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, halved, (or 4 normal sized breasts) pounded 1/4 inch thick4 Tbsp Butter, dividedExtra Virgin … Continue reading
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Stir Fry
3 half breasts of chicken 1 bunch cilantro (about 1/2 cup) 2 jalapenos, sliced 3 garlic cloves green bell pepper 1 large red onion coarse sea salt lime juice soy sauce diced carrots (like you would put on a salad) … Continue reading
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Monroeville Steak Seasoning
My take on Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 Tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea) 1 Tablespoon paprika 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper) 4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (coarse) 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion … Continue reading
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Lemon Chicken Scaloppini
Chicken 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast (pounded thin) 2 ounces olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 lemons (halved) 4 ounces heavy whipping cream 4 artichokes 4 teaspoons parsley 12 ounces lemon sauce 20 ounces angel hair pasta 8 tablespoons … Continue reading
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Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce
1 lbs pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 cup chicken broth 2-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4oz cherry flavored Craisins 1/4 … Continue reading
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Deep Fried Thanksgiving Turkey
This is my deep fried Thanksgiving turkey recipe. The Bird: Use a 12-17 lbs turkey. Anything smaller and you’re wasting time with the fryer. Anything too much bigger and it won’t fit. The Rub: I just use Zatarain’s cajun seasoning. … Continue reading
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Lime Vinegarette
Ingredients 6 cups mixed lettuce greens 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Mix it … Continue reading
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Kickin’ Chicken
1 bag of frozen wings (Meijer bulk section), defrosted. Soak for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) in the fridge in: 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar water to fill container Fan Friendly Rub: 3 parts Garlic Salt 2 parts … Continue reading
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Chicken BBQ Secret Sauce
From my childhood, I have memories of cookouts where a marinade similar to this was often used and the recipe closely guarded. Looking back on how much I enjoyed this, I attempted to recreate it. This is my version, satisfying … Continue reading
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Basic BBQ Rub
As easy as it gets… mix all of the items in a bowl. Store in a sealed container. Should be ok for about 6 months. 4 Tbsp Brown sugar (pack it in there) 4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika 3 1/2 Tbsp … Continue reading
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The Perfect Burger
Maybe I should call this “a perfect burger”, because I’m sure to revise my definition of this over and over again this summer. But here is the recipe for my latest creation. I should mention that I don’t really measure anything when … Continue reading
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South of the Border Veggie Chilli
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 large diced white onion (about 3 cups) 2 diced poblano peppers, seeded 1 diced red bell pepper 1 diced yellow bell pepper 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons minced cilantro stems … Continue reading
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Asian Beef
Dan’s Asian Beef Beef 2.5lbs shoulder (or other beef) roast ~1/2 tsp salt ~1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper Sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 4 tsp ginger, finely chopped … Continue reading
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Cuban Pork Chops
Dan found this fabulous recipe from Guy Fieri of the Food Network and I actually managed to pull it off. I only adjusted the salt and lime juice content. It also took me at least an hour an half to make … Continue reading
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Chicken with pasta and vegetable bolognese
So this is a recipe that I picked up from the Food Network (Original recipe) and modified to fit what I had in the kitchen at the time. Elaine’s reaction was “this is the best meal you’ve ever made!”. I hope that … Continue reading
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