Burnt Ends and Tips

Burnt Ends and Tips Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy…

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Pinto Beans Santa Maria Style

Pinto Beans Santa Maria Style Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy…

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Spicy Stegosaurus Balls

Guest Chef Robert Simon As Seen On Spike TV “FrankenFood” “Taste of the Turnpike” “Spicy Stegosaurus Balls” Prep time: 1 hour 35 minutes (approx) Cook time: 35 minutes (approx) INGREDIENTS : Spicy Stegosaurus Balls 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs only a little of the chicken is used in each ball, 1 lb can make approx. 40 balls 20 ounces  Hot Italian Turkey Sausage links…

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Video Reverse Sear what is it?

http://youtu.be/PUYnYvgyDpI A reverse sear is when you smoke your meat first then finish it off with a hot quick sear. There are two ways to do the finishing sear. 1 is with a cast iron griddle or skillet, the other is using grill grates. You can use either; I did both here to show you. Using grill grates you get the diamond grills marks or…

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Pork Loin Chops Maple Bacon Gravy

Pork Loin Chops Maple Bacon Gravy Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound.…

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Sausage Breakfast Bake

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Sausage Breakfast Bake Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy a little…

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Crab Stuffed Catfish Pesto Glaze

Crab Stuffed Catfish with Pesto Glaze Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound.…

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Fiesta Chicken

     Fiesta Chicken Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy a little…

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Matambres

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http://youtu.be/VRIhQVxO5gI Matambres, on Date Night Doins BBQ For Two. We did 4 different versions starting with the traditional to what I call "Free Style". Where we did one with Jalapeno and Bacon, then the last one was Peanut Butter and Bacon. The Peanut Butter and Bacon stole the show.... You can see the written recipe on our web site. http://datenightdoins.com

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BBQ Chicken Halves

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http://youtu.be/_LybCaGiM-0 BBQ Chicken Halves This was a test cook for doing both chicken and ribs on the same grill together. I am doing this at the Temecula and Murrieta Farmers Markets on the weekends now. Patti and Megan, my "Crash Test Dummies" were evil the way they kept teasing me As I was cooking my bird to 180 they were eating and all the moans…

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