Guest Chef CHEF G's BAKED CHICKEN-WRAPPED MOZZARELLA STICKS Smoked and habanero mozzarella string cheese wrapped in seasoned and flattened chicken tenderloins, coated with seasoned regular and panko bread crumbs, then baked to tender perfection. Oh My Good-Good-Ness! There have been a few popular recipes trending on the interwebs for mozzarella-stuffed chicken bites, and I prepared a batch myself last week. They were tasty, but I…
Hot & Saucy Stuffed Sweet Peppers We got some pretty sweet peppers and Ken wanted them spicy, too. So Patti stuffed them with spicy, hot sausage and Spanish rice made with spicy hot V8 juice instead of water. Cooking them on our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven we knew they would be baked right, because it reaches the exact temperature you want and holds it throughout.…
Guest Chef G's SEARED SOCKEYE SALMON Chef G's Seared Sockeye Salmon drizzled with a Chipotle-Lime & Cilantro Garlic Butter, served with Smoked Paprika Whipped Potatoes, Naked and Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, and Hot Pickled Onions & Peppers...BON APPÉTIT! ~Chef G Directions: Guest Chef G's SEARED SOCKEYE SALMON SALMON; Season salmon fillets (skin removed) with sea salt and black pepper, and pan sear over med-high heat, about…
Potluck Cheeseburger Mac We were invited to a potluck at our community center and asked what we should bring. The resounding vote was: meat! Spending the afternoon with our friends and neighbors is always fun and we wanted to do something everyone would love. Zaycon Fresh to the rescue. We mixed lots of their super lean, top quality ground beef with sharp cheddar cheese and…
Cheesy Ham Divan We love ham for holiday dinners…and sometimes we make them just to use in casseroles and sandwiches. Being the Pacific Living Outdoor Oven has a smoke box we can add extra smoky goodness to our ham dishes and all the great recipes for the leftovers. Patti loves casseroles using leftovers because she can add all kinds of veggies and different kinds of…
CHEF G's MIDNIGHT "STRUGGLE" PIZZA See the what had happened was...our car was in the shop for repairs, but we didn't have plans to go anywhere and figured we'd be okay for a couple of days...until late-night munchies creeped up, and $h!t got REAL! My fiancé looked in the fridge, and said in a very hungry voice, "There is nothing in here to eat!" Oh…
Grilled Chimichangas We love southwestern style food, all the heat, colors and flavors. Plus, we just enjoy the word chimichanga. (Say that fast 3 times) Lol. Patti found a package of a variety of coarse ground meats. So, we made chimichangas with pork, beef and chicken using Chef of the Future Southwestern Rub & Seasoning for medium heat and huge taste. We used some of…
"UNSCRIPTED" STUFFED ACORN SQUASH A Guest Chef G Recipe Why unscripted? Because I improvised the stuffing...like a #BOSS! It's stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, cheeses, sautéed veggies, and shaved almonds. It might look "fancy", but it's nothing less than Simple Goodness. My original intent was to make a nice warm soup served in an acorn squash bowl on a cold sub-zero day in…
Smoken Business Cards Your business cards represent what you do right? Well, I am always smoking something. Patti even says that “It's the best cologne I've ever worn. But, think about it, if you want folks to think about your BBQ what better way than a hickory smoked business card. They will smell good BBQ every time they open their wallet making them hungry and…
Ooey Gooey Mac & Cheese It’s been rainy and cold here. Comfort food was a must. Ken wanted macaroni and cheese, but it had to be extra cheesy with a crunchy topping. Patti said no problem and added bacon and broccoli to make it tastier and a bit healthy. Our Green Mountain Grill/Smoker added extra flavor along with their Green Mountain “Sizzle Seasoning Blend”. Perfect!…
Fiesta Broccoli Bake One of the things we love about our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven is that while Ken is smoking his meat, Patti is making her sides next to him. Plus, we always use the smoke box for even more great flavor. Ken loved the crunchy topping. We love cooking outdoors rain or shine and our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven allows us to cook…
Pot Luck Brownies We had friends on the way over and we needed a dessert recipe…fast. There is a list of things we always have in our pantry for emergency drop ins. Chocolate brownie mix is one in case of a chocolate emergency. To make it extra special we borrowed an idea from our Facebook friend Mya Gutweiler. We love our Lodge cast iron and…