Microphone Ready: A Beginner’s Guide To Hosting A Memorable Karaoke Night Are you ready to take center stage and host an epic karaoke night? Whether you’re planning a gathering with friends or organizing a party, hosting a karaoke night is the perfect way to have a blast. But where do you start? Don’t worry—this beginner’s guide is here to teach you how to host…
` 8 Meal Prep Tips to Make Your Week a Little Easier There's a growing debate about whether meal prepping is healthy. Spoiler alert: The answer is a resounding yes. But there's a catch. The quality of your meal prep hinges on the specific foods you select for your routine. Even so, meal prepping is a practical method for streamlining your weeks. You'll have…
Prairie Fire Redux, I have worked on this recipe for over 35 years, (hard to believe that I’m that old) and have fine tuned it to a religious experience. These are great for tailgating and Super Bowl parties and just great eats. These are creamy, tender beans with a thick, rich smoked cheddar cheese sauce and a bit of zip to them. I have…
When we dive into the art of cooking and baking, we quickly realize that the success of any dish is intricately tied to the quality of its ingredients. Among these, eggs emerge as culinary powerhouses, influencing everything from the fluffiness of omelets to the decadence of cakes. Yet, not all eggs are created equal. In this exploration, we'll delve into the profound reasons why…
Fast Food You Should Add To Your Bucket List Calling all food enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs! If you consider yourself a self-proclaimed foodie or simply derive immense pleasure from savoring delectable dishes, then this blog post is an absolute must-read for you. In this captivating article, we will embark on an enticing exploration of some of the best and most popular fast foods that…
Can you use energy drinks for cooking? Here are some fun ways to try them in your food. There are plenty of ways to flavor food. Depending on the dish you're making, and your preferences, the method of flavoring food includes: Adding herbs and spices. Adding acids. Making sauces and condiments to go with the main dish. Cooking with oils and fats. Using sweeteners. Can…
Smoky Garlic Pepper Mayo because we love garlic and pepper and when it’s blended with mayo. You have a delicious bit of spreadable heaven. Love it on burgers and meatloaf sandwiches and makes a great grilling sauce on any grilled meat, poultry or fish. We used our Smoked Minced Garlic for that “Kiss of Smoke”. Patti and I have set one night a week…
Smokin’ Chuck Wagon Chili, with the weather being so cold and dreary around the country we’ve been in the mood for Chili. So, I thought I would make my Smokin’ Chuck Wagon Chili, slow smoked with Texas Blend BBQ Pellets. I have been making chili for 40 years now with little or no measuring I guess you could call it a dump Chili thus the…
South of the Border Crustless Pizza! I love just about anything “South of the Border”!! Our crustless pizza was packed with a mound of Spicy Chorizo sausage, jalapenos, smoked garlic and smothered with our smoked Pepper Jack Cheese. Low carb and huge flavor. More than just good, it is a supper easy camp or tailgating dish to do on the Green Mountain Davey Crockett…
We enjoy Smoked Jalapeno Poppers or ABT's ( Atomic Buffalo Turds ) as they are referred to in the BBQ world. We have been doing them at the Farmer's Market and folks have been asking us how we make them. So, we thought we would show you how we do them... Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our…
Smoked Creamed Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes, I wanted to do some smoked/grilled tomatoes with dinner and I asked Patti what she thought. This is what she came up with. Man, I do love the way she thinks, these were really good, with her homemade creamed spinach picking up the mesquite wood smoke flavor and the warm soft tomatoes… oh my. Lots of different textures and flavors…
Not Your Momma’s Biscuits & Gravy, It’s cold and wet outside this week, so we are doing what I call comfort food. Biscuits and gravy or SOS. This is nothing like your momma’s. Ours is loaded with garlic, sweet onions and red pepper. Then served over hot buttered biscuits, piled high with French fries… topped with a healthy dose of Tabasco sauce.