Date Night Bacon Cheeseburgers

Date Night Bacon Cheeseburgers Sometimes when you think of your meal choices only a big, juicy bacon cheeseburger will do. Ken really, really wanted this for our date night. Patti could have not agreed more! This time we used good old American cheese, but we love the options of Swiss, blue, Cheddar, provolone…any flavor you like works. We also like a lot of crispy bacon…

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Tailgating Stuffed Dover Sole

Tailgating Stuffed Dover Sole Our friends Paul & Sally were traveling their way up the Pacific coast. The first thing that goes into their RV is their Green Mountain Grills/Smoker “Davy Crockett”. It’s perfect for tailgating with its small size and efficient temperature control they can grill, smoke or bake all their favorite meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The only problem was Sally was…

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Peach Habanero Chicken Breasts

Peach Habanero Chicken Breasts We love chicken; it’s so versatile and has very little fat. Ken found a source for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are all natural, huge and especially delicious. We ordered their 40lb. box and have lots and lots of recipe plans for these beauties. The name of the company is Zaycon Foods and we’re proud and happy to be featuring these…

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Big Bite Pork Chops

Big Bite Pork Chops Patti went to see Jacob at T&H Meats and came back with these 2 inch pork chops as a surprise for me. I had said I wanted to grill some breaded chops and she went and got them for me. The breading was crisp with the sweetness of Country Bob’s Sauce. That’s Patti looking like a walking billboard for Country Bob’s…

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Smoken Business Cards

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…

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Ooey Gooey Mac & Cheese

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!…

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Jalapeno Glazed Bacon Wrapped and Stuffed Pork Loin

A Chipotle Orange Glazed Bacon Wrapped and Stuffed Pork Loin, Off the Hook We had friends drop in that we hadn’t seen in sometime. Well before long we were talking about BBQ and what’s for dinner. Patti had just picked up a couple of packages of pork tenderloins so that is what we ran with and definitely scored a touchdown. This is a supper main…

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Easy Chicken with Peppered Bacon Dumplings

Easy Chicken with Peppered Bacon Dumplings We love smoked chicken, it’s so versatile. Patti made this easy stew with leftover chicken we made on our Green Mountain Grill/Smoker. We added lots of fresh veggies from the Murrieta Farmer’s Market. Patti loves dumplings, but Ken said they’re mushy and bland. Not anymore! They were simple with the help of Bisquick baking mix and the addition of…

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Kabobs

Bacon Wrapped Pork Kabobs Patti had a couple of nice pork tenderloins that I wanted to do something a little different. The first thought I had was bacon, of course, that’s normal for us so I move on in the thought process. Which sometimes is a painful process for me. My second and third thoughts were more bacon. Ok, I can sometimes take a hint,…

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Chick Sticks

Chick Sticks Chick Sticks are quick and easy to do. We fired up our Green Mountain’s little “Davy Crockett” tailgater. Perfect for tailgating, parties and hungry friends that drop in. Just do a quick dusting on your chicken with your favorite seasoning and put it on a stick. Tonight we went with curry using “Big Dick’s Curry Up”. Easy, simple and delicious… Patti and I…

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Teriyaki Salmon Burgers

Teriyaki Salmon Burgers With the New Year we’re all trying to eat healthier. Fish is always a healthful choice and though we may be giving up some fat, giving up lots of flavor is never an option. Ken loves teriyaki and Patti perked it up with red pepper flakes. We served this on a hamburger bun with low fat mayo mixed with some of the…

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Zesty Sausage Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Zesty Sausage Stuffed Chicken Thighs These little guys are great for tailgating and parties because you can make lots ahead of time and pop them in the freezer before you pour the soup over them. Even better, if you have leftover stuffing add some in the morning to scrambled eggs and you have an instant, easy breakfast dish or put into tortillas for breakfast burritos.…

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