SteakBurger Stuffed Potatoes Our friend and crash test dummy Robin was coming for dinner and it was raining. We wanted to do a “Rainy Day Recipe”, something quick, delicious and kid friendly. So, when our nephews come for dinner, we’ll be ready. You can make everything ahead of time and just pop it in the oven or grill until hot. Huwa Reserve, our friends and…
Three Cheese Zucchini Bake We lucked out at the Murrieta Farmer’s Market. They have fresh, firm zucchini and Vivian of Drake Farms had fresh parmesan-reggiano cheese. So, we made a yummy side dish that would also be great if we added cooked, drained sausage, ground beef and/or chopped crisp bacon for a perfectly delicious and easy main dish. Ken isn’t an “oh, good” veggie kind…
Pineapple Stuffed Chicken We enjoy fresh pineapple and a friend gave us 3 of them last week. Thinking grilled pineapple is a real treat we took it a step farther. We stuffed a chicken with pineapple wedges and smoked them for an hour before barbequing them. A generous dusting with GMG’s Dry Rub “Roasted Garlic & Chipotle” seasoning blend, then topping it with Grandville’s Pineapple…
Holiday Brunch Frittata We always have friends and neighbors over for dinner for the holidays and usually there’s a few who stay over. We try to always cook brunch like this frittata, which is really just a crustless quiche. Delicious using leftover smoked ham, but if you have leftover smoked turkey and/or veggies add them to the mix for more layers of flavors and make…
Traditional Pulled Pork We’ve been craving some good pulled pork sammies and pork on sale was all it took. We made the traditional sandwiches with a nice North Carolina-style vinegar BBQ sauce. Then we did some like a good patty melt. All slow smoked with apple pellets, they were so good. We divided it into a few freezer bags for things like pulled pork pizza,…
Loaded Mashed Potatoes We love potatoes fixed all kinds of ways. Ken has never found a way he didn’t like. Being our Memphis Wood Fire Grill/Smoker can bake just as well as smoke and grill Patti came up with this recipe for a new way with baked potatoes full of all the goodies. We smoked them alongside the chicken we made and they picked up…
Reverse Sear Rib Eye The Louisiana Sidebox Cold Smoker puts an easy twist on “Reverse Sear” grilling. It is a clean addition to any of the LG and Country Smoker Series of Louisiana Grills/Smokers. It is very easy to set up and start your smoking. Just start the grill, set the damper until you get the smoke flow and temperature you are looking for. Too…
Mango Curry Pork Chops Being our main ingredient has always been imagination, we wanted to try an unusual combination for simple pork chops. Ken loves the spice of curry and Patti prefers a bit of sweetness in her marinade. So, we got this idea using Louisiana’s Mango Magic Seasoning…with the added heat of curry. Slow smoking with the marinade worked deliciously. Patti and I have…
Onion Bacon Burger Chipotle Cheese Topping How about a great burger packed with bacon and smothered with grilled onions and topped with a zesty Chipotle Cheese Sauce? Patti made up some burgers and mixed chopped bacon into them. Just added tons of that smoky bacon flavor. Tonight, to add a little more “special”, we made a little Chipotle Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Hamburger Heaven! Onion Bacon…
Herbed Chevre Stuffed Chicken Breasts We made a new friend at the Murrieta Farmer’s Market, her name is Vivian of Drake Family Farms and she sells some of the very best quality goat cheese we’ve ever tasted. Patti was planning on making chicken breasts this week and the idea of stuffing them with some of their Herbs de Provence flavored goat cheese made it extra…
Thai Salmon over Spicy Fettuccine As a special gift Patti received Spicy Thai fettuccine noodles, so we had to think of a special way to serve them. Patti came up with an interesting Thai sauce and bought some fresh salmon to make a low fat, healthy and quick dinner. Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night.…
London Broil with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce Twice Baked Potato and a Garlic Skillet There is nothing like the rich beef flavor of a good London Broil. We know that this is a low cost cut of meat that folks tend to over think when trying to prepare. Patti and I love the juicy, robust flavor. After a hard day of work this is as quick…