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Make Ground Pork Patties for Dinner

September 13, 2012 by admin
Ground Pork Patties

When my family is trying to figure out our weekly menu, we usually start with the common chicken, turkey, beef, and pork suggestions and go from there. I’m referring to the main dish, not the side dish (but meat as a side dish? oh yeah!). One main dish that gets overlooked is ground pork – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Cooking, Family Tagged: apple, beef, Chicken, dinner, egg, fig, garlic, ham, juice, meat, onion, pork, pot, potato, sauce

A Guy’s Take on Baking a Cake

September 13, 2012 by admin
A Guy's Take on Baking a Cake

After a few hours of home plumbing renovations to our bathroom, which included replacing shower handles, entire valve body, faucet, etc., what’s next on the list of things to do? Bake a cake. Lately, I’ve been consistent of producing excellent grilled/smoked meats, so I figured on starting a series of articles on baking and cooking … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Cooking, Family Tagged: cake, egg, fig, food, meat, nut, smoked, Tea

Turkey Biscuits

September 13, 2012 by admin
Turkey Biscuits Recipe

Prep time: 15 mins  Cook time: 15 mins  Total time: 30 mins  Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: • Cooking spray, for coating the muffin tin • 1 7 1/2-ounce can refrigerator biscuits • 1 cup shredded colby cheese • 1 scallion, white part and some green, chopped • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • Sliced turkey lunch meat, cooked … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Holidays, Recipe Favorites, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged: cheese, dill, food, meat, muffin, nut, recipe, Tea

Poor Man’s Baked Crab Cakes

April 14, 2012 by admin
Poor Man's Baked Crab Cakes

Prep time: 15 mins  Cook time: 32 mins  Total time: 47 mins  Ingredients: • 1 egg, beaten • 1 tsp. dry mustard • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce • Parsley to taste • Pepper to taste • 1 tbsp. lemon juice • 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning • 1/8 tsp. celery salt • 1 scallion • … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Recipe Favorites, Recipes Tagged: bread, cake, egg, juice, lemon, meat, mustard, nut, parsley, pepper, salt, sauce

Mini Meatloaf

April 14, 2012 by admin
Mini Meatloaf Recipe

Prep time: 10 mins  Cook time: 30 mins  Total time: 40 mins  Serves: 2-3 Ingredients: • 1 lb ground beef • 1 egg • 1 small cooking onion (golf ball sized), cooked & minced • 3/4 c bread crumbs • 1/2 c ketchup • salt and pepper to taste Directions: To make Mini Meatloaf, mix … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Recipe Favorites, Recipes Tagged: beef, bread, egg, meat, muffin, onion, pepper, salt

A Guy’s Take on Baking Sweet Potato Muffins

March 22, 2012 by admin
Baking Sweet Potato Muffins

Next up on my series of baking and cooking articles is A Guy’s Take on Baking Sweet Potato Muffins – that was inspired by a recipe in the latest Better Homes and Gardens¨ magazine. As I’ve mentioned in my previous A Guy’s Take article, my skills as a baker aren’t the best. I admit that, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Cooking, Family Tagged: butter, cake, chocolate, cookie, cream, egg, ginger, icing, meat, milk, muffin, nut, pie, pot, potato, recipe, sugar, sweet, vanilla

Holy Smokes

December 13, 2011 by admin
Charcoal Grate for Smoker

It seems like many people are complaining about keeping an elevated temperature in their vertical smokers. I am no exception, so I decided to modify mine with an extra grate to vent the charcoal. In most vertical charcoal smokers, there is a bowl (bin or basket) that holds the charcoal. It usually sits either on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Cooking, Family Tagged: dip, fig, meat, nut, pie, rice, Tea

Pork Chop Marinade

December 13, 2011 by admin
Pork Chop Marinade Recipe

Prep time: 5-15 mins  Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: • 1/2 cup olive oil • 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp Montreal Steak Seasoning • pinch of meat tenderizer • pinch of onion powder Directions: Mix ingredients to make Pork Chop Marinade. Place pork chops and marinade in an airtight bag no longer than 15 minutes. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Recipe Favorites, Recipes Tagged: meat, nut, olive, onion, pork, pot, sauce, Tea

Smoked Beef Chuck

September 13, 2011 by admin
Smoked Beef Chuck

Beef chuck is probably one of the better cuts of beef to smoke. It usually has a decent amount of fat that helps to absorb the flavors of the grill. I took a few weekend hours to marinate and make this smoked beef chuck recipe. Here was my experience. I started by preparing the marinade, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Cooking, Family Tagged: beef, meat, recipe, smoked, Tea

Smoked Beer Can Chicken (Basic)

May 24, 2011 by admin
Smoked Beer Can Chicken

You will need the following ingredients: • 3-5 lb Chicken • Chicken Rub (optional) • 1 Can of Beer If you have gotten used to your smoker, you probably already know how it operates. This recipe is a basic one, so set up your smoker the same you would for any other smoked chicken. Preheat … [Read more…]

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