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Cajun Smoked Chicken Halves

“Life is better with chickens around.” Obviously, this recipe can apply to any cut of chicken (including whole) as long as…

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  • 2 lb beef chuck roast (allow 6-8 oz. per serving)
  • 6-8 small potatoes (I prefer Yukon gold)
  • 8 oz baby carrots
  • 8 oz sliced, fresh mushrooms
  • 1 pkg dry onion soup mix
  • 1 pkg dry brown gravy mix
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (I prefer Cabernet Sauvignon)

Easy Beef Pot Roast

“Pot roast is good any day of the week, but it is best on Sundays!” This pot roast recipe is one…

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Smoked Pork Baby Back Ribs

“Happiness is best served slow smoked and sauced!” Back in my younger days, smoking barbecue was one of my favorite pastimes…

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  • 1 large Zucchini squash
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce (I used the Contadina squeeze bottle)
  • 3/4 cup Italian Style Blend finely shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • Italian seasoning (optional)

Zucchini Pizza Bites

“Nothing says, ‘I love you,’ better than a pizza!” Our grandchildren are coming for a visit next month so I am…

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  • 8 T unsalted butter, cut into cubes, divided
  • 2 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 pint fresh chicken livers, approx. 1 lb., trimmed
  • 1 T fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dry Sherry
  • 3 T heavy cream
  • Kosher salt to taste

Chicken-Liver Pâté

“My idea of heaven is eating pâté to the sound of trumpets.” – Sydney Smith My introduction to chicken-liver pâté was…

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  • 2 1/2 T Turbinado sugar (or 2 T dark brown sugar)
  • 2 cups tomato ketchup (organic or healthy choice preferred)
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar that has at least 5% acidity
  • 2 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 T prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 T honey
  • 2 T 14-spice dry rub mix (posted elsewhere in this blog)
  • 4 T fresh orange juice (no pulp)

Tangy Balsamic BBQ Sauce

“Barbecue sauce is like a beautiful woman. If it is too sweet, it’s bound to be hiding something.” – Lyle Lovett…

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken, browned
  • 1 pkg taco mix (I use McCormick Chicken Taco, 1 oz pkg)
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • chopped tomato
  • chopped avocado
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • salad dressing

Taco Bowl Salad

“Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.” – B. Frankel Since today is Cinco de Mayo,…

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  • 2 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/4" to 3/8" rounds)
  • 1 T olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salad Supreme seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • salt & pepper to taste

Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

“The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe.” – John Gould Only in the last several years…

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  • 1 small Yellow Squash (per person)
  • 1/2 T Light Butter w/Canola Oil (Land O Lakes)
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Grated Italian Style 5 Cheese Blend
  • Black Pepper to taste

Baked Yellow Squash

“Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat.” Fran Lebowitz In NE…

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

“We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it – because they do.” -Michael Greger…

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