Advertisements An amazing jalapeño popper is easier to make than you may think. Some think a true popper is breaded and deep-fried. Don’t get me wrong – I love those, too! But a Bacon-Wrapped popper is some kinda magical bite! These Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers made on the smoker is an amazing variation on theContinue reading “Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers”
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Grilled Garlic Parm Ranch Chicken
Advertisements Grilled Garlic Parm Ranch Chicken may be a mouthful for a name, but it’s a mouthful you are going to LOVE! The amazing flavors of fresh garlic, ranch seasoning, and grated parmesan simmered in butter make for tender and moist chicken you will be craving over and over again. This is a perfect recipeContinue reading “Grilled Garlic Parm Ranch Chicken”
Homemade Brownie Mix
Advertisements My family absolutely loves fresh baked brownies. And while the box mixes make it super easy to whip up a batch, we have really been trying to control our sugar and preservative intake. Also, when you move to a small rural town in Central Montana, the sticker shock of buying something like a boxContinue reading “Homemade Brownie Mix”
Smoked BBQ Beans
Advertisements Baked beans are a staple of many backyard BBQ events. It makes for a tasty side dish for just about every type of smoked, grilled, or barbecued meat. Some people make them traditional – in the oven. Some make them in a slow cooker, and some make them on the grill. I have beenContinue reading “Smoked BBQ Beans”
Chorizo & Vegetable Gnocchi
Advertisements This is one of those weeknight dinners that falls into the “semi-homemade” categories. While the sauce, meat and veg are all prepared from simple ingredients, this recipe does call for premade gnocchi. This is mostly a time saver, and if you have the time – you can certainly add in some hand made gnocchi.Continue reading “Chorizo & Vegetable Gnocchi”
Smoked Italian Meatballs
Advertisements Spaghetti and meatballs are some of my personal favorites when it comes to a big family meal. Most everyone loves it, and it’s pretty easy to make and make well. But we all know it really hinges on the flavor of the meatballs. Most recently, I have been smoking my meatballs to give themContinue reading “Smoked Italian Meatballs”
Tarragon Chicken Noodle Soup
Advertisements If you aren’t familiar with tarragon – this is a great recipe to introduce yourself and your family to this delightful culinary herb. It has a sort of anise and pepper flavor to it, sort of a subtle licorice. It is used frequently in French cooking and goes so very well with chicken. ThisContinue reading “Tarragon Chicken Noodle Soup”
Cumin & Beer Smoked Pork
Advertisements Smoking pork is such a rewarding way to spend a weekend day. While it might take most of the day to get to that tender juicy payout – it is worth it every single time. When you take it a step further and marinate your pork for a day or so, you are goingContinue reading “Cumin & Beer Smoked Pork”
Homemade Hamburger Buns
Advertisements Baking is something that used to really intimidate me. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t even try to bake things from scratch without following a recipe to the letter – and still over think the whole process. While baking is a science – there is also an art to it. With some reading and researchContinue reading “Homemade Hamburger Buns”
My Best Salsa Recipes
Advertisements With #CincodeMayo right around the corner – a collection of salsa recipes seemed necessary. I love to make salsas as they are really simple to put together, and they are a great way to add another layer of flavor and even heat to meal without making the whole meal hot. The obvious ways toContinue reading “My Best Salsa Recipes”