Behind the Bites

Sautéed Apples with Cinnamon over Vanilla Ice Cream

Sautéed apples with cinnamon over vanilla ice cream is a simple treat that combines warm comfort with cold sugary bliss.
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Crispy Cheddar Baby Back Rib Tacos Topped with Creamy Coleslaw on Corn Tortillas

I had a half slab of baby back ribs and a partial container of coleslaw leftover from the weekend and decided it was time to use it up in a crispy cheddar taco! I have been making these crispy cheese tacos on the griddle all summer long and I can’t…
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Homemade “Chinese take-out sauce” for Meatballs over Rice

This meatball recipe is super easy – especially since it utilizes pre-made frozen meatballs. In fact, the meatballs pictured in this recipe are from Dollar Tree. I had picked up two seven-ounce bags just to see if they were any good. Sometimes the freezer aisle can bring a tasty surprise,…
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Seasoned & Seared Asparagus

I think asparagus is an underrated vegetable. For many of us, our experience with it is tainted. For years, the only asparagus I knew were soft, mushy and basically over-cooked. It also contains a unique compound, asparagusic acid, that produces a distinct odor after it has been consumed. Years ago,…
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Zucchini and Mushrooms Served Over Brown Rice

Earthy Delicious. That’s the best way to describe the vibe of this dish. Nothing says mother nature like fresh mushrooms and zucchini. Ingredients that seem to be low maintenance and in abundance. For those living in the northern half of the United States, it is the time of year where…
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Italian Style Pasta Salad

Nothing says summer side dish like a fresh pasta salad – countless flavor combinations and ingredients can be utilized and it’s easy to create in large quantities. The best part is that it can be made before hand and served right from the cooler or refrigerator. When I set out…
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Crispy Cheese Tacos

I was camping at my family’s private campground over memorial day and ended up using my griddle more than my charcoal grill while I was there. The main reason was this new fascination with dropping shredded cheese directly on the hot surface of the griddle and making crispy cheese disks.…
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Everything Ham & Pickle Pinwheels

This easy appetizer takes minutes to make and is a mash-up of two favorites: Everything bagels and dill pickles and cream cheese wrapped with ham. I just replace the bagel with a tortilla and boom – A super simple treat perfect for a backyard BBQ. Ingredients Step 1 LayerSpread cream…
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