Behind the Bites

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  • Teriyaki Beef Kabobs

    Printable version There is something awesome about food on a stick. I’m not sure what makes it so awesome – all I know is no matter how old I get, I’m still a sucker for corn dogs and popcycles. One of my favorite stick foods is kabobs cooked on the…

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  • Easy Skillet Baked Beans

    Printable version When cooking outside most people think of a cut of meat being seared over flames, but there are a number of side dishes that can be made with a skillet on a grill or fire as well. One such dish is baked beans, which can be baked, but…

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  • Grilled Asparagus Attempt 1

    Yesterday, I attempted to document one of my go-to favorites – grilled asparagus. Any time I’m cooking a bunch of stuff on the grill at a gathering I grab a bundle, toss them in oil, salt and pepper and sear them lightly on the grill. I put them out first…

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  • Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup

    I made this soup for a gathering of 15 to 20 people. I had some extra bacon and a bundle of kale to get rid of and I knew a yummy soup was the place to put them. I didn’t intend on sharing this soup here but after I tasted…

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  • Asian-Style Chicken Wings

    Printable version I think my favorite charcoal grilled snack or appetizer would have to be chicken wings. I enjoy them fried, but I really love them cooked over the coals for two reasons. First is the grilled flavor – charcoal grilled chicken is probably my favorite meat behind a perfectly…

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  • Zesty Burger Sauce

    Printable version One way to put a twist on a burger and turn it from good to great is by creating a custom sauce for it. The Big Mac from McDonald’s is one of the most famous burgers in the world and part of its success is the “special sauce”…

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  • Relay For Life Salsa

    Salsa verde and Salsa Rojo For the last couple of years I have donated my time and food to the Relay For Life cancer walk in Whitley County, Indiana. My cousin Tammy is a cancer survivor and is a big contributor and driving force behind the fundraiser. Last year, I…

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  • Custom Hot Dog Bar

    Printable version Hot dogs are a year-round guilty pleasure for myself, especially with chili! It’s the summer time though – when dogs seem to be synonymous with campfires and grills – that I eat them most. They’re one of the easiest meals that can be produced on a fire and…

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