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Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup
Read more: Chicken and Cannellini Bean SoupI 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
Read more: Asian-Style Chicken WingsPrintable 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
Read more: Zesty Burger SaucePrintable 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
Read more: Relay For Life SalsaSalsa 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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French Fried Onion Rings
Read more: French Fried Onion RingsPrintable version There are many in the culinary world who believe the onion ring was invented by a Dallas, Texas-based restaurant chain named the Pig Stand in the 1920s. But there are numerous recipes for batter dipped and fried vegetables, including onions, in American cookbooks published before the 20th century…
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Bacon Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
Read more: Bacon Chipotle Mashed PotatoesPrintable version Potatoes have to be one of the most versatile and loved things to eat on the planet (or at least in the Western Hemisphere). Fried, boiled, baked or even grilled (yes, they can be made great on the grill), whatever the preparation – they are delicious when made…
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Smoky Chipotle Spice Rub
Read more: Smoky Chipotle Spice RubPrintable version Now that grill season is in full swing I like to make new spice rub combinations to flavor my food. Salt, pepper and the taste from a well seasoned grill is actually pretty good on its own, but the right combination of flavors in a spice rub can…