Behind the Bites

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  • Multiple papers publish Super Bowl recipes!

    I’m happy to say that 11 Newspapers out of the 17 put together at the Design Center in Munster for Lee Enterprises have used my Super Bowl snacks project. I put it together from recipes that have originally appeared here! It has been my goal from day 1 at my…

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  • Crunchy American Tacos

    Printable version Since I was a young boy my favorite food has been tacos. I would go crazy when I saw that boxed taco kit sitting on the counter as Mom began to prepare dinner. I would gorge myself on them – most kids experience binge eating for the first…

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  • Smoky Chipotle Turkey Chili

      Printable version For the past three Thanksgivings, I have cooked a turkey or turkey breast and traditional sides with my culinary twist applied to publish here. This year, I’m doing something different for the more progressive culinary crowd. For a main course I have created a smoky chipotle turkey…

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  • Getting settled in a New Place

    The view from the balcony at my new apartment. I have relocated to Merrillville, Indiana, just outside of Chicago! I started a new full-time job as a designer for Lee Enterprises at their newspaper design hub located in the building that houses The Times of Munster, a Lee publication. After…

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  • Relocation Underway!

    Big changes are coming for Behind the Bites. A big move and a new adventure awaits! Details coming soon.

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  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Printable version I was out grocery shopping recently and was looking for a bargain at the meat case. The best deal I could find was on bone-in pork shoulder. Considering that it’s July, I was hoping for something a little more grill-friendly and not so chewy, but I decided to…

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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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