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Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad1 cup water1/2 cup distilled white vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup sugar1 tsp. herb de provenceCoarse or ground Himalayan pink salt (I get mine at Costco) and fresh coarse ground pepper, to taste3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (If you use English cucumbers, you don’t have to peel them)3…
Grilled Tomahawk Rib-Eye1 bone-in cowboy-cut tomahawk ribeye steak 2″ thick2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for basting2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, more for garnish2 cloves garlic, mincedGarlic salt and fresh ground black pepper to tasteCayenne pepper to tasteChopped green scallions, for garnishTrim excess fat from steaks, pat dry, liberally rub-in dry seasonings,…
Spatchcocked Smoked Chicken with Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce1 3-4 pound whole fryer chickenOlive oil2-3 Tablespoons Homemade Sweet BBQ Rub (recipe below)1/2 cup Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce (recipe below)Place your chicken breast side down on a large cutting board. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut up both sides of the back bone, from tail to neck. Remove…
Ground Beef and Sausage Chili2 pounds ground beef chuck1 pound bulk Italian sausage3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1 large yellow onion, chopped3 stalks celery, chopped1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped1 red bell pepper,…
Bacon Blue Cheese Burger with Carmelized OnionsFor the burgers2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (80% lean, 20% fat)1 tablespoon onion powderA few dashes of Worcestershire sauceKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste8 ounces blue cheese, sliced12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained on paper towels6 large Hamburger bunsFor the caramelized onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 large…
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Garlic-Lime MayoFOR THE TACOSJuice of 3 limesChopped cilantro, plus more for garnish2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp. cumin1 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. paprikat tsp. onion powder1 tsp. garlic powderOlive oilZest of 1 limeKosher salt, to taste1-2 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ( I buy the frozen 2 lb….
SOS3 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp all-purpose flour2 cups milkpinch ground nutmeg1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp coarse black pepper3 dashes Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp mustard1 2.5 oz jar chipped beef8 slices breadChop your chipped beef roughly and set it aside. If you are sensitive to salt, rinse the beef.Melt butter in a small saucepan over…
Creamy Beef Tips with Egg Noodles2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed1 yellow onion, chopped2 (10.75 ounces) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1 cup milk1/2 cup red wine1 package onion soup mix2 (16 ounce) packages egg noodlesHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat (or slow cooker). Saute beef sirloin tips with onion in the hot skillet until…
Grilled Northern California Avocado Chicken3/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup honey4 cloves garlic minced2 Tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons italian seasoningKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices mozzarella cheese2 avocados diced3 roma tomatoes diced1/4 cup fresh chopped basilBalsamic vinegar, for drizzlingIn a medium sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic,…
