This is my wife’s favorite recipe. She asks for it from her mother for her birthday most years. It is a cheesy wonderful rich meal. Carol was kind enough to show me the recipe and teach me the way to make it. he The key ingredient is the chili powder which we get from Lulu‘s
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Let’s tackle one of the more challenging cooks, and with my help you’ll do with ease!!!! I recommend starting with a brisket flat vs a full packer. Costco or Sams is a great choice for purchasing your brisket. Prep time / 15min Cook time / 9-14 hours Cook temp / 225° Finished internal temp /
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I found this wonderful YouTube video when searching for making a proper Jumbalaya. Bring a friend and some proper French bread. Going down the internet rabbits hole on chef Toups has returned lots of great tips and a goal to meet the guy some day. Also seems to be a standup guy where in his
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My wife made my father and me this for Father’s Day and it was such a hit!! Rich flavor and texture. Ingredients Olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion 2 minced garlic cloves 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped basil
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Prep time: 10min Cook time: 10-12hours Rest time: 1-2hours This is my favorite pulled pork recipe I’ve created… the best part about the finished product is how many options you have to create meals with ie…pulled pork sandwiches / tacos / green chili / enchiladas!!!! Ingredients: 1 8lb pork butt/shoulder blade/Boston butt bone in Yellow
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Ingredients: 1 rack of spare or babyback pork ribs Yellow mustard Rib rub – ie… Bad Byron’s Butt Rub / 2 Gringos Chupacabra Ribnoxious / PlowBoys YardBird / Heath Riles Cherry Rub / Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub / Grill Mates Mesquite, Hickory, or Apple Brown sugar Parkay squeeze butter Directions: Allow rack of ribs
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Combine all ingredients 1.75 ounces of kosher salt 1.75 ounces of freshly crushed peppercorns 1.75 ounces of granulated garlic 1.75 ounces of “2 Gringos Chupacabra Ribnoxious rib rub

This is such an easy recipe.  To be successful, have patience and diligence on temperature checking.  Select a quality place to get your beef.  I personally use our local Safeway as they have great butchers.  I also have found the meat there is a little better than other local shops.  The top notch places that
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This is a tasty classic that I cook based on sight for the browning and smell for the duration. Recipe: Use 2 big chicken breasts cubed in 1 inch squares.  I use a large non-stick frying pan for the entire recipe. Brown in oil, high to medium high setting.  It’s more important to brown then
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This lasagna recipe has balance and great flavor.  Maria if you don’t know is my wonderful wife.  She searched and gave me the optimal recipe from the net (credit to allrecipies.com) and we adjusted as we preferred.  Big hit with the kids, one of which is quite picky.  Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage **this
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