August 27th, 2008

Hungry Man Fiery Steaks

What You Need:
 
1 TBSP crushed peppercorn
1 tsp + 1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp light brown sugar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp + 1 tsp onion powder
1/2 C ketchup
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 TBSP dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 C water
4 (3/4 lb) rib eye [...] Continue Reading…

August 25th, 2008

Not Sponge Bob’s Crabby Patties

What You Need:
 
12 oz of fresh, frozen or canned cooked crabmeat
3/4 C plain bread crumbs
1/2 C red bell pepper, chopped fine
4 green onions, chopped fine (white part only)
3 TBSP mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Vegetable oil
 
How to Make It:
 
Flake the crabmeat with a [...] Continue Reading…

August 23rd, 2008

Balsamic Glazed Grilled Scallops

What You Need:
 
1 C balsamic vinegar
20 (1 oz each) scallops
Olive oil
Pepper to taste
 
How to Make It:
 
Place the vinegar in a saucepan over high heat.
Bring the vinegar to a boil then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for approximately 3 minutes.
You will want to reduce the vinegar to about 3 [...] Continue Reading…

August 21st, 2008

Mushroom Ham Snackers

What You Need:
 
12 button mushroom caps, 1 1/2 inch in diameter
12 slices of Swiss cheese
12 slices of cooked ham
12 pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
Olive oil
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
 
How to Make It:
 
Cut the stems for the mushrooms. 
Cut off the top of the caps so that the mushrooms [...] Continue Reading…

August 19th, 2008

BBQ Leg Quarters Mamma’s

What You Need:
 
1/4 C ketchup
2 TBSP Dijon mustard
2 TBSP honey
2 TBSP cider vinegar
2 TBSP canola oil
1 TBSP dark brown sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
4 chicken leg quarters
 
How to Make It:
 
Place the ketchup, Dijon mustard, honey, [...] Continue Reading…

August 17th, 2008

Asian Herb Chicken Dippers

What You Need:
 
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp lemongrass
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 C canola oil
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and cut into 1 in chunks
1/2 C soy sauce
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 TBSP rice vinegar
1 TBSP [...] Continue Reading…

August 15th, 2008

A Touch of Mint Chicken Grillers

What You Need:
 
1/3 C fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1/4 C + 2 TBSP olive oil
1/4 C lemon juice
1 TBSP garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 TBSP unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped fine
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped fine
1/4 C Dijon mustard
2 [...] Continue Reading…

August 13th, 2008

Spicy Salsa Chicken Drummers

What You Need:
 
1 C hot salsa
1/4 C orange juice
1 TBSP lime juice
1 TBSP Italian Parsley
1 TBSP light brown sugar
1 TBSP olive oil + extra for brushing meat
1 tsp orange zest, grated
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
4 (8 oz) chicken legs
 
How to Make It:
 
Combine the salsa, orange and [...] Continue Reading…

August 11th, 2008

Sweet and Spicy Turkey Breast

What You Need:
 
1 TBSP black peppercorn
1 TBSP cumin
1 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP oregano
1 TBSP minced garlic
1/4 C lime juice
2 TBSP olive oil
6 firm peaches, peeled and chopped fine
1 C peach preserves
2/3 C peach juice
1/4 C sugar
2 TBSP cider vinegar
4 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped fine
1 TBSP cilantro, chopped [...] Continue Reading…

August 9th, 2008

Bacon Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

Bacon Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
 
What You Need:
 
4 slices of bacon cut into 1 in squares
1 small yellow onion, chopped fine and divided
1/4 lb button mushrooms, chopped fine
2 tsp. garlic, minced and divided
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 tsp ground Italian parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp [...] Continue Reading…