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Amazing Pellet Smoked Chicken Breast

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I got a new toy! Actually, it’s something I have wanted for several years now, but hesitated because of uncertainty. Not uncertainty that a new pellet smoker would be a great addition to my cooking arsenal, but uncertainty that I am “up” for a new style of cooking. All of that hesitancy was completely unfounded … Read more Amazing Pellet Smoked Chicken Breast

Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust

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Sometimes it feels like egg bakes conjure up images of elegant bridal showers and dainty women’s teas. Think of flowers, lace, beautifully wrapped gifts, damask tablecloths, and egg bake. This one, however, is the exact opposite of delicate. It is for carnivores who love brunch, and are not afraid to eat it! Tossing hash browns … Read more Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust

Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry Made With Pantry Ingredients

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I hope that I’m not the only person who runs out of fresh produce! Life gets busy, meals get eaten, and the produce aisle in our local grocery store seems like a distant fantasy. While teriyaki tastes better when made with fresh garlic, fresh onions, and fresh ginger, some times the best I can do … Read more Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry Made With Pantry Ingredients

Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham

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Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in his journals: “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” Friendship is one of those most-precious gifts that should never be neglected. You know with full confidence which friends you trust most — those that will continue to love you … Read more Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham

Creamed Mushrooms (Svampstuvning)

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Creamed Mushrooms (Svampstuvning)

“Stewed” anything is an ugly word in the English language. When you stew something, you basically cook it slowly – in its own juices – which brings amazing flavour to any dish. But in Swedish, “stuvning” introduces other lovely liquids to enhance. Like CREAM.

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Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce

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“Jerk” was a term we were not allowed to use growing up. It was right up there with “shut up”, “stupid”, “ain’t”, and other such phrases. We may have been sweet girls — no potty mouths allowed — but we still thought some terms were really funny. Imagine our near-hysterics as the pastor at our … Read more Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce

Bourbon Brined Pork Shoulder

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Yes, you read that correctly! Pork shoulder — or pork butt, whichever the label happens to say — is on the menu. Plan ahead for this, so the pork can brine overnight. Imagine the flavours of bourbon and smoke sneaking into tender meat, and you will understand why the effort is totally worthwhile. Stir together … Read more Bourbon Brined Pork Shoulder

Smoky, Spicy and Sweet Meatloaf

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Meatloaf tends to get a bad rap. What if you could — with no additional time commitment — create a meatloaf that will not just serve as comfort food, but tease the tastebuds with rich variety? Delicate lean ground beef tricked out with enough spice, smokiness reminiscent of a cosy campfire, and just a hint … Read more Smoky, Spicy and Sweet Meatloaf

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