Category Archives: Entree

July 4th Grilling Favorites

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Menu For A Crowd

TBMDM (Through Back Memorial Day Menu) This menu is one of my favorites. I had a Memorial Day BBQ several years ago at our home in Florida. There were around 30 people gathered to kick off the summer and we … Continue reading

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Braised Artichokes

Tis the season for Thistle – Artichokes that is. Delicious in oh so many ways. If you have never eaten or made an artichokes this is a good recipe to try. Click on the picture to go directly to the … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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Easter Menu 2022

Easter is just around the corner and I have a delicious menu for you. This menu feeds a crowd and I know most of you will be celebrating with family and friends so a menu this size is just perfect. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2021

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Andouille Sausage, Appetizers, Apple Pie, Apples, Austrian Vegetable Soup, Bacon, BBQ, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Charcoal Grill, Chestnuts, Chicken Stock, Chutney, Chutney Cream Cheese, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Bread, Corn Pudding, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Graham Cracker Crust, Gravy, Grilling, Hints and Tips, Holiday Specialties, Mango, Mango Chutney, Menus, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pears, Pecans, Potato, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Sides, Smashed Potatoes, Smoked Chicken Stock, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2021

Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day is the beginning of summer and this year is especially important since it will be the first of the summer holidays we can spend with family and friends. No large gatherings but  a small group is good. It … Continue reading

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Curried Pork Tenderloin

Last night’s dinner was a combination of East Indian and Mediterranean flavors. The combo of the spicy hot curry and the refreshing vegetable couscous compliment each other. Both dishes are often prepared in each region for their simplicity since the … Continue reading

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Easter and Passover 2020

This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading

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