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White Chicken Chili

Posted on March 19, 2013 by bigm5853

Well it was back to reality for me and Kristen. After a great week of vacation we returned to “Spring” in Minnesota. 3 inches of snow, wind blowing 30 – 40 mph, and wind chill temperatures below zero!! A far … Continue reading →

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Vacation Time

Posted on March 13, 2013 by bigm5853

Kris and I have been on vacation for the last week. We traveled to Phoenix and are now in Palm Desert. Playing golf, drinking good wine and of course having some good food. I have been getting some good ideas … Continue reading →

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Smoked Pulled Pork

Posted on March 5, 2013 by bigm5853

So I was at the grocery store, walking down the meat aisle and saw they had bone in pork shoulder on sale for $1.49 a pound. What a deal! I could not afford to pass that up. We were having … Continue reading →

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Grilled Buffalo Shrimp

Posted on March 3, 2013 by bigm5853

Kris and I have a Saturday routine, every other Saturday when the cleaning lady comes to the house we head out early to run errands. Once the errands are done we usually stop by Granite City for a beer and … Continue reading →

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Surf and Turf

Posted on March 2, 2013 by bigm5853

We had a little skirt steak left over from the other night so decided to have that with some grilled cod with lemon-dill aioli and a baked sweet potato. Grilling cod is quick and easy. You just have to be … Continue reading →

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Marinated Skirt Steak

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bigm5853

Our friends Rindy and Aaron came over to pick up some tools we had borrowed for the kitchen island project and we needed something quick and tasty to cook. After working all day it is nice to be able to … Continue reading →

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Cedar Plank Salmon with Grilled Brussels Sprouts

Posted on February 25, 2013 by bigm5853

The temperature is finally moving into the 30’s which means a lot more grilling. This is a quick and easy supper and oh so good. The cedar plank adds so much flavor to the salmon. I make this for my … Continue reading →

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Braised Short Ribs

Posted on February 24, 2013 by bigm5853

This might be the perfect comfort food. Braised short ribs served over creamy mashed potatoes with red wine gravy. This meal takes awhile but it totally worth it. The leftovers are excellent so be sure to make plenty. Gather up all … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash Mash

Posted on February 23, 2013 by bigm5853

I was cleaning out the freezer for garbage day and found a pork tenderloin. A nice surprise. We had not had pork in a while so this would be perfect for a night of grilling. To go with it, the … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Soup

Posted on February 21, 2013 by bigm5853

Growing up I remember having hamburger and boiled potatoes quite often. Although I cannot remember how it was seasoned but am guessing salt, pepper and ketchup:) This soup is a take on that meal, just elevated a bit but still … Continue reading →

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