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Burrito bowl – Chipolte style

Posted on November 21, 2015 by bigm5853

I love eating at Chipolte, especially the burrito bowl. So the other night when we had Rindy and Aaron over for dinner we decided to make Chipolte at home! The food turned out great. Kris and I always do the … Continue reading →

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Tailgate Time – Wings and Nachos

Posted on November 7, 2015 by bigm5853

There is nothing better than tailgating for a football game. When not going to the game we tailgate at home. The Traeger is perfect for a tailgate party! This weekend was time for Diablo wings and nachos. Wings are excellent … Continue reading →

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World Series Time – Go Royals!

Posted on October 28, 2015 by bigm5853

Great game one of the World Series!! Having lived in KC for 10+ years Kris and I became Royals fans and it is good to see them back in the Series for the 2nd year in a row. So what … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wonderful Life – Seneca Falls style

Posted on October 19, 2015 by bigm5853

Kris and I took a trip to Seneca Falls, NY with our good friends, the Lombardos. (Dave’s hometown) It was a great trip – good friends, family, food and plenty of wine! If you have ever seen the movie – … Continue reading →

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Smoked chicken with brussels sprouts

Posted on October 8, 2015 by bigm5853

So here is one of the meals I made with the smoked chicken from Sunday. I love grilled brussels sprouts with bacon. I decided to add the chicken right in with the brussels and it turned out great! A side … Continue reading →

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Smoked Chicken x 2

Posted on October 7, 2015 by bigm5853

When you have a big Traeger why smoke one chicken when you can do 2? On Sunday I decided to smoke 2 whole chickens to provide a base for meals all week. Not only is the smoked chicken excellent by … Continue reading →

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Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple – Poblano salsa

Posted on October 2, 2015 by bigm5853

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner? Well here it is! Grilled pork tenderloin with a pineapple poblano salsa and a side salad. Things are a bit busy at work and home so it is always nice to be … Continue reading →

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Annual Fishing Trip Time

Posted on September 19, 2015 by bigm5853

Well it is time for me to head north for the annual fishing trip at Shell Lake, MN. I thought it would be a good idea to smoke some brisket to bring along for tonight’s meal. With folks traveling some … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Dinner – Filet and Lobster

Posted on August 28, 2015 by bigm5853

Our anniversary was Wednesday and lucky for us it was Rindy and Aarons night to cook. They decided to cook up a special meal for us – Bacon wrapped filet and grilled lobster! What a treat. Aaron did an excellent … Continue reading →

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Simple Grilled Flank Steak

Posted on August 21, 2015 by bigm5853

The week of clean eating continued tonight. We had Rindy and Aaron over for supper and dished up a plate of grilled flank steak, roasted potatoes and grilled sweet corn. Also added a caprese salad on the side. Summertime at … Continue reading →

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