bacon cheese burger
Bite size (or two).
Creative.
Personalized.
These would be great for a party, either served in a bzillion different condiment combinations OR served as a mini ‘burger bar’ set up.
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These bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken bites were extraordinary.
The technique for preparation was quite easy and the result a combination of salty, creamy, and spicy. By grilling them over a medium heat the bacon becomes crispy and the chicken perfectly done without being overcooked or dry. The other benefit of the charcoal grill is the smoky flavor that impacts all three tastes.
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When I was a little girl I remember going to my maternal grandparents’ house and seeing meat being ground for sausage. I didn’t like sausage at the time and thus my focus was directed not to what was being made, but on how it was prepared. What I remember was a large, silver, wood handled, heavy tool – a shiny grinder. This fine mechanism was heavy enough that it needed to be clamped to a big white wooden stool. Most of the time I could only watch, but on occasion I’d get a turn at the handle; what a strenuous task!
Fast forward a few years (okay, quite a few). I am now the proud owner of that same heavy tool.
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This burger delights the blue cheese lover with tender beef, the sweetness of pickled red peppers and the full bodied flavor of the blue cheese. The preparation technique allows for a larger portion of blue cheese.
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My husband sets the standard for grilling fish on the bbq. The combination of simple seasoning and indirect heat combine to form delicious, moist, fleshy fish that allows the true flavor of the salmon to shine through.
One of the key elements to the consistent successful grilling of salmon is to grill it with the skin still on. Grilled properly the flesh is removed effortlessly from the skin.
A second helpful tool for great grilled fish is a large oval fish grill basket.
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I've been hungry for ribs and as we've traveled we've been looking for a good ribs place, but to no avail. I may have to wait until we get home and have Ken make his soon to be famous ribs.
The key to perfect ribs is time.
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