My friend Jon at AuctionBump.com just got a grill! He had a few questions about cooking and smoking meat on the grill, what better way to show him than BBQ over the weekend and make a video.
Also I had planned to grill chicken and ribs, but when I saw the price of a whole chicken [...]

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Black beans are packed with fiber and protein. They can satisfy even the most intense hunger, and keep you feeling full and energetic for hours. They help to regulate your glucose level, raise your metabolism to help you burn calories. The high fiber content is great for fighting cholesterol and heart healthy and two [...]

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Empanadas are made to be easy to eat and yummy!They are a delicious beef turnover and can be make with chicken, fish or other meat and put into a pastry that you fold over.
Empanadas are a popular dish in many Spanish countries as well the Philippines, Italy and the US with each adding their own [...]

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4-5 Green Peppers
2 Italian Sausage
1 LB Hamburger Meat
1/2 cup Orzo
1 Small Onion
2 Small Stalks Celery or 1 Large
2 TBS Celery Leaves
1 Clove Garlic
1 box Fresh Mushrooms
1 small can Tomato Paste
2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 TBS Fresh Parsley
1 tsp Dry Oregano
1 tsp Dry Basil
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Pepper
Spagetti Sauce (store bought or home made)
In a [...]

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Rice and beans is a popular comfort food and staple dish in Latin America the Caribbean and various other countries.
The norm and correct way to enjoy this meal is to eat the rice and beans in the same bite.
In New Orleans their dish is known as red beans and rice and as I made with [...]

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1 lb. Hamburger
1/4 c. Onion diced
1/4 c. Celery diced
2 TBS Celery Leaves (tops)
1 Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
1 small Green Pepper (optional)
1/2 Cup diced cooked Potato’s
1/2 Cup Raisins
4-5 Salad Green Olives with Pimento’s diced
1 tsp Pepper ( Fresh Ground if you have it)
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 TBS Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 [...]

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2 Eggs
1 TBS Milk
1/4 Green Pepper
1/4 Onion
1/4 Tomato
1 Slice Swiss Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil
1 Small Tortilla Wrap
A great breakfast wrap to cook and take on the go.
Slice the pepper, onion, and tomato in to small strips.
Slice cheese into bite size pieces
Heat pan to medium, add olive oil.
Saute veggies until soft.
In a Mixing Bowl add eggs and [...]

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2 cans Del Monte Diced Jalapeno & Onion Tomatoes…
Don’t Drain. (Regular diced or stewed tomatoes will work but they’re not as good)
½ white onion
2/3 Cup cilantro
1 clove garlic
2 jalapenos ( remove seeds for less heat)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
½ fresh squeezed lime juice
1 TBs olive oil
Salt to taste
Add above ingredients in a food processor [...]

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1 12 oz Box Jumbo Shells
1 lb Breakfast Sausage
2 lb Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
12 oz Mozzarella [...]

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5 Large Cans Black Beans
½ lb Bacon
1 Medium Onion chopped
2 stalks Celery chopped
1 lb Smoked Sausage
1 Tbs Garlic
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tbs Cilantro
1 tsp Cumin
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp Salt
1 Tbs Olive Oil
2 Cups Water or Chicken Broth
½ cup Beer
Chop Sausage into bite size pieces. In the soup pot cook bacon until crispy, remove, chop into bits [...]

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¼ lb Rare Roast Beef
2 Slices Provolone cheese
1 Hoagie or Sub Roll
½ Cup Grilled Onion
Oil for cooking
Place oil in fry pan and grill the onion, set aside keep warm.
On a microwave safe plate, lay out roast beef as if it were on the sandwich.
Place cheese over beef and put into the microwave 1 minute or [...]

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3/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sliced green onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
4 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup orange juice, divided use
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 pounds boneless pork roast
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (16-ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 orange, sectioned
Brown slivered almonds in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. [...]

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1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease one tray of 24 mini muffin-pan cups (1 3/4- x 1-inch).
In a small saucepan, [...]

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1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach - thawed and drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 ounces canned water chestnuts - drained and chopped
assorted cut-up vegetables — for dipping
Heat oil in nonstick [...]

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1 pound dried black-eyed peas
6 to 8 ounces salt pork, diced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 ham bone or large ham hock
black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
dash Tabasco sauce
Pick over peas; rinse. Cover peas with cold water; bring to a boil, boil 1 minute, remove, and cover [...]

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