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Grilled Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus

Kidd — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:35:58 +0000

We finally had some warm spring-like weather fit for grilling this weekend. 72 degrees on Sunday-very welcome after the brutal winter we endured. I had a little venison to grill that my brother-in-law gave us, but I didn’t think it would be enough for dinner. So I decided to pick up some lamb chops. I … Continue reading Grilled Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus →

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Mashed Rutabaga (Swedes)

Kidd — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 00:37:22 +0000

Here’s my contribution for a really tasty side dish for Thanksgiving or any upcoming holiday dinner, a traditional holiday side dish in my family. My Scottish Grandma used to make mashed rutabaga as a side for holiday meals. She called them “Swedes”, which Wikipedia tells me is what they’re called in most British Commonwealth nations, … Continue reading Mashed Rutabaga (Swedes) →

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Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Kidd — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:19:47 +0000

I felt like grilling something sort of Mexican style last weekend. I had a general idea of marinating and grilling flank steak with some peppers and onions and making fajitas. So I stopped at the grocery store to get a few ingredients– the steak, some corn tortillas… and I noticed some nice-looking poblano peppers that … Continue reading Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers →

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Mac and Cheese, Clarkston Union Style

Kidd — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:13:50 +0000

We had some friends over on the 4th of July yesterday, and I barbecued some marinated pork tenderloin. But I’ve been wanting to try something special for a side dish. There’s a restaurant called the Union Woodshop in Clarkston, Michigan that serves fantastic barbeque. there’s often several hour waits for a table there– even at … Continue reading Mac and Cheese, Clarkston Union Style →

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Fried Rice

Kidd — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:35:50 +0000

Well, here’s the fried rice recipe that I promised in a week two weeks ago… Fried rice is nice and versatile because it can usually be thrown together from what’s already around in the refrigerator and the cupboard, and it can be a side dish or the main course. Add some shrimp toward the end– … Continue reading Fried Rice →

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