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Pistachio Pesto

Kidd — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:53:39 +0000

Wow, it’s been almost two months since I’ve posted. It’s been a busy summer! But it’s the great comments to this blog that made me realize I need to get back to it. Like Mr. Cialis, who had some nice things to say, as well as offering a helpful link to great deals on cheap … Continue reading Pistachio Pesto →

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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

Kidd — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:53:53 +0000

Memorial Day was blazin’ hot, 90+ degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Finally some real summer weather! We spent the afternoon at the beach, so we needed something quick and simple to grill when we got back. Shrimp kebabs are the ticket for quick and simple. The marinating takes a little prep, but … Continue reading Grilled Shrimp Kabobs →

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Smoked Barbequed Turkey

Kidd — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:08:16 +0000

We had family over for Mother’s Day, so I decided to smoke a turkey. Turkeys are pretty cheap per pound, and smoked turkey is a real crowd pleaser. This recipe takes time though- it sure ain’t a candidate for the “Quick Meals” category. There are two ways you can smoke a turkey- the long way … Continue reading Smoked Barbequed Turkey →

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Simple Turkey Soup

Kidd — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:45:20 +0000

Kristina pointed out that all my recipes so far took a long time to prepare, and people might want to see recipe ideas that were quick and simple to make. I thought this was a great idea, and so a new category for the site, “Quick Meals” is born. Here is a recipe that I … Continue reading Simple Turkey Soup →

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Applewood-Smoked Spice Rub Chicken with Grilled Asparagus

Kidd — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:49:35 +0000

Finally we got some summerlike weather here in Michigan! It was in the 80s this past Sunday, and so the barbequing season begins. Now, I’ll barbeque and grill outside all year long, but it’s definitely more fun to be standing around the grill in shorts and a t-shirt, cold beverage in hand, than freezing in … Continue reading Applewood-Smoked Spice Rub Chicken with Grilled Asparagus →

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