I love stuffed potatoes. They add so much flavour and texture to the plain old spud. I decided to go for the ultimate stuffed potato and added extra cheddar cheese and wrapped it in bacon. Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Potatoes
Easy Chicken in the Traeger
I love chicken in the smoker. The problem is always the skin. If you want a nice smoke hit, you need to cook low and slow. That yields a rubbery skin. You can finish the chicken on a hot grill, cook it in a butter bath for a while, or scraped the fat off the skin and cook it. All give a nicer skin. Continue reading Easy Chicken in the Traeger
Armadillo Eggs in the Shell
If you haven’t heard of Armadillo eggs before, they are a cheese stuffed jalapeno wrapped in sausage and smoked. While they are very tasty, I decided they would be better with a seasoned crispy crust. Welcome to Armadillo Eggs in the Shell! Continue reading Armadillo Eggs in the Shell
Shrimp Po Boy Sliders
I love Shrimp Po Boys. They are a big hearty sandwich. However, why couldn’t they be cut up into a smaller appetizer? Also, they are normally made from deep fried shrimp. Why couldn’t the shrimp be done in my smoker or an oven? Continue reading Shrimp Po Boy Sliders
Curried Shrimp Rolls
I like appetizers I can make ahead and just serve when friends or family come over. These Curried Shrimp Rolls are great for that. Continue reading Curried Shrimp Rolls
Slow Cooker Chicken Stock
I like to spatchcock my chickens when I smoke or grill them. This involves removing the backbone and breast bone so the chicken lays flat. You could throw these trimmings out or you can save them in the freezer until you have enough to make chicken stock. Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken Stock
Aviation Gin
I have loved Aviation Gin for a while and have several posts using it in cocktails. Unfortunately, they stopped carrying it in my liquor store here in the Canadian Rockies. Continue reading Aviation Gin
Cheddar Ham Dip
Summer is here and you can have small gatherings outside and still be within our local pandemic guidelines. I like to have premade dips for when I have company over as I can make it ahead and spend time with my guests. This cheesy ham dip is perfect. Continue reading Cheddar Ham Dip
You Can Make It, Episode 32, Double D “Fried” Chicken and Yeast Waffles
Episode 32 of my community TV program, You Can Make It, on Shaw Spotlight has me making Double D “Fried” Chicken and Yeast Waffles.
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Cuban Chicken, The Video
Kitchen Queers, a great YouTube channel with fun guys and great recipes, put out a call for a July 4 collaboration. As I am Canadian, it was a July 1 (Canada Day) event for me. Many great YouTube cooking gurus put out videos for the celebrations. Continue reading Cuban Chicken, The Video