Last month I invited a few buddies over from work to enjoy a backyard barbecue. My wife and I prepared a feast of bbq chicken quarters, grilled corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad and a few other things. Twice a year I try to do this for the guys I work with and they always … [Read more...] about Homemade BBQ Barbecue Sauce for Chicken
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bark Recipe
'Tis the season for everything pumpkin flavored. There's pumpkin bread, cake, muffins, cookies, ice cream, coffee, fudge and of course...popcorn! Today's recipe is courtesy of Popcorn.org. The recipe will make approximately 12 squares. The perfect treat for the fall season. ** Post may contain … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn Bark Recipe
How to Buy the Perfect Ripe Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe...it's one of my family's favorite fruits. We eat it year round as a snack, as a dessert or tossed into a fruit smoothie. When it comes to buying cataloupes you want to buy one that's ripe inside...not rotten. Since you can't see inside it...how do you tell if it's fresh and ready to be … [Read more...] about How to Buy the Perfect Ripe Cantaloupe
How to Remove Pulp from Butternut Squash and Turn Into Puree
Butternut Squash are extremely hard to peel...so I don't even bother. Instead...I roast (bake) my squash in the oven and then spoon the pulp out to use in various recipes. Once you have soft pulp...you'll need to use it (right away) or store it using one of the methods listed at the bottom of this … [Read more...] about How to Remove Pulp from Butternut Squash and Turn Into Puree
Why Cooking at the Right Temperature is Essential for Food Safety
Cooking is more than just creating delicious meals—it’s also about keeping food safe to eat. Undercooked meat or poultry can harbor harmful bacteria, while overcooking can ruin texture and flavor. The simplest way to strike the right balance is by using a Typhur Instant Read Meat Thermometer. With … [Read more...] about Why Cooking at the Right Temperature is Essential for Food Safety
Chocolate S’mores Brownies Recipe
Chocolate brownies are a favorite in our household. We love them plain, with chocolate chips, peanut butter tossed into it and of course one of our favorites is Chocolate S'mores Brownies. If you're looking for an easy way to make them...you'll love this recipe which utilizes a box of brownie mix. … [Read more...] about Chocolate S’mores Brownies Recipe
Butternut Squash Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
Last month I picked 9 butternut squash from our backyard garden. I preserved 4 of the squash via the pressure steam canning method for later use. To use up a few of the other ones...I made this delicious loaf of Butternut Squash Bread with chocolate chips. The chocolate added just the right touch of … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
This year we've harvested about a dozen butternut squash from our backyard garden. I preserved some of them using the home canning method, while other's I cooked up and used right away. This Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe utilizes just a few basic ingredients. You probably have them all sitting in … [Read more...] about Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe