We recently hosted a barbecue for a group of our friends. On the menu that evening were applewood smoked pork chops with jalapeño apricot chutney to pair with Bush's Texas Ranchero Grillin' Beans. Ole's here to show you how easy it is to transform your everyday charcoal grill … [Read more...] about Smoked Pork Chops with Jalapeño Apricot Chutney
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Margarita Fish Tacos for Cinco de Mayo and Welcoming in Spring
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and with the weather warming, it's the perfect time to take out the grill for fish tacos and make yourself a margarita. On our block, we joke with the neighbors that once the snow falls, we don't see anybody for five months. People … [Read more...] about Margarita Fish Tacos for Cinco de Mayo and Welcoming in Spring
Homemade Potato Chips and Avocado Ranch Dip for an Earth Day Virtual Picnic for the Planet
It's Earth Day! Come celebrate with a Virtual Picnic in honor of the Picnic for the Planet the Nature Conservancy are hosting around the globe today. We're bringing crisp baked potato chips and avocado ranch dip with us. Won't you join us? Warming weather to this family … [Read more...] about Homemade Potato Chips and Avocado Ranch Dip for an Earth Day Virtual Picnic for the Planet
Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
This orzo pasta salad is loaded full of spring asparagus and artichokes. A bit of white wine vinegar and lemon juice make this the perfect salad for an early season picnic or a a springy Easter dinner. Easter is less than two weeks away. It seems like it's been coming … [Read more...] about Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
How-To: Basic Cinnamon Rolls
The essential cinnamon roll recipe that everyone needs to have tucked away in their bag of tricks. This one is Swedish in origin, a kanelbulle or "cinnamon bun," and rest assured there is plenty of cardamom in the dough for a spicy kick. I'm the oldest of five in my family. … [Read more...] about How-To: Basic Cinnamon Rolls
