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Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy

Without a doubt a standing rib roast from the outdoor smoker, summer tomatoes, grilled corn and fresh grilled pineapple with scoop of french vanilla ice cream.

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Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy

Without a doubt a standing rib roast from the outdoor smoker, summer tomatoes, grilled corn and fresh grilled pineapple with scoop of french vanilla ice cream.

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Lay down the boogie and play that funky music til ya die

Hatlady, thought I was the only fan of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks left. Bless you!

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Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy

Without a doubt a standing rib roast from the outdoor smoker, summer tomatoes, grilled corn and fresh grilled pineapple with scoop of french vanilla ice cream.

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Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy

Without a doubt a standing rib roast from the outdoor smoker, summer tomatoes, grilled corn and fresh grilled pineapple with scoop of french vanilla ice cream.

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Lay down the boogie and play that funky music til ya die

Hatlady, thought I was the only fan of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks left. Bless you!

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Starbucks V Dunkin' Donuts

Drink one 12 oz mug of Joe each morning. Grind and brew it myself. Nice and fresh. Yet to find any shop that does it better!

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Racial Tipping point

Usually 20%. Less if service is lacking. More for excellence! Spent a few years earlier in my life as a dining room and room service waiter in a upscale hotel and understand the rigors of the food sevice life.

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What is the worst meal you politely ate as a guest?

In the late 60's when the wife and I were newly married we accepted a dinner invitation from her cousin. She was resently married as well. We arrived and had a cocktail then the new husband excused himself saying he would start the dinner. We were suprised when ten minutes later the meal was announced ready. We were served canned tuna with cream of mushroom soup and canned peas over toast. They were divorced not long afterward so no more dinner invitations. I guess it was one of those things from the 60's that newly weds might fix but it certainly was one I'll never forget.

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What's for lunch today?

Left over BBQ'd chicken with a little rice and pea pods.

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If you were dinner for today and tomorrow, what would you be?

This evening we will be chorizo and potatoe tacos and a fresh salad with a homemade vinaigrette.

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Last Bite?

When ever we grill ribeyes outside I also grill crusty bread while the steaks are resting. My favorite last bite is to swipe that last piece of grilled bread through the remaining steak juices and pinch that last morsel of garlic infused mushroom. Oh crap,it's a long time until dinner.

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Cook the Book: Win a Copy of 'Cook with Jamie'

I sort of taught myself with help of cook books and PBS cooking shows. It has been a wonderful 40 year learning experience that continues to this day.

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Ketchup On Burgers...

Mustard and dill chips are great additions to sliders with grilled onions and cheese. On the other hand when having a larger burger I prefer raw red onion and ketchup with pickled peppers. Oh! and I'd never put mayo on a burger. Just does'nt seem right to me.

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Roasted potatoes with rosemary

Sure! I made these last weekend to go with an Italian style chuck roast. I washed then cut potatoes into medium chunks, tossed with olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Placed potatoes cut side down on large cookie sheet covered with foil and put in an oven heated to 450. After 25 minutes removed foil and turned potatoes to opposite cut side. Returned to oven without foil for an additional 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Toss with fine minced garlic and serve. They must have turned out great because there were none left at the end of the meal.

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Are you sick of winter? What is your ideal summertime meal?

Fresh fruits and vegtables in their season is a must for me but as for grilling and low and slow BBQ done on my patio regardless of seasons or weather is a must. It's all too good to have only in the summer! Bring on the ribs, pulled pork and grilled steak, burgers and dogs in February. A coat over my Hawaiian shirt works well grill side. Seasons are just a state of mind on our high plains of Colorado.

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When do you refuse to eat foods that touch one another?

Around our house salads, main entrees and desserts are served separately thus avoiding the dreaded mixing of vinaigrette, gravy and sweets. For those of you with main course issues might I suggest the Strawberry Shortcake compartmentalized plate we used for our daughter thirty years ago. You may still be able to find them on ebay. Please LOL !

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Cook the Book: 'The Tex-Mex Cookbook'

Beer, guacomole, beer, nachos, beer, queso salsa, beer, quesadillas. Is there a game on ?

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Braised Chicken

My favorite braised chicken recipe is with artichoke hearts and pepperocini. It's a pretty simple dish using frozen artichoke hearts and pepperocini from a jar. I brown the chicken pieces with olive oil in a dutch oven and remove to a plate. Then sweat some shallots and garlic, add defrosted artichokes and a hand full of chopped pepperocini. Deglaze pot with a dry white wine add chicken stock and return chicken to the pot and return the liquid to a boil. Place lid on the dutch oven and put into an oven heated to 300.Braise for at least two hours. You can thicken the sauce with a small amount of corn starch and water. This dish is great with rice or a wide fresh pasta. Sorrry I don't have item amounts. I usually just wing it. Have fun!

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I put ketchup on _____

Heinz for me. On fries, cheese omelets and burgers sometimes. Use it to make cocktail sauce with horseradish and lemon juice. Never on hot dogs!

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I eat ____ with cottage cheese

I enjoy 4%, large curd cottage cheese with crunchy sea salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper most every day between breakfast and lunch. The brand I usually purchase is Sinton's Nordica.

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Best weird taste combinations?

How about a root beer float with chocolate ice cream? It's a favorite!

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Most worthwhile lapse in good judgment?

A lapse in good judgement? An occasional foray into the fast food jungle may be considered a lapse in good judgement. I wince when someone uses ketchup but mayo if it is hot or not is just wrong. Sorry but just the thought creeps me.

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Cauliflower...winter's white wonder?

Cauliflower is one of our familiy's favorite vegetables. We enjoy it raw, pickled and this time of year roasted with olive oil, garlic and then sprinkled with grated parmesan.

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