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The Crisper Whisperer: Awesome (Herb) Sauce

This works very well with nonfat greek yogurt too. In fact it is even better when mixing sour cream and yogurt.

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Have You Heard of JoJos?

To the blogger that didn't think that ranch dressing and hot potatos sounded good together? Wow - unbelievable, this is a staple condiment. I have had Ranch (It has to be Hidden Valley) on everything from jojo's to pizza!

Maybe an Oregon thing?

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Labor Day Poll: Gas or Charcoal Grill?

I'm cheating a bit here, I have a pellet smoker/grill so I am currently using hickory pellets!

I LOVE MY TRAEGER!!

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Coming to the Food Network: 'Kid in a Candy Store' with Adam Gertler

Adam's a likeable guy and I hope he does well, but this isn't my kind of show!


For those of you complaining about the Food Network and the good old shows why aren't you watching JULIA CHILD or THE GALLOPING GOURMET reruns on the COOKING CHANNEL, which coincidentely is owned by THE FOOD NETWORK?

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Recent Comments

From Recipes

The Crisper Whisperer: Awesome (Herb) Sauce

This works very well with nonfat greek yogurt too. In fact it is even better when mixing sour cream and yogurt.

From Serious Eats

Have You Heard of JoJos?

To the blogger that didn't think that ranch dressing and hot potatos sounded good together? Wow - unbelievable, this is a staple condiment. I have had Ranch (It has to be Hidden Valley) on everything from jojo's to pizza!

Maybe an Oregon thing?

From Serious Eats

Labor Day Poll: Gas or Charcoal Grill?

I'm cheating a bit here, I have a pellet smoker/grill so I am currently using hickory pellets!

I LOVE MY TRAEGER!!

From Serious Eats

Coming to the Food Network: 'Kid in a Candy Store' with Adam Gertler

Adam's a likeable guy and I hope he does well, but this isn't my kind of show!


For those of you complaining about the Food Network and the good old shows why aren't you watching JULIA CHILD or THE GALLOPING GOURMET reruns on the COOKING CHANNEL, which coincidentely is owned by THE FOOD NETWORK?

From Talk

Food Network Hotties...Which One Guys!

Wow - I have had this argument with myself for a long time. Here is my list (in order):

Giada
Nigella
Marcela Valladolid (Mexican Made Easy)
Ingrid Hoffman
Aida


And I can't believe that none of the ladies mentioned Alton Brown?

From Slice

How to Make Grilled Pizza

I recommend a 2 zone fire - hot over the coals and then indirect (off the coals). Get your first char of the crust over the coals, then flip it over the indirect side of the grill, put on your toppings and then cover.

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Cook the Book: 'Pig: King of the Southern Table'

Made an awesome Achiote and Orange Pulled Pork Butt last weekend. 8 hours of smoker time and served it with homeade white bread, chipotle coleslaw and some wonderful tostones (fried plantains)! It was WONDERFUL!!!

My goal this summer is to go whole hog - suckling pig that is!!!

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The Secret Ingredient (Sesame): Super Sesame Hummus

I have heard of homemade tahini paste made by blending sesame seeds - has anyone tried this?

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The Nasty Bits: Pig's Head

I think I may have to start with a suckling pigs head!

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How to Poach an Egg

I use the modified Julia Child method of tempering the raw eggin shell in the boiling water for 8-10 seconds each. This really helps keep the eggs in a tight bundle. I also use only jumbo eggs when poaching. They are so much better!

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The Crisper Whisperer: Chili-Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Dressing

I make a version of this on my grill using an old baking pan and a lot of high heat! It's awesome and smoky!

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Taste Test: Mustard

Here is an Oregonian praising all that is BEAVER. They have the best honey mustard and their prepared horesradish is to die for!

From Talk

Pizza on the bbq--a sob story and plea for help

I cook the first side of the crust on a very hot grill then I take the crust completely off the grill, and then turn down the barbeque to about 350 degrees. I put the rest of the ingredients on the top of the pizza and then put it back on the grill and close the lid to act like an oven. You do not need a screaming grill to do this. I have the best luck melting the cheese at about 350!

From Talk

Habanero Help!

My favorite way to deal with habaneros is to smoke them. No - not in a pipe, but I put them right on my charcoal grill with just a little bit of heat and let them dry up. I then don the paper mask and gloves and put them through my spice grinder and go to it. This powder is wonderful, it flavors chilli, jambalaya, tacos, you name it - I have even put a pinch in a batch of brownies - it is really good with great habanero flavor but watch it - a little goes a long long way. I filled a small film container and it lasted me several months. Do not do this without a paper mask - it will take more than your breath away! If you don't have a charcaol grill I'm sure you could make up a makeshift smoker in your oven with the temp set at 200 or less.

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Honey-Brined and Smoked Turkey

Smoking meat is normally done at 225 - 325, does this recipe call for 400 degrees for the full cooking time? Can anyone help me out here? I have a pellet smoker and would love to give this a try.

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ranger99 got 60% correct on How Much Do You Know About Barbecue?

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ranger99 got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Beer?

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