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Denese's Roasted Pumpkin Rolls

Denese's Roasted Pumpkin Rolls by Smokinhotchef

This recipe was a real joy to create and features roasted pumpkin. I felt the need to develop more pumpkin recipes, and could not recall hearing of or seeing any using roasted pumpkin in rolls.Pumpkin provides a ton of positive attributes like vitamins A and C. They pack a mean punch of calcium, iron, magnesium, fiber and a rich…

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Denese's Corn Flake and Buttermilk Biscuits

Denese's Corn Flake and Buttermilk Biscuits by Smokinhotchef

Denese's Corn Flake and Buttermilk BiscuitsTwo things inspired me for this recipe, a surplus of buttermilk and a cacophonous amount of corn flakes. I initially processed the flakes into crumbs, as an add- in to breading and for various other fried or oven fried recipes. Alas, fried foods are not a mainstay in our home, so they were…

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Asian Inspired Ginger ale Grilled Chicken

Asian Inspired Ginger ale Grilled Chicken by Smokinhotchef

Asian Inspired Ginger ale Grilled ChickenBeer can chicken is all the rage these days. There's nothing quite like the smoky and delicious flavor of a well seasoned protein kissed with a charcoal flame alongside your favorite summertime sides. This recipe is inspired by a hot summer's day, beer and chicken. I used an all purpose Asian…

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Paw Paw Poundcake

Paw Paw Poundcake by Smokinhotchef

I am excited to say I was fortunate enough to discover Paw Paws in my area this late summer, something I had only heard of in song by Baloo the Bear in "Bare Necessities" (The Jungle Book) and childhood accounts of seeing the trees and eating the fruit while hiking from my older sister Gayle.Paw Paws grow here in the Eastern and…

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Herbed Venison Roast w/ Brown Sugar and Ponzu, Happy Hunting!

Herbed Venison Roast w/ Brown Sugar and Ponzu, Happy Hunting! by Smokinhotchef

Herbed Venison Roast w/ Brown Sugar and Ponzu, Happy Hunting!The time for hunting is here again and I am excited to once again see various family and friends of the family come bearing gifts. I am fortunate to have received wild turkeys, squirrels and…

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Roasted and Curried Pattypan Squash and Corn Soup

Roasted and Curried Pattypan Squash and Corn Soup by Smokinhotchef

Roasted and Curried Pattypan Squash and Corn SoupMy neighbor Gloria brought me by several pattypan squash from her family's garden. I have always thought they were visually appealing, but I had not cooked with them before. I used that time to do some lab work and decided on a soup, composed of the roasted product and a few other…

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Smoked Turkey, Tomato and Cannellini Soup

Smoked Turkey, Tomato and Cannellini Soup by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe to showcase the deep and savory flavor of smoked turkey. How often have you walked by these golden brown morsels in the supermarket and wondered, "What in the world would I do with that?" I have figured it out with fabulous results. This is not my first smoked turkey recipe, but it is definitely one of my…

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Tangy and Buttery Brussels Sprouts

Tangy and Buttery Brussels Sprouts by Smokinhotchef

Tangy and Buttery Brussels SproutsThis recipe is an homage to the sometimes greatly adored or highly abhorred vegetable, synonymous with the words "Eww" and "Yuck". Brussels Sprouts are popular in Belgium and have been since the early 13th century, with the first written account being made in 1587. There is no undisputed evidence,…

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Gourmet Chicken Salad for the Soul!

Gourmet Chicken Salad for the Soul! by Smokinhotchef

Gourmet Chicken Salad for the Soul!Starting last fall, my family and I started using our smokehouse again. This cement structure was originally built about 45 years ago by my father, now an angel and ethereal guardian, Douglas Smith. Decades ago, our family would raise, slaughter, smoke,can, and freeze much of our family's diet,…

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5 Ingredient Recipe featuring Chicken!

5 Ingredient Recipe featuring Chicken! by Smokinhotchef

5 Ingredient Recipe featuring Chicken!This recipe is one of the approximately 33/5 ingredient rough drafts I came up with for a recipe contest. The goal is simple, 5 ingredients from start to finish. Sounds kinda futile at first until you stop and give it a try. Once I factored in the idea of having ingredients that bring their own…

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