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Salami Spiked Burgers w/Grilled Green Onions on Toasted Sourdough by Smokinhotchef

Ground chuck and Genoa salami team up for not just another burger recipe. Traditional mustard, ketchup and American cheese tag along with sassy grilled onions to create this burger that will make your mouth cry! Let me not fail to mention a…

Crispy Triple Cheese n' Chorizo Jalepeno Poppers by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is an adaptation from a recipe featured in Saveur no. 144. I made these jalepenos uniquely my own by adding Pecorino Romano and Monterey Jack and Colby blend as well as fresh cooked chorizo. I also added smoked paprika and roasted coriander for intensity and complexity. Further, I serve these Jalepenos with a sweet…

Crazy Crunchy Jumbo Shrimp by Smokinhotchef

There's nothing wimpy 'bout these shrimpys. Amazing flavor and super crispity crunch in this recipe that's perfect for any occasion. These morsels get a power packed boost from a complex yet simple marinade that's simply out of this world. Try to eat just one- I dare you.!! Three or four of these bad boys will easily stand in as a…

Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy by McAllen Ranch

Brownie's Lip Smakin' Snackin Wingz by Smokinhotchef

Poultry and spicy foods are two things a lot of us love and generally never get tired of eating. I named this recipe after my daughter Bronwyn (Brownie) because one evening she 'placed an order' and I came up with the wing sauce as per her request. She asked for "hot wings" but her hot and my hot are not one in the same. I found a…

Country Fried Chicken Gizzards by Smokinhotchef

From the familiar to the not so much! There has always been a push to waste nothing in lieu of sustaining life and feeding one's family. In that quest, we entertain all aspects of and parts of animals as possible fuel for the body. Offal and sweet breads have been on the tables of fine dining restaurants for many a year with…

Broccoli Casse Rolls by Smokinhotchef

Two super delicious recipes combined into one Uber-delicious creation. Broccoli casserole is an indulgent favorite of my family's. Egg rolls are a go-to in any Chinese restaurant and all out crunchy goodness. Further, egg rolls are easy to handle and just scream DIP ME! I wanted to come up with something familiar yet different,…

Sesame Ginger Chicken w/ Carrots and Jasmine Rice by Smokinhotchef

In a word Schwing! This is another installment of my take on Chinese take-out fare at home. Loads of flavor and a virtual playground for the taste-buds. Caution: DO try this at home!!! Crowd pleasing on a budget's and your family won't believe it's homemade!

Crusty Fried Salmon Planks by Smokinhotchef

Growing up, my mom would often create recipes from different types of canned fish for breakfast. She was a master at preparing the meal complete with homemade biscuits( if we didn't have bread for toast), prepping our school clothes, ironing our dad's, and managing to get herself ready and out the door by 6:30 am. Aside from being…

Smokinhot's Wingz and Things by Smokinhotchef

Wings gone haywire!! Everyone needs a good and spicy hot wing in their lives at some point!! Along with the heat however, you also want flavor to boot. Great with beer and friends and family, not necessarily in that order, wings are as American as apple pie. The longer you let them marinate, the racier they become. Take your wingz…

Southern Country Fried Steak and Gravy by Mari

Growing up my mother would make this and serve it with good ole- mashed potatoes.. That gravy on top of the potatoes and the country fried steaks with a fresh tomato and big glass of sweet tea was all I needed. Hope you enjoy..

Tilapia with Roasted Red Pepper & Chipotle Rice by Salad Foodie

This tops my favorites of ways to prepare Tilapia. The recipe was one of the winners a few years ago in a contest sponsored by the USA Rice Federation. Using prepared jars of red roasted peppers and chipotle salsa cuts down on the preparation, but certainly not the taste of this snappy Spanish entree. (See "Useful Links" below for…

SEASONING MEAT THAT FAST by GARY ESTESS

ONE OF MY BEST WAY TO ADD SEASONING, THAT IS WHEN YOUR DON'T WANT TO GET YOUR HANDS DURTY. TAKE FRESH SAUSAGE, WE MAKE ALL KINDS OF SAUSAGE AND IN THE CASSING SQUEZE THE MEAT BALLS OUT ONE AT A TIME, THEN IN YOU PAN ADD OLIVE OIL AND SAUSGE ADD YOUR SEASONING LIKE ITALIAN SEASONING IN THE PAN ITS LIKE GARLIC THE SMELL AND TASTE COMES…