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Pickled Brussels Sprouts

Pickled Brussels Sprouts

I was wandering around the produce section of our local grocery store when I came...
Garlic-Roasted Potatoes

Garlic-Roasted Potatoes

Oh my goodness I so loved these garlic-roasted potatoes. Tender, almost buttery, yellow potatoes with...
Cedar Planked Hasselback Potatoes

Cedar Planked Hasselback Potatoes

I’m a big fan of Hasselback potatoes. They’re like a cross between scalloped potatoes and...
Amish Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Amish Fried Chicken using the Vortex

A Vortex BBQ insert and a charcoal grill is a marriage made in heaven. I...
Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Marinated Grilled Shrimp

These marinated grilled shrimp were beyond tasty. Beyond fantastic. The marinade adds so much flavor...
Grilled BBQ Shrimp in Oyster Shells

Grilled BBQ Shrimp in Oyster Shells

It’s not that I needed any more cookware (or grillware). But I couldn’t help myself...
Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

I’ve never been to a Houston’s restaurant. Their food sure looks awesome. So though I...
Spicy Old Bay Tartar Sauce

Spicy Old Bay Tartar Sauce

When I first saw this recipe for a spicy Old Bay tartar sauce it took...
Parmesan Garlic Potatoes

Parmesan Garlic Potatoes

When I am making baby or fingerling potatoes, I almost always keep them whole. I...
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