Healthy Grilling – Grilled Corn on the Cob

Corn on the Cob on the Grill

As I said before, I’m guest posting this month (May 2012) on Angie Newton’s blog, Losing It and Loving It and this week, I posted about grilled corn on the cob.  My Secrets of Grilling Corn on the Cob is the most read post on my blog and grilled corn on the cob is one of …

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Five Interesting Things from the 2012 State of Barbecue Report

Grilled Hot Dogs

Every two years, the Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Association publishes the HPBA Barbecue Lifestyle, Usage, and Attitude Study (yeah, I know–sounds pretty formal for a report that is about how people are using their grills and smokers now!).  The last study was done in July 2011 and was recently published.  There are some interesting information. …

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Healthy Grilling Tips and Ideas

I’ve been guest blogging this month at Angie Newton’s blog, Losing It and Loving It.  I’m sharing tips for healthy grilling.  Each Tuesday in the month of May, I’m sharing some thoughts about things you can do and things you can cook to make your grilling more healthy. The first Tuesday, I shared a set …

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Outdoor Cooking Contests

Johnsonville Nor Ordinary Burger Contest

I frequently come across outdoor cooking contests of various kinds, some that have some pretty good prizes and some that have some pretty hefty prize money associated with them.  I’m going to keep a page with current outdoor cooking contests, giveaways, and promotions that I find listed on it and I’ll be sending out updates …

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BBQ Brisket For My Family BBQ

Slices of BBQ Brisket

At least once a year, I try to cook some barbecue for my family and invite everyone over. I’ve done ribs, burgers and brisket. But I wasn’t happy with the brisket last time. It was my second time doing BBQ brisket and I wasn’t particularly educated in the ways of brisket. These things take a …

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Tangy Dutch Oven Baked Beans – From Scratch!

Dutch Oven Baked Beans on Plate

I’ve finally succumbed!  After being called out about going the easy way out with my Dutch Oven Baked Beans, I’ve finally taken a stab at making them from scratch, rather than relying on cans of pork of beans. The result?  Pretty darn good.  Better than using cans of pork and beans?  Probably. The time committment …

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Smoked Chicken Wings Again!

smoked chicken wings

I tried another smoked chicken wings recipes recently and it got rave reviews from my wife. Whenever that happens, I know that I need to share that recipe with you! The recipe is pretty simple and comes from the book “Peace, Love, & Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of …

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Dutch Oven Taco Recipes

Here are some easy taco-type recipes for your Dutch oven: Easy Taco Bake 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pkg. taco mix 1/2 cup Miracle Whip 8 corn tortillas 1 jar salsa 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 3/4 cup water Brown meat with green pepper and …

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