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You Can’t Beet Greens & Tasso

I’m confused. Whenever I try a new BBQ restaurant one of the first things I order, if it’s on the menu, are greens. I love greens and if a restaurant cook has taken the time to master the greens then I’m somewhat confident they can turn out some good BBQ. At least that was

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Pork Loin Tacos with Avocado Slaw and Black Beans (Part 2) and Banana Vinegar

I like tacos because each guest can pretty much decide how much meat or veggies they want wrapped in their tortilla. A tortilla with just the pork would be great, better with a little slaw, but still good. For the non-meat eater the black beans and slaw will make a tasty and hearty meal.

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Oh Boy! It’s Candy! Cowboy Candy That Is!

There’s something about the combination of sweet and heat that just goes with BBQ. And Cowboy Candy takes the combination and kicks it up a couple of notches. I love all kinds of pickles, except sweet pickles. I can’t stand sweet pickles. Weird I know. And what makes it even stranger is that I

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Grilled Ponzu Honey Parsnips

Over the past year I’ve come to really appreciate “root” vegetables. Growing up the only root vegetable to find its way into our house were carrots and since I’m not a huge fan of cooked carrots in any manner I never found any desire to try other root vegetables. This recipe is my attempt to

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Mrs. Grail's B.T.P. Salad

Mrs. Grail (Celeste) is usually responsible for our side dishes. I asked her to come up with a new pasta salad to go with some grilled turkey we had for dinner. She came up with a real winner. The Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad!

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