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Aug 6, 2022
Spicy Salmon Cakes
This turnt up Salmon Cake combines my love of kimchi, fresh salmon and the spicy flavors of our Somethin' To Cry About barbecue rub. Fried to a golden brown and served with a delicious tartar sauce, this spicy kimchi salmon cake is sure to please any salmon lover!
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Aug 4, 2022
Nut Free Romesco Style Meatballs Subs
This meatball sub is inspired by my brothers from another mother and working in their pizza place in North Eastern Ohio! The meatballs are tender and moist, the hoagie bun is chewy and is the perfect vessel for the romesco style sauce I use to bring depth of flavor to the dish. Add a slightly sweet, bright red wine vinaigrette to bring it all together and you have the perfect makings for an afternoon nap!
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Jul 30, 2022
West African Beef Short Ribs
This West African Beef Short Rib was inspired by my friend Kalu and his family, melding the of the flavors of Nigerian street food with a down-home, hearty meal worthy of any Sunday supper. The spicy, luscious and unctuous short rib is offset by the starchy sweetness of the rice and the bright acidity of the tomatoes.
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Jul 29, 2022
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, prepared cold salads played a considerable role in our home. My take on that salad tightens it up a bit by cubing all the veg, flipping out white onions for red, adding a bit of celery and taking the herb volume to 11.
Creamy, herby and fresh, this takes me back to summers on the back porch in North Eastern Ohio.
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Jul 28, 2022
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
This chicken shawarma recipe hits all the right notes for the on the go lifestyle. I can't even communicate the amount of times I've made this as the main dish for a weekend of shows or a quick bite while trucking someplace to sling sauce. Pair this with an easy prepared salad, such as our Harissa Chickpea or the Creamy Cucumber and you are legit set up for good eats.
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Jul 22, 2022
Sweet Cheese Crepes
Every Sunday we'd head to my Grandmother's farmhouse in Auburn, Ohio and nine out of ten times, there'd be a pile of fresh crepes waiting. They'd be piled high, some rolled up with this cottage cheese sugar mixture, or jelly, or butter and sugar. Sometimes we'd show up before they were rolled up and we'd be put to work, spooning in ooey gooey mixtures and rolling those piled high pyramids. After my grandmother passed on, my aunts and mother would still make crepes for family get togethers.
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Jul 22, 2022
Pancetta Zucchini Quiche
The quiche played a part in that and is truly is a slice of my northern Ohio holiday traditions. I have *always* taken Christmas Breakfast seriously. Big spreads of decadent dishes served with fresh coffee and mimosas or the occasional chambord hot chocolate. This quiche fits right in, offering up a luscious, robust bite that is sure to encourage that mid morning nap.
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Jul 22, 2022
Cranberry Citrus Brussels Sprout Salad
This cranberry and bacon-filled brussels sprout salad played the perfect foil to our surprise barbecue wedding's robust and rich flavors! This prepared salad's bright, acidic tones provided the ideal balance to a day filled with laughter, love, and surprises!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. I've been kicked off The Great American Recipe, but I'm still cookin'!
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Jul 12, 2022
Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Sour Cream Frosting
In our house, fresh cookies were always in the cookie jar and if it wasn't chocolate chip, it was oatmeal cookies. These cookies combine white chocolate, dried cranberries and cardamom with the classic American oatmeal cookie to make something truly special! Don't forget the frosting!
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Jul 10, 2022
Green Chile White Cheddar Grits
This is how I make the creamy, slightly spicy version of grits. This dish combines my love of green chiles and white cheddar into a bite that can stand on its own as an entree or be used as a rider for various proteins, such as shrimp or pork. Come hungry because you'll put back a bowl or two!
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Jun 5, 2022
Smoky Savory Bean Burgers
This savory and smoky bean patty is loaded with crunchy fried onions, the umami-loaded Somethin' To Beef About spice blend and rides atop a bed of roasted red peppers. With melty muenster cheese and creamy Jalapeno Business mayonnaise slathered all over the nooks and crannies of a crunchy English muffin, you won't say no to this bean burger. Let's make Meatless Monday's amazing!
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May 26, 2022
Smoked Brisket
In my opinion, a well smoked brisket is the pinnacle of outdoor cooking - no other cook produces results better than the brisket when investing quality time and effort. Brisket can be an easy process, even if it takes a while to produce. In this recipe, I use two of my spice blends and a PitBoss pellet grill using cherry and oak pellets to make a delicious meal that will feed my family and friends for the week.
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