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Chicken - Whole [Gr] 'Beer Can' (Charcoal)
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By Kwasome
Using the right amount of charcoal is crucial here; using too much charcoal will burn the chicken, while using to...
- Spice Rub
- 1/2 cup sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground celery seed
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Chicken
- 2 cups wood chips , or 2 (3-inch) wood chunks
- 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
- 1 can beer (12-ounce), see note
- 2 bay leaves
- Large disposable aluminum baking pan (13 by 9-inch)
Hummus 'Artichoke-Lemon'
By Kwasome
**ATK:We recommend Joyva or Krinos tahini and Pastene chickpeas
- 1 cup drained canned or jarred artichoke hearts packed in water , rinsed and patted dry (chop 1/4 cup and set aside for garnish)
- 4 tablespoons juice from 1 to 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons tahini , stirred well (see note)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
- 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas , drained and rinsed (see note)
- 1 small garlic clove , minced or pressed through garlic press
- (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Pinch cayenne
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley or mint
Turkey - Breast [Sm] 'Maple'
By Kwasome
*BBQ-U:"VARIATION: While I call for a turkey breast here, you could certainly smoke a whole turkey the same way
- You'll also need:
- FOR THE RUB AND THE TURKEY
- 2 Tbs maple sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 Tbs sweet paprika
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp coarse salt (kosher or sea)
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 bone-in turkey breast (about 5 pounds) FOR THE
- MAPLE BUTTER BASTING MIXTURE
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 Tbs (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
- Poultry shears; 2 cups wood chips or chunks (preferably maple), soaked for 1 hour in cold water to cover, then drained
Chicken - Breast [Bk] 'Mustard & Almonds
By Kwasome
1 In a small bowl, combine spread and mustard
- 2 Tbs margarine
- 2 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
Pork - Tenderloin [Sk] 'Bacon-Wrapped Medallions'
By Kwasome
Serve with a pan sauce, (see related recipes)
- 12-14 slices bacon (1 slice for each pork medallion)
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each), trimmed of fat and silver skin, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces; thinner end pieces scored and folded (see steps 1 and 2 below)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
Casserole - Chicken 'Chilaquiles Traditional'
By Kwasome
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
- 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, peeled and seeded
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
- 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 leaves fresh mint
- salt to taste
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, cut into 3
- strips
- 3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salad - Chicken 'Prosciutto
By Kwasome
1 Heat grill to high. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, ½ tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp of the pepper in a large...
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
Lasagna - T'Grnd [Bk] 'Low Fat
By Kwasome
For bolder flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the meat sauce and a pinch of nutmeg to the white sauce
- 1 small carrot , cut into chunks
- 1 lb mushrooms (cremini or white)
- 6 cloves garlic , peeled
- 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion , minced
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 3 Tbs tomato paste
- 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey , 93% lean
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup minced fresh basil
- 5 Tbs all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
Asparagus - Baked 'Au Gratin 'Swiss'
By Kwasome
1.) Heat oven to 400°. Bring 1/2 cup H2O to boil in 10" skillet; add Asparagus
- 1/2 cup H2O
- 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1- 1/2 lb Asparagus - trimmed
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 2 oz Swiss Cheese - shred3
- 1/4 cup Dry Bread Crumbs
- 2 Tbs Butter - melted
Oil 'Achiote'
By Kwasome
**Daisy Says : "In addition to using achiote oil to sauté onions, garlic and such, you can use it straight, paint...
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs achiote (annatto) seeds