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Puffy Pizza

Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Pizza, tagged , , , , on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

We happened to have some puff pastry in our freezer that I wanted to get rid of last weekend.  At the same time we also felt like some pizza.  Enter…Puffy Pizza! We sauteed some veggies and then put them on top of pre-baked puff pastry, topped the whole thing with cheese and melted everything together. [...]

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Cyber Tuesday!

Posted in Cyber Tuesdays!, tagged , , , , , , on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

There are a lot of people doing neat things out there with food blogs.  Just like New in the Kitchen these blogs have great ideas, recipes, tips and tricks.  Starting today and each Tuesday to follow I will present to you my favorite five “foodie” links for the week. 1. Tips for Perfect Pancakes – [...]

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5 HOT Grilling Tips!

Posted in Grilling, Tips & Tricks, tagged , , , on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The BBQ is a wonderful piece of cooking equipment that allows you to add smoky flavor to your food.  We have tried grilling just about everything and love to do so. Here are some tips for your next grilling session: 1. Always grill on a pre-heated barbecue that has been brushed clean of any cooking [...]

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IN A PINCH: Helpful Ingredient Substitutions

Posted in Tips & Tricks, tagged , on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It can be a real pain if you need an ingredient for a recipe and just can’t find it in the pantry!  Here are some helpful ingredient substitution suggestions that we thought you would all like! The tips on sugar and lemon juice have certainly come in handy for us!  We have also substituted Greek [...]

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How-to: Smoked Baby-Back Ribs

Posted in Grilling, Meats & Fish, Tips & Tricks, tagged , , , on September 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Last Saturday was my first attempt at smoking baby back ribs.  First, Jen and I headed down to our favorite butcher shop here in Santa Barbara to get a good quality meat.  After several hours on the smoker the ribs were moist and delicious.  Here’s what I did: First mix together some apple cider vinegar [...]

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The BEST BBQ sauce around!

Posted in Grilling, Sauces & Marinades, tagged , , , , , , on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Texas Style BBQ Sauce Good on chicken, pork, steak, and ribs. Combine ingredients in a saucepan and gently simmer for 45-60 minutes, until thickened.  Adjust seasonings to taste.  Serve warm or at room temperature. Texas Style BBQ Sauce recipe continued from previous page… Ingredients: 1 cup chili sauce ½ to ¾ cup brown sugar, to [...]

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Beer Festival

Posted in Drinks, Entertaining, Game Day!, tagged , , , on September 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »

In honor of today which happens to be “Drink a Beer Day” I thought that I’d type up a fun party idea. This is the basic idea of a party that I threw for Brady for his birthday this year. It was really a lot of fun and I’m planning on having our 2nd annual [...]

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10 Quick-and-Easy Game Day Appetizers

Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Entertaining, Game Day!, tagged , , , on September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »

So you’ve gotten a call from your parents or your friends and they want to drop by for a visit and a snack…now what?  Luckily you have decided to open up your copy of New in the Kitchen and you have this list of easy-to-make appetizers that use common pantry and refrigerator items.  Good luck! [...]

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Dress it UP – Quick ways to dress up any appetizer platter or dip!

Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Dips & Salsa, Entertaining, Tips & Tricks, tagged , , on September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Here are some handy and quick ideas for dressing up any appetizer platter! 1. Use whole cabbage leaves as bowls for dip! 2. Place edible greens around the edges of the plate that people can grab and add to their bite! (Spinach, shredded cabbage, herbs) 3. Put everything on banana leaves. 4. Sprinkle a pinch [...]

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Jalapeno hands…ouch!

Posted in Tips & Tricks, tagged , on September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Well, this morning I woke up after having made the Smokin’ Jalapeno Bombs last night and my hands are still burning a bit.  I’ve tried some things already like washing my hands repeatedly and smearing cooking oil over them.  Neither seems to have worked so I’m hitting the web to find the cure!  Here is [...]

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