Garden Fresh Recipes for Your Garden Fresh Produce

If you have so much produce from your garden that you don’t know what to do with it all, I’ve found some fresh recipes to help!

Assorted Produce   

Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Stuffed Mini Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • chopped cilantro for topping, optional

Kamado Grilling: Everything You Need to Know

Kamado, “stove” or “cooking range” in Japanese, is a term used for ceramic grills. They are used in all types of outdoor cooking, including grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking.  

Ceramic is used in many kamados because of its ability to retain uniform heat and moisture. The most famous, and most popular, kamado brand, Big Green Egg, began in the United States in 1974. Since that time, many other kamado brands and styles have emerged, such as these by Pit Boss.

Since this grill style has a long and growing list of fans, we’re here to tell you what’s so special about them!

Play! Educational Games to Play With Your Dog!

Nothing can be more frustrating for both you and your dog than when you are trying to teach him/her while your dog only wants to play. But what if there was a way to do both at the same time, without your canine friend even realize there is training involved? Here are some games to do just that!

Canning Food to Enjoy All Year Long

Before refrigeration existed, people used canning to preserve the food from harvest all year round. Learn the canning basics below!

Canned Tomatoes   Canned Oranges

The process of canning kills microorganisms that cause food to spoil and seals the jar to prevent any other spoilers from getting in.

Some food requires high temperature and pressure to be preserved, while other, more acidic food can be preserved with a boiling water bath.

Here are the basic supplies you’ll need for canning…

Let’s get started!

Selecting and Preparing Meat for Your Smoker

When it comes to smoking meat, the quality of the meat you choose to smoke will help determine its flavor after cooking. If you start with an inferior cut of meat, no amount of rub, marinade, injection, or sauce will help.

Beef Cuts Diagram    Pork Cuts Diagram

Whether you’re competing in a BBQ competition or just cooking for your family reunion, here are some professional tips for selecting and prepping the right cuts for smoking success.

4th of July Recipes for Your Grill

Make sure your grill is the true star of your 4th of July party with these can’t miss recipes. Whether you stick to the classics or like to be more creative with your holiday menu, we have the recipes that are sure to impress!

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