August 17, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Kitchen Tools, Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian.

  I’ve been making guacamole for years.  And over the years, I’ve probably made it 500 different ways.  Cumin. No cumin.  Lots of garlic. No garlic.  Tomatoes. No tomatoes. And let’s face it, no matter what you do  . . . it’s usually pretty good and is inhaled by your family and friends within minutes.  However, whenever I order guacamole at a restaurant, I am continually disappointed.  I have high...

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February 5, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Favorites, Smoking / Grilling.

Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos Ingredients:   12 large Jalapenos 2-3 oz of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Machego or jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup very sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 16 slices of bacon *you could also use goat cheese or feta as a variation* Step 1:  After washing peppers, cut off the tops and carefully clean out the seeds and ribs.   Rinse with water again and dry. Normally when working with chiles I...

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