| cousin pat's kicked up pretzels |
Cousin Pat's Kicked Up PretzelsSubmitted by Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruThis comes from my Cousin Pat Gill and is right up my alley! I never cared for pretzels until I ate these! Thanks Patty K.!1 (15 to 20 ounce) package pretzels1 cup vegetable oil 1 package ranch dressing, dry 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepperMix the oil, dressing, garlic and cayenne pepper together. Place...
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| smoked almonds |
Smoked AlmondsFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru2 cups almonds2 tablespoons butter or olive oilFine saltMelt the butter and coat the almonds.Get the smoker to 300-325 degrees F. You want to use a very mild wood, I use apple, but any of the fruit woods would work. Once your wood starts to smoke, place the almonds on a piece of foil in a SINGLE layer and place inside the smoker. Smoke...
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| armadillo eggs |
Armadillo EggsFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruThese are a popular item on the BBQ cook-off trail. Prepare the STUFFING and the BREADING ahead of time. We cook these in the smokers and get a nice smoky taste, but grilling is just as tasty!20 jalapeƱo peppersStuffing1/2 package cream cheese1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon chili...
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| deep fry batters |
Deep Fry BattersFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQGuruHere is the secret to successful deep-frying....HOT OIL!!! You need to get that oil around 375-400 degrees F. Use a canola or some other form of veggie oil...they tend to have higher burn temps.What you want is for the oil to IMMEDIATELY crisp up the batter.....this forms a protective coating around the food. If the oil does NOT crisp...
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| kevi's fresh from the garden salsa |
Kevi's Fresh from the Garden SalsaFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruHere is my salsa that I make. It is a "fresh" salsa which means it is uncooked. The stuff you get in the jars contains cooked tomatoes......this is a totally different taste. Currently it is all the rave in the salsa world. Give it a try....the recipe is only a starting point, adjust the various tastes to your...
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| stuffed portobello mushrooms |
Stuffed Portobello MushroomsFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru2 slices bacon4 large portobello mushroomsOlive oil, virgin1/2 cup onions, minced1/2 cup bell pepper, red, minced1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced1/2 cup fine bread crumbs2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup fresh Parmesan, gratedCook bacon until crisp. Let cool and then...
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| jalapeno crab dip |
Jalapeno Crab DipFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruI love hot stuff! After tasting this dip, I fell in love with it. All too often I end up eating it all by myself!1 pound crab meat1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped1/2 cup pickled jalapeƱos1/4 pound Monterey jack cheese1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup mayonnaiseParmesan cheeseChop the...
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| deep dish hamburger pie |
Deep Dish Hamburger PiePosted by Kevin Taylor, the BBQGuru, at recipegoldmine.comHere is the perfect dish, especially for kids! They love the burger, mashed taters and ketchup...YOU love the green beans!This is my absolute favorite burger dish, and I have been eating it for over 40 years!1 pound ground beef1/2 onion, minced fine1 can green beans3-4 potatoesKetchup to taste1 cup shredded Cheddar...
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