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Recent content by Johnny West

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    Chalupa's - tonight's dinner

    Tonight it's chalupa's... tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, chopped onions, chopped black olives, chopped avocado, chopped tomato, salsa, Russian dressing, and sour cream. There will be tequila shooters...
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    National Pie Day

    It's not only National Farmhouse Breakfast Week it is also National Pie Day today. Here is a link to a pie crust and butterscotch pie recipe. I'mma more of a fruit pie guy. :eek: Pie crust primer: Mastering the mealy crust | thestarpress.com | The Star Press BBBJW I think a mealy crust...
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    Farmhouse Breakfast Week

    This is Farmhouse Breakfast Week - will you plan to make anything special? Today it's going to be traditional bacon and eggs, cheese grits, and toast for a pre-game brunch. I love bacon sandwiches with butter. Please pass the Zocor. Do you look peanut butter toast for breakfast?
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    Remoulade

    Here is one I got off Chowhound. I'll have to find some hot and spicy catchup. I'd like this slaw with my world famous pulled pork. INGREDIENTS FOR REMOULADE SAUCE: 1 1/2 cups heavy duty mayonnaise 1/2 cup Creole mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp hot sauce 1/2 cup Heinz Hot &...
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    Brava Sauce

    Brava Sauce Recipe - CHOW This looks good... INGREDIENTS 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup small-dice yellow onion (from about 1/2 of a medium onion) 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water 1...
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    Jaffle Irons

    One of these days Imma gonna get a couple of these. They'd be handy for camping, shore lunches, picnics or sitting around a friendship fire in the backyard. *As long as you have any kind of fire, there will work well - camp fire, charcoal grill, fireplace, wood stove (my friend uses his wood...
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    Oat Soda Bread

    I made this this afternoon, my first time making bread. I had no clue how to knead bread and Mrs W saved my behind by giving me a quick lesson as I finished up. I aso neglected to baste the loaf with buttermilk but it didn't seem to hurt. I look forward to doing this again soon. oat soda bread...
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    Buying American

    I shot my mouth off on another thread about not buying things at certain stores and countries. If I offended anyone, it wasn't my intention. I work at shopping for things made in the U.S.A. or her allies but it can be difficult. Here is a website that covers things made in the U.S.A...
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    Velveeta Fudge

    Here are a few Velveeta Fudge Recipes as found at WMT's Open Line radio program. (Cedar Rapids, IA) I am making some to take to a Christmas Eve family get together. Not sure which recipe I will try, though. Best Ever Fudge 1 pound butter, melted with 1 pound Velveeta cheese Sift together...
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    Spatchcock

    I spatchcock chickens for the grill. Unfortunately I can't seem to post pics here or I'd show you. I'll take a pair of game shears and trim up the fat, (save the fat for frying), then cut down the back bone and splay the bird out as flat as you can get it and place it on the centre of the...
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    Gill

    I see gill measurements in some olde tyme recipes and mentioned in history as a rum ration. When we visited the maritime museum in Victoria, B.C. Mrs W bought me a copper gill measure in their gift shop. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gill_(unit) A gill measures 4 ounces.
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    Cassoulet

    I'm making this Saturday and have been out buying ingredients - getting a little pricy, but it will be excellent. I'll do a little substituting but the basis is the same. I read that in France the recipes for cassoulet are as varied as the cooks preparing it. I got this from Saveur. The last...
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    Vodka Sauce

    I've got a mess of shrimp and am looking for a tried and true vodka sauce to match up. What wine would you suggest pin grigio or a Tuscan red?
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    All Clad

    We love our cast iron but also have a fairly large collection of All Clad. It is easy to use and cleans up quickly - like another thread that asks if you are picky about what you cook in different pans, I usually use cast iron for bacon, fried ham and fish but the All-Clad is great for sautéing...
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    Hello!

    I'm Johnny and was referred here by Rick. I love to cook, BBQ, and have a son who is a professional chef. I camp, hunt, fish, and gather, loved to cook it all and am into good wine. Mrs W holds her own and we team up to do some good stuff. We like to eat out as well. I'm on twitter and get some...
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