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BBQ Chicken and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

BBQ Chicken Thighs with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

It’s summertime and that means BBQ. Which also means mac salad. Which always reminds me of Kauai. And where am I going with this? Ha! If you’ve ever had a plate lunch, you know what I mean. That creamy goodness that just blends perfectly with BBQ or Kalua Pig or […]

Spicy Chicken Pita Pizza!

Spicy BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza

Pita pizzas are fantastic! I keep Pita, or shall I say, Arabic bread, on hand, all the time. I find that Arabic bread acts and tastes similar to pita, but is a whole lot cheaper. And when the kids want something to munch, it’s easy to toss some sauce on […]

Open Face Steak Sandwich with Seasonal Peppers

Open Face Steak Sandwich with Seasonal Peppers

A nicely priced steak or roast is wonderful for steak sandwiches! You don’t have to have the best cut or the most leanest of meats, you just have to give it a nice dry rub, broil and slice on the bias. Add some wonderful summer veggies, a few onions and […]

BBQ Pork Sandwich, Fresh Veggies and Tater Tots

When you find pork shoulder for .99 cents a pound, well, it’s a no brainer…scoop it up and then figure out what to do with it.  In this case, it’s slow simmered bbq pork sandwiches with lots of fresh veggies and some fun tater tots. The leftovers will be abundant, […]

Mt. Ogden Burger

The Mt. Ogden Burger. So simple, so perfect!

If you’re not from Ogden, Utah, you probably don’t know what is so special about this burger. OK, it’s not all that special. In fact, it’s rather simple. But simple is sometimes exactly what your heart (and your tummy) desires. This burger really makes me think of my childhood days […]