Author: Christopher
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Smoky Chipotle Chicken Fajitas + Homemade Fajita Sauce
These smoky chipotle chicken fajitas are cooked the right way—peppers, onions, and chicken seared separately, then simmered in a homemade chipotle-passata fajita sauce. Served with buttery chicken stock rice. Read more
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Old-School Meat Sauce (With a Few Upgrades) + Protein Rotini
A nostalgic meat sauce made better: grass-fed beef, Mutti tomatoes, mushrooms, and a splash of Merlot — finished restaurant-style over protein rotini with butter and Locatelli. Read more
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Fish Fry Night at Home: Beer-Battered Cod, Fries, Hush Puppies & Creamy Slaw
Crispy beer-battered cod, double-fried fries, hush puppies, creamy slaw, and Wickles-caper tartar sauce—plus the exact fry order to keep everything hot and crisp. Read more
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Maple-Smoked Beef Jerky on the Weber Searwood (Pellet Grill Jerky)
Homemade beef jerky on the Weber Searwood using maple pellets and Smoke Boost at 180°F. Simple marinade, step-by-step cook, storage tips, and macros. Read more
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Chicken Marsala with Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes & Garlic Green Beans
Rich, cozy Chicken Marsala with sautéed mushrooms and a silky butter finish, served over smashed Yukon Gold potatoes and garlicky green beans. Family favorite. Read more
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Smoked Pork Ribs with Texas Sugar Rub & Meat Mitch Womp Sauce
Tender smoked pork ribs cooked at 275°F with a sweet Texas Sugar rub and finished with Meat Mitch Womp Sauce. Perfect with warm German potato salad. Read more
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German Potato Salad (Warm Bacon & Vinegar) | No Mayo Classic
Classic German potato salad made warm with crispy bacon, onions, and a tangy vinegar-mustard dressing. No mayo and perfect with ribs or sausages. Read more
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Spatchcocked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Candied Carrots
Crispy spatchcocked chicken roasted over baby potatoes and thick onions, served with quick candied carrots. A simple, rustic family dinner with big flavor. Read more
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Homemade Ciabatta Rolls (No Knead Stretch & Fold Method)
Crisp on the outside, airy inside — these homemade ciabatta rolls use a simple stretch-and-fold method (no kneading, no mixer). Bakery-style rolls made easy. Read more
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Italian Garlic & Herb Pork Loin Dinner (New Year’s Day Menu)
Dry-brined garlic & herb pork loin with a light Marsala pan jus, crispy rosemary potatoes, lemony broccolini, and arugula salad. Serves 6. Read more