Monthly Archives: October 2010

Baked Artichoke Dip

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

For larger-sized family gatherings, this is the ultimate appetizer.  Combining the delicious artichoke with feta cheese brings a dip that can be enjoyed with chips, toasted baguette slices, and crackers. Ingredients 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 8 … Continue reading →

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Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients 1 chicken breast per person 1 garlic bulb lemon pepper Directions Shake lemon pepper onto chicken Slice thin strips out of garlic cloves and layer over chicken Place chicken clove side up in buttered, oiled, or nonstick pan cook … Continue reading →

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Grilled Boneless BBQ Ribs

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients Pork Tenderloin Rib Rub Barbecue sauce Directions Fillet Tenderloin even into roughly 3/4 inch strips Liberally season with rib rub (I use Famous Dave’s but any will do) and immediately brush on BBQ sauce Place over Medium heat check … Continue reading →

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Too Much Bacon Burger

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients Burger patty (see “The DIRTY Burger” entry for suggestions) Bacon bits (precooked) Bacon strips (precooked) Burger toppings (bacon, cheese, lettuce, bacon, tomato, onion, bacon, onion rings, etc) Directions Make 2 burger patties, then flatten them so they are wider … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients Un-husked corn Sink or bucket full of water Condiments of your choice (I suggest Todd’s DIRT) Directions Soak corn (still in husk) in water for at least 15minutes Grill corn (still in husk) for 30-45minutes rotate corn ask husk … Continue reading →

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DIRTY ‘Shrooms

Posted on October 25, 2010 by and

Ingredients Mushrooms Butter Garlic Liberal amounts of Todd’s DIRT FIRE Directions Skewer mushrooms or place in grilling cage Melt butter and mix with crushed garlic Brush with melted butter Shake on Todd’s DIRT like there is no tomorrow.  Be sure … Continue reading →

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Grilled DIRTY Chicken

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients 1 chicken breast per person Liberal amounts of Todd’s DIRT FIRE Directions Pick you favorite DIRT product and shake it on the chicken. Grill the chicken over Medium heat for 15-30 minutes depending on thickness Check chicken periodically  so … Continue reading →

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Peanut butter frosting

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter (I suggest any brands “creamy”) 1/2 cup soft butter 3-6 tables spoons milk 2 cups powdered sugar Directions Mix butter and peanut butter. Gradually mix in powdered sugar Add 1 tablespoon of milk whenever the … Continue reading →

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Oleo/Cream cheese frosting

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients 1/2 stick oleo (sometimes called margarine) 4 oz (1/2 block) cream cheese 1-2 cup powdered sugar Directions Blend oleo and cream cheese with mixer Add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time and continue blending. Blend and continue adding … Continue reading →

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“Best” Chocolate Cake

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Ingredients 1&3/4 cup flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa 1.5 tsp baking powder 1.5tsp baking soda 1tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla 1cup boiling water Directions Combine dry ingredients in … Continue reading →

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