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Smoked MeatBonus Recipes

Smoked Meat

Brisket, baby back ribs, and brined whole chicken all going into the smoker together — BBQ rub overnight, 225°F lump charcoal, and the 3-2-1 method for the ribs.

1 dayServes 12
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Steak au PoivreBonus Recipes

Steak au Poivre

Six NY strip steaks crusted in freshly ground black pepper, seared hard in cast iron, and finished in a brandy-deglazed cream sauce reduced by half with green peppercorns.

1 hrServes 9
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Braised Spare RibsBonus Recipes

Braised Spare Ribs

Eight beef spare ribs dredged in flour, seared hard in batches, then braised in red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme in a Dutch oven at 350°F — lid on for two hours, lid off for the final 30 minutes to reduce the gravy.

3 hrs 30 minServes 8
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Swiss SteakBonus Recipes

Swiss Steak

Eight cube steaks dredged in flour, seared hard in batches, then braised in beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, and aromatics in a covered Dutch oven at 325°F until fork-tender — served over mashed potatoes with the gravy.

2 hrs 30 minServes 8
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Zucchini CasseroleBonus Recipes

Zucchini Casserole

Summer squash, cheese, and a crispy top. A great reason to grow too much zucchini.

50 minServes 12
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Chicken and DumplingsBonus Recipes

Chicken and Dumplings

Seasoned chicken thighs seared and cut into pieces, simmered with onion, celery, and carrots in chicken broth, then topped with drop dumplings made from scratch and cooked covered until fluffy.

1 hr 30 minServes 9
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Fish TacosBonus Recipes

Fish Tacos

Beer-battered white fish deep fried at 350°F, served on warm tortillas with pickled cabbage marinated in apple cider vinegar and a spiced aioli — assembled to order with whatever toppings you like.

2 hrs 30 minServes 8
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Red Beans 'n' RiceBonus Recipes

Red Beans 'n' Rice

Dried red beans soaked overnight, simmered two hours with bacon, chicken broth, and Creole seasoning, then blended to a thick, creamy consistency and served in a bowl with rice on top.

2 hrs 30 minServes 8
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German (Dutch Baby) PancakesBonus Recipes

German (Dutch Baby) Pancakes

Granny Smith apples sugared overnight and sautéed in butter, layered into a screaming-hot cast iron skillet with a blender batter of eggs, flour, milk, and vanilla, then baked at 425°F until puffed and golden — dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup.

1 hrServes 8
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CrepesBonus Recipes

Crepes

Blender batter of eggs, milk, flour, butter, and vanilla cooked one at a time in a dedicated crepe skillet — filled with strawberry mascarpone or chocolate mascarpone, rolled tight, and finished with powdered sugar.

1 hr 15 minServes 8
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Prune WhipBonus Recipes

Prune Whip

G-ma Menold's classic dessert — cooked prunes mashed and folded into strawberry-banana Jello at soft-set stage with whipped cream and chopped walnuts, poured into a casserole dish and refrigerated until firm.

1 hr 20 minServes 12
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