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Nothing Say’s Fall Like A Crockpot Full of Soup

The leaves are dropping, the scent of pumpkin and cinnamon are in the air, and the crockpot is back out on the counter. For some, the slow cooker is out all year. For most, this time of year is when we get excited to throw your favorite comfort foods in the crock pot in the morning to arrive home after work to a fully cooked meal. Nothing say's fall like a crockpot full of soup. Slow cooker recipes provide the sense of warmth and comfort. Often with grandmas recipes awaiting them. The slow cooker is a great time-saving appliance perfect...
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The weather is cooler, the days are shorter, whats mom cooking in the crockpot?

Autumn is a time for savoring. It’s that season bursting with freshness as we gather in the summer’s crops and prepare our cupboards and land for winter’s bitter breeze. We inhale the air’s accompanying crispness and savor the vividness of time as greens age into golds and oranges. New possibilities and hope invite us back into classrooms as the school year begins. We gather in our cable knits to watch the fields alight with the colors of our gridiron favorites, and banter about the season’s goals and fouls. With summer’s heat behind us, we look to the kitchen to cook...
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Winning Game Day BBQ Ideas: Are You Ready For Some Football Food

It's game day. You throw on your team colors, turn the television on, and settle in to watch your team kick some butt. Your friends come over to help cheer on the team, drink some beer, and argue over whose Fantasy Football team will win it all this year. It's the perfect game day –but there's one thing missing. Food. Amazing, greasy, food that sticks to your ribs and goes great with a nice cold drink. Don't panic. The following game day recipes have you covered and are so easy that you will still have time to finish grilling and watch pregame coverage. Get Your Snack...
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Fire Up The Grill This Labor Day

If you’re the kind guy (or girl) that spends a lot of time in your backyard, you have three opportunities during the year to prove mastery of your Barbecue Grill. The first is Memorial Day, the kickoff to summer, where you’re just trying to remember how to cook a basic hamburger and hot dog. The second is the Fourth of July, the high water mark of summer vacation, where you are out to prove you’re the burger king for the extended family, not some commercial actor with a weird-looking character head. The last is the Labor Day BBQ, where you can...
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Tips To BBQ Like A Pro

The lazy days of summer are in full swing and by now you have put your grill to good use for entertaining or quick family meals. Full of flavor and relatively clean, grilling is a great way to capture the flavor of a quality cut while avoiding unnecessary processing and unsavory ingredients. Here are some bbq tips and tricks that can make your experience easier and your end product as mouth-watering as you envisioned. BBQ Tips Gas versus charcoal is a classic battle, but the most suitable source is as simple as convenience and availability. If you really want that...
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All American Burger Recipe

A good old-fashioned backyard BBQ is one of my favorite summer traditions. The warmer months can be a difficult time to get together with family and friends. With vacations, outdoor activities, and weekend trips, finding a time that works for everyone is sometimes a chore. That's why Independence Day is a great time to gather your loved ones! Throw a BBQ Hosting a backyard bash for those closest to you is a great way to honor traditions and unwind. Plan on a casual party with a simple menu; on a hot July day, no one wants food or an atmosphere...
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First Time Lamb Chops

Never tried before but you can't go wrong with the sweet lamb they have at The Butcher Shop. Just get 1 1/2 inch chops . Crush Garlic and fresh rosemary in EVOO and let sit 15 min as you let chops come to room temperature. Then brush cops with the oil and coat top with mash. Rest another 15 min as grill heats up hot as you can. Place chops coated side up on hot grill and cover. Don't peek for 4 min . Then scrape mash off with spatula before turning over. Wait another 4 min, then move chops...
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Juicy Grilled Chicken This Memorial Day

Memorial Day is coming up, marking the unofficial start of the grilling season. If you're planning a big outdoor cookout, your first instinct might be to throw some burgers and hot dogs on the grill and call it a day. But why serve up the usual cooked hamburgers when you can delight your guests with a delicious, juicy recipe that's packed with flavor? This Memorial Day, skip the hot dogs and serve up a batch of juicy grilled chicken that's guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Soaked in a rich, hearty marinade, this grilled chicken is bursting with flavor. Ingredients...
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Easter Roasted Lamb Recipe

Lamb is the classic protein to be the centerpiece of an Easter dinner table. A roasted leg of lamb, crusty on the outside and rosy pink on the inside is a holiday favorite. Have us butterfly the leg and remove the bone. Have the bone wrapped up to take for making a big pot of healthy broth. Along with your lamb, roast some root and spring vegetables to have on the side. Creamy fleshed potatoes, rutabagas, and fennel are good options. Here is a version of oven roasted lamb that is adapted from a Tyler Florence recipe. Roasted Leg of...
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, so it is time to head to the Butcher Shop to grab a cured beef brisket for your holiday dinner. Corned beef and cabbage is traditionally an Irish-American meal that originated in NYC. In fact, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was in New York, not Ireland. Across the pond, pork and boiled potatoes is the celebratory meal of choice. In the States, we started using beef and cabbage because they were available and less expensive back in the 1700s. For many, the smell of boiled beef and cabbage does not evoke fond childhood...
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