Charred Pineapple Relish Cream Cheese Dip

Charred Pineapple Relish Cream Cheese Dip 3 tablespoons Harry & David Charred Pineapple Relish8 ounces cream cheese (softened)3/4 cup swiss cheese (grated (or provolone))1/4 cup pecans (chopped) Mix the Harry & David Charred Pineapple Relish and cream cheese together.Fold in grated cheese.Form mixture into a ball or dome; roll in chopped nuts.Serve with crackers, chips,…

Smoked Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Smoked Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup powdered sugar1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup maple syrupsmoked bacon (pre-cooked) CookiesFollow your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but bake in the smoker instead of the oven.GlazeIn a small bowl, whisk ingredients until smooth and creamy; adding more powdered sugar if too thin, or maple syrup (or heavy…

Lemon Brownies

Lemon Brownies Brownie Ingredients1 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons lemon zest4 eggs (large)3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powderLemon Glaze Ingredients1 1/2 cups powdered sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)4 tablespoons lemon zest Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.Using a large bowl,…

Border Crossing

Border Crossing Delicious alternative to a margarita. 1 1/2 oz gold tequila (Anejo)1 oz fresh lime juice1 oz light agave syrup4 dashes orange bittersice cubes3 oz ginger aleblueberries and lime wedges to decorate Put the tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and orange bitters in a shaker with ice and shake well.Pour into a highball glass…

Sesame Ginger Salmon

Sesame Ginger Salmon From Jeff and Mary Kostos 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons brown sugar2 cloves garlic (pressed)1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon sesame seeds4 green onions (thinly sliced)4 salmon filetsHoney Ginger Glaze2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to…

Rob’s Smoky Salsa

Rob’s Smoky Salsa 14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes (canned (do not drain))1 cup red onion (large dice, about 1/2 an onion)1 cup red or yellow bell pepper (large dice)1/4 teaspoon cumin (ground)1 chipotle chili (from a can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce)1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce)7…

Bread Machine Bread

Bread Machine Bread White bread that gets rave reviews online. 1 cup warm water (110°F)2 tablespoons white sugar2 1/4 tsp bread machine yeast (1/4 oz package)2 tablespoons butter (melted)2 tablespoons oil (can also substitute 4 tbsp of oil or melted butter for both the butter and oil)3 cups white bread flour1 tsp salt Place warm…

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)1 1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)1 egg (large)3 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup sugar (for rolling cookies) In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.Add in the…