Kickin’ Recipes

Twitillating Thanksgiving Turkey

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Unexpected Recipes | No Comments

Recipe: Twitillating Thanksgiving Turkey Summary: I was asked to smoke a turkey for my kids’ school at the last minute. In the past, I had taken 3 days to go through an arduous process of soaking the turkey in a brine, then rubbing it down for an overnight set, and injecting it with all kinds […]

Leftover Turkey Cakes

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Unexpected Recipes | No Comments
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Recipe: Leftover Turkey Cakes Summary: Wondering what to do with leftover turkey and tired of sandwiches, enchiladas, and turkey salad? Look no more, this is an interesting take on crab cakes that won’t disappoint. Ingredients 1 lb – chopped smoked turkey (best to use dark meat) 1/2 cup – breadcrumbs 2 – eggs 1/4 cup […]

Big Fat Greek Stuffed Chicken

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Juicy Chicken Recipes | 1 Comment
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Recipe: Big Fat Greek Stuffed Chicken Summary: I made this for the first time at the beach and it was a hit, so I tried it at home. This is a really tasty way to spice up a chicken breast. Unfortunately, I don’t have all the proportions for this one, but as long as you’re […]

Wet And Smoky Ribs

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Killer Pork Recipes | No Comments

Recipe: Wet and Smoky Ribs Summary: I normally like a more dry, Memphis-style rib, but I tried a wet version that ended up great. I have invented many ways to smoke ribs and this one is definitely a keeper. Ingredients 2 racks of pork ribs (one baby back and one st. louis style pork spare […]

Italian Stuffed Chicken

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Recipe: Italian Stuffed Chicken Summary: I almost went back with the standby Greek Stuffed Chicken, but the challenge of creating a new stuffed variety was too tempting. For the Italian version, I changed up the stuffing and wrapped it in prosciutto ham. Needless to say, it was wicked good! Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 9 slices […]

Sweet Then Spicy Salsa

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Unexpected Recipes | No Comments

Recipe: Sweet Then Spicy Salsa Summary: One night, it was late and I was staring at a bunch of peppers and said to myself: “self, you should really come up with a salsa using those peppers.” Enjoy! Ingredients 4 roma tomatoes 3 vine ripened tomatoes 4 small bell peppers (about 1 large) without stems and […]

Creamy Costa Rican Chicken

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Juicy Chicken Recipes | No Comments

Recipe: Creamy Costa Rican Chicken Summary: A friend bought me a sauce I have been looking for. It’s a staple item in Costa Rica called Salsa Lizano. It’s a bit like worcestershire sauce with a little sweetness and more spices. You can use it as a condiment on all kinds of food, but it also […]

Meatitarian Chili

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Unexpected Recipes | No Comments
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Recipe: Meatitarian Chili Summary: It was a cold, rainy night in Georgia. I knew that there had to be something special for a group of 20 rock stars from GT. So, the only option was a chili buffet serving a meat lover’s version and a vegetarian version. Here’s the one I called “Meatitarian Chili” Ingredients […]

Comfy Tomato Basil Chili

August 10th, 2009 | Posted in Unexpected Recipes | No Comments

Recipe: Tomato Basil Chili Summary: It was a cold, rainy night in Georgia. I knew that there had to be something special for a group of 20 rock stars from GT. So, the only option was a chili buffet serving a meat lover’s version and a vegetarian version. Here’s the one I called “Tomato Basil […]

Randy’s Famous Ravioli

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Recipe: Randy’s Famous Ravioli Summary: For Thanksgiving last year, we had some special guests over, so I wanted to try something new and risky. I am still in love with butternut squash and settled on that as the base. I went to Whole Foods and walked the aisles for inspiration. I remembered that I had […]