4 Rivers Smokehouse is small central Florida chain that has recently moved into Gainesville, Florida. The 4 Rivers website describes themselves as a sophisticated Texas-style smokehouse. I think I would describe them as trendy. Sophisticated just doesn't fit with BBQ. We have tried several BBQ places in Florida claiming to be "Texas-style" and 4 Rivers … Continue reading Review: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Combined two of my favorites bacon and asparagus. Even the Big Guy, who doesn't like asparagus, liked this. Just about anything is better either wrapped in bacon or dipped in chocolate. Ingredients 1 lb of fresh asparagus 1/2 lb to pound of bacon disposable aluminum pan with holes poked in the bottom or a grill … Continue reading Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
PBJ Pancakes
I tried this a couple of weeks ago when we had a friend's kids over. The pancakes were a big hit especially with the baby. 3 eggs 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 6 tablespoons milk 4 1/2 teaspoons jam or jelly 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup peanut butter Butter, for cooking Top jam … Continue reading PBJ Pancakes
Grilled Chicken With Tropical Salsa
In honor of Cinco de Mayo thought I would share a recipe with a Tex-Mex flair. For Chicken Either 6-8 chicken pieces. 1 cup pineapple pieces with juice 1/2 cup mango juice -- use the kind without corn syrup for better results. 2-3 cloves garlic 2-3 TBS brown sugar 1-2 TBS sweet chilli sauce 1 … Continue reading Grilled Chicken With Tropical Salsa
Reviews: Willows Cafe
One of my favorite lunch place is The Willows Café in the Lake Butler Hospital (Lake Butler, FL). That's right the hospital. I know all of the jokes about hospital food. Willows isn't typical hospital food. The menu features daily specials and a nice selections of salads and sandwiches. My favorite day is taco salad … Continue reading Reviews: Willows Cafe
Loaded Potatoes
One of my go to recipes for a quick easy side that use what's in the fridge. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes - mashed, baked, roasted or whatever form is in the fridge. Measurements are rough estimates and can be adapted to what you have or how much you want … Continue reading Loaded Potatoes
Cheese Enchiladas
One of my go to recipes for a quick meal is cheese enchiladas. INGREDIENTS 16-20 corn tortillas Enchilada sauce canned or homemade (see below) 16 oz of cheese, I use a mixture of cheddar, jack, queso blanco, queso fresco or cream cheese 1/4 to 1 cup chicken broth Enchilada Sauce 16 oz can of crushed tomatoes … Continue reading Cheese Enchiladas
The Dee Zone 