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most every barbecue joint and shack makes some variation of barbecued beans. they all taste a little different--a pitmaster s prerogative--but share a similarly spicy, sweet, and smoky flavor. we wanted to develop a simple recipe that could be prepared alongside smoking ribs or pork shoulder. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, cook the beans on the stovetop until soft , then transfer them to a disposable aluminum pan, wrap them tight, and nestle the pan into the bottom of the grill next to the coals (place it right in the drip pan, if using). poke holes in the pan s lid so the grill s smoke can permeate the pan and flavor the beans., used dried pinto beans ; canned beans will turn mushy and fall apart long before the sauce s flavors have blended. soak the beans in water overnight to guarantee even cooking., flavor the beans with bacon and barbecue sauce for an extra-smoky flavor. stir a little fresh barbecue sauce into the beans just before serving to sharpen the sauce s flavor., beans on the grill, our bbq beans finish cooking on the grill , where they pick up smoke and pork flavors. here s how to let the flavors in and keep the grease out., when the beans are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, transfer the beans to a 13 by 9-inch disposable aluminum pan. wrap tightly in foil and poke several holes in the foil so that the juices from the ribs can flavor the beans., when you re ready to add more coals, nestle the beans in the pan already on the bottom of the grill. replace the cooking grate, making sure to position the ribs directly above the beans.

trimmed and washed collard greens (can sub mustard or turnip, if desired), stock (chicken, veggie, pork, etc would all work... i use my own from when i smoke pork in my slow cooker, like here: easy smoked meat), water, liquid smoke (can use less if using a smoky stock), chipotle tabasco sauce (or adobo sauce), lemons, smoked bacon, onions, sliced in thin rings, garlic, minced, sparkling wine or juice(i used a sparkling apple wine, as i used it, also, in this recipe; marinated pork chops with dijon mushroom cream sauce , which i served with these greens, honey, kosher, sea or smoked salt(these will need a fair bit of salt...i used a rounded t, each, of applewood smoked salt and my favorite salt/pepper blend), fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, super large zucchini, cubed, corn kernels (you could use a cup of frozen corn, but i used 4 small ears of sweet corn and cut the kernels off the cob and i would definitely recommend the fresh over the frozen at this time of year), granulated garlic* (i was pressed for time so i took the easy route here, but i know i d prefer using a few cloves of roasted garlic or a few cloves of grated fresh garlic, i ll be using 1 or the other of those next time), konriko jalapeno all-purpose seasoning (if you don tsp have this, you really should get some!!), approx. 2 tbsp lime juice, butter, approx. 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese

butter (no substitutes here, please!), brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, rice chex cereal, pretzel sticks, mixed nuts (i use cashews, but use whatever you like)

plain flour (don tsp substitute self rising, here.), sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, pecans, lightly toasted and coarsely ground, almond extract

butter, room temperature (don tsp substitute margarine, here.), sugar, all purpose flour (don tsp substitute self-rising; it will ruin the cookie.), salt, pecans, coarsely chopped, vanilla extract, sugar to roll cookies in

sfogliatine biscuits (or bake your own puff pastry), whipping cream (see recipe ) http://kopiaste.blogspot.com/2007/11/chantilly-cream-or-whipped-cream.html, icing sugar, cinnamon , to sprinkle on top, pastry cream, see recipe and directions here ), http://kopiaste.blogspot.com/2007/11/pastry-cream.html

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

bananas, ripe and frozen, fresh lemon juice, light corn syrup, vanilla bean, scraped, heavy cream (i ve used milk and half and half here, not as rich, but still really yummy)

olive oil, red onion, diced, garlic, minced, hot thai chili peppers, minced (sub, here, if desired for level of heat preferred), bell pepper, diced, head broccoli, florets only, white kidney beans, undrained, cooked crab meat (i can tsp recommend canned cus i ve never used it), guava nectar(try to use all natural , if possible), chicken or veggie stock, dry mustard, cumin, several dashes of sriracha sauce, coconut milk (i found some real in the produce section and was thrilled... it s what inspired the idea of a soup...but, use the canned, if you have no other choice, cellophane noodles, uncooked, fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground pepper

chocolate cake mix- any kind, chocolate instant pudding, sour cream (no low fat here), water, veggie oil, combine all ingredients & beat on high for 2 minutes. pour (will be thick) into a greased & floured bundt cake pan. (or as from my big fat greek wedding bundta pan) optional: stir in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips into batter., bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. cool for 15 minutes. then remove from pan. top with topping below...

blueberries, sugar, grated lemon zest, water, sweet butter, sugar, egss, slightly beaten, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, eggs 1 cup whole milk, vanilla extract, cream to serve on the side or on top or ice cream

dark chocolate (zartbitter), whipping cream, baileys or other whiskey-liqueur, hazelnut rounds (here: brandname giotto)

cherry pie, by edra ward, time for memories, cherry pie . . ., brown crust and spice and sugar, jucie fruit , piled high., twas baked in the big oven, along with three or four, thier wonderful aroma, came floating out the door ., we watched through all the making, often got a taste . . ., was so delicious, not 1 must go to waste., helped to pick the cherries, that made it extra good, carried in the wood ., we saw the dough mixed quickly, how fast the rolling pin, smoothed it out, so nice and round, just right to fit the tin., firm deft fingers worked, soon each crimson sphere, was ready to be covered, sugar and spice., top would then be dotted, cinnamon , here and there, latticed upper crust, was put in place with care., when twas time for dinner, how everyone would beam, as grandma cut the cherry pie, pour the rich thick cream ., filling for cherry pie, into your favorite unbaked piecrust , place the filling, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cherry juice, red coloring

olive oil, shallots chopped, chopped garlic cloves, chopped fresh red chili, seasoned riped tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped.(canned can work well here also, but i found i need to add a little sugar to them to cut the acidity, and tartness), tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme sprig, dry white wine, peeled and cooked large shrimp, salt and pepper, coarsely torn basil leaves for garnish

collard greens, cleaned and chopped, turnip greens, cleaned and chopped, spinach, cleaned and chopped, watercress, cleaned and chopped, carrot tops, cleaned and chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, cabbage, chopped, green onions, chopped, water, shortening, all-purpose flour, onion, chopped, fully cooked ham, diced, smoked sausage links, cubed, bay leaves, dried whole thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper, ground allspice, hot cooked rice

lean ground beef brown/drain fat, dried parsley, chppd onion, chppd or minced fresh garlic, worcestire sauce, tomato sauce here can use fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, juice, pepper, oregano, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder